16 Smoky, Sizzling Mains That’ll Light Up Your Taste Buds

Get ready to fire things up—these 16 smoky, sizzling mains bring the heat and the flavor. Whether it’s fresh off the grill or slow-smoked to perfection, each bite packs that bold, char-kissed magic that keeps you coming back for more.

Smoked Chicken Wings

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

You'll love these mouthwatering Smoked Brats. Juicy, savory, and delicious, these smoky sausages are sure to leave you wanting more.
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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.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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

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.
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Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice and cucumbers. — Beef Bulgogi Bowls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It's a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
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Gochujang Chicken

Gochujang chicken is a delicious Korean recipe featuring the fermented red chile paste that is spicy and full of umami. This spicy Korean chicken recipe is easy to make either on the barbecue grill or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
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Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter

Sliced flank steak with chili butter. — Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Flank steak is quick and easy to grill. This 5-ingredient recipe tops it with a sweet spicy chili butter that is full of flavor. It can be on the table in 20 minutes.
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Juicy and Guilt-Free Portobello Mushroom Burger

Portobello mushrooms buns with burger in between. — Juicy and Guilt-Free Portobello Mushroom Burger. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

This guilt-free, quick, and easy to make Portobello Mushroom Burger is super juicy and looks exactly like a real burger bun you would expect from a BBQ evening. Fully grain-free, gluten-free, low carb, and perfect for diabetics, this portobello mushroom recipe together with ground beef burger is a must when you start thinking of grilling time.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Skewers of vegetables and shrimp on a grill. — Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Get ready for a mouthwatering BBQ treat with our Grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe. Whether you call them shrimp kabobs or grill shrimp on skewers, this recipe is grilled to perfection and guarantees a flavor-packed experience that's easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Beef Kafta

Beef kafta is a traditional Middle Eastern (Lebanese) style dish that’s packed with flavor yet so simple to make. Typically served as kabobs, this recipe goes great with a side of rice, a tomato cucumber salad and sprinkling of feta or dollop of hummus.
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts stuffed with ham, pineapple and Jarlsberg cheese garnished with green onion. — Grilled Hawaiian Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This grilled Hawaiian chicken is stuffed with ham, fresh pineapple and melted smoked cheese with a sticky sweet teriyaki glaze.
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Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Plate of salmon with bacon. — Bacon Wrapped Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Need a decadent yet healthy and wholesome restaurant quality meal? This bacon-wrapped salmon recipe is your answer!
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Kefta Kebabs

Forget the same old burgers, these kefta kebabs are a perfect choice. They're easy to make and filled with flavor. This is a winner, so be ready to share the recipe.
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Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze

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!
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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.

Ready for outrageous flavor?!? From the smoky, marinated chicken to the pinepple, every bite of Smoked Chicken Al Pastor is amazing! Serve it with all your favorite Mexican sides for a fiesta!
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