Who says smoking is only for summer time? I've got 16 smoker recipes that I guarantee will make you want to buy a smoker so you can smoke all kinds of yummy food all year round!
I am a big time smoker of all things foods! I love my smoker and it's one of the best gifts I've ever received! Yep, you heard me correctly...I got a smoker for a Christmas present....from my HUSBAND! Yep and I love it! Hint, hint...I guess he wanted me to smoke some meat!
Well my friends, I'm about to share 16 of my favorite smoker recipes with you! And a lot of these recipes are great for beginners. If these smoker recipes don't peak your tastebuds, I don't know what will!
Frequently Asked Questions About Smoking Food
Yes, absolutely! People who are just starting to smoke meat and other foods will love this collection of smoked food recipes because a lot of them are great for beginners!
The answer is everything! You can smoke side dishes, any cut of meat, and even desserts!
The smoked salmon, smoked leg quarters, and applewood smoked chicken are probably the easiest recipes to start smoking right away.
Any type of seafood. Shrimp and fish take about 30-45 minutes total. Next would be individual cuts of chicken such a drumsticks, chicken breasts, and chicken wings.
Smoker Cookbook
Do you have more questions about how to use a smoker? Are you looking for the basics and more smoker recipes? I recently published a smoking cookbook! It contains 65 smoker recipes that anyone can do! Whether you're new to the practice or just want to brush up on the basics, Smoking Meat Made Easy is your ultimate guide to backyard smoking. Master the most flavorful techniques, with dozens of options that are easy to follow, and that work with any type of smoker!
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Smoking Expert Tips
- If you're looking to buy a smoker, they aren't all that expensive. This is the smoker I have and I absolutely LOVE it! I like my gas smoker but some people love charcoal smokers. Regardless what you choose, you have 16 amazing and easy recipes to get you started!
There you have it friends....16 recipes that will convince you to buy a smoker!
These are some of the best meats to smoke so enjoy these and let me know which ones you make! I can't wait to hear!
And check out more smoker ideas in my collection!
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in September of 2017, but was republished with new photos and descriptive tips in February 2022.
Linda @ 2 Cookin Mamas
I wouldn't know where to start they all look so yummy! I've had smoked turkey and pork butt and, you're right, they are fabulous. Thanks for the great roundup.
Amanda Mason
Thanks! I hope you find several you enjoy!!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
Great roundup - we have an insert for our charcoal grill that we use for smoking - we need to try out some of these!!
Amanda Mason
Yes - for sure! There are some AMAZING choices here!!
Paul
Hey Amanda, just a friendly correction needed in this article. For Recipe #15, you mention ... "They go into the history of BBQ they talk about Memphis style, Kansas style, North Carolina Style and Texas style BBQ." What you mean to say is "Kansas City style" , not "Kansas style". There's a Kansas City in Missouri as well as Kansas, and honestly Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) is equally or better known for the BBQ (Arthur Bryants, Gates, etc) as well as the fact that both the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs are in Missouri, not Kansas.
Compass and Fork's article also says "Kansas City".
=)
Amanda Mason
Thanks!! I updated it to read Kansas City!!
Eric V
Nice article. Thank you!
Amanda Mason
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Cherryl Ehlenburg
These are great! We got a smoker last summer, and we have tried several recipes, but are always looking for new things to try. Now we have a whole bunch!
Amanda Mason
Yeah! I hope you enjoy this collection!
Miz Helen
I just pinned your delicious recipes! Have a great first week of spring and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with FULL PLATE THURSDAY!
Miz Helen
Amanda Mason
Thanks! I hope you enjoy some from the collection!
Michael
Most of these I have tried and yes they are awesome. But here is one no one has done and am gonna share it with you guys smoked pizza my boys love it ..i did a chicken base type pizza if you want to try it yummy
Amanda Mason
I'm SO glad you've tried most of these! That makes me smile! I'm going to have to try a smoked pizza...yum!! If you email me over your recipe, I can re-make it and post it on the site for you so others can enjoy! My email is amanda@recipesworthrepeating.com! If it's a recipe worth repeating...I'm all for sharing!
Ginger Smith
What a great selection. I definitely want a smoker now.
Amanda Mason
I can say...you are missing out if you don't have one!
Steve
Perhaps grocery stores are different where you live, but red fermented tofu is not a typically stocked item in any of mine. So, it's not very accurate to say in "2. Sweet and Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork...Don’t worry though…all required ingredients can be found at your local grocery store!" To substitute it for anything else would be a crime. As the author of the recipe says, "The red fermented tofu adds another dimension of flavour similar to what the cooking wine."
Amanda Mason
Hey Steve - that's a good point!! I'm going to update my comment now in my post! Thanks for pointing that out!!
Your Outdoor Kitchen
We couldn't agree more that using the smoker is a year 'round thing. We grill, smoke, and camp all year and these are some delicious sounding recipes. Thank you so much for sharing!
Amanda Mason
I'm glad it was a helpful article! Smoking foods is just the best!!