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Latest Posts
Smoked Chili Crunch Cream Cheese
The Smoked Cream Cheese craze continues with this delicious, spicy, chili crunch version! Fire up the pellet grill and break out a brick of cream cheese. You’re going to want extras with this dip. Smoked Cream Cheese with Chili Crunch I’ve been mildly obsessed with chili crunch since I first discovered it a few years ago. The Momofuku version has quickly become my favorite. It has 3 types of chilis,…
Blackstone Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs
These simple Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs are made right on our Blackstone griddle! Simple seasonings and fresh pineapple chunks make these skewers perfect for a passable party appetizer or a main dish. You’re going to want to come up with more…
Classic BBQ Recipes for the pellet grill
Your pellet grill is a fully functional smoker, and it can make all of your smokehouse favorites in your very own backyard! These traditional bbq recipes are developed and tested right on the pellet grill! Visit the smokehouse in your own backyard. From ribs with a bite to fall-off-the-bone, you can make them however you want on your pellet grill! These delicious smoked ribs are coated with a spicy blueberry habanero rub before spending several hours on the pellet grill! These spicy, tender ribs can be made from either St. Louis ribs, spare ribs, or baby back ribs. They have a spicy rub and a spicy sauce and are a delicious way to enjoy the bold flavor of gochugaru. Tender boneless country-style pork ribs are coasted in all-purpose Everything Rub before getting slow smoked on the pellet grill, and braised in bbq sauce for the last couple of hours. These no-fuss Traeger No-Wrap Ribs are amazing! Cooked straight through at 275°, no-wrap needed, until they are bendy and tender. Delicious, tender, packed-with-flavor Traeger Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs! This is a solid method for cooking ribs. Get my suggested rubs below! Our smoked brisket rivals anything you can get at the local BBQ joint, get the recipe below as well as a few of our favorite ways to use up any leftover brisket you might have laying around! My easy smoked brisket recipe is cooked on a Traeger Pellet Grill, and is one of the best meals I've ever had. Simple seasonings and attention to detail make for a piece of meat you won't soon forget. Fire up the Blackstone and cook up some of these delicious brisket tacos! Perfect for using up leftover brisket and making a quick, tasty dinner. Freshly risen bread dough is stuffed with smoked barbecue brisket and then baked (or grilled) until the buns are golden brown. Tender smoked brisket gets loaded on top of fresh dinner rolls and topped with all the cheese, horseradish aioli, and topped with a garlicy butter rub. Great for a crowd! Delicious hearty chili is made even better with the addition of leftover Traeger-smoked brisket. Use your favorite beans and your favorite toppings to make this chili your own! These delicious homemade baked beans feature copious amounts of homemade brisket it the match to give it an extra meaty, smokey flavor that you'll be tempted to make into a meal. Pork butt is ever-versatile, and you can't have BBQ without it. From a traditional method smoked for hours and hours (and hours), to our shortcut method using the pressure cooker, we've got everything you need here and ideas on what to make with the rest, too. This Traeger Pulled Pork takes a while to get on the table, but the long cook is mostly hands-off and totally worth it. This one needs to be started the day BEFORE you want to eat! My Shortcut Smoked Pulled Pork has all of the flavors of the traditionally smoked pork shoulder, but utilizes an electric pressure cooker along with a pellet grill to give you all the smoke flavor, but shaving several hours off of the overall cook time. These smoked pulled pork enchiladas use pellet grill pulled pork that gets wrapped in tortillas and stuffed with cheese before being smothered with enchilada sauce and more cheese before getting a final smoke. This delicious pulled pork is made with a surprising cut of pork: a sirloin roast! These economical roasts are widely available as 4-packs at Costco, and are one of my favorite things to use for this recipe. Tender smoked pulled pork gets heaped onto slider buns and then covered with cheese! The top of the buns is