Smoked Pot Roast

I read somewhere that you’re not supposed to say “This is the best thing that I ever ate” on a food show or on a food blog. The theory is that well, tomorrow, you might have a better version of the same dish, so then what are you going to say? “This is even better than the best thing I ever ate”? Well, I’m going to violate the rule right here and now and say that this smoked pot roast is the best pot roast I have ever eaten. It’s incredible and it’s tender. It’s juicy and it’s so flavorful. And it has a hint of smoke.

Smoked Pot Roast

It’s All About That Smoky Goodness

You could make this same recipe in the oven, but since you won’t get that great smoke flavor, you’ll need to add a bit (to taste, but not much) of liquid smoke. But the best way to make this pot roast is of course, on a smoker. I use my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. It’s crazy easy to set up. And it’s crazy easy to keep it at the right temperature. And it has lots of room for big pot roasts!

Great Sandwiches, Too!

We had some leftover pot roast, so I used up the meat in two other great dishes. First, I substituted the pot roast for corned beef on Reuben sandwiches (rye and Thousand Island and kraut). They were amazing. I’d never thought of using something other than corned beef on a Reuben. I’ve been missing out, that’s for sure!

Then I made grilled smoked pot roasted sandwiches by topping Texas toast with white cheddar and sauteed onions, and of course, pot roast. Wow, talk about grilled cheese sandwiches being elevated to a new place! The sandwiches were amazing!

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This pot roast is incredible. But, if you need a little more heat, some kick… try my fiery smoked pot roast instead!

Smoked Pot Roast
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Smoked Pot Roast

This smoked pot roast is the best pot roast I have ever eaten. It’s incredible and it’s tender. It’s juicy and it’s so flavorful. And it has a hint of smoke.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pot roast, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 665kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 250 F and add a chunk or two of light wood (I used apple).
  • Place each chuck steak into a deep 9″ x 11″ aluminum pan.
  • Combine the gravy, dressing, and seasoning packets and rub liberally over each chuck. Use it all.
  • Add 1/2 of the can of beef broth to each pan.
  • Smoke for 1 hour.
  • Cover each pan in foil and cook another 4 hours or until the meat is tender but not yet falling apart.
  • Divide the vegetables between both pans, cover again, and cook another 2 hours.
  • Remove from the smoker and let rest 10 minutes then shred as desired.
  • Devour.

Notes

Great served on bread or rolls as sandwiches, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 1366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4052IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smoky flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish). And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat and used as a glaze.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

The Perfect Sandwiches

The leftovers of this smoked habanero meatloaf are just as good as the day you make it. Maybe even a little bit better. It is perfect for sandwiches, which we made the next day. We just topped toasted French bread with a slab of warmed meatloaf followed by mayonnaise and red onion. The onion and bread add a nice crunch to the tender meatloaf. I can’t have a sandwich without mayonnaise, so mine definitely got an extra helping of it on top.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Sandwiches

Go Light On The Smoke

I prefer to use fruit or nut woods when I smoke unless I want a heavier smoke flavor. Pecan, apple or cherry are my favorites. I used apple wood chunks for this meatloaf.

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I smoked the meatloaf on my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. For a great side dish I made my crispy smoked smashed potatoes.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf
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Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smokey flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish).
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatloaf, smoked, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 445kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the smoker

  • Fire up your smoker for cooking at 225 – 250 F with a light wood, such as apple.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.

Assembly

  • Place the onion, celery and green pepper into a blender. Pulse until chopped, but not quite pureed. Squeeze out any excess moisture. It is important to get as much moisture out as you can.
  • Place beef and pork into a large bowl. Add onion mixture.
  • Whisk egg with milk and add to beef mixture, along with the bread crumbs and steak seasoning.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, salsa, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour half of the sauce onto the meat mixture and combine all ingredients well. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  • Spray a 9×13 aluminum (or glass if using the oven) pan with non-stick spray.
  • Add the beef/pork mixture and form into a roll. Spoon remaining sauce over top.
  • If cooking in the oven, bake 45-60 minutes or until center is done. You may want to drain some of the accumulating fat before serving.
  • If cooking in the smoker, poke a few holes along the edges of the aluminum pan so that any accumulating fat drips out. Smoke 2-3 hours or until the center is done.
  • Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thick pieces.

Notes

Great served on Texas toast or hamburger buns as sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Chicken Po Boy

The flavor from the marinade on this chicken is unbelievable. It makes for an absolutely awesome grilled chicken po boy, but the chicken would be just fine eaten by itself. Combine the tender, juicy flavorful chicken with some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce (or your favorite remoulade), fresh bread, lettuce, tomato and pickle and you have a sandwich you won’t soon forget.

