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Pellet Grill, Smoker, and Barbecue Recipes

Find all the best pellet grill recipes below! I love outdoor cooking so much that I have a Traeger pellet grill, a Pit Boss pellet grill, and a Masterbuilt electric smoker - the smoky flavor takes everything to the next level!

Whether you are new to using a pellet grill or smoker, you can follow any simple recipe below and get excellent results. From smoked pulled pork to smoked bacon-wrapped perogies to smoked pork ribs, I have something for everyone.

Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.

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Top Recipes

  • A whole turkey being smoked on a pellet grill, covered in spice rub, with wisps of smoke behind it on the pellet grill.
    How To Smoke A Turkey On A Pellet Grill
  • Closeup of smoked chicken thighs stacked on a white plate.
    Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill
  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
    The Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker
  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
    Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill

Smoked Chicken Recipes

  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • Smoked pineapple stand chicken on a serving platter with pineapple salsa and a pineapple crown on top.
    Smoked Pineapple Stand Chicken Recipe on Pellet Grill
  • Closeup of smoked chicken thighs stacked on a white plate.
    Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill
  • Crispy Traeger smoked thighs on a white serving platter, garnished with fresh parsley.
    Crispy Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs Bone-In
  • Smoked chicken legs on a white serving dish.
    Easy Smoked Chicken Legs Recipe On Pellet Grill
  • Smoked beer can chicken placed on a white serving dish, sprinkled with parsley.
    Smoked Beer Can Chicken On Pellet Grill

Smoked Seafood Recipes

  • Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.
    Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
  • Honey glazed smoked salmon on a serving platter with chopsticks beside it.
    Honey Glazed Smoked Salmon Recipe on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked tuna steaks on a shite serving plate with a lemon wedge.
    Easy Smoked Tuna Steaks Recipe on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked shrimp on a white serving platter, with a side of lemon wedges and seafood sauce.
    Easy Smoked Shrimp on Pellet Grill

Smoked Pork Recipes

  • Shredded smoked pork butt on a large sheet pan.
    Easy Smoked Pork Butt On Traeger Grill
  • Smoked pork tenderloin sliced on a serving platter, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Easy Smoked Pork Tenderloin on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked pork chops with grill marks stacked on a white platter.
    Smoked Pork Chops on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
  • Apple glazed smoked pork chops on a baking sheet.
    Apple Smoked Pork Chops with Apple Glaze
  • Juicy, smoky Traeger smoked thin pork chops brushed with BBQ sauce, resting on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Thin Pork Chops
  • Sliced smoked bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a white table.
    Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin On Pellet Grill

Smoked Turkey Recipes

  • A whole turkey being smoked on a pellet grill, covered in spice rub, with wisps of smoke behind it on the pellet grill.
    How To Smoke A Turkey On A Pellet Grill
  • An overhead picture of smoked turkey thighs on a white serving platter.
    Smoked Turkey Thighs On Pellet Grill
  • A smoked spatchcocked turkey on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Spatchcock Smoked Turkey - No Brine
  • A smoked turkey breast cut into thin slices and placed on a white serving platter.
    Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast (Without Brine)

Smoked Beef Recipes

  • The barbecue glazed stuffed meatloaf on a wooden cutting board, garnished with fresh parsley.
    Smoked Meatloaf on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
  • Smoked prime rib roast on white serving platter, with a sprig of rosemary on top.
    Best Smoked Prime Rib Roast On Pellet Grill
  • Smoked beef tenderloin sliced into two steaks on a wooden cutting board.
    Smoked Beef Tenderloin on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked stuffed peppers on baking tray, with melty cheese.
    Smoked Stuffed Bell Peppers On Pellet Grill
  • Two smoked beef back ribs on a serving plate with a green salad.
    Smoked Beef Back Ribs on Pellet Grill
  • Juicy pellet smoked chuck roast cut in thin slices for serving.
    Smoked Beef Chuck Roast on Pellet Grill

