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
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…
Smoked Dr. Pepper Baked Beans
Smoked Dr. Pepper Baked Beans has sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors for your barbecue with almost no effort. These beans simmer in a rich sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and soda, creating a sticky, savory finish that pairs…
Traeger Grilled Skirt Steak
Our Traeger Grilled Skirt Steak has a bold, beefy flavor, and the process is quick and manageable. This recipe keeps things simple with a smoky SPG rub and quick high-heat grilling to achieve a perfectly charred exterior and a juicy,…
Traeger Cheesesteak Flatbread
If you’re into simple grilled meals that feel a little fancy but don’t require a lot of effort, this Traeger Cheesesteak Flatbread is a solid choice. It’s built on soft pita bread with thin strips of grilled sirloin, sautéed peppers…
Smoked Tenderloin Tacos
My Smoked Tenderloin Tacos are one of the best tacos I’ve ever had. This recipe is simple, but gets all of the “wow” by using a high-quality beef tenderloin, seasoned simply and smoked low and slow before being seared to…
Traeger Cajun Crab Legs
Traeger Cajun Crab is a smoky, buttery seafood dish that’s packed with bold flavor and easy to make on a pellet grill. Tender snow crab clusters and sweet corn soak up a rich Cajun-spiced butter, transforming into a savory meal…
Grilled Flank Steak
This Grilled Flank Steak Recipe is quick, straightforward, and loaded with flavor. With just two ingredients it’s a go-to meal for busy weeknights or casual weekend grilling. The key here is high heat, simple seasoning, and careful temperature monitoring to…
Grilled Korean-Style Flanken Short Ribs
My recipe for Grilled Flanken Short Ribs are quick to cook and packed with flavor, making them a great weeknight option or a standout dish for a get-together. This recipe uses a bold Korean-inspired marinade with gochujang, soy sauce, and…
Traeger Chicago Dogs
Grilling season is here and it calls for a bold start, and these Traeger Chicago Dogs deliver just the punch. This recipe brings together smoky beef hot dogs and the unmistakable toppings of a classic Chicago-style dog. By slow-smoking the…
Traeger Miso Marinated Lingcod
This Traeger Miso Marinated Lingcod is a play on the famous Nobu dish, but made with freshly caught Pacific Northwest Lingcod. Slightly sweet, umami-rich flavor on a filet of tender white fish that’s perfect for grilling. The marinade is a…
Grilled Pork Chops with Guinness Barbecue Sauce
These easy Grilled Pork Chops are packed with bold flavor, thanks to a robust homemade Guinness Barbecue Sauce that brings just the right balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy. Served with cheesy mashed potatoes loaded with Kerrygold Dubliner, this meal…