Grilled Chicken Po Boy

Get Messy With it

I like to really load up on the remoulade sauce. The messier this grilled chicken po boy is, the better it is, is my motto. Plus, that remoulade sauce is fantastic. It has a nice kick to it. I always save that last little end bite of the bread for sopping up any juices that have accumulated on the plate. That’s the best bite of the entire dish right there. Everything in one big old delicious morsel!

If you’re not into messy go light on the remoulade. Or put some in a bowl on the side and dip the sandwich in it instead. Kinda like a French dip but oh so much better!

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Grilled Chicken Po Boy
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Grilled Chicken Po Boy

The flavor from the marinade on this chicken is unbelievable. It makes for an absolutely awesome grilled chicken po boy, but the chicken would be just fine eaten by itself.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, grilled, sandwich
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 9024kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the po boy

Instructions

For the chicken

  • Pound the chicken out thin.
  • Place remaining ingredients into a blender and blend for 15 seconds.
  • Place chicken into a resealable baggie or container.
  • Add the marinade, Shake to coat and seal.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

For the po boy

  • Fire up your grill and grill the chicken, turning once, until done (175 F internal temperature).
  • Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes then slice thin against the grain.
  • Warm bread if desired.
  • Top bread with chicken, then add the lettuce, tomato and pickles.
  • Add remoulade and enjoy!

Notes

I also like these served with mayonnaise instead of the remoulade.

Nutrition

Calories: 9024kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1475g | Fat: 301g | Saturated Fat: 85g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4149mg | Sodium: 4354mg | Potassium: 24704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 37mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Rosemary Nuts

Nothing is easier than smoking nuts. I use my Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker, but you can also smoke them on your gas or charcoal grill using a couple of added wood chunks. Smoking raw nuts only takes 20-25 minutes, so why not make a batch or smoked rosemary today for the big game?

Smoked Rosemary Nuts

Surprisingly Good

These smoked rosemary nuts have a fantastic light rosemary taste (and aroma). They are a wonderful variation on your ‘usual’ smoked hot nuts. I really wasn’t expecting this to be so good. I’m not really sure what I was expecting. Well, that’s not true. Half of me thought they’d not be something I would enjoy. I was wrong as heck. I loved them.

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Smoked Rosemary Nuts
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Smoked Rosemary Nuts

These smoked rosemary nuts have a fantastic light rosemary taste (and aroma). They are a wonderful variation on your ‘usual’ smoked hot nuts. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword nuts, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 3044kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 325 F cooking over a mild wood (I used cherry). (If you are using a Weber Smoky Mountain smoker, do not add water to the water pan).
  • Place the nuts in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl and pour over the nuts. Toss to coat completely.
  • Pour nuts into a disposable aluminum foil half sheet pan or pie pan.
  • Place onto smoker (top rack if using a Weber Smoky Mountain) and smoke for 20-25 minutes, stirring once.
  • Spread nuts out on a foil-lined baking sheet to cool and dry completely.
  • Serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 3044kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 268g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2388mg | Potassium: 2755mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 17mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Corn Disks with Southwestern Butter

We loved the grilled corn disks with honey butter that we made recently. Sweet corn is in season here in Indiana (shout out to My Dad’s Sweet Corn!), and that’s always a good thing. Nothing beats fresh sweet corn. But after eating those yummy little bites dipped in sweet honey and butter, I figured, well, I need something with a bit more kick. So I made grilled corn disks with southwestern butter. Equally as good as the sweet version, but with a little kick. The heat is the perfect contrast to the corn’s natural sweetness.

Grilled Corn Disks with Southwestern Butter

Dangerous Dipping Ahead

I dunk my grilled corn disks with southwestern butter a lot. A whole lot. It puts regular ole butter to shame. Any leftover butter (if you have any) goes on anything, but it’s especially good on corn bread or biscuits. Also try slathering your grilled corn with some Sriracha mayonnaise. It’s different, but boy is it every good.

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Grilled Corn Disks with Southwestern Butter
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Grilled Corn Disks with Southwestern Butter

Nothing beats fresh sweet corn. But, I after eating those yummy little bites dipped in sweet honey and butter, I figured, well, I need something with a bit more kick. So I made grilled corn disks with southwestern butter
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn-on-the-cob, grilled
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 135kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place the corn disks in a large bowl and drizzle with the oil and toss to coat.
  • Place corn on the grill and cook 5-10 minutes per side until the corn is tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the remaining ingredients.
  • Brush the cooked corn with some of the butter mixture.
  • Serve corn garnished with parsley along with the remaining butter for dipping.

