- Boston Butt (Pulled Pork) If you're new to meat smoking, this is what we recommend starting with first.
- Whole Chicken.
- Beef Brisket.
- Pork Ribs.
- Lamb Shank.
- Beef Cheeks.
- Tomahawk Steak.
- We're all about low and slow.
What sides to smoke with ribs?
- Collard Greens.
- Mac and cheese.
- Herbed potato salad.
- Corn fritters.
- Cheese grits.
- Corn with basil butter.
- Corn and tomato coleslaw.
- Spicy jicama salad.
What is the best food to smoke?
- poultry. WHOLE HENS. Whole hens are readily available and fresh at almost any grocery store.
- pork. PORK SHOULDER OR BOSTON BUTT. Pork shoulder has a decent amount of fat, lending to self-basting as the fat renders over time.
- beef. BRISKET. We might as well call this the king of smoked meats.
- lamb. LAMB SHOULDER.
What side dish goes with ribs?
- Light and Tangy Coleslaw.
- BLT Pasta Salad.
- Sweet and Spicy Cornbread.
- Baked Mac-and-Cheese Bites.
- Sriracha Shrimp Skewers with Collard-Peach Salad.
- Quick-Pickled Onions.
- Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread with Tomatoes and Scallions.
What is the best meat to smoke?
The best meats to smoke are fatty cuts like beef brisket, pork shoulder and ribs. Although the smoking process can dry out some types of meat, the high fat content of brisket and pork shoulder help keep them moist, tender and delicious.
What is good to smoke with ribs?
Start with exposing the seasoned ribs to 3 hours of heavy smoke over low heat. I prefer fruit woods (apple or cherry) when smoking pork, but other hardwoods (hickory and alder) also work really well with ribs.
Is apple wood good for ribs?
Apple. A more popular fruit wood for smoking ribs than the previous two, apple wood has a distinct heady aroma and a signature sweet taste when used to smoke ribs. The resultant flavor is complex and layered and there is a subtle hint of smoke that does not overpower the meat.
What are some fun things to smoke?
- Smoked Cocktails. If you've never tried smoked cocktails you need to give these a go.
- Smoked ketchup and mustard.
- Smoked Green or Black Olives.
- Smoked Nuts.
- Smoked Eggs.
- Smoked Fruit.
- Smoked Macaroni and Cheese.
- Smoked Ice Cream.
What is the best thing to smoke?
Beef is another classic when it comes to the best meats to smoke. In fact, next to pork, it's THE classic type of meat to smoke. Beef may not have the mild flavor that chicken or pork has, but the flavor of this meat pairs incredibly well with smoking.
What is the most tender beef to smoke?
Smoked tenderloin is about as decadent a recipe as you can get. Being the most tender cut, it picks up the smoke flavor with a short cook over coals and wood before being topped with a luscious crab imperial. Talk about holiday dinner done right. See the smoked beef tenderloin web story here.
When smoking ribs do you smoke fat side up or down?
The meat on the ribs will steam, sweeten and tenderize better with meat side down in the foil. Meat side UP during the initial smoke and meat side down after wrapping. Here is the rationale. During the initial smoke, the fat of the ribs will baste the ribs from the top.
What is the best wood to smoke ribs with?
- Hickory. A favorite for many pitmasters (and rib lovers!), hickory is a bold wood that's much stronger than any fruit wood, yet not quite as intense as oak or mesquite.
- Oak. Oak is like the baseline for smoking.
- Mesquite.
- Pecan.
- Peach.
- Maple.
- Apple.
- Cherry.
What is the best wood pellet for ribs?
Best Wood Pellets for Smoking Ribs When it comes to smoking pork ribs, fruit woods work great. Specifically, we recommend these 100% apple wood pellets from Lumber Jack. Apple is sweet and mild, making it perfect for ribs. However, cherry is another similar and perfectly fitting choice.
What can you smoke besides meat?
- Whole Cabbage Head. Cook this baby at around 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Tomatoes. Why limit yourself to basic pasta sauces and salsas?
- Cheese. Yes, you can smoke cheese.
- Butter and Cream. These products require a cold-smoke environment.
- Nuts.
- Salt.
- Ketchup.
What meat is Applewood good for?
Applewood. Applewood imparts a mild flavor and sweetness to meats. It would be best to only use this wood for BBQ pork, especially ham, and poultry.Apr 3, 2017
What weird things can you smoke?
- Smoked Cocktails.
- Smoked ketchup and mustard.
- Smoked Green or Black Olives.
- Smoked Nuts.
- Smoked Eggs.
- Smoked Fruit.
- Smoked Macaroni and Cheese.
- Smoked Ice Cream.
Is Applewood good for beef?
Apple. Applewood is mild and sweet, lending a mellow flavor. Apple smoke flavors take a while to permeate the meat, so anticipate several hours of smoking.
What is the best tasting smoke?
Which wood gives the strongest smoky flavor? Hickory gives meat the strongest smoky flavor of all cooking woods. It's great to use when smoking beef and pork low and slow. Also, very strong, mesquite gives you a good flavor quickly, but mesquite can become bitter fast too.
Is hickory or mesquite better for ribs?
Hickory is a more versatile smoking wood than mesquite. It's great for pork (e.g. 3 2 1 ribs) and all red meats. Mesquite, on the other hand, is only suitable for certain types of meat, such as wild game, beef brisket, duck, and lamb. It however might be too powerful for chicken, fish, ribs, and even pork shoulder.
What is the sweetest smoking wood?
Maple: Maple wood gives a more subtle, mild and sweet smoky flavor that blends well with woods like alder, oak and apple. It's ideal for smoking pork and poultry.
What type of beef is best to smoke?
What is this? For me the best cuts of beef to smoke are brisket, chuck roast, rib, top sirloin, flank steak, rump, and round. In this post I'm going to outline why each cut is so great, and help you decide which beef cut you should go for at your next barbecue.
What does apple wood taste like?
Apple. Applewood is best described as having a light, fruity, slightly sweet aroma and is often used with pork and poultry. Typically, apple wood is mixed with something like Oak or Hickory to add additional 'smokey' flavor.