Pellet Smoker Recipes
From a pan of queso to a weekend pork shoulder, choose a smoke that fits your day. Follow each recipe’s heat settings, time range, and doneness checks.
Smoked White Chicken Chili
Creamy white bean chili with smoked chicken breast, poblano, corn, and smoked cream cheese. Cook the chicken, vegetables, and chili on your pellet smoker.
2½–3 hr total · 6 servings
Smoked Sausage Queso
Creamy sausage queso with tomatoes, green chiles, and a gentle smoke finish. Easy to share straight from a heat-safe pan.
1 hr 25 min–1 hr 55 min total · 10 appetizer servings
Smoked Chicken Wings
A gentle smoke followed by a hotter finish gives wings smoky flavor and browned skin. Keep the seasoning simple and serve sauce on the side.
1 hr 30 min–1 hr 55 min total · 6 servings
Smoked Tri-Tip
Gentle smoke, a hard sear, and the slicing trick that makes this roast shine.
2–3 hr total · 6 servings
Smoked Pulled Pork
A bark-covered pork shoulder with juicy shreds for sandwiches, tacos, and a second great meal.
9–13½ hr total · 10–12 servings
Backyard Smoked Brisket
Peppery bark, tender slices, and a long rest. A full-day cook with a plan for the stall.
12½–16½ hr total · 10–12 servings
Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
Chuck roast gets a peppery bark, a covered braise, and a sticky BBQ glaze. A smaller-cut alternative to brisket burnt ends, with plenty of time for the meat to turn tender.
5 hr 30 min–7 hr 30 min total · 6 servings