brushed with a buttery mixture that makes these the perfect sandwich! Fire up the Blackstone and cook up some of these delicious pulled pork tacos! Perfect for using up leftover pulled pork and making a quick, tasty dinner. This easy Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup recipe uses leftover pulled pork and is a snap to throw together! We love doing smoked pulled pork on the weekend, and then making this soup with some of the leftovers during the week. Our Homemade Smoked Pulled Pork Baked Beans are tangy, delicious, and are a great side or main! Filled with tender smoked and pulled pork butt, you're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers! Turkey and chicken - oh my! Poultry on the smoker is the best kind, and we have all the recipes you need here. Traeger Smoked Turkey is going to quickly become your new favorite turkey method. Moist, tender, and with just enough smoke to keep it interesting - you'll be coming back for seconds. This chicken lives up to ALLLLLL of the hype. Traeger Grilled Chicken is going to be the best roasted and grilled chicken you've ever had. This delicious Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich is simple to throw together, and a perfect way to use up those Traeger chicken leftovers! Barbecued Chicken Lollipops are lollipopped, cooked on the pellet grill, and slathered in barbecue sauce. Easy to eat, and a backyard cookout staple. Easy smoked chicken thighs on the pellet grill are not only simple and fast, but SO delicious too. You can't miss these! Traeger Smoked Turkey Legs made at home on your pellet grill! Brine them, smoke them, and enjoy one of the best bites that BBQ can produce. This easy smoked turkey breast is cooked on a pellet grill, and is the perfect way to cook a turkey breast! Use it for sandwiches or on top of a big pile of mashed potatoes and gravy, but you've got to try this! Spatchcock Chicken is the best turkey! Get used to evenly cooked, moist, juicy, and delicious meat – both white AND dark. There are so many ways to make incredible smoked beef on the Traeger! Find our favorite recipes below. This epic smoked bbq beef sandwich is an all-time favorite of ours! Tender, shredded beef, crunchy tangy coleslaw, and your favorite bbq sauce! They aren't burnt, and they actually aren't always ends either. But they are delicious. Tender smoked beef brisket is cubed and coated in sauce and seasonings before getting slowly caramelized on the grill. These tender pieces of pork belly are slow-cooked on the Traeger Pellet Grill over live fire and then get a barbecue sauce bath to finish them off and leave them fork-tender and full of flavor. These tender pieces of chuck roast are slow-cooked on the Traeger Pellet Grill over live fire and then get a barbecue sauce bath to finish them off and leave them fork-tender and full of flavor. This simple and classic appetizer is taken for a smokey, delicious turn when we turn those tiny smoked sausages into a burnt end style bite! All of your favorites are home-tested and friends and family approved. Skip the store-bought pasta salads and whip up this homemade Greek pasta salad in no time flat. Colorful, vibrant, packed full of rich flavors, and a homemade Greek dressing that will blow you away. Delicious dilly tuna pasta salad is a perfect pair for any of your summertime gatherings! Smoked chicken thighs are highlighted in this tangy, cheesy pasta salad! Hearty enough to be a meal, but makes a great barbecue side dish too. This simple potato salad takes smoked baby potatoes and combines them with hard-boiled eggs (smoke 'em, if you've got 'em) and a tangy potato salad sauce featuring mayo, mustard, seasonings, and apple cider vinegar. This classic potato salad recipe is simple, and my favorite version of the ever-popular salad made from potatoes! This smoked macaroni and cheese has smoked cheese in it, and is finished off on your wood-fired grill! Just enough smoke to make it interesting. Skip the pre-made coleslaw dressing and mix up a batch of your own! This coleslaw is tangy, sweet, and if you are smart it'll have a kick of horseradish in it too. Homemade Smoked Baked Beans are a tangy, delicious side dish for any table! You're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers!BBQ Favorites for the pellet grill
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Pulled Pork
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Where's the BEEF?
