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28 Electric Smoker Recipes to Ignite Your Taste Buds!

28 Best Electric Smoker Recipes

Are you a fan of smoky, tender, and flavorful meat? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore the world of electric smoker recipes and discover the best ones out there. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, these recipes will take your culinary skills to the next level.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering creations. Let's fire up those electric smokers and dive into a world of smoky deliciousness!

1. Ribs

Ribs

The Ribs recipe is a classic and delicious option for electric smokers. The recipe recommends using St. Louis-style ribs and pecan wood chips for a flavorful result. The ribs are seasoned with a dry rub and smoked until tender.

The addition of butter, honey, and BBQ sauce adds a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, this recipe is a great choice for those looking to make juicy and tender ribs in their electric smoker.

2. Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork is a classic and popular dish in the world of barbecue. This recipe focuses on smoking the pork in an electric smoker, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The pork butt is seasoned with SPG and a sweet pork rub, then smoked with a combination of pecan and cherry wood chips.

The addition of apple juice as a spritz adds moisture to the meat. Overall, this recipe provides a straightforward and delicious way to make pulled pork using an electric smoker.

3. Smoker Orange Marmalade Chicken

Smoker Orange Marmalade Chicken

The Smoker Orange Marmalade Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy option for those looking to smoke chicken in their electric smoker. The flavorful rub and orange glaze add a fantastic taste to the chicken quarters.

With a cooking time of about 1 to 1.5 hours, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests with flavorful smoked food. The use of a thermometer ensures that the chicken is cooked through. Overall, this recipe is a great choice for a flavorful and impressive smoked chicken dish.

4. Apple Cider Smoked Pulled Pork

Apple Cider Smoked Pulled Pork

The Apple Cider Smoked Pulled Pork is a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for electric pellet smokers. The pork is dry rubbed and smoked for 5 hours, then cooked with apple cider, apples, and onions until it falls apart.

The homemade apple-based BBQ sauce adds a sweet and tangy touch. This recipe is easy to prepare and yields delicious results.

5. Brisket

Brisket

The electric smoker brisket recipe provides a guide for achieving tender and flavorful smoked brisket using an electric smoker. It includes tips on choosing the right brisket, selecting the appropriate wood chips, and setting up the smoker.

The recipe emphasizes the importance of marbling in the brisket and suggests using stronger flavors like hickory for smoking. Overall, it offers a comprehensive approach to smoking brisket in an electric smoker.

6. Electric Smoker Ribs

Electric Smoker Ribs

The Electric Smoker Ribs recipe is a mouthwatering combination of sweet and smoky flavors. The recipe includes a dry rub, mop sauce, and barbecue sauce that work together to create a delicious finish on the ribs.

The cooking process involves preheating the smoker, adding wood chips and liquid, and smoking the ribs for a specific time. The recipe also includes a mop sauce and barbecue sauce for added flavor. Overall, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to make tender and flavorful ribs using an electric smoker.

7. Electric Smoker Whole Chicken

Electric Smoker Whole Chicken

The Electric Smoker Whole Chicken recipe is a budget-friendly and easy way to create a tender and juicy meal. The wood-fired flavor adds a delicious touch to the chicken, making it a great centerpiece for a family meal. The recipe involves rinsing and seasoning the chicken, then cooking it in a pre-heated electric smoker.

The chicken can be served as a whole or cut into pieces for various meal options. The smoked chicken breast is particularly tender and moist, with a butter-like consistency. Overall, this recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to enjoy a whole smoked chicken.

8. Electric Smoker Baby Back Ribs

Electric Smoker Baby Back Ribs

The Electric Smoker Baby Back Ribs recipe is a flavorful and tender dish cooked to perfection in an electric smoker. The recipe recommends using baby back ribs or St. Louis ribs and includes a delicious rub mixture.

The ribs are smoked for a total of 6 hours using the 3-2-1 method, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that pairs well with side salads or vegetables. Overall, this recipe is a fantastic option for those looking to enjoy delicious smoked ribs from their electric smoker.

9. Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

The Chicken Breasts recipe is a must-try for electric smoker enthusiasts. The brining step is crucial for tender and juicy chicken, while the Smoke Kitchen Honey Garlic rub adds a delicious flavor.

The apple wood chips provide a subtle and sweet smokiness that perfectly complements the chicken. Overall, this recipe is simple yet flavorful, making it a great choice for smoked chicken breasts.

10. Electric Smoker Turkey

Electric Smoker Turkey

The Electric Smoker Turkey recipe is a mouth-watering and easy-to-follow recipe for cooking a delicious turkey in an electric smoker. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare and smoke the turkey, resulting in a perfectly cooked and flavorful meat.

With the use of a brine injection and a flavorful dry rub, this recipe ensures that the turkey is tender and juicy. It is a great option for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering.

11. Redneck Ribs

Redneck Ribs

Redneck Ribs is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for smoked ribs using the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse. The ribs are seasoned with a blend of spices and smoked for an hour before being basted with a homemade barbecue sauce.

They are then wrapped in foil and smoked for another 2 hours until tender. The result is flavorful and tender ribs with a smoky and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts!

12. Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

The smoked pork tenderloin recipe is a quick and easy option for a delicious meal. It requires minimal prep and is ready in under two hours. The seasoning mix adds a flavorful touch to the tenderloins, and smoking them in an electric smoker gives them a smoky and juicy texture.

The recipe suggests serving the sliced pork medallions with traditional side dishes like corn, green beans, and baked potatoes. Overall, this recipe is a great choice for those looking to impress with minimal effort.

13. Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

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The Smoked Turkey recipe delivers a tender, juicy, and flavorful bird. It features a variety of herbs and spices for seasoning, along with stuffing the cavity with onion, apples, lemon, and orange. The choice of wood pellets, like mesquite or sweet-flavored options, adds a smoky taste.

Basting with chicken stock, apple juice, or diluted apple cider vinegar is optional. The approximate cooking time is around five and a half hours. This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare a smoked turkey using an electric smoker.

14. Smoked Olives

Smoked Olives

Smoked Olives is a unique and flavorful recipe that combines the natural taste of Castelvetrano olives with smoky notes.

The olives are marinated in olive oil, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes, and orange zest, and then smoked in an electric smoker for an hour. The result is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for a charcuterie board or any gathering.

15. Electric Smoker Pork Chops

Electric Smoker Pork Chops

These electric smoked pork chops are a fuss-free and easy way to enjoy delicious barbecue pork at home. With a quick dry rub and just 90 minutes of smoking time, you can have juicy and tender pork chops that rival those cooked in the oven.

The pork chop dry rub, featuring smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, adds a beautiful smoky flavor to the meat. This recipe is perfect for lazy backyard cookouts or busy weeknight dinners.

16. Smoked Brisket

Smoked Brisket

The Smoked Brisket recipe is a must-try for any BBQ enthusiast. With a simple seasoning blend and a slow smoke in an electric smoker, this recipe yields a tender and flavorful brisket.

The instructions are easy to follow, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced smokers. The end result is a juicy and delicious brisket that will impress your guests.

17. Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

The Smoked Chicken Wings recipe is a simple and delicious option for electric smoker enthusiasts. The wings are coated in a flavorful dry rub and smoked for approximately 2 hours, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.

For those who prefer a crispy skin, options such as broiling or grilling can be used after smoking. Overall, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser and a great addition to any barbecue menu.

18. Smoked Bologna

Smoked Bologna

Smoked Bologna is a simple and delicious recipe that can be made using an electric smoker. The bologna is scored and coated with barbecue sauce before being smoked for 3 hours at 225 degrees.

The result is a flavorful and tender meat that can be sliced and served. It's a great option for those who enjoy smoked meats and want to try something different.

