39 Smoked Appetizers
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My kryptonite, without a doubt, is smoked appetizers and almost anything wrapped in American style streaky bacon or made with bacon.
Here's 39 smoked appetizers that I have compiled just for you into one tidy, long page.
If this doesn't have smoked nirvana written all over it, then nothing does!😬
– By the way..do you have an appetizer that you make in the smoker that's NOT included in this list? Let me know in the comments below.
6 Thanksgiving Appetizers that Impress
At Thanksgiving, you are working on the smoked turkey, the sides, the desserts, and the last thing you want is hungry relatives asking every 5 minutes, “How much longer until…
Smoked Hot Dog Burnt Ends
These smoked hot dog burnt ends are “off the hook” good and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised at just how tasty they were as well as how easy they…
Smoked Cream Cheese
Smoked cream cheese is soft, warm and delicious and it may just change your life as you know it! I love cream cheese and tend to use it in a…
Smoked Shotgun Shells
I first heard about these smoked shotgun shells sometime last year but didn't really get around to trying them until recently. They are so named because of their uncanny resemblance to…
Smoked Chicken Wings with Franks RedHot®
If you haven't tried smoked chicken wings then get to it. They need little introduction and they're about the best tasting thing you can do on the smoker and a…
Smoked Queso – The Ultimate Cheese Dip
Seems like everyone makes smoked queso these days and figured I'd throw my recipe in the proverbial hat. Unlike most, this one does NOT use Velveeta® which is velvety smooth…
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
I recently came up with the idea for pimento cheese stuffed jalapeños but it's only a slight deviation from the typical cream cheese and cheddar stuffed jalapeños that we usually…
The Ultimate Smoked Chex Mix
This smoked Chex® mix takes things to a whole new level and I must warn you that if you show up at a football party with this stuff, you'll most…
Smoked Cheetos® Puffs
On a mere whim, I decided to try smoking Cheetos® Puffs so I ran to my local grocery store and picked up a large bag. Everyone who tries these is…
Smoked Potato Chips
Who would have thought that something like smoked potato chips would be so amazingly good? I just had to try it and, as luck would have it, it worked out…
Texas Twinkies -Jalapeños Stuffed with Smoked Brisket
These “Texas twinkies” were named and made famous by Hutchins BBQ in McKinney, TX. Many of us have been stuffing peppers with cheese and meat and wrapping them in bacon…
Smoked Beef and Bacon Meatballs
Smoked meatballs are easy to eat, taste great and will be the first thing you run out of at parties. They are just that good and when they are made…
Smoked Pork Country Style Ribs on a Stick
If you haven't discovered smoked pork country style ribs yet then you are in for a real treat! Full disclosure: these are just a pork butt that's been sliced up…
Fired Up Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked chicken wings are always a great idea no matter what the occasion is and with these I just decided to go back to the drawing board and showcase the…
Smoked Pig Shots: Big Cheddar and Onion
These smoked pig shots have a big ol' hunk of cheddar in the bottom, surrounded by cream cheese and topped with diced onions and my original rub then wrapped lovingly in…
Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa – Brown Sugar and Beer Glazed
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of these bacon wrapped kielbasa appetizers lovingly glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and beer with pepper flake heat. Pop a few in…
Smoked and Seared Pork Belly Slices
I'm on my third batch of these smoked pork belly slices, otherwise known as “pure deliciousness”, in order to get the recipe and instructions absolutely perfect. You need these really…
Smoked Pig Shots
If you're looking for a smoked appetizer that has super bowl party written all over it.. you've found it! A slice of sausage, wrapped in thick bacon and held secure…
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs aka Moink Balls
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs have been around for at least 40 years and possibly longer than that but were named “MOINK balls” and made popular in 2008 by a man named Larry Gaian. The “MOINK”…
Stuffed Jalapeños – Atomic Buffalo Turds
This week I am sharing stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon, one of my favorite smoked appetizers. These are also are called “Atomic buffalo turds” or ABT's for somewhat obvious reasons =) These…
Apricot and Honey Chicken Wings
My affinity for smoked chicken wings is known far and wide– my most recent experiment involved brushing a mixture of apricot spreadable fruit and honey onto the wings when they…
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
Some might complain that these smoked bacon wrapped onion rings are a little labor intensive but the remedy for that is to let everyone wrap their own. I do this…
Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Meatballs
These smoked meatballs are made with lots of cheddar cheese and more jalapeno than you'd normally add to a meatball. As if that's not enough, they are stuffed with cream…
Smoked Chuck Roast Burnt Ends
When you think of smoked burnt ends, most folks don't think of using chuck roast, but I can tell you that chuck roast burnt ends are just as good as…
Hot Sausage Wrapped Shrimp Appetizers
Helpful Information What You’ll Need Prepare the Shrimp I purchased shrimp that still had the shell so I spent a little time peeling. Not my favorite job but it's worth it…
Smoked Pulled Pork Appetizers for Football
Here are several wonderful party foods and appetizers that you can make with smoked pulled pork. All of them are tremendously good and just perfect for game day or any day….
