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
Traeger Hash Brown Casserole
There’s no better side dish than a bubbling pan of cheesy potatoes, and this Traeger Hash Brown Casserole is at the top of my list. Simple, delicious, and goes well with so many different mains. This one puts Cracker Barrel…
Grilled Glazed Carrots
These Grilled Glazed Carrots are the kind of side dish that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did to make them taste so good. A simple honey butter glaze meets the wood-fired flavor of the pellet grill, and…
Traeger Greek Chicken Leg Quarters
Our Traeger Greek Chicken Leg Quarters have bold Mediterranean-inspired flavor, thanks to a generous rub of Greek Freak rub, some wine and stock to keep things juicy, whole garlic cloves, and lemon quarters. You’ll end up with crispy‑skinned chicken that’s…
Traeger Grilled Porterhouse
Grilling a perfect porterhouse over real wood smoke is one of my favorite mains to serve my family. This Traeger Grilled Porterhouse leans into bold flavor and big steak energy. You’re seasoning thick cuts generously with our custom OWYD Smoky…
Reverse Seared Tri Tip
If you’ve never tried a reverse sear on a tri-tip roast, this is your sign. Juicy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor, this method is designed for backyard cooks who want steakhouse results without fussing over the grill all day.…
Smoked Teriyaki St. Louis Ribs
These Smoked Teriyaki Ribs are a guaranteed crowd favorite. Smoky, sticky, sweet, and full of rich umami flavor, they’re a bold twist on this classic BBQ dish. Smoked Teriyaki St. Louis Style Ribs I love a good rack of ribs,…
Traeger Mexican Street Corn Ribs
These grilled Mexican Street Corn Ribs are a backyard staple once you’ve had them. We sliced fresh corn into rib-style pieces, threw them on the Traeger, and hit them with a mix of chili, garlic, oregano, and paprika. After a…
Smoked Tuna Loin
Our Smoked Tuna Loin recipe is the one you’ll keep coming back to over and over again. It’s easy, unfussy, and the result is flavorful, tender fish that is just right for slicing up and sharing. It starts with a…
Traeger Grilled Albacore Tuna
If you’ve never grilled albacore tuna before, this is your sign to try it. This Traeger Grilled Albacore Tuna Loin takes just a few minutes on the heat, then chills in the fridge for easy slicing and serving. The quick…
Traeger Parmesan Zucchini
If you’ve got a couple zucchini on the counter and a hot pellet grill, you’re halfway to one of the easiest and tastiest sides you’ll make this summer. This Traeger Parmesan Zucchini is smoky, salty, and just cheesy enough to…
Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad
This Traeger Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad is one of those backyard meals that hits every note! Smoky, crunchy, fresh, and totally satisfying. It’s built around juicy grilled chicken marinated in a bold garlic basil vinaigrette, then chopped and tossed with…
BBQ Chicken Thighs
These BBQ Chicken Thighs are my backyard no-brainer when I want dinner to feel fun without turning it into a project. The outside gets shiny and caramelized, the meat stays juicy, and the flavor hits that sweet spot between tangy…
Traeger Country-Style Pork Ribs
These Traeger Country-Style Pork Ribs are a straightforward, flavor-packed way to enjoy tender, saucy ribs with minimal fuss. My recipe uses a pellet grill for smoking these ribs before braising it in my favorite BBQ sauce until they fall-apart tender.…
Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs (No Wrap)
Rich smoke, moderate heat, and a lively spice rub turn a rack of St. Louis Style Ribs into sticky, tender finger food worth every piece of time, effort, and wood you throw at it. No Wrap Smoked St Louis Style…
BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
Our easy recipe for BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters is going to be such a hit at your next cookout or party! Chicken leg quarters are cheap, and with a bit of help from our chicken rub and BBQ sauce, they…