19. Smoked Beef Brisket

Smoked Beef Brisket

This smoked beef brisket recipe is a winner. The meat is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, with a beautiful smoky taste and a nice bark.

The electric smoker makes it incredibly easy to achieve perfect results, even for beginners. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that will impress your family and friends. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

20. Smoked Pulled Pork

Smoked Pulled Pork

The Smoked Pulled Pork recipe is a go-to dish for feeding a large crowd without spending all day in the kitchen. Made with a pork butt or shoulder, BBQ rub, and hickory wood chips, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor and tender, fall-apart meat.

It can be served as a main dish, on a bun, or as a topping for nachos or pizza. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Overall, this recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy smoked pulled pork.

21. Smoked Brats in Beer

Smoked Brats In Beer

Smoked Brats in Beer is a delicious and flavorful recipe that takes bratwurst to a whole new level. Using a Traeger grill or pellet smoker, the brats are smoked in a beer bath, resulting in tender and flavorful sausages.

The smoke adds depth to the brats, while the beer helps to tenderize the casings and infuse them with a robust flavor. Served on buns with mustard and onions, this recipe is a must-try for any bratwurst lover.

22. Smoked Queso

Smoked Queso

Smoked Queso is a flavorful and crowd-pleasing dip made with ground sausage, Velveeta cheese, Colby jack cheese, and green chiles. It is cooked using indirect heat on a charcoal grill or an electric smoker, resulting in a delicious smoky flavor.

This recipe is perfect for parties and gatherings, and pairs well with tortilla chips, corn chips, or green bell peppers. Overall, Smoked Queso is a must-try recipe for cheese dip lovers and a great addition to any grilling season.

23. Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

These Smoked Baby Back Ribs are incredibly flavorful and juicy, making them a must-try recipe for any barbecue enthusiast. With a cooking time of around 6 hours, these ribs are cooked to perfection in an electric smoker.

The dry rub adds a delicious layer of seasoning, resulting in mouthwatering ribs that are tender and fall-off-the-bone. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a beginner, these easy-to-make ribs are a guaranteed hit.

24. Smoked Boston Butt

Smoked Boston Butt

The Smoked Boston Butt recipe is a must-try for BBQ enthusiasts. This recipe calls for a high-quality piece of meat, such as an 8 to 10-pound Boston Butt or pork shoulder roast. The meat is seasoned with a homemade dry rub, including ingredients like kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and more.

The key to this recipe is the low and slow cooking process in an electric smoker, which results in tender and flavorful pulled pork. Whether you're a pitmaster or a beginner, this recipe is a winner.

25. Smoked Pork Chops

Smoked Pork Chops

Smoked Pork Chops are a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for electric smokers. The pork chops are coated in a flavorful rub and cooked over low heat, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a smoky flavor.

They are a versatile dish that can be served with various side dishes. Overall, Smoked Pork Chops are a must-try recipe for anyone looking to elevate their grilling game with an electric smoker.

26. Smoked French Fries

Smoked French Fries

Smoked French Fries are a game-changer in the world of fries. The smoky flavor infused during the smoking process takes these fries to a whole new level. Whether deep-fried or air-fried, the result is a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.

The texture may vary between the two methods, but both versions are incredibly tasty. If you're looking to add some excitement to your fries, give Smoked French Fries a try.

27. Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder

Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder

The Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder recipe by Kevin is a must-try for any barbecue enthusiast. The pork shoulder is seasoned with a flavorful rub and slow-cooked on a smoker until it becomes tender and juicy.

The end result is succulent pulled pork that can be enjoyed on buns or in various dishes. This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and will leave everyone satisfied.

28. Cedar Plank Burgers

Cedar Plank Burgers

Cedar Plank Burgers are a quick and easy recipe that adds a delicious smoky flavor to your burgers. By grilling the burgers on a cedar plank, you can achieve a unique and flavorful twist on a classic dish.

The cedar plank infuses the burgers with a subtle woodsy taste, enhancing the overall dining experience. This recipe is perfect for those looking to try something different on their electric smoker.