Apple Smoked Piggy Pops
These tender pieces of pork tenderloin are wrapped in a half-slice of delicious bacon, topped with a small piece of jalapeño for the perfect bite and finished with just a…
Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Stuffed ABT's
You may know what ABT's are.. jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and smoked for about 3 hours. They are so amazingly delicious and one of my favorite…
Cherry Smoked Pig Candy with Bourbon – Bacon Nirvana
Pig candy is nothing new but it does take things up about 5000 notches when you make it in the smoker. The last time I wrote about smoked pig candy I…
Stuffed Sausage Poppers
These stuffed sausage poppers are great for almost anytime and especially when you have hungry people coming to your house. Easy to make and brings a smile every time! Helpful…
7 Favorite Football Appetizers – Smoked and Delicious
Football, friends, family, good time.. there's nothing better! I would like to take a little time to show you 7 fan favorite appetizers that you can make in your smoker…
Smoked Pork Butt on a Stick
I love eating food from a stick.. popsicles, kabobs, corndogs, you name it, that's just my kind of thing. Smoked pork butt on a stick is right down my alley and I think…
Cheesy Smoked Meatballs
As if smoked meatballs aren't good enough, these are made with a big ol' hunk of cheese in the middle and you just have to try these to truly understand…
Some Delicious Smoked Appetizers
Here's some great smoked appetizers from the website that are sure to make your party a huge success. More Smoked Appetizers & Finger Foods I get a lot of requests for smoked appetizers…
Smoked Bacon Candy (aka. Pig Candy or Candied Bacon)
Smoked bacon candy doesn't need a lot of introduction and there's not a better marriage of foods than what happens when you combine sweet maple syrup, Jeff's original rub and bacon. Add…
Smoked Pigs on the Beach – Shrimp & Sausage
The subtle flavor of smoked shrimp combined with the rich flavor of the smoked sausage comes together with a huge flavor burst in your mouth with this wonderful duet of…
Shrimp & Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
I have written on several occasions about these glorious smoked, bacon wrapped, cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (known in the smoking community as Atomic Buffalo Turds or ABT's for short). Well…..
Smoked Pulled Pork Stuffed Mushrooms
I happen to love smoked mushrooms but I do realize that not everyone is as big of a fan of these as I am. For this reason, I am going…
Miniature Bacon Explosion (Smoked Bacon Wrapped Fatty)
The smoked “bacon explosion” has been around for a while and it is probably one of the best smoking recipes around. For those not in the know, a smoked bacon…
I have been using your recipes for years. I have for your rub, and it is wonderful.
I smoked prime rib the last 2 years and it was so delicious. I used pecan wood in my electric smoker. I do other meats and they always turn out great. My company always brags on my meats. Thank you for your recipes.
Thank you, Patti!
Jeff,
Have you ever tried anything with cucumbers??
Have many and thoughtyou might have some ideas!!
Gerald
Gerald, I love cucumbers but I’ve never done anything with them in the smoker. I always enjoy them raw or pickled but not cooked.
I would add smoked deviled eggs to this list. I boil the eggs then peel them. Smoke the eggs for approx 20-30 mins then make deviled eggs like normal. I use my own rub mix that has no sugar in it to season the yolk mixture.
I want a bit of everything in that list! Especially next weekend at the start of college football!! Love me some armadillo eggs as well!
Try pre-cooking bacon for stuffed Jalapeños, the cook time is reduced to one hour and the bacon is never limp. The bacon flavor infuses the cheese for subtle flavor and the peppers aren’t so soft.
Hi Mark,
How long do you pre-cook the bacon for, and by what method (oven or cook top)?
Thanks!
Bryan
A wonderful list of great appetizers. But I can’t believe you left off my favorites….smoked chicken livers or gizzards wrapped in thin sliced bacon!
Jim, our family loves rumaki which is chicken livers quartered. Each quarter is topped with a water chestnut and wrapped in bacon then baked for 30+ minutes at around 350°F. I’m not sure why I’ve never done these in the smoker but gotta put that on the list of things to do soon. Thanks for the reminder of how good chicken liver and bacon can be and I bet the smoke just takes it over the top.
Have you ever smoked SPAM?
Great article. Now let me share with you an old family recipe…bacon wrapped green beans. We have always cooked them in the oven, primarily because we always fix them for special occasions (like Thanksgiving) and they are very labor intensive. The gist is you buy canned WHOLE green beans, drain them, put them in a bundle maybe an inch in diameter, wrap them with bacon, insert a toothpick, and sprinkle liberally with chili powder OR your favorite DRY RUBB (I have my own recipe). Simply cook at about 250 or 300 (in the oven) until bacon is done. I know I can do better on the smoker! You can never fix enough; I have had several people tell me they don’t normally like green beans, but they can’t get enough of these. The process is simple; and variations are limited only by your imagination.
Dennis