Poultry
Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs
A simple smoke-and-rub chicken dinner.
- Setup
- Smoker or indirect covered grill; tongs; food thermometer
- Timing
- About 75 minutes cooking + 10 minutes prep
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Sides & Vegetables
Smoked Cheddar-Gouda Mac and Cheese
A creamy side with a seasoned crumb topping.
- Setup
- Smoker; stovetop; pasta pot; large ovenproof skillet
- Timing
- 20 minutes prep + about 1 hour smoking
Pork
Maple-Pepper Smoked Bacon
Homemade bacon with maple sweetness, a peppery crust, and warm spices. Cure it ahead, smoke it, then chill and slice for breakfast, san...
- Setup
- Smoker or pellet grill, refrigerator, large food-safe zipper bag, rimmed tray, wire rack, and meat thermometer.
- Timing
- 5–7 days curing, 12 hours drying, approximately 3 hours smoking, and overnight chilling.
Beef
Smoked Beef Pastrami
Brisket cured with garlic and pickling spices, coated with cracked pepper and coriander, then smoked until tender. Slice it warm for sa...
- Setup
- Smoker, pellet grill, or grill configured for indirect smoking; meat thermometer; large food-safe, nonreactive brining container; wire rack; heavy-duty foil.
- Timing
- 5 days curing, 24 hours drying, approximately 6–8 hours smoking, plus at least 30 minutes resting. C
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