These Easy Smoker Recipes will keep your smoker running non-stop. From seafood and fish to traditional low-and-slow barbecue, you’ll find something for everyone here in my collection of recipes for smokers.
The Best Source For Smoker Recipes
Whether you are new to smoking food or an old pro, you’ll find a ton of great home-tested and family-approved recipes here in my easy smoker recipe collection.
What kind of smoker is best?
We have used a variety of smokers for our grilling and smoking. I’ve had great experiences with Traeger, Louisiana, Rec Tec, and Blackstone Pellet Smokers. You can use whatever brand you’d like to make these recipes, just adjust according to the manufacturer directions of your particular brand and model.
What’s the difference between smoking and grilling?
It seems obvious, but it is not JUST the smoke. That is the main element, of course. You can’t smoke without it (get that liquid smoke away from me please and thank you), but there are some clever workarounds that let you smoke on a grill that is NOT technically a smoker.
The other difference is temperature. Typically when you smoke something you are doing so for relatively long periods of time at lower temperatures.
Can I make substitutions to these recipes?
Maybe? Unless specified in the post, substitutions haven’t been tested so you are on your own there. If you DO make substitutions, make sure to do so intelligently.
- Subbing yellow mustard for brown? Probably fine.
- Subbing in a different brand of rub? LIVE YOUR LIFE.
- Red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar? Mayyyyybe, but you’re starting to find the line.
Favorite Smoker Recipes
This is like asking me what kid is my favorite. The answer there is the one who is annoying me the least that day. The answer here is similar. My favorite smoked recipes undoubtedly is one that my husband cooks FOR me. Food always tastes better when it isn’t you cooking it. Here are a handful I’d put out for any guests, and proudly.
- Smoked Shredded Beef Sandwiches
- Homemade Beef Jerky
- Smoked Salmon
- Walleye with Cream Sauce
- Grilled Scallops
- Smoked Turkey
- Smoked Burgers
- Smoked Tri-Tip
- Smoked Prime Rib
- Smoked Beef Tenderloin
New Smoker Recipes
Pellet Grill Slot Dog
Our easy recipe for Pellet Grill Slot Dogs are a fun and flavorful twist on a classic grilled hot dog. We use a special tool to score the surface for extra texture and crispy edges. Cooked on a pellet smoker,…
Traeger Pork Tenderloin Sliders
These Traeger Pork Tenderloin Sliders are a delicious way to grill up your next pork tenderloin. Grilled in our pellet smoker, the tenderloin is basted with a flavorful sauce and sliced thin for juicy, gotta-have-seconds sandwiches. Combining fresh crunchy coleslaw,…
Traeger Sloppy Joe Nachos
Our Traeger Sloppy Joe Nachos take everything you love about the classic sandwich and turn it into a crispy, cheesy, and irresistible snack. Instead of traditional tortilla chips, this recipe uses kettle-cooked ruffled potato chips for a crunchy base that…
Traeger Grilled Hot Dogs
Our Traeger Grilled Hot Dogs are my favorite way to do quick summer cookouts! Their incredibly smoky flavor and the perfect slight char will quickly make this your favorite hot dog, too. Our method starts with a slow smoke at…
Smoked Whole Chicken
My easy recipe for a Smoked Whole Chicken creates a juicy, flavorful meal with a crisp, flavorful skin. Out method uses a low-and-slow approach to infuse all that rich, smoky flavor into the meat before finishing at a higher temperature…
Smoked Shredded Rump Roast Tacos
Our easy Smoked Shredded Rump Roast Tacos are packed with bold flavors, tender meat, and just the right amount of heat. Rump roast might not be the typical cut you’d think of for tacos, but it worked so well! The…
Traeger Sheet Pan Salmon
This easy Traeger Sheet Pan Salmon recipe is a simple, flavorful way to get a complete meal on the table with minimal cleanup. The combination of crispy baby potatoes and tender, flaky salmon makes a satisfying dish easy enough for…
Ham and Cheese Tortilla Quiche
This easy Ham and Cheese Tortilla Quiche is a simple and delicious twist on a classic quiche, using flour tortillas instead of a traditional crust. It’s a great way to use leftover ham and works well for breakfast, brunch, or…
Smoked Birria Tamales
Our Birria Tamales bring together the deep, rich flavors of smoked, slow-simmered beef birria and the soft, comforting texture of tamales. This recipe features perfectly tender shredded beef, braised in a smoky chile sauce, all wrapped in corn husks and…
Birria Nachos
Our Traeger Birria Nachos combine slow-smoked, braised beef with crispy tortilla chips, copious amounts of melted cheese, and all the fresh toppings you can throw at it for a rich and satisfying dish. Traeger Birria Nachos This recipe starts with…
Traeger Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
This Traeger Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe gives you a hearty breakfast with layers of buttery biscuits and creamy homemade sausage gravy, all infused with a subtle smoky flavor from the grill. The biscuits bake up crisp on top while…
Traeger Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Our delicious Traeger Pork Belly Burnt Ends are a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender, smoky meat with a sweet and spicy glaze. Cooking these on a Traeger infuses them with deep wood-fired flavors, while the Dr Pepper Cream…
Guinness Pot Pie
Our Guinness Pot Pie combines tender chunks of beef, slow-simmered in dark stout and aromatic spices, with hearty vegetables and a rich, thickened broth. All of this placed in a golden, flaky puff pastry, this dish delivers deep, savory flavors…
Smoked Shredded Beef Pot Pie
This Smoked Shredded Beef Pot Pie combines the richness of slow-cooked, smoked chuck roast with the homestyle comfort of a buttery biscuit topping. The smoky, savory filling is enhanced with carrots, corn, and a luscious, thickened gravy, while Red Lobster’s…
Chili Crisp Zucchini
Our easy Traeger Chili Crisp Zucchini is a quick and flavorful way to transform humble zucchini into a delicious side dish that will surprise you. Featuring a crispy, browned exterior and a spicy, crispy topping, this recipe highlights the versatility…