Smoked Venison Recipes

  • Slicing a juicy medium-rare smoked venison roast on a wooden cutting board.
    Best Smoked Venison Roast On Pellet Grill
  • Two smoked bacon wrapped venison backstraps on a baking sheet.
    Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstraps
  • Smoked venison meatballs garnished with fresh parsley and sesame seeds.
    Smoked Venison Meatballs On Pellet Grill

Smoked Lamb

  • Smoked boneless leg of lamb sliced and placed on a baking sheet with sprigs of fresh rosemary beside it.
    Smoked Leg of Lamb on Pellet Grill (Boneless)
  • Smoked lamb loin chops on a white serving platter with fresh thyme.
    Best Smoked Lamb Chops Recipe on Pellet Grill
  • Sliced rack of lamb elegantly arranged on a cookie sheet, garnished with fresh arugula and vibrant lemon slices, ready to serve.
    Smoked Rack Of Lamb On Pellet Grill
  • Lamb marinade ingredients combined in a white bowl with a rack of lamb in the background.
    Easy Lamb Marinade with Mustard

Smoked Side Dish Recipes

  • An overhead picture of smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob
  • Smoked zucchini slices on a baking sheet, capturing the golden-brown char marks and juicy texture of each slice.
    Smoked Zucchini on a Pellet Grill
  • A closeup of smoked perogies wrapped in bacon on a grilling tray.
    Bacon Wrapped Smoked Perogies
  • Smoked corn on the cob with melted butter and salt and pepper on a white dinner plate.
    Easy Smoked Corn on the Cob in Foil
  • A closeup of a wooden spoon scooping up homemade smoked macaroni and cheese out of a cast iron skillet.
    Best Smoked Mac and Cheese On Pellet Grill
  • Smoked Baked Beans topped with crispy bacon in a large cast iron skillet.
    Best Smoked Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon

Smoked Appetizers

  • A foil pan of smoked party ribs with a glossy BBQ glaze.
    Smoked BBQ Party Ribs
  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • Crispy smoked shotgun shells stacked in a pyramid style on a wooden cutting board.
    Smoked Shotgun Shells on Pellet Grill
  • Crispy 0-400 chicken wings on a serving platter, garnished with fresh parsley, served with buffalo sauce for dipping.
    Crispy Smoked 0-400 Chicken Wings on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked jalapeno poppers on a grilling tray, garnished with red pepper flakes.
    Best Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • An aluminum tray filled with smoked pork belly burnt ends.
    Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends on Pellet Grill

Homemade Dry Rubs For Smoking

  • Dry spice rub for smoked chicken in a mason jar with a white spoon.
    Best Chicken Rub For Smoking Chicken
  • Homemade pork rub for smoker in a glass jar with green herbs behind it.
    Best Homemade Pork Rub For Smoking
  • Smoked rub in a white bowl with a small spoon beside it.
    Best Homemade Smoked Brisket Rub Recipe
  • A side view of turkey rub in a small white bowl on a wooden table.
    Best Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe
  • The mixed steak seasoning in a small airtight jar with a small white spoon beside it.
    Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
  • The smoked paprika, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme in a white bowl, not mixed.
    The Best Prime Rib Rub Recipe

Grilling Recipes

  • Perfect smash burger in a toasted bun with cheese, burger sauce, and fried onions.
    How To Make Smash Burgers On Grill
  • Olive Garden asiago chicken tortelloni in a white serving bowl.
    Olive Garden Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo With Grilled Chicken
  • A closeup view of chicken teriyaki on a stick on a bed of white rice with grilled pineapple.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick
  • Panera copycat BBQ chicken salad in white bowl.
    Copycat Panera BBQ Chicken Salad
  • Authentic elote corn on a sheet pan, garnished with chopped cilantro.
    Authentic Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

