Pellet Grill Recipes

Every recipe tested on at least three different pellet grills. Times, temps, and techniques that actually work.

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12-16 hours Advanced

Smoked Brisket

The king of BBQ. Low and slow at 225F for bark, smoke ring, and melt in your mouth tenderness.

5-6 hours Intermediate

Smoked Pork Ribs

Baby back or spare ribs with a perfect bark and pull off the bone tenderness.

10-14 hours Beginner

Smoked Pulled Pork

Forgiving and delicious. A pork butt is the perfect first pellet grill cook.

1.5-2 hours Beginner

Smoked Chicken Wings

Crispy skin, smoky flavor. The appetizer that disappears in minutes.

2-3 hours Intermediate

Smoked Salmon

Alder wood, brown sugar cure, and low heat for restaurant quality smoked salmon.

3-4 hours Intermediate

Smoked Turkey

Butter injected whole turkey at 275F with pecan smoke. The pellet grill makes Thanksgiving easy.

8-10 hours Advanced

Smoked Beef Ribs

Plate style beef short ribs with a salt and pepper rub. The most impressive cook you can pull off.

4-5 hours Intermediate

Smoked Burnt Ends

Pork belly cubes glazed with sauce and brown sugar. Sweet, smoky, and addictive.

1.5 hours Beginner

Smoked Mac and Cheese

Creamy mac and cheese with a kiss of smoke and crispy breadcrumb topping.

45 min Beginner

Smoked Queso Dip

Velveeta, sausage, and Rotel in a cast iron skillet on the pellet grill.

1.5-2 hours Beginner

Smoked Chicken Breast

Brined and smoked at 275F for juicy chicken breast every time.

1.5-2 hours Beginner

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Quick weeknight smoke. Wrap in bacon to keep this lean cut moist.

1-1.5 hours Beginner

Smoked Corn on the Cob

Husk on or off, butter compound, and a touch of smoke.

2.5-3 hours Beginner

Smoked Meatloaf

Free form on the grill grates for maximum smoke contact and a sticky glaze.

1-1.5 hours Beginner

Smoked Burgers

Reverse seared burgers with smoke flavor that puts regular grilled burgers to shame.

2-3 hours Intermediate

Smoked Tri-Tip

Santa Maria style with a simple rub and reverse sear finish.