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Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Golden brown crispy beef taquitos stacked on dark plate with white creamy dipping sauce in wooden bowl

Cheesy beef taquitos with cilantro jalapeño crema use 2 lbs of 85/15 ground beef cooked with sweet onion, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, rolled tight in medium flour tortillas with freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese, and shallow-fried in 1 inch of oil at 350°F until golden brown and crispy on all sides. The […]

Smoked Shotgun Shells

Smoked shotgun shells are uncooked manicotti pasta shells stuffed tightly with a mixture of ground beef, pork chorizo, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika), then wrapped with a single slice of thin bacon in a slightly overlapping spiral and smoked at 250°F for 90 to 120 minutes until […]

French Bread Hot Honey Pizza

french bread hot honey pizza

French bread hot honey pizza is store-bought French bread sliced lengthwise and spread with spicy garlic butter. You toast it until golden, then load it with freshly grated mozzarella and pepperoni. It bakes at high heat until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly. A generous drizzle of hot honey creates a sweet-spicy contrast against the […]

Dr Pepper Party Ribs Recipe

Dr Pepper party ribs use 2 racks baby back ribs with membrane optionally removed, cut between every bone into individual ribs before cooking, then seasoned generously on all sides with sweet BBQ seasoning and rested at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Smoke at 275°F for 2 hours to build bark on all surfaces. While ribs […]

Smoked Queso with Steak Bites

smoked queso and steak bites

Smoked queso with steak bites combines 1 lb cubed Velveeta, 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese cubed into 1.5-2 inch pieces, and 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese cubed into 1.5-2 inch pieces with 1 can diced green chiles, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning in a foil pan, smoked uncovered at 250°F for […]

Maple Bourbon Smoked Pig Shots Recipe

smoked pig shots on a cast iron

Pig shots recipe uses 1 pork kielbasa sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds, each wrapped with half a slice of thick-cut bacon formed into a cup shape and secured with a toothpick to create a vessel for filling. Fill each bacon-wrapped kielbasa with cream cheese mixture made from 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded […]

The Best Texas Twinkies

texas twinkie recipes

Texas Twinkies are whole jalapeños stuffed with chopped smoked brisket, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar, wrapped in thick-cut bacon, then smoked at 250°F until the bacon crisps and the filling melts into a creamy, smoky mixture. Unlike traditional jalapeño poppers that are halved, these keep the pepper intact by cutting a flap along the side. […]

Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Bread Boat

chorizo stuffed bread boat

Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Bread Boat with Cilantro Chimichurri This chorizo stuffed bread boat combines smoky chorizo, melted pepper jack cheese, and fresh cilantro chimichurri in a crispy grilled baguette that’s perfect for parties, game day, or any time you want to impress a crowd. It’s the kind of stuffed bread recipe that looks like […]

Smoked Maple Salmon Burnt Ends

smoked salmon burnt ends

Smoked Maple Salmon Burnt Ends – Sweet & Smoky Seafood Recipe These smoked maple salmon burnt ends put a unique seafood twist on the classic BBQ favorite, combining the rich flavor of salmon with sweet, caramelized maple syrup glaze. The maple glazed salmon gets scored into bite-sized cubes before smoking, creating individual pieces that develop […]

Sweet Habanero Smoked Party Ribs

smoked party ribs

Sweet Habanero Smoked Party Ribs – Spicy Sweet BBQ Recipe These sweet habanero smoked ribs bring together the perfect balance of fruity heat and sweetness that makes them absolutely addictive for any BBQ gathering. The habanero BBQ sauce recipe combines the intense heat of habanero peppers with brown sugar and honey to create a complex […]