Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 25–30 servings (about 25–30 sandwiches) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 14 hours (includes resting and chopping) Quick Ingredients 1 whole dressed hog, 45–55 lb 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup coarse black pepper 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp brown sugar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coffee-Black Pepper Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (1 rack plate short ribs, 3–4 bones) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hours dry-brine) Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes (typical range 7–9 hours) Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes (includes 1 hour 30 minutes resting; longer if dry-brining) Quick Ingredients 1 rack beef plate short […]
Beer-Simmered Grilled Brats With Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 brats (serves 6) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 bratwurst links (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g) 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 1 lb / 450 g) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1 tbsp (15 ml) […]
Smoked Queso Dip with Chorizo and Green Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 10 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed if needed) 1/2 cup (75 g) diced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (4 oz / 113 g) can diced green chiles, […]
Grilled Skirt Steak With Chimichurri and Charred Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) skirt steak 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch scallions (8–10), trimmed […]