Pit Boss Pellet Grill Recipes

  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • The barbecue glazed stuffed meatloaf on a wooden cutting board, garnished with fresh parsley.
    Smoked Meatloaf on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
  • Smoked pork chops with grill marks stacked on a white platter.
    Smoked Pork Chops on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
  • Crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken quarters on a serving tray, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Quarters

More Traeger Recipes

  • Crispy Traeger smoked thighs on a white serving platter, garnished with fresh parsley.
    Crispy Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs Bone-In
  • Tender Traeger smoked steak on a cookie sheet.
    Reverse Sear Steak on Traeger Grill
  • Juicy, smoky Traeger smoked thin pork chops brushed with BBQ sauce, resting on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Thin Pork Chops
  • Peach glazed chicken thighs on a serving platter, garnished with chopped chives.
    Peach Glazed Smoked Chicken Thighs

Electric Smoker Recipes

  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
    The Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker
  • A smoked whole turkey on a baking sheet, perfectly browned and ready to eat, garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary for added aroma and presentation.
    How To Smoke a Turkey in an Electric Smoker
  • Smoked burger made on the electric smoker in a toasted bun with all the fixings and a pickle on top, with homemade fries on the side.
    Easy Smoked Burgers In Electric Smoker
  • Smoked chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on a white plate.
    Smoked Chicken Breast in Electric Smoker

Smoked Dessert Recipes

  • A cast iron skillet filled with smoked peach cobbler topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
    Smoked Peach Cobbler
  • A platter of smoked pineapple spears, beautifully caramelized.
    Smoked Pineapple on Pellet Grill
  • Homemade smoked pumpkin pie topped with swirls of fresh whipped cream, featuring a caramelized smoky custard filling and flaky golden crust.
    Smoked Pumpkin Pie On Pellet Grill
  • A slice of smoked cheesecake on a white plate topped with glossy blueberry sauce, showing its creamy texture and buttery graham cracker crust.
    Smoked Cheesecake on Pellet Grill
Smoked Huli Huli chicken thighs on a sheet pan, garnished with fresh herbs.

Jeri's favorite!

Smoked Huli Huli Chicken

Super juicy and delicious!

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More Smoker & Pellet Grill Recipes

