You just got your grill and all the tools. It’s set up in the backyard and ready for the next cookout. The only thing missing? The recipes. That’s where the Sonny’s Pitmaster comes in. From comfort classics like St. Louis ribs to lighter favorites like smoked turkey, consider this your one-stop shop for smoked meat recipes, no matter what’s going on the grate this grilling season.
Before we get ahead of ourselves, we know a lot of you are visual learners. Above, you’ll find our full BBQ Basics playlist, where every recipe below is ready to watch step by step. Sit back, and we’ll catch you down here when you’re done.
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- How to Smoke St. Louis Ribs
- How to Smoke Brisket
- How to Smoke Pulled Pork
- How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs
- How to Smoke Chicken
- How to Smoke Turkey
- More BBQ Basics
How to Smoke St. Louis Ribs
Ribs might look intimidating at first glance, but with Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell walking you through it, you’ll get tender, perfectly smoked St. Louis-style ribs every time. No more guessing when to wrap or when to spritz, this recipe takes you from raw rack to fall-apart tender, start to finish.
Watch & Get the Full St. Louis Ribs Recipe →
How to Smoke Brisket
Probably the most intimidating cut on this list, brisket isn’t the hardest to cook, just the longest. Once you master it, though, you can smoke practically anything with confidence. Know the difference between the point and the flat? Know where sliced and chopped brisket actually come from? This smoked brisket recipe covers it all, from trimming to slicing.
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How to Smoke Pulled Pork
If there’s one thing Sonny’s knows, it’s pulled pork. It’s been our specialty for decades, so much so that we started National Pulled Pork Day back in 2016. If you’re new to smoking meat, this is the best place to start. Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell says it plain: you really can’t mess this one up.
Watch & Get the Full Pulled Pork Recipe →
How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs are easier than you think. From the wrap to the “bend test,” this recipe tells you exactly when your ribs are done, no more poking and hoping. Need a crowd-pleaser that works for guests of every age? This is it.
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How to Smoke Chicken
Don’t be chicken of this one. Shannon’s smoked chicken recipe cooks fast and comes with his own take on Alabama white sauce for dipping. One bite and you’ll be hooked.
Watch & Get the Full Smoked Chicken Recipe →
How to Smoke Turkey
Cooking for Thanksgiving? Or just looking for a leaner cut? Smoked turkey delivers all the protein without sacrificing flavor. This recipe walks through the secrets to keeping the breast juicy from smoker to plate.
Watch & Get the Full Smoked Turkey Recipe →
More BBQ Basics
Got the recipes down but still need the fundamentals? We’ve got you covered with a full guide to meat times and temperatures, plus an in-depth breakdown of every BBQ tool worth owning, so you know exactly what to get Dad for his next birthday.
And if you’re just hungry and don’t feel like doing all that work yourself, you can always drop by Sonny’s. We’ll handle the slow smokin’ so you can get straight to the good times and good eats.
