Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 stuffed onions (serves 6) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 70 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 medium sweet onions (about 8 oz / 225 g each), peeled 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided 3 tbsp unsalted […]
Smoked Pork Belly BBQ Ramen With Soft Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours optional dry-brine) Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (plus optional brine time) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) skinless pork belly 1 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp packed light brown sugar, 2 tsp smoked […]
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint-Garlic Butter and Lemon Zest
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 lamb rib chops; 2 chops per person) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 lamb rib chops (about 2 lb / 900 g total), about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground […]
Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Maple Vinegar Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp (45 ml) pure […]
Smoked Cast-Iron Apple Crumble With Oat Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (one 10-inch cast-iron skillet) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients Apples: 2 1/2 lb (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, sliced 1/2-inch thick Light brown sugar: 1/3 cup (67 g), packed Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp (25 g) […]
Pit-Style Smoked Chili Cheese Dogs with Onions and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 chili-cheese dogs (serves 6–8) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 all-beef hot dogs 8 sturdy hot dog buns Wood chunks/chips for smoke (hickory, oak, or apple), as needed 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20) 1 tbsp neutral […]
Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Smoky Paprika-Lime Rub
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (includes 10 minutes resting/marinating time) Quick Ingredients 4 swordfish steaks, 6 oz (170 g) each, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp freshly […]
Creamy Smoked Trout Dip With Lemon, Dill, and Horseradish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings (about 2 cups dip) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (includes curing, drying, cooling, and chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (455 g) trout fillets, pin bones removed 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp neutral […]
Smoked Brisket Breakfast Tacos With Eggs, Cheese, and Salsa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided) 1 pound smoked brisket, chopped (cold leftover or […]
Pit-Smoked Collard Greens With Pork Hock and Vinegar Kick
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb collard greens (about 2 large bunches), stems removed, leaves sliced 1 smoked pork hock (about 1 1/2 lb) 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 4 garlic […]