  • A large skillet of smoked sausage pasta on a wooden table, garnished with fresh basil.
    Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta (Easy One-Pan Recipe)
  • Buttery smoked cornbread in hot cast iron pan fresh off the smoker with one piece removed and placed on a plate.
    Smoked Cornbread on a Pellet Grill
  • Smoked tri tip like brisket sliced on a cutting board with a smoky bark and pink smoke ring.
    Smoked Tri Tip Like Brisket (Trisket)
  • Chili lime chicken smoked to perfection served with slices of fresh lime.
    Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts
  • Smoked brisket chili topped with avocado, shredded cheese, and onions in a white bowl with a spoon lifting a hearty bite.
    Smoked Brisket Chili with Beans
  • Double venison smash burger on a toasted bun topped with melted cheese, burger sauce, and sliced pickles, served on a white plate with smashed venison patties on a serving platter in the background.
    Juicy Venison Smash Burgers
  • Two smoked brisket tacos topped with avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro on a white plate with lime wedges.
    Smoked Brisket Tacos Recipe
  • Grilled Wagyu ribeye steaks on a wooden cutting board.
    How to Cook Perfect Wagyu Steak at Home
  • Smoked Huli Huli chicken thighs on a sheet pan, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Smoked Huli Huli Chicken
  • Smoked pulled ham shredded on a tray with crispy bark and juicy pieces.
    Smoked Pulled Ham (Tender and Juicy)
  • Smoked steak kabobs with top sirloin, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion on metal skewers.
    Smoked Steak Kabobs on Pellet Grill
  • A photo of a smoked burger, smoked beef short ribs, smoked tomahawk steak, and sliced beef tenderloin with chimichurri sauce spooned on top.
    40+ Best Smoked Beef Recipes
  • Smoked pulled beef made from chuck roast, shredded into juicy pieces with a dark bark on a wooden cutting board.
    Smoked Pulled Beef from Chuck Roast
  • Smoked Brussels sprouts with bacon cooked in a cast iron skillet on a pellet grill.
    Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • Green beans with bacon and onion in a foil pan just removed from the pellet smoker.
    Smoked Green Beans with Bacon
  • Sliced hot and fast smoked brisket with a dark bark and visible smoke ring resting on a wooden cutting board.
    Hot and Fast Brisket in the Smoker
  • Crusty sourdough bread with deep golden brown crust on cooling rack.
    Smoked Sourdough Bread on Pellet Grill
  • A sliced pizza on a cutting board topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.
    Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough (No Yeast)
  • Pulled pork loin in an aluminum pan, pulled apart, with meat hooks sitting on the edge.
    Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork Loin
  • Serving platter of smoked pulled chicken with maple BBQ glaze showing perfect texture and smoke ring.
    Juicy Smoked Pulled Chicken
  • Baked bbq pulled pork fries on a baking sheet.
    Easy Loaded Pulled Pork Fries
  • Sheet pan of loaded nachos topped with pulled pork, sliced jalapeños, red onion, black beans, and a creamy sauce drizzle.
    BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
  • A baking sheet with three Big Mac smash burger tacos with lettuce, pickles, onions, and sauce.
    Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos with Homemade Sauce
  • Freshly made smoked salsa in a rustic bowl with tortilla chips.
    Easy Smoked Salsa Recipe (Pellet Grill)
  • Smoked cream cheese in a cast iron skillet topped with red pepper jelly and surrounded by crackers.
    Smoked Cream Cheese on a Pellet Grill (2-Ingredients)
  • Collage showing the top 20 recipes of 2025 from Winding Creek Ranch, including rustic sourdough bread, smoked brisket, smoked salmon, canned pickled beets, crispy smoked chicken wings, and smoked ribs arranged around a central title graphic.
    The Top 20 Most-Loved Recipes of 2025
  • Smoked whole glazed duck on a baking sheet with sliced oranges.
    Smoked Whole Duck with Orange Maple Glaze
  • Smoked green bean casserole in a cast iron skillet topped with crispy onions and smoky bacon pieces.
    Smoked Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Crispy Onions
  • Golden brown smoked turkey roast sliced on a white plate, showing juicy, tender meat with a pink smoke ring.
    Smoked Turkey Roast
  • Traeger smoked salmon on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Salmon Dry Brine Recipe
  • A collage of various easy first time smoker recipes.
    45 Best Smoker Recipes For Beginners
  • Creamy smoked mashed potatoes in a cast iron skillet topped with paprika and chives, fresh off the Traeger pellet grill.
    Smoked Mashed Potatoes on Pellet Grill
  • Bacon-wrapped smoked meatballs glazed and served on a grilling tray.
    Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs (Moink Balls)
  • A collage of different boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes.
    70 Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes
  • The featured image shows the golden smoked turkey stock being ladled from the stockpot.
    Smoked Turkey Stock
  • Three smoked chicken tacos garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges, ready to serve.
    Easy Smoked Chicken Tacos Recipe
  • A fork with a piece of smoked salmon on it.
    Easy Masterbuilt Smoker Salmon Recipe
  • A smoked pizza garnished with fresh basil, cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.
    Easy Smoked Pizza on Pellet Grill
  • Mushrooms piled in a cast iron dish, topped with chopped fresh basil for garnish.
    Smoked Mushrooms on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet, surrounded by spinach leaves.
    Juicy Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked bell peppers and red onions in a disposable foil pan, seasoned and garnished with fresh chopped basil and whole basil leaves, ready to serve.
    Smoked Bell Peppers and Onions on Pellet Grill
  • A collage of three different smoked pork butt recipes.
    Best Smoked Pork Butt Recipes

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Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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  • Six jars of pickled beets on a wooden counter with beet leaves.
    Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
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    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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