BBQ recipes, product reviews, & how-to's
Smoked prosciutto wrapped Brie is the perfect appetizer for all types of gatherings, from formal to casual. Only three ingredients and 30 minutes on the grill! How to Make Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Brie This smoked appetizer recipe is so simple you could jump to the…
This smoked queso dip recipe is the ultimate party dip your chips can’t stay away from! Easy to follow instructions for the best dip you’ll ever make! What Goes Into this Smoked Queso Dip Recipe? This smoked queso dip recipe consists of eight ingredients and…
Taking the traditional holiday snack mix to the next level, this Smoked Chex Mix recipe adds more of what you want! This recipe is easy to follow and only takes one hour of cooking (or should we say, smoking) time.
This snack mix has all of the usual suspects: Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and Wheat Chex. In a large mixing bowl, pour in three cups of each Chex. Next, put in one cup of mixed nuts. Since the mixed nuts I usually buy don’t have enough roasted peanuts as I’d like, I also add in a 1/2 cup of them. Add in 1 1/2 cups each of bite-sized pretzels, bagel chips, and Cheeze-its. I add the last ingredient because Cheeze-its are a huge hit with my family.
In a small bowl, melt a stick of butter (1/2 Cup) in the microwave. Remove and mix in two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to enhance the savory flavors. Pour this mix over the dry ingredients in the large bowl and gently mix. I say “gently mix” because the Chex can break up easily and nobody wants that business. Mix ingredients either with your hand or a spatula. During the mixing, add in 1 1/2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Feel free to use your favorite BBQ rub instead of seasoned salt.
This smoked Chex mix recipe is a savory one and goes better with bolder smoking wood flavors. With that said, hickory is the smoking wood of choice for this recipe. On a large baking sheet, pour ingredients from large bowl and make an even surface. For a little more flavor, sprinkle some more seasoned salt on top. Place baking sheet on preheated grill at 250 degrees for one hour. It is recommend to start preheating the grill prior to mixing the ingredients.
Most grilling and smoking recipes call for rest times of between 10 minutes and up to two hours, but with this recipe I only wait one minute. Pour into a large bowl and serve!
Want sweet holiday snacks? Check out these holiday favorites:
Smoked Chocolate Chip Cookies w/Sea Salt Caramel (Trader Joe’s Recipe)
Taking the traditional snack mix to the next level, this Smoked Chex Mix recipe adds more of what you want! This recipe is easy to follow and only takes one hour of cooking (or should we say, smoking) time.
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Looking for a great side dish recipe to go along with that epic holiday feast (or steak dinner)? Fresh green beans with bacon and onions provides those perfect, complementary flavors to go along with that main dish! An Amazing Green Vegetable Side Dish Even though…
Have you attempted making homemade french fries before? Do you wish you could make them taste like the epic fries at Five Guys? You can make these at home and they are easier than you’d expect. As long as you know THREE key tips, your…
Looking for ideas for your upcoming holiday meal? Well, you’re in luck! This BBQ holiday recipe guide is a compilation of main dishes, sides/appetizers, and dessert (yep, singular. I’m working on that). The list will be updated as more recipes get developed and posted, so keep checking back!
Prime rib is the crown jewel to any holiday meal! Bone in or boneless, this recipe is has you covered. Adding some smoke flavor will help you win over any hungry crowd!
Take that store-bought ham and smoke it again with wood flavor of your choice! Also, make a glaze that will taste much better than that packet you got in the package.
Smoking a turkey for the holidays just might become your new favorite tradition! With the help of a brine, smoke flavor, and garlic butter, this juicy, flavorful bird will be an upgrade from the holiday turkey you grew up with.
Do you like filet mignon? What if I told you the smoked beef tenderloin is a meaty log full of them? Beef tenderloin is perfect for meals at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any gathering that you’re looking to impress. The combo of lean, beefy flavor and the seasoning cooked into the crust is off the charts good! Oh, and the smoke flavor infused while on the grill helps.
Having a smaller gathering this year? Smoked turkey breast is quicker to cook than a full turkey and still tastes amazing! Brine, rub and smoke is all you need!
Brisket is the king of all barbecued meats. With some folks wanting to buck tradition for their holiday meals, I added this one to the BBQ holiday recipe guide. It can be intimidating to cook due to the time and cost, but this recipe will guide you and make you look like a natural to your friends and family!
Pork tenderloin lends itself well to many different variety of seasonings and styles. Marinating in teriyaki, smoking on the grill with cherry wood, and searing provide an excellent way to eat this excellent cut of meat!
Ham and cheese sliders are mini sandwiches that pack a punch of flavor! Using Hawaiian rolls, slices of ham and Swiss cheese, and a mixture of other ingredients including Worcestershire sauce, onion flakes, and butter, these sliders are very popular and vanish quick!