Notes

I like to use roasted garlic in this recipe, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

I kinda made these grilled taco hot dogs up on the fly. I was hankerin’ for some crunchy tacos. And I was hankerin’ for some grilled dogs. So, I married the two and well, the rest is history. Of course you can put whatever you want on these. I opted to go with what we usually put on our tacos. That means shredded lettuce. Pinto beans. Chopped onion. A little chopped tomato. And of course, shredded cheese. Oh and a few black olives too!

Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

The Taco Meat Is Optional

There are two ways you could do these hot dogs. If you’re making taco meat for these tacos, just grill the dogs like you normally would. But, if you want to leave out the taco meat, sprinkle your dogs with taco seasoning first before grilling to give them a bit of taco flavor.

A little spicy Taco Bell ranch dressing gave these tacos a bit more kick.

My slow cooker taco meat is also awesome!

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Grilled Taco Dogs
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Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

I kinda made these grilled taco dogs up on the fly. I was hankerin’ for some crunchy tacos. And I was hankerin’ for some grilled dogs. So, I married the two and well, the rest is history. 
Course Main
Cuisine Southwest
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the taco meat if you are using it.
  • Warm the shells per the package instructions.
  • If you are not using taco meat, sprinkle the dogs with taco seasoning.
  • Grill the dogs as desired.
  • Assemble the tacos by adding the meats (taco and dogs) followed by the toppings.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing if desired and serve.

Notes

Add a few splashes of taco or hot sauce too!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

I needed a break from grilling burgers or hot dogs, so I threw together this really easy southwest grilled chicken French bread pizza. You can make the entire pizza on the grill, or just toss it in the oven. Pizzas like this one are a great way to use leftover chicken, too.

Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

Got Veggies?

French bread pizzas like this southwest grilled chicken are also an excellent way to use up leftover or getting-ready-to-expire vegetables. I had some sliced onion and green bell pepper on hand from a dish the other night, so I threw them in. And I had a few jalapenos that definitely needed to be used up. So I seeded them, sliced them and added them in too! Just about anything will do as long as it’s not super wet and makes the pizza soggy!

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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza
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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

 needed a break from grilling burgers or hot dogs, so I threw together this really easy southwest grilled chicken French bread pizza. You can make the entire pizza on the grill, or just toss it in the oven.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, French bread, grilled, pizza, southwestern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 571kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, split horizontally then cut into thin strips
  • ½ medium sweet onion sliced
  • ½ medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 loaf French bread split horizontally
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I used an Italian blend

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken, onion, pepper, chili powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  • If cooking on the grill, preheat grill to high and add chicken mixture. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender. (A grill basket will help keep you from losing any veggies between the grates.)
  • If cooking indoors, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken mixture. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender.
  • Place the bread on the grill over indirect heat for a few minutes until it starts to get crispy. If using the oven, place the bread under the broiler for a minute or two until crispy. Remove.
  • Spread sauce over both cut sides of the bread.
  • Add cooked chicken mixture.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Place back on the grill over indirect heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
  • Or, place on a baking sheet under the oven broiler until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

Notes

Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1468mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1548IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Wow, what great hot dogs these New Jersey Italian hot dogs are. Fried potatoes and sausages and onions… well, you already know they’ll be good before even trying them. Italian seasoning adds great savory flavor. And last, a fantastic kick from Creole mustard (my favorite). I’m not sure just how Italian Creole mustard is but it works!

New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Nothing Fancy, Just Delicious!

I used Ball Park’s new Park’s Finest Signature Seasoned beef franks and found them to have a great complementary flavor. They have a really nice seasoning, very much like a smoked sausage. I think good bratwurst would also be great for these New Jersey Italian hot dogs. But regular good ole beef hot dogs ain’t so bad either!

