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18 Smoker Recipes to Make Your Backyard the Place to Be

Published: Sep 26, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Nothing draws a crowd like the mouthwatering scent of food in the smoker. This lineup of 18 recipes offers everything from juicy meats to smoky vegetables, giving you plenty of reasons to fire it up. Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding family, or treating yourself, these dishes are sure to impress.

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Smoked Chicken Drumstick with parsley on a white plate.
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Deliciously smoky and juicy, our smoked chicken drumsticks blend flavor and tenderness perfectly. Indulge in BBQ perfection with every bite. Plus, it is great for a weekend barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with parsley on a plate with a fork.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Indulge in smoky perfection with this Traeger Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Juicy pork meets crispy bacon for a flavor explosion!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop with a salad on a light gray plate
Traeger Smoked Pork Chop. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are cooked to perfection. You'll love the smoky, succulent and tenderness of these pork chops. Unlock the secret to making mouthwatering, flavorful smoked pork chops that will have your taste buds begging for more.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings on a light blue plate.
Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love these tender Smoked Chicken Wings. Perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Brats

Smoked Brats with parsley on a tan plate.
Smoked Brats. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love these mouthwatering Smoked Brats. Juicy, savory, and delicious, these smoky sausages are sure to leave you wanting more.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Brats

Brisket Tacos

A brisket taco topped with cheese, fried onions, and a spicy sauce.
Brisket Tacos. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My beef brisket tacos feature melt-in-your-mouth brisket sauce topped with spicy pico, crispy onions, and creamy Mexiranch dressing. They're so good they even helped me score a boyfriend!
Get the Recipe: Brisket Tacos

Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

Smoked chicken wings with pickles on a black plate.
Smoked Dill Pickle Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked wings with a touch of dill-licious dill in every bite, these easy wings are perfect when dunked into ranch!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Smoked jalapeno poppers on a platter.
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Do your poppers differfently! These bacon-wrapped jalapenos are stuffed with a meaty filling that's oh-so-good!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Reverse Seared Smoked Steaks with Smoked Garlic Butter

Reverse Seared Smoked Steaks with Smoked Garlic Butter on a plate with asparagus.
Reverse Seared Smoked Steaks with Smoked Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Get big, bold beefy flavor when you reverse sear your smoked steaks. Topped with Smoked Garlic Butter, these steaks will knock your socks off!
Get the Recipe: Reverse Seared Smoked Steaks with Smoked Garlic Butter

Traeger Smoked Garlic

Close-up of roasted garlic cloves.
Traeger Smoked Garlic. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Creamy, smoky, and perfect in so many ways, Traeger Smoked Garlic is so good and so easy! Firing up the smoker? Throw on a few bulbs of garlic and smoke them, too!
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Garlic

Smoked Jalapenos

Smoked Jalapenos in 2 cast iron pans.
Smoked Jalapenos. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Nothing says game day munching quite like smoked jalapenos! Fire up your tatstebuds with some serious flavor with these oh-so snackable treats! Easy to make and delish on their own or with other meals, there's lots to love!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Jalapenos

Smoked Chicken Al Pastor

A stack of chicken and pineapple on a vertical skewer on a cutting board.
Smoked Chicken Al Pastor. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

https://cookwhatyoulove.com/smoked-turkey-thighs/
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Al Pastor

Crockpot Green Chili Chicken

Three chicken tacos topped with cilantro, avocado and red onions on a wooden cutting board.
Crockpot Green Chili Chicken. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. This gluten-free weeknight dinner comes together with only 5 main ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Green Chili Chicken

Smoked Shotgun Shells

Smoked shotgun shells on a white plate.
Smoked Shotgun Shells. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked Shotgun Shells are meat and cheese filled pasta tubes that are then wrapped in bacon. They're so good, you won't be able to eat just one! As impressive as they are delish, you'll wow everyone when you put these out for nibbling on!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Shotgun Shells

Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze

Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze on a round platter.
Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Infused with flavor from the smoke and the added sweet and spicy tang of the glaze, these chicken wings are good eating! Easier to make than you might think, too!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze

Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Chicken wings with garlic and Parmesan on a white plate.
Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Add a kiss of smoke to your wings and change how you eat wings forever! These savory wings are crispy, smoky, and infused with garlic butter and Parmesan in every bite!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings

Smoked dry rubbed chicken wings on a white plate with garlic.
Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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Get the Recipe: Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings

Pork Belly Burnt Ends

A plate of smoked pork belly burnt ends with tomatoes and pickles.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Pork Belly Burnt Ends are just about the best thing on the planet. Go on, get your meat candy fix today!
Get the Recipe: Pork Belly Burnt Ends

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