BBQ pulled pork nachos are an excellent use of leftover pulled pork. They can be served up as either an appetizer for a small crowd or a main dish for a small gathering.
In my opinion, roasted Brussels Sprouts are the best way to eat this vegetable. But add bacon and garlic to them and you’ve got a side dish worth diving into!
A recipe from Chef Anthony DiBernardo from Swig & Swine in South Carolina, this side dish is comfort food at its finest.
Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food: they can be a side to your comfort food main dish or be the main dish itself. They are also acceptable to eat with any meal any time of the day, which makes them a perfect addition to this holiday meal guide! With a kiss of hickory smoke, this recipe will make you want to eat biscuits with every meal!
Smoked chicken wings are great for watching football during the holidays…or any time of the year! Get some smoke flavor first, then crank the heat to get a crispy skin. Sauce them and you’ve got yourself an awesome appetizer!
These smoked candied pecans are perfect for holiday snacking! Mixing ingredients like brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon, then adding a hint of hickory smoke flavor take pecans to the next level.
Take those smoked candied pecans and put them in a pie! With the help of sugar, butter, and a kiss of hickory smoke, this smoked candied pecan pie is exactly what your family and friends want for a holiday dessert!
Folks seem to have a love – hate relationship with Brussels sprouts, mostly because some don’t know how to cook them. When Brussels sprouts are roasted, the outsides have a Milliard reaction and creates that tasty, browned crust. This roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and…
Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food: they can be a side to your comfort food main dish or be the main dish itself. They are also acceptable to eat with any meal any time of the day. With a kiss of hickory smoke, as well…
If you’ve ever been to a gathering of sorts, especially those where watching sports is involved, then there’s a chance you’ve had smoked bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers. But have you had them stuffed with chorizo? And with a kiss of hickory smoke? Next level. I’ll explain how to make these grilled poppers in quick time.
For this recipe, you’ll need jalapenos, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chili lime seasoning, ground chorizo, and bacon. Before you start prepping the jalapeno poppers, preheat your grill to 375 degrees with hickory wood over indirect heat. Now that you’ve done this, grab a cutting board, sharp knife, spoon, and the jalapenos. Cut the stem off the tops of the jalapenos. Next, slice them in half longways and use the spoon to scoop out the insides (seeds, rib, placenta). I personally like using a small metal measuring spoon because it fits and scoops perfectly.
In a medium sized bowl, mix a pack of softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and Oaxaca cheese together. Note: if you want to add a little heat to the poppers, mix in some shredded pepper jack cheese. Even hotter? Leave some of the jalapeno seeds in.
In a medium saucepan, cook up the ground chorizo. The chorizo I bought needed to be grinded up into smaller pieces so I used my spatula to break up the ground chorizo into even smaller bits. Cook these until done and set aside.
Take the spoon and scoop the cheeses into the sliced jalapenos. Now grab the strips of bacon and wrap one strip around one jalapeno popper. To keep the bacon from unraveling during the cook, I suggest wrapping the bacon a little tighter. Tucking in the ends of the bacon strips will help. Use toothpicks to hold together if you need. Once this is done, sprinkle chili lime seasoning on top of each jalapeno popper.
Place the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet and cook on the grill for 30 minutes. Remember, the grill should be at 375 degrees with indirect heat and smell of hickory. If you have a cooling rack that fits the size of your baking sheet, then put the jalapeno poppers on that while they cook as to not get the bottoms too crispy/burnt.
After 30 minutes, the smoked bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with chorizo are done. Some folks like their bacon cooked to different degrees. If you want your bacon more crispy, then consider cooking a little longer. With the smoked bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers recipe done, you are now ready to be the hit of the party! That is, if you don’t keep them all to yourself. Note: if you’d like a different appetizer or side dish to try, may I suggest some elotes (Mexican street corn).
This recipe can absolutely be made in the oven! You won’t get that hint of smoke flavor, but the major flavor components will still be there.
If you’re looking for other creative ways to use chorizo, I recommend my popular chorizo breakfast burritos and my queso fundido recipes!
Become the hit of the party with this easy recipe for bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers! Simply combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese in hollowed-out jalapeno halves and wrap them in bacon. Keto friendly, too. Easy win!
1. Place bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers on cooking rack for more even cook and bacon crispiness.
2. Speaking of crisp of bacon, for each person this differs. This may take longer than 30 minutes to reach your desired crispiness.
3. This recipe can be made in the oven.
NOTE: Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
Pulled pork nachos are a perfect for any occasion! The ideal cheese for pulled pork nachos are cheddar and Monterrey jack. Layer it on for extra cheesiness to this dish! This recipe can use either freshly cooked or leftover pulled pork. Let’s go through the…
