73 Crave-Inducing Smoker Recipes for Grilling Season

There’s nothing quite as mouthwatering as smoked food and nothing quite as much fun as grilling and smoking! If you are in the mood for al fresco cooking, you might like to try some of these delicious recipes. Choose from all kinds of tasty options including pork, beef, and chicken dishes, as well as breads and even vegetables. A hint of smoke works with so many different kinds of food and you can expect some truly delicious results from smoker recipes!

Smoked Brisket Sandwich

Enjoy a hearty smoked brisket sandwich with homemade pickled red onions and other toppings for a special dinner. Learn how to make this amazing dish that pairs well with various side dishes.
Recipe here: Smoked Brisket Sandwich

Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Try Traeger beer can chicken! This easy-to-make summer grilling recipe is so delicious you won’t be disappointed. The smoked beer can chicken pairs perfectly with a Mexican-inspired BBQ sauce for a show-stopping meal.
Recipe here: Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Smoked Turkey Breast

This smoked turkey breast recipe is perfect for holiday dinners, and learning how to smoke it over wood chips or pellets will make you a pro. With juicy and flavorful results, your family will love it, so fire up your Traeger grill or pellet smoker!
Recipe here: Smoked Turkey Breast

Smoked Spiced Shrimp

Indulge in the amazing taste of these smoked spiced shrimp, flavored with a homemade Saskatchewan dry rub that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Cook them to perfection and enjoy a delicious appetizer or main dish!
Recipe here: Smoked Spiced Shrimp

Smoked Cream Cheese

Get ready for a brand-new flavor experience with this recipe for smoked cream cheese. This jalapeno and cheese appetizer dip is a must-try, perfect for a pellet grill or Traeger smoker.
Recipe here: Smoked Cream Cheese

Smoked Brats in Beer

Indulge in a delicious meal by smoking bratwurst in beer using your Traeger grill or pellet smoker and serving it alongside your favorite sides, mustard, and buns. With just six ingredients needed, this brats-on-smoker recipe is easy to make!
Recipe here: Smoked Brats in Beer

Smoked Elote

Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a popular corn-on-the-cob dish served with lime juice, chili lime powder, herbs, and cheese in Mexico.
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Smoked Tomahawk Steaks

Indulge in a rich and meaty smoked tomahawk steak, perfect for any special occasion and sure to satisfy any beef lover’s cravings. This reverse-seared cowboy steak recipe is easy to make with just a bone-in ribeye steak, seasonings.
Recipe here: Smoked Tomahawk Steaks

Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will impress your guests.
Recipe here: Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork

Make perfect Cuban roast pork with this smoked Cuban mojo pulled pork recipe. This dish is perfect for cooking on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker, featuring exciting flavors like garlic, lime, sherry, oregano, and marjoram.
Recipe here: Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork

Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Add this smoked blackened salmon sliders recipe to your must-make list for a flavourful summer BBQ dish. Featuring pickled red onions and wasabi mayo, these salmon burgers can be made in a pellet grill or Traeger.
Recipe here: Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Smoked Italian Pasta Salad

Add smoky flavor to your favorite pasta salad with this delicious smoked Italian pasta salad recipe. Packed with pepperoni, salami, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoncini dressing, it’s the perfect dish for your summer BBQ.
Recipe here: Smoked Italian Pasta Salad

Smoked Beef Jerky

Making beef jerky at home on a smoker like a Traeger grill is easier than you think! This delicious homemade jerky recipe is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a favorite.
Recipe here: Smoked Beef Jerky

Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip

Smoked gouda bacon cheddar cheese dip pairs beautifully with pretzels. This cheese dipping sauce is made with smoked gouda, cheddar and cream cheese, along with other flavourful ingredients.
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Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor cooking, and smoker-grilled fish tacos with garlic cilantro lime coleslaw is a dish you don’t want to miss. This recipe is easy to make on a Traeger grill and features delicious smoked tilapia and tasty coleslaw.
Recipe here: Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Smoked Kielbasa

A fun and unique recipe, this Smoked Kielbasa is a great appetizer, side dish or main dish served along with any and all your favorite sides.
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Smoked Rack of Lamb

Impress your guests with this flavorful smoked rack of lamb or lamb chops recipe that combines the rich taste of lamb with wine, fresh herbs, and shallot, along with the magic of smoke.
Recipe here: Smoked Rack of Lamb

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish.
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Smoked Flank Steak

Smoked flank steak in a citrus marinade for flavor and tenderness cooks up in the smoker with juicy, tender perfection.
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Smoked Lobster Tails

These smoked lobster tails are easy to make and so smoky good. Smoking lobster tails imparts a tremendous flavor like you’ve never tasted.
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Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken

