Best 2 A Little Smoke Recipes

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**Smoked dishes** have a unique and enticing flavor that can elevate any meal. Whether you're using a smoker, a grill, or a skillet, there are many ways to infuse your food with smoky goodness. From classic smoked meats like brisket and ribs to creative vegetarian options like smoked tofu and vegetables, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we'll provide step-by-step recipes for a variety of smoked dishes, including:

* **Smoked Brisket:** Indulge in the ultimate barbecue experience with our recipe for perfectly smoked brisket. We'll guide you through selecting the right cut of beef, preparing the smoker, and achieving that tender, juicy, and flavorful brisket that everyone will love.

* **Smoked Ribs:** Take your backyard barbecue to the next level with our mouthwatering smoked ribs recipe. Learn how to choose the best ribs, prepare the smoker, and achieve that fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will make your guests beg for more.

* **Smoked Pulled Pork:** Create a succulent and smoky pulled pork that will be the star of any gathering. We'll show you how to select the perfect pork shoulder, prepare the smoker, and achieve that tender, juicy, and flavorful pulled pork that everyone will rave about.

* **Smoked Salmon:** Enjoy the delicate flavors of smoked salmon with our easy-to-follow recipe. We'll guide you through selecting the freshest salmon, preparing the smoker, and achieving that perfect balance of smokiness and delicate fish flavor.

* **Smoked Tofu:** Experience the versatility of smoked tofu with our creative recipe. Learn how to prepare tofu for smoking, infuse it with smoky goodness, and create delicious vegetarian dishes that will impress even the most skeptical meat-eaters.

* **Smoked Vegetables:** Discover the smoky and flavorful side of vegetables with our unique smoked vegetables recipe. We'll show you how to select the best vegetables for smoking, prepare the smoker, and achieve that perfect balance of smokiness and natural vegetable flavors.

These recipes are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or a special dinner party. So, fire up your smoker or grill, and let's embark on a smoky culinary journey together!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

A LITTLE SMOKE



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Enjoy your bourbon enhanced with a touch of chocolate and sweet-and-savory spice notes. This cocktail is great with barbecue.

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 10

Smoky Cinnamon Syrup
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
½ cup sugar
1 tsp. ground smoked paprika
Cocktail
1½ oz. Angel's Envy Port Finish Bourbon
¼ oz. Smoky Cinnamon Syrup
2 dashes mole or chocolate bitters
Orange twist
Garnish: Cinnamon stick (ignited if desired)

Steps:

  • For the Smoky Cinnamon Syrup, add broken cinnamon sticks, sugar, smoked paprika, and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring to disperse the paprika. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 4 hours. Strain out solids and store in a clean, tightly sealed container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
  • To make the cocktail, add bourbon, Smoky Cinnamon syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass, and fill glass ¾ full with ice. Stir for 30 seconds, then strain over ice (one big cube preferred) into a double old fashioned glass. Express orange peel over cocktail and rub on the rim of the glass, then discard peel. Garnish with smoking cinnamon stick.

LITTLE SMOKIES



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Great for parties and entertaining! Serve with toothpicks.

Provided by jrh05

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) packages little wieners

Steps:

  • Stir together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and wieners in the bowl of a slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1040.1 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right wood: Different woods impart different flavors to your food. For example, hickory is a popular choice for smoking ribs, while applewood is often used for smoking chicken.
  • Soak your wood chips: Soaking your wood chips in water before using them will help to prevent them from burning too quickly and will also help to produce more smoke.
  • Control the temperature: The temperature of your smoker is critical to the success of your smoked food. Most smoking recipes call for a temperature between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality smoker: A good quality smoker will help to maintain a consistent temperature and will also help to prevent your food from drying out.
  • Be patient: Smoking food takes time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with dry, overcooked food.

Conclusion:

Smoking is a great way to add flavor and moisture to your food. With a little practice, you can smoke delicious ribs, chicken, fish, and vegetables. So fire up your smoker and get started today!

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