Smoked Bacon Guacamole with Smoked Tomatillos, is truly the best guacamole recipe for smoked food lovers! It is going to forever change the way you enjoy your guacamole. Guacamole made with smoked bacon and smoked tomatillos is great as an appetizer for the big game or just for a weekend snack. It is also easy to…
Smoker
All recipes that are made on the smoker. Here you will find everything from 3-2-1 Style Ribs to smoking a whole brisket or whole pork butt.
Smoked Lamb Meatballs (for Incredible Pita Sandwiches)
Smoked Lamb Meatballs, made with ground lamb shoulder, are jam-packed with flavor and offer an awesome way to jazz up any pita sandwich. Don’t like lamb? Try smoking this first and see how the flavor mellows out and adds a ton of flavor. I didn’t grow up eating lamb. But as an adult I’ve really…
Best Pellet Grill – MAK Two Star General – Versatile American Made Pellet Smoker
When making a decision to invest in any pellet grill, it should take into consideration price and quality. MAK Grills is a US based company (out of Oregon) that takes the best of design and cooking consideration and created one of the best engineered cookers in the pellet smoker category. We have been cooking on…
Pellet Grill Ribs (Kansas City Style)
Pellet Grill Ribs are tender and can be made using many methods. This recipe leverages the low smoke setting of our MAK Two Star-General Grill (pellet smoker) combined with a Kansas City Style Ribs finish, without any wrapping needed. Pellet grills offer great options when smoking ribs, and you can utilize many methods to cook…
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Smoked Tomato Bisque is a creamy, comforting, vegetarian, silky sooth, and smoky tomato soup. It’s the perfect use for the late summer tomatoes, or a crisp fall evening. Don’t have a smoker? That’s OK, just roast them instead. *UPDATE* — We cooked this recipe for Smoked Tomato Bisque and Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches live…
Smoked Tomato Marinara Sauce
Smoked Tomato Marinara Sauce is an incredible and crowd-pleasing sauce made from your garden tomatoes roasted on the smoker or grill. Smoke roast tomatoes and then blend them into the most flavorful homemade tomato sauce, with that sweet kiss of smoke and natural tomato flavors. Tomatoes are one of the greatest things to roast in…
Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos
Mexican Burgers with Smoked Poblanos is packed full of flavor. Our secret is mixing chorizo and ground beef, smoking them for incredible smoky flavor, and finishing over high heat for the perfect char. Mexican Burgers. Oh burgers. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t always a huge homemade-burger-at-home kind of gal. I used to reserve those for…
Smoked Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Braise
Smoked Beef Short Ribs finished with a Red Wine Braise are truly the ultimate beef short ribs (and one of my favorite meals ever)! Comes with wine pairing recommendations. This recipe has dinner party or holiday meal written all over it! Beef Short Ribs are my ultimate comfort food. This is *the* single cut that…
4th of July Recipes for the Smoker or Grill
Looking for some fun and easy 4th of July recipes for the grill or smoker? Below are some of my favorite recipes for this summer holiday! These are all tried and true family and crowd favorites. 4th of July is most definitely one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with family and friends, and every…
Red Wine Marinated Smoked Tri Tip
An award-winning recipe for Tri Tip Marinade from our very first BBQ competition. Made with tender Tri Tip and smoked slowly to perfection. Serve alone or with a delicious chimichurri sauce. We have learned a lot about smoking Tri Tip over the years. It has evolved from a rather obscure cut of meat for us,…
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits is an over-the-top delicious dessert that you and your friends are going to go crazy for! Smoked strawberries make for a great twist on this summer classic. Strawberry season has to be one of my favorite times of the year. Living in the country we are surrounded by U-pick berry…
The Wine Pairing Guide to Grilling and Barbecue
Confused about how to pair wine with BBQ? Don’t be! Here’s your guide to pairing wine with barbecued and grilled foods. As summer approaches we’re spending more and more time outside, cooking on the grill, surrounded by family and friends. Those intoxicating aromas from the grill begin to fill the air and the neighborhood streets, and…
Grilled Pizza on a Big Green Egg
When it comes to grilling pizza, it’s about a great dough and a hot fire. A few other tips are important when it comes to getting that golden crust and perfect flavor for Grilled Pizza on a Big Green Egg. Grilling pizza is so much fun. Whether for a crowd, or just for your Friday…
Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak
Learn how to Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak for the greatest steak you’ll ever have! Reverse sear is an incredible way to cook a steak. Smoke at a low temperature for that unique wood smoke flavor, and then finish your steak hot and fast on your grill for the perfect crust at the perfect temperature every…
Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
The ultimate recipe for Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos, using leftover pulled pork. For more ideas and recipes using leftover pulled pork, check out this post. Whether you’re having fun on the weekend and perfecting your smoked pork butt, or using it as an excuse to meal prep for the week, smoking an entire pork butt…
Brisket Tacos — a great use for leftover smoked brisket
Brisket Tacos are an excellent use for any leftover brisket, smoked brisket or not. This easy taco recipe will be one you will come back for over and over. We find ourselves with another overload of smoked brisket leftovers. It happens. Though we have dozens of great uses for leftover smoked brisket (see below), tacos…
Skillet Cornbread with Smoked Honey (on the Grill)
Cast Iron Skillet cornbread is the perfect way to get a crunchy crust and a soft and fluffy interior. We cook our skillet cornbread on the grill at high heat for the perfect touch of outdoor flavor, and finish it with a drizzle of smoked honey for a sweet finish. Skillet cornbread is comfort food…
Smoked Spare Ribs With Spicy Vinegar Mop
Pork Ribs can be done in so many styles based on where you are around the country. But there is something about smoked spare ribs we get excited about. Add a vinegary and spicy mop and it’s the best of tender pork and savory tangy flavor. Looking for an easy starter guide to ribs? Check…
Smoked Prime Rib (recipe and video)
How to cook Smoked Prime Rib Roast is a question thousands of backyard cooks ask each month across the web. We put together a comprehensive guide and video on smoking perfect Prime Rib every time. Let us help you be the holiday hero for this magical cut of beef! Looking for other ideas? Check out…
BBQ Chicken Pizza (in the oven or grill)
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza beats the pants off any restaurant version. This easy pizza is made with smoked chicken (or any leftover chicken), red onions, tomatoes, cheese, with has a secret sauce that brings everything together, and topped with fresh cilantro. BBQ Chicken can be grilled or cooked in the oven, and is perfect…
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches are made with the most indulgent smoked meatballs (which are also great served alone)! Top this meatball sandwich with smoked marinara sauce and melty cheese for an amazing dinner. Recipe Inspiration Let me tell you about our former neighbor, Josh. He makes the meanest, biggest, baddest meatballs ever. When smoked, they are…
Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt)
A complete guide to making incredible Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt) and crowd-loving Pulled Pork. Learn the tips and steps for tender pulled pork on your smoker. Plus a full video tutorial on how to smoke pork shoulder. We’ve cooked A LOT of pork shoulders, hundreds for our own personal consumption, as well as through…
How To Use A Charcoal Chimney Starter
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…
How to Grill – Two-Zone Grilling
Learning how to grill is about understand the basics of direct indirect grilling, also known as two-zone grilling, to achieve a perfect crust, and juicy meat every time. Check out this post all about reverse searing for even more incredible flavor and grilling technique. Have you ever thrown a burger on, or tried to get…