This honey garlic BBQ smoked pulled chicken recipe is perfect for outdoor cooking and features a garlicky pickle brine, sweet mustard, chili, garlic/onion rub, and a honey garlic sauce. Smoked to perfection, it’s a must-try dish!
Recipe here: Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken

Smoked Caribbean Jerk Spiced Shrimp

This smoked Caribbean jerk spiced shrimp recipe is a must-try. The sweet and spicy flavor of the shrimp pairs perfectly with all kinds of sides and will become a summer favorite.
Recipe here: Smoked Caribbean Jerk Spiced Shrimp

Mesquite Smoked Dry Rub Brisket

Try this mouth-watering Texas-style smoked brisket recipe with a special dry rub. It’s perfect for serving with beans, corn on the cob, or a sandwich. Today, learn how to make this flavorful brisket on your Traeger or pellet grill!
Recipe here: Mesquite Smoked Dry Rub Brisket

Smoked Asparagus

Elevate your asparagus game with this simple and flavorful smoked asparagus recipe, perfect as a side dish for any occasion. With a buttery lemon taste and smoky aroma, it’s sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!
Recipe here: Smoked Asparagus

Smoked Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Burgers

This smoked cheddar bacon stuffed burger recipe is a must-try. The flavourful and moist patty is perfect for a hearty meal, especially when paired with your favorite toppings!
Recipe here: Smoked Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Burgers

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

This irresistible smoked baby back ribs recipe made on a Traeger grill makes your summer BBQs more exciting. These rich, meaty, and easy-to-make ribs will leave your guests wanting more.
Recipe here: Smoked Baby Back Ribs

BBQ Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze

Try this BBQ smoked meatloaf recipe on your pellet grill or Traeger, and you won’t regret it! With a garlicky tomato meatloaf glaze, this rich and meaty recipe is one of the best smoker ground beef recipes.
Recipe here: BBQ Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze

Smoked Sweet Onion Honey Glazed Ham

Smoked sweet onion honey glazed ham is perfect for special occasions like Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. Juicy and flavorful, this ham recipe is perfect for smoking on a pellet smoker or Traeger grill.
Recipe here: Smoked Sweet Onion Honey Glazed Ham

Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms

These smoked stuffed mushrooms are the perfect side or appetizer. Give these bacon cheddar stuffed mushrooms a try, and you’ll be hooked.
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Smoked Catfish

Smoked Catfish is flavorful and easy to make. This healthy meal is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky.
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Smoked Bacon Recipe With Real Maple

This homemade smoked bacon starts with a pork belly! Yes, this maple smoked bacon is from-scratch candied, smoked pork belly bacon, and it’s delicious.
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Bacon Wrapped Smoked Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Scallops are easy to make and is the best combination of smoky and salty flavor. Great meal or appetizer.
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Smoked Mac And Cheese With Lobster

This smoked mac and cheese with lobster puts a fancy twist on an old favorite. This smoked gouda mac and cheese is so decadent.
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Smoked Crab Cakes

This smoked crab cakes recipe takes this classic seafood dish to the next level. They’re perfectly breaded and smoked to perfection.
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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Smoked buffalo chicken dip is easy to make and perfect for parties and get-togethers! Juicy rotisserie chicken with lots of spicy, cheesy flavors cooked in a smoker for a touch of smokiness.
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Smoked Beef Ribs With Texas Style Rub

This smoked beef ribs recipe has everything we love about ribs, and is so easy it’s perfect for beginners. Give it a try today!
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Smoked Bologna

This smoked bologna recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You’ll never look at bologna the same way again after you eat this!
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Smoked Mashed Potatoes With Gouda

Elevate a classic side dish with creamy smoked mashed potatoes, combining browned butter, sour cream, and rich Gouda for a hickory-infused flavor that complements any meal.
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St. Louis Style Smoked Ribs

This St. Louis style spare ribs recipe shows you how to take all flavor components and allow the ingredients to work in concert so it plays like a symphony.
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Smoked Armadillo Eggs

If you love spicy, creamy and salty recipes then these Smoked Armadillo Eggs are the perfect fun, meaty appetizer for you! Cooked low and slow these are a fun and easy recipe!
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Smoked Crab Dip

This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with flavor and so easy to make. It’s heavy on taste, not on work! Try it for yourself!
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Smoked Tuna Dip

This smoked tuna dip recipe takes tuna to an entirely different place. This smoky, delicious dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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Smoked Mac and Cheese

Elevate your barbecue spread with the ultimate smoked mac and cheese, featuring a delectable blend of cheddar, Gouda, and Gruyère cheeses, topped with crispy panko crumbs.
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Creole Smoked Potato Salad

This smoked potato salad takes traditional potato salad to an entirely new place. This creole potato salad combines tasty flavors and smoke!
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Smoked Crab Dip

