13 Smoker Recipes Impressive Enough For Your Holiday Table
Elevate your culinary game this holiday season and leave a lasting impression on your guests with these 13 smoker recipes. From succulent meats to flavorful sides, this collection of dishes are sure to please your family and friends.
Dry-Brined + Smoked Turkey {Step-by-Step}
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The ultimate guide to brining and smoking a perfect turkey. I have made (and eaten) many turkeys in my life, and this is my favorite turkey recipe by far. It turns what can often be boring and bland meat into something exceptional. Impress your family and guests on Thanksgiving or Christmas with this ultimate smoked turkey recipe.
Smoked Cranberry Sauce
This will become a favorite recipe fast, a subtly smoked cranberry sauce full of fruit flavor. Use blood orange or a regular orange to achieve this unique sauce. A great recipe to make ahead of time.
Smoked Caramelized Onions
A fantastic side dish that goes perfectly with meat and potatoes — smoky caramelized onions. This is so easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of the day and then reheated.
Smoked Turkey Roulade: Rolled Turkey Breast With Fresh Herbs, Black Garlic, and Prosciutto
Tender and juicy all-white meat turkey breast is stuffed with prosciutto, fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, sage, marjoram, and black garlic before being rolled up and smoked.
Smoked Pork Crown Roast
A turkey alternative that is just as impressive, this Smoked Pork Crown Roast is an elegant centerpiece to your holiday meal. This pork roast recipe is rubbed down with fresh herbs and cooked on your smoker and turns out flavorful and juicy every time.
Double Smoked Spiral Ham
This Double Smoked Spiral Ham, aka Twice Smoked Ham, is smoked on a Traeger Pellet Grill to absolute perfection. It is then coated in a sweet pineapple glaze for the best Holiday main dish!
Smoked Cajun Smashed Potatoes
How good do these look? Smoked red potatoes topped with a deliciously creamy cajun sauce take these smashed potatoes over the top and make the perfect side dish!
Smoked Whole Chicken
Don’t like turkey? Make chicken for Thanksgiving instead! This easy recipe yields a flavorful, juicy bird that everyone will love.
Smoked Prime Rib
Another incredible turkey alternative is this prime rib smoked to utter perfection.
Smoked Mac and Cheese
This decadent Smoked Mac and Cheese is the creamy classic side dish you know and love, but with an extra layer of smoky flavor infused into each bite. Use a smoker to make it for your next backyard barbecue, potluck, or holiday meal.
Smoked Turkey Breast (Without Brine)
This smoked turkey breast may be all you need for smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Smoked Mashed Potatoes With Gouda
An amazing Thanksgiving holiday side dish recipe! smoked mashed potatoes with gouda.
Flavourful Smoked Asparagus
Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker, and you’ll be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a versatile vegetable, suiting anything from stir-fries to soups and side dishes.
Check out this list of soups and stews that are perfect for the season.
Find a festive apple dessert for your holiday dinner parties.
Or a savory pumpkin recipe too.