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Classic BBQ Side Dishes
Traeger Smoked Chile Verde
Fire up your pellet grill and break out that pork roast because this Traeger Smoked Chile Verde! Make them into tacos, fill up a big burrito, crisp them up into quesadillas, or pile on top of a mountain of nachos.…
Garlic Herb Compound Butter
This simple Garlic Herb Compound Butter is perfect for a steak, a fresh piece of grilled salmon, or on top of a big baked potato. Simple, delicious, and perfect to keep in the freezer for a rainy day. Make a…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Our Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is simple to throw together, uses lots of pantry staples that you probably already have in the cupboard, and tastes amazing. Keep a jar of this in your pantry and make taco Tuesday as simple…
Homemade Recipe Staples
Stock up your fridge and pantry with these Homemade Recipe Staples! Why buy it at the store when you can control all the ingredients and make it at home? These easy recipe staples let you make it homemade! We love to make everything we can from scratch, or close to scratch, at home instead of buying it at the store. This fresh salad dressing is packed full of flavor and super easy to throw together. Mediterranean Seasoning from Spiceology is the secret ingredient here! This homemade coffee liqueur is like a kahlua lover's dream. Great for homemade Christmas gifts or thank you presents! Homemade vanilla sweet cream coffee creamer is simple and contains only 4 ingredients! Make your own and skip all the fake stuff. This quick and easy pizza sauce gets thrown together in about 15 minutes, uses common ingredients, and is better than anything that comes pre-made. Make it while your dough rises! Homemade pickled asparagus will keep that fresh asparagus around all year long! Dill and garlic and all the things you love about pickled vegetables. These homemade coconut shrimp are crunchy and delicious. Quickly fried and then dipped into a sweet chili sauce, you'll love these for dinner or as an appetizer. Simple and classic sauce that is made with simple ingredients. Serve with fresh oysters. Pickled Red Onions are simple and super versatile. Use them on a variety of dishes, and keep a jar around in the fridge! Homemade frozen mudslides are the perfect treat for a hot summer day! Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, and milk or cream make these into a slushy adult milkshake. Delicious and SIMPLE bacon ranch dip uses packaged ranch dip, thick-cut bacon, and magic. Or something. Because it is amazing. This fruity red wine sangria is an easy summer drink that also happens to contain a snack! Whip this up the night before you want to drink it so it has time for the flavors to meld. This homemade creamy caesar salad dressing is savory, delicious, and one of my favorite homemade dressings! Mix some up for your next spaghetti night. This simple salsa uses almost all canned ingredients, requires no cooking, and is a delicious restaurant-style salsa! This sweet and bright homemade raspberry jam recipe will have you filling up your cupboards with the summer harvest and eating those berries all winter long! This homemade tonkotsu pork ramen is going to amaze you when it comes out of your very own kitchen. Rich, delicious, and endlessly customizable. Flavorful homemade shake and bake you can put on almost anything! Pictures here are some thin-cut pork chops, but try this simple copycat recipe on chicken and fish too. This homemade cheesy artichoke dip features a crescent sheet crust and crescent rolls and biscuits all around the edges. A homemade artichoke dip and copious amounts of cheese make this a must-have dip for any of your upcoming gatherings. Easy shelf-stable dry pancake mix, all made at home! All you need is an egg, some water, and some oil and you've got the fluffiest diner-style pancakes that will ever come off of your stove. A homemade version of my favorite Thai Sweet Chili Sauce! Only 5 ingredients and you can have the best tasting homemade sweet chili sauce, EVER. Homemade Noodles, made from scratch with just 3 ingredients! Homemade Apple Fritters are a Sunday morning's best friend. These homemade fried donuts are easy to whip together, and taste amazing. Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka is a simple 3 ingredient concoction that is way better than what you'll buy in the store, and so customizable! This fresh and creamy tartar sauce is homemade with ingredients you probably have in your house already. A great condiment for beer-battered fish, or whatever you like to dip into it! This homemade Smoked Top Round Beef Jerky is smoked low and slow on a pellet grill after being marinated overnight to make one of the best jerky recipes you'll ever have. Fresh peach salsa is bright with a touch of heat and ALL the flavor. Perfect for topping fresh fish tacos, or diving into with tortilla chips! Fresh, ripe strawberries and mixed with simple ingredients to make a bright and flavorful salsa! Delicious steak marinade takes your steak and turns it into something amazing. Homemade bleu cheese dressing full of crispy Kurobuta bacon! This is simple to whip up and keep in the fridge and so much better than the bottled variety! Homemade Buffalo sauce made with Old Bay Buffalo Sauce! Homemade buffalo sauce has never been easier, and you're going to love the kick from the Old Bay! Make homemade English Muffins right in the comfort of your own kitchen! Use the Blackstone for the best results, but if you don't have one a cast iron pan works really well too! Homemade sub buns, aka hoagie rolls, aka French rolls, or whatever you want to call them, are such a treat! This recipe makes about a dozen buns, depending on how big you make them. Homemade Smoked Baked Beans are a tangy, delicious side dish for any table! You're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers! Skip the pre-made coleslaw dressing and mix up a batch of your own! This coleslaw is tangy, sweet, and if you are smart it'll have a kick of horseradish in it too. This simple guacamole recipe packs a whole lot of flavor! Make it right before your guests arrive and make sure to bring extra chips! This classic potato salad recipe is simple, and my favorite version of the ever-popular salad made from potatoes! This simple homemade taco seasoning is great to keep around the house for use in your favorite tacos, or in soups, stews, or casseroles.Homemade Recipe Staples
Greek Vinaigrette
Homemade Coffee Liqueur
Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer
Easy Pizza Sauce
Pickled Asparagus
Coconut Shrimp
Mignonette Sauce
Pickled Red Onions
Frozen Mudslide Cocktail Recipe
Bacon Ranch Dip
Red Wine Sangria
Caesar Dressing Recipe
Blender Salsa
Raspberry Jam
Tonkotsu Ramen
Homemade Shake and Bake
Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Dry Pancake Mix
Sweet Chili Sauce
Homemade Noodles
Apple Fritters
Homemade Sweet Tea Vokda
Tartar Sauce
Smoked Top Round Beef Jerky
Peach Salsa Recipe
Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa
Jeremiah's Killer Steak Marinade
Bacon Bleu Cheese Dressing
Old Bay Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Blackstone English Muffins
Pellet Grill Sub Buns
Homemade Smoked Baked Beans
Coleslaw Recipe
Holy Guacamole Recipe
Classic Potato Salad Recipe
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Blackstone Meat Church Shrimp Fajitas
Make these Blackstone Shrimp Fajitas with Meat Church Fajita Rub, and your dinner is done in a flash! Cutting the vegetables is going to take longer than actually cooking these, but you wind up with tender, flavorful shrimp fajitas that…
Traeger Grilled Venison Chops
These tender, delicious Grilled Venison Chops are so easy to make, and my favorite cut of venison! These cook in less than 10 minutes. You’ll probably spend more time preheating your grill than you will cooking these, but it is…
Buffalo EVERYTHING – 40 Buffalo Recipes to knock your socks off
Love Buffalo sauce? We do too. Here’s all of my favorite recipes featuring this spicy, versatile condiment! Buffalo EVERYTHING recipes Get your buffalo on with this collection of over 40 recipes featuring the ever-popular BUFFALO sauce. Not only will you…
Classic Potato Salad Recipe
A Classic Potato Salad Recipe might be the most iconic dish at an American barbecue. Especially in the midwest, if there’s not potato salad it isn’t a proper party in the summer. This recipe comes to you straight from my…
Blackstone Kielbasa Recipe
This easy Blackstone Kielbasa Recipe keeps things simple and classic with some briny sauerkraut, two different kinds of mustard, and fresh local kielbasa sausages right on the griddle surface. Move over bratwurst and hot dogs, you’ve met your sausage match.…
Dungeness Crab Roll
Pick up the crab pots and launch the boat, you need these fresh Dungeness Crab Rolls in your life, and stat. Like a Lobster Roll, only better, if you are asking me. And since you’re here on my food blog…
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.