If you love a good dip that is easy and super flavorful then you have to make this Smoked Crab Dip Recipe. Minimal ingredients all smoked low and slow.
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Smoked Salsa

Smoked Salsa is a smoky and creative take on this traditional dip. Pull out your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy a dip of this tasty dip.
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Smoked Chicken Tacos

Smoked Chicken Tacos are flavorful chicken tacos that are healthy and so easy to make. Easy and kid-friendly recipe.
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Smoked Guacamole

This easy smoked guacamole recipe is perfect to serve up as a fun and flavorful dip for parties or for dinner on all your Mexican favorites.
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Smoked Whole Chicken

This home-style smoked whole chicken is flavorful, juicy, tender and slowly smoked till perfection! A great dinner to serve for the whole family.
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Ultimate Baked Beans With Smoked Sausage

This is the Ultimate Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage recipe! Its very hearty, flavorful & packed full of bacon, sausage and seasonings that take it over the top! Perfectly paired with cornbread or hot buttered dinner rolls!
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Smoked Pork Tacos

This smoked pork tacos recipe is easy to make and so good. Smoke a pork butt or pork shoulder, shred it, and top pulled pork with your favorite taco toppings.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

This smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf is tender, juicy, and loaded with the flavors of smokey bacon, Italian seasoning, and more.
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Smoked Meatballs

Smoking meatballs is easy, and it adds so much flavor. These smoked meatballs are cooked to perfection and then smothered in a spicy red sauce.
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Smoked Onions

Smoked Onions are soft and sweet onions that are full of smoky rich flavor. Easy to make and always a hit with the family.
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Smoked Black Cod

Smoked black cod, or smoked sablefish, is an easy recipe to make. A little dry brine and some time in the smoker is all it takes!
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Smoked Hot Dogs

Smoked Hot dogs are so easy to make and taste delicious. Your entire family is going to love these smoked hot dogs, Easy and kid-friendly.
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Salmon Quesadillas

Crispy Smoked Salmon Quesadillas loaded with guacamole, lots of cheese, and delicious smoked salmon, baked and ready in 30 minutes!
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Smoked Carrots With Honey Glaze

These smoked carrots with honey glaze are perfect for almost any main dish. This smoked carrots recipe is so easy and so good. Try it!
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Smoked Corn On The Cob

Juicy, smokey, and slathered with smokey butter and spices, this easy Smoked Corn on the Cob is the perfect side to serve at all your summer cookouts!
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Smoked Cheesy Bread

Smoked Cheesy Bread is loaded with melted cheese, garlic, peppers, seasonings, and more! Perfect for game day, an appetizer, or a side dish!
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Smoked Turkey Breast with Herb Butter

This Smoked Turkey Breast is juicy and flavorful with the perfect amount of crust. This cooks low and slow for the best smoked turkey!
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Smoked Prime Rib

This smoked prime rib is a beef roast coated in garlic and herb butter, then slow-smoked to tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
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Smoked Pulled Pork

This smoked pulled pork is pork shoulder coated in a homemade spice rub, and then smoked until tender and flavorful.
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The Creamiest Smoked Mac And Cheese

Make this rich and creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese in your smoker! With bacon and four cheeses, you’ll love this smoked mac and cheese recipe.
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Smoked Prime Rib

This smoked prime rib is the best way to elevate your next holiday meal. It’s a perfect medium rare, juicy, and pink from edge to edge.
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Smoked Chicken Legs

Easy Smoked Chicken Legs are so tasty you will be licking your fingers! A simple dry rub adds sweet and spicy flavors to these juicy legs.
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Smoked Pork Chops With Apple Fennel Sauce

Thick cut pork chops are cooked on the smoker and then reverse seared in a hot cast iron skillet
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Smoked Bourbon Chicken

This smoked bourbon chicken recipe shows you how to spatchcock and smoke a whole chicken and finish it with a bourbon glaze!
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Smoked Poblano Pepper Stuffed Chicken

These Smoked Poblano Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts are easy to make and loaded with flavor. Cooked to perfection right on the frill or smoker!
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Smoked Chicken Pot Pie

This smoked chicken pot pie recipe is a new take on an old favorite. A creamy chicken and veggie-filled sauce inside a buttery crust. Yum!
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Smoked Chicken Tenders

Smoked Chicken Tenders: 1 way to cook, 3 ways to season! You choose which rub to use and let the smoker be the hero of flavor!
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Habanero Pineapple Brisket Burnt Ends

This Burnt Ends recipe is off the charts! Mixed in a habanero pineapple chutney, it just might be the best thing you’ll ever taste!
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Traeger Brisket

Smokey, fall apart, melt in your mouth, so delicious smoked beef brisket. Time to try this Traeger Brisket recipe. Naturally low carb & keto.
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