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
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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.
Nutritionist Mira
As a Nutritionist I can say this article is 100% informative and research based. Thank you so much for sharing this content.
Dawn
Love using our smoker, but it's usually for jerky, pork or salmon. Lots of great ideas here - you're making me hungry 😉
AMY COON
Will be trying a few of these. My hubby got me a smoker for Christmas this past year and I LOVE it!!
Amanda Mason
Hi Amy! Let me know which ones you try!! I love my smoker and have made almost all of these and they are fabulous!!!!
Stephanie
Have you tried the char siu pork on the smoker? I went to the recipe because I am OBSESSED with my smoker and with char siu, so that sounds like a match made in heaven for me! But there wasn't a time and temp for the smoker (unless I completely missed it, which is entirely possible) cooking method... Only for a charcoal grill and an oven. Any ideas?
Amanda Mason
Hi Stephanie! It looks like it's a Cook Time of 35 minutes. If you look at the recipe card, the details are in there via this url: https://pupswithchopsticks.com/sweet-sticky-chinese-bbq-pork-aka-char-siu/#tasty-recipes-3236.
Gerry Morris
oh man smoked mac and cheese! haven't tried that one yet! sounds like a winner!
thanks for sharing your ideas
David Crawley
Started with the Prime Rib. It is at least once a month cook now, eat like a KING. The macaroni and cheese is awesome and will hold up well for leftovers. Thanks, for the recipes. Doing the salmon tomorrow. Haven't had much luck with it in the past but you have not let me down yet.
Amanda Mason
Awe David - you are awesome!! Thanks!! I love me some smoked food and I am so glad you are loving these tried and true recipes!! Thank you for following me!
Chris
My wife got me a smoker recently. I decided to look up some recipes, and found this article. Now, while my mouth is watering, I'm lighting up the smoker for some smoked brisket for my first dish! Thank you!
Amanda Mason
Yeah! I'm so excited for you!! Let me know how you like it and please sign up for my email series so you get ALL my smoking tips and tricks!
Karen
Smoked salmon is my absolute favorite thing - totally worth getting a smoker!
Melissa
I do not know where to start? So many delicious foods, so many choices. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Amanda Mason
I do! I've made every one of these recipes and the Applewood smoked chicken is easy to make. The smoked lobster is also easy and delicious. So I'd start with one of those, or both!
Art
Hi, it appears the link to your favorite smoker is not working.
Amanda Mason
Hi Art! Sorry about that! I updated the link! It should work now. But here is the link if you need it : https://amzn.to/2C3psBx
Art
Thanks. Works like a charm!