Top 20 Reader Favorite Recipes of 2024

The past year has been incredible, with over a million of you visiting to cook everything from smoky BBQ to homemade preserves! I've gathered your absolute favorite recipes - the ones you've made, loved, and shared the most in 2024. From fall-off-the-bone ribs to garden-fresh canned sauces, these are the recipes that everyone loves.

A collage of my top 20 recipes in 2024, including canned spaghetti sauce and smoked brisket.

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What I learned when I looked at my Top 20

My smoker recipes dominated 2024, with many of you mastering everything from quick weeknight meals to weekend smoking projects.
2024 saw an explosion in home canning, with these recipes helping you preserve the season's best flavors.
And the air fryer is your go-to appliance for quick, crispy, and healthy meals.

Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

The runaway hit of 2024! This fresh tomato sauce recipe saw an incredible 7,820% increase in views, becoming my most trusted canning recipe.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill

Smoked salmon fillets with a dry rub crust, garnished with lemon slices, served on a platter. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This classic has remained a top performer, teaching thousands of you how to create restaurant-quality smoked salmon at home.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill

3-2-1 Smoked Ribs

These fall-off-the-bone ribs have become your go-to for perfect results every time. The incredible 247% growth shows just how much you love this foolproof method.

Get the Recipe: 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs

Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast

A smoked turkey breast cut into thin slices and placed on a white serving platter. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

Your favorite no-brine method for juicy, flavorful turkey that's perfect any time of year.

Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast

Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker

Tender smoked beef brisket being sliced in thin slices on a wooden cutting board, — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This is your favorite electric smoker recipe, showing that anyone can make amazing brisket! This recipe has helped tens of thousands master the art of smoking brisket.

Get the Recipe: Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker

Smoked Prime Rib Roast

Your trusted choice for special occasions, proving that smoking adds an incredible flavor to this classic roast.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Prime Rib Roast

Old Fashioned Pickled Beets

Six jars of pickled beets on a wooden counter with beet leaves. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

A classic preservation recipe that's seen a steady 139% growth as more of you discover home canning.

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Pickled Beets

Smoked Pork Loin Roast

This lean yet succulent roast proves that healthy can be incredibly delicious. With a 17% growth in views, it's become your trusted choice for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Loin Roast

Traeger Smoked Salmon with Dry Brine

Traeger smoked salmon fillets on a large rimmed baking sheet. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This dry-brined version has seen a 35% growth in views, with readers loving how the dry brine locks in moisture.

Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Salmon with Dry Brine

Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers

Rows of chocolate-topped toffee bark on graham crackers, sprinkled with chopped nuts, broken into rustic pieces that show distinct layers. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This addictive holiday treat saw a 102% increase in views, becoming your favorite easy holiday gift-giving recipe.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers

Small Batch Canned Cowboy Candy

A spoon lifting up some candied jalapeno slices. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This spicy-sweet jalapeño recipe quickly became a reader favorite with 108% growth since it was published.

Get the Recipe: Small Batch Canned Cowboy Candy

Smoked Chicken Wings

These wings have the perfect smoky flavor and crispy skin, perfect for game day or any gathering. They remain a reader favorite for easy entertaining.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Two juicy and crispy chicken thighs on a white dinner plate with green beans. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This simple yet juicy recipe proves that healthy can be delicious, becoming one of your weeknight dinner staples.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream

Three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl with a pint jar and ice cream scoop in the background. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

The perfect base recipe that's helped you master your Ninja Creami, with 142% growth, shows how many of you make ice cream at home.

Get the Recipe: Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream

Homemade Salsa for Canning

Homemade canned salsa stacked on a wooden counter. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

Making waves with an impressive 546% growth in views! This recipe helps you capture the fresh taste of summer tomatoes in perfect restaurant-style salsa.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Salsa for Canning

Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

The perfect weeknight smoker recipe! These tender and juicy thighs remain a reader favorite for an easy, healthy dinner idea.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy, golden-brown chicken wings on a serving platter with ranch dip. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

Your go-to method for extra crispy wings that rival any restaurant! The baking powder trick has become your secret weapon for that perfect crunch.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

A classic sweet potato casserole topped with golden brown marshmallows. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

With an incredible 6,670% growth in views, this 5-ingredient wonder has become your most-loved Thanksgiving side dish.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops

A plate of juicy, perfectly cooked thin pork chops seasoned and prepared in an air fryer, perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

The no-fail method for perfectly cooked boneless pork chops every time, never dry and always flavorful.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops

Smoked Tuna Steaks

With an impressive 143% growth, this recipe shows how to transform fresh tuna into a restaurant-worthy dish on your pellet grill.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Tuna Steaks

Looking Ahead to 2025

Based on your incredible response to these recipes, I'll be focusing on:

More smoker recipes.
Additional canning recipes for preserving seasonal produce.
Quick and easy air fryer meals.
Special occasion dishes that impress.

Thanks so much for the amazing year, and I look forward to 2025! And if you would like me to make a specific recipe, please email me at jeri@windingcreekranch.org or drop a comment below!