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) […]
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches With Crunchy Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (20-ounce) cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 […]
Lemon Herb Cedar-Plank Grilled Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes 1 hour plank soak and 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 untreated cedar plank (about 6 x 12 inches) 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]
Smoked Chuck Roast Poor Man’s Brisket With Jus and Pickled Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (smoke + wrapped cook) Total Time: 10 to 12 hours (includes 1 1/2 to 2 hours resting) Quick Ingredients 1 beef chuck roast (4 to 5 lb) 2 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp coarse black pepper 1 tbsp […]
Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Breadcrumb Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2.5 qt / 2.4 L pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) elbow macaroni 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk, warmed […]
Grilled Thick-Cut Pork Chops With Peach BBQ Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 thick-cut pork chops) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours brining) Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 43 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless), 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 10–12 oz each) 4 cups cold water 1/4 cup […]