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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs
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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Wow, what great hot dogs these New Jersey Italian hot dogs are. Fried potatoes and sausages and onions… well, you already know they’ll be good before even trying them.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 414kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2″ squares
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 medium sweet onion sliced into strips
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns you'll need buns that are larger than the usual hot dog bun. Bratwurst buns works great too!
  • Creole mustard or whole grain

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add potatoes. Spread them out evenly and let cook 2-3 minutes. Do not stir, you want them to brown.
  • Flip the potatoes and again cook 2-3 minutes, undisturbed. Remove.
  • Add the pepper and onion strips to the skillet.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes without stirring.
  • Add the potatoes back to the skillet along with the Italian seasoning.
  • Stir, reduce heat to medium, cover and let cook 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are softened.
  • Meanwhile, grill or cook your hot dogs and toast your buns, if desired.
  • Slather the buns with the mustard.
  • Add the dogs and top with the potato mixture.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pepper Jack Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Bologna

I wish I could remember exactly where I came across this idea for pepper jack cheese-stuffed smoked bologna. I’m pretty sure it came from Smokin’ with Myron Mixon: Backyard ‘Cue Made Simple from the Winningest Man in Barbecue. But, I could be wrong. Regardless, I love smoked bologna, but this approach takes the idea to a new level. The addition of cheese inside the bologna chub adds a nice flavor and well, it looks cool. I then rubbed the chub with yellow mustard and then sprinkled it with our favorite spicy rub and smoked it for 3 1/2 hours on my Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Smoker. Lastly, I brushed it with my favorite store-bought BBQ sauce.

Pepper Jack Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Bologna

I sliced the bologna pretty thick and had it on sandwiches. Nothing fancy, just good.

Pepper Jack Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Bologna

How To Stuff The Chub

To get the cheese into the chub, I used a piece of clean PVC pipe. I used about a 1 1/2″ round pipe, but I’ll probably go with a large one next time, maybe 2″ or 2 1/2″. I felt like a little more cheese would’ve been a good thing. You just carefully shove the pipe down through the center of the chub while it is standing on end. Then you cut off about 2″ from each end of the piece of bologna that is in the pipe and use one piece to plug one end of the hole. Fill the hole with cheese and then plug the remaining end. You’re ready to roll!

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Pepper Jack Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Bologna
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Pepper Jack Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Bologna

The addition of cheese inside the bologna chub adds a nice flavor and well, it looks cool. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bologna, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 609kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the smoked bologna

For the sandwiches

Instructions

For the smoked bologna

  • Fire up your smoker for 250 F cooking. Add your desired cooking wood, but use only a little and don’t use anything overpowering.
  • Clean a section of PVC pipe (1 1/2″ – 2 1/2″ in diameter, at least a foot long). Stand the bologna chub on end and gently push the pipe down through the center of the chub. Pull out the pipe and remove the core of meat that gets inside of it.
  • Cut 2″ off each end of the core piece. Take one piece and plug the bottom of the hole.
  • Add as much cheese as you can fit and plug the remaining end with the other piece of the core.
  • Rub outside of chub with mustard and then sprinkle with a rub.
  • Put on smoker in an aluminum pan and smoke for 3 1/2 hours, rotating once after 1 hour.
  • Brush all sides of the bologna with the BBQ sauce and smoke another 30 minutes.
  • Remove chub from the smoker and let set at least 30 minutes. Don’t rush or the cheese will run out when you slice it.
  • Slice as desired.

For the sandwiches

  • Slather the bread slices with mustard, Top with bologna, onion, and lettuce.
  • Shake a few drops of hot sauce on top and serve.

Notes

Store leftover bologna in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

Nothing beats a tasty meatball sandwich. You can throw these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches together in just minutes. Although you could make this indoors, grilling the meatballs adds a nice charred flavor. Substitute mozzarella cheese and leave out the hot sauce for a less spicy version. I’m always making dishes with a bit of a kick so I like the addition of the hot sauce.

Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

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I used our homemade pizza and pasta sauce on these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches. I had a batch on hand after making some awesome pizzas the day before. You could of course use jarred sauce. And although homemade meatballs would be preferred, I needed a quick dish, so I used Johnsonville’s Italian-Style meatballs. You want to keep this dish easy so grabbing stuff out of the fridge and pantry is encouraged!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish, although I used skewers. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches
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Easy Grilled Meatball Sandwiches

Nothing beats a tasty meatball sandwich. You can throw these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches together in just minutes. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, meatballs, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 374kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 meatballs cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 2 sub rolls halved
  • ½ cup pizza sauce warmed
  • hot sauce to taste
  • pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish (substitute pickled jalapenos for more kick!)

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Carefully poke the meatballs onto the skewers and place on the grill.
  • Grill 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Remove.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Warm the sauce, adding a bit of hot sauce, to taste. Stir.
  • To serve, place meatballs on buns. I kept the meatballs on the skewers.
  • Top with sauce and cheese.
  • Return sandwiches to grill to melt the cheese (or put them under the broiler for 1 minute).
  • Serve garnished with green onion.
  • Eat by gently squeezing the buns together while pulling out the skewers.

Notes

Can you make these without using skewers? Sure.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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