Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (family-style platter) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb fully-cooked smoked sausages (bratwurst, andouille, kielbasa; about 8–10 links total) 2 cups wood chips (apple, cherry, or hickory), soaked 30 minutes and drained (optional if your smoker doesn’t […]
Korean BBQ LA Galbi Short Ribs with Lettuce Wraps
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4–12 hours marinating) Cook Time: 10–15 minutes (grilling, in batches) Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes to 12 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2–2 1/2 lb (907–1134 g) flanken-cut beef short ribs (LA galbi), about 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy […]
BBQ Bacon Cheddar Smash Burgers With Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 smash burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more for the griddle if needed) 1/2 tsp kosher salt (divided) 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef […]
Churrasco Picanha With Chimichurri and Live-Fire Basting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18–24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 40 minutes salting time and 10 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 whole picanha (top sirloin cap), 2.5 lb (1.13 kg), fat cap on 18 g kosher salt (about 1 1/2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal) […]
Smoked BBQ Chicken Quarters With Crisp Skin and Sweet-Tang Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 chicken leg quarters) Prep Time: 25 minutes active (+ 8–24 hours dry brine) Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 10 hours 40 minutes to 27 hours 10 minutes (depending on brine time) Quick Ingredients 4 chicken leg quarters (about 12–14 […]
Kansas City Burnt Ends With Sticky Molasses BBQ Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings (about 3 to 4 lb finished burnt ends) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hours dry-brine) Cook Time: 8 hours (smoke + rest + sauce set) Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes (or up to 24 hours 25 minutes with dry-brine) Quick Ingredients 1 beef brisket point, […]
Smoked Pork Belly BBQ Candy Bites with Honey Butter BBQ Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb pork belly (skinless), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp smoked paprika […]
Smoked Turkey Breast with Herb Butter and Pepper Jelly Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2 1/2–3 lb cooked meat), plus leftovers for sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes active Cook Time: 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours (smoke time varies by size) Total Time: 12 to 36 hours (includes 12–24 hours dry brine + resting) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast […]
Santa Maria Tri-Tip With Garlic-Parsley Dipping Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30–40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 tri-tip roast (2.0–2.5 lb / 900–1130 g) 1 tbsp kosher salt (or 2 tsp Diamond Crystal) 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp granulated garlic 1 […]
Smoky Molasses BBQ Baked Beans With Smoked Pork
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 13 hours 10 minutes (includes 8-hour soak) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) dried navy beans 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup (240 ml) […]









