Find out how to safely and quickly light up a charcoal chimney starter without the use of lighter fluid. We get this question a lot. It seems simple, but many people fear the charcoal grill because of tasks like lighting it. This step by step approach to using a charcoal chimney starter makes lighting a…
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Learn the Basics of Two-Zone Grilling
Two-Zone Grilling is our number one method to achieve a perfect crust, and juicy meat every time. No matter what type of grill you are using, this method of indirect grilling will be the most versatile technique to master. You can see more basic techniques at our How to Grill resource page. Have you ever…
Smoked Brisket – How to plus Tips and Tricks
The go-to guide for perfect Smoked Brisket every time. Use our seven step guide, from selecting, trimming and how to smoke it. A Smoked Brisket Recipe can be perfected by following some key steps. You may want to save this one as a favorite because you will come back to it. At the end of…
Smoked Corned Beef
Smoked Corned Beef is a great way to take the classic St. Patrick’s Day dish and give it a smoky twist. This recipe is for a pre-corned beef round cut. Follow this link if you are looking for a corned beef brisket flat. We share how to make your own corning brine and how to…
Shepherd’s Pie Cooked on the Grill
This classic Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, healthy(!), delicious, and cooked on the grill or smoker for added flavor. Anything you can cook in your oven or stovetop you can cook on the grill, and it’s so much more fun (and flavorful!), including this take on a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie! What is Shepherd’s Pie? Called a…
Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos (perfect for leftover brisket)
These Award-Winning Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos are the perfect way to use up leftover brisket! Easy to make and crowd friendly, these are sure to become your new favorite appetizer! For the perfect Brisket recipe, click here Update: This recipe was the grand prize winning recipe in the original Traeger Grills Meat Madness Competition in…
Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
A fresh creamy cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment to a grilled meat dinner. Bright fresh English cucumbers balanced with a dill, white wine vinegar, and Greek yogurt dressing make for a delicious and light salad. When we eat outside and it’s a warm day we want a cold side that accompanies our main dish….
Amazing Recipes for Pulled Pork Leftovers
So you cooked yourself a pork butt and now find yourself with loads of leftovers. Now what?! Whether you smoked a pork butt for amazing pulled pork sandwiches, or cooked it in the Instapot we’ve got several uses for that leftover pulled pork in this round up of recipes with leftover pulled pork. Smoked Pork…
Smoked Wings with Thai Chili Sauce
Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce, these Smoked Chicken Wings are crispy, smokey, and finished in a Thai Sweet Chili and soy sauce. Want to see more delicious smoked wing recipes? Check out out ultimate crispy skin smoked wing recipe here! While we love our Buffalo Style Chicken Wings, we do like to…
The Ultimate Smoked Chicken Wings (with crispy skin!)
The best method for Smoked Chicken Wings (Buffalo Style) with crispy skin is to dehydrate the wings in the fridge, smoke, then sear. Learn the tips and tricks for getting crispy skin when cooking smoked chicken wings low and slow. Check out some of our other favorite Buffalo flavor inspirations like this smoked chicken dip…
Smoked Baby Back Ribs – An Easy Guide
Smoked Baby Back Ribs are tender and delicious when slowly smoked. Get amazing, flavorful, and rich BBQ ribs following these easy steps. If you’re looking for 3-2-1 Ribs, check out this post. What are Baby Back Ribs There are two basic pork ribs you can buy for smoking, baby back ribs and spare ribs. Baby…
Crispy Pork Belly – On The Grill
Crispy Pork Belly has amazing flavor and texture. Kick up the wow factor by adding smoke flavor and an awesome sweet and savory sauce at the end. Learn the secrets of Smoked Pork Belly with a finish over hot coals to get it crispy. What is Pork Belly Pork belly is an incredibly marbled cut…
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Smoked Ham is the perfect meal for any holiday, like Christmas or Easter dinner, or even to have on hand for sandwiches. This brown sugar glaze is absolutely incredible over the top of your smoked ham! Smoking precooked ham is truly easy and a simple honey glaze is a great way to add incredible flavor….
Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy and elegant recipe for Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms cooked on your smoker (or oven). Smoked sausage is the secret to the BEST stuffed mushrooms ever! These make a great holiday appetizer or for a family gathering! What could be better than delicious bite sized stuffed mushrooms filled with savory goodness? The answer is…
Grilled Porchetta – Perfect Holiday Roast
Porchetta is an amazing combination of pork loin and pork belly wrapped with a savory filling. Roasted slowly in a smoker or grill, or cooked in an oven, this amazing Italian heritage cut of meat is a great holiday recipe for a crowd. What is Porchetta? Porchetta is a classic Italian roast that is a…
Smoked Turkey Breast with Maple Glaze Recipe
Smoked Turkey Breast is a great way to bring the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving or any holiday recipe to a smaller crowd. This turkey breast is marinated overnight in a citrus brine giving it loads of flavor and juicy textures. Add some smoked gravy over the top and you have an incredible meal ready to…
Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Smoked Sausage Risotto combines smoked sausage and mushrooms for a creamy, meaty, hearty and comforting risotto recipe. This risotto recipe uses homemade smoked chicken stock giving it a rich mildly smoky undertone. This delicious meal also comes with wine pairings. A traditional mushroom risotto has just taken traditional risotto up about 100,000 notches by adding…
Breakfast Sandwich with Smoked Sausage and Bacon
Making a Breakfast Sandwich with Smoked Sausage and Bacon is a fantastic and delicious way to start your weekend! It’s never too early in the week to start thinking about weekend brunch plans, especially if your plans involve a smoked sausage and smoked bacon breakfast sandwich. This is one amazing sandwich!!! And unless it involves pancakes…
Easy and Tender Smoked Salmon (recipe and video)
The Best Smoked Salmon ever! Brace yourself for the easiest, freshest, tender-est, and most flavorful smoked salmon fillet. And I’m not talking about lox, we’re talking fresh salmon, cooked on a smoker, and slowly smoked to perfection. We’ve got our secrets to great tender salmon, along with a full smoked salmon recipe and video. Salmon…
Smoked Turkey Chili with Serrano Peppers
This turkey chili is a whole new level of awesomeness. Add a kiss of smoke flavor by smoking the ground turkey, add the bright and slight heat from serrano peppers and impress everyone with this indulgent Smoked Turkey Chili. It’s no secret that turkey can be a bit bland. And when Sean and I first…
Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Find out how to make this super easy Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Verde using tomatillos roasted in the smoker or grill, and quickly made in the blender. This simple green salsa is fantastic with chips or served over tacos, enchiladas, chicken, sausage, or seafood. This was one of the first recipes we started serving at our…
Seafood Seasoning Recipe – For Grill or Oven
It’s important to have a go to seafood seasoning. From Salmon, to shrimp, to Halibut, this easy homemade seafood seasoning is sugar free, has a touch of heat, a touch of savory, and a punch of flavor for the delicate flavors of seafood. Easy Seafood Seasoning When looking at the best combination for an all…
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip is the perfect appetizer for smoked salmon lovers. This dip combines flavorful and tender chunks of hot smoked salmon (not lox, but you can use lox too) a mix of cream cheese and crème fraîche base, seasoned with a little dill and lemon. We have served this recipe at events throughout the Northwest…
Steak Skewers with Jalapeño Parsley Chimichurri
Teres Major soaked in a savory beer and rosemary marinade, then grilled to perfection, and topped with a flavorful jalapeño chimichurri sauce. These Steak Skewers are incredible for grilling with friends, tailgating, camping or dinner with your family! When we’re hosting a large crowd, for appetizers, or for a main meal, steak skewers are a…