There's no reason to wait until Thanksgiving to serve turkey, especially when it's this smoked Cajun turkey from the spice and dry rub experts at Spiceologist!
Read MoreSmoked Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers (aka ABTs) are one of those appetizers that seem to disappear as soon as they come off of the smoker. In this recipe from yours truly and sponsored by Omaha Steaks, the heat of the jalapeño is mellowed by the inclusion of cream cheese, while the smokiness of the pulled chicken and bacon make for an unforgettable start to any backyard party or tailgating bash.
Read MoreSmoked Chicken Lollipops
If people were to hand out smoked chicken lollipops at Halloween I'd be the first one to put on a costume and start bangin' on some doors!
There's no reason to wait on the neighbors to come to there senses, though, as National Barbecue Association (NBBQA) member, pitmaster of Killer Hogs BBQ, and the man behind HowtoBBQright.com, Malcom Reed, has put together this simple "how to"!
The chicken lollipop is a “frenched” chicken leg. The meat is cut loose from the small end and pushed down creating a “lollipop” look. The leg bone is left clean and creates the “stick.”
Read MoreSmoked Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups
Attention buffalo chicken wing fans: You've officially been put on notice.
Putting a new spin on this game-day classic is Malcom Reed, National Barbecue Association (NBBQA) member, point-man for Killer Hogs BBQ competition team, and the muscle behind howtobbqright.com, with his recipe for smoked bacon wrapped buffalo chicken roll-ups.
Read MoreBeer Can Chicken
When it comes to smokers, I am a huge fan of the simplicity and efficiency of the Weber Smokey Mountain. In fact, I currently own four of them. So when my BBQ buddy Bill Gillespie unveiled his cookbook Secrets to Smoking on the Weber Smokey Mountain and Other Smokers (Page Street Publishing Co.), I knew it was for me!
In the book, Bill's got some wildly creative recipes such as buttery smoked cabbage, grown up style pigs in a blanket, and mozzarella stuffed meatballs. But today we're going ol' school with Bill's recipe for beer can smoked chicken.
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