36 Must Try Smoked Dinner and Side Dish Recipes

Tender, juicy meats, perfectly cooked veggies, hearty sides like mac and cheese and more are all waiting for you right here with this collection of over 30 smoked dinner and side dish recipes. Offering main dishes that are cooked to perfection with big kick of smoky flavor and sides of all kinds, this collection is all you need to plan all kinds of delicious smoked meals for you and your family.

Smoked Eye Of Round

Sliced smoked roast beef on a white plate garnished with rosemary sprigs. — Smoked Eye Of Round. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked eye of round roast is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. This roast is easy to make and so delicious. It's a winner on all fronts.
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Smoked Bourbon Chicken

Smoked chicken pieces garnished with parsley on a white plate, served on a marble surface. — Smoked Bourbon Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked bourbon chicken recipe shows you how to spatchcock and smoke a whole chicken and finish it with a bourbon glaze!
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Smoked Black Cod Recipe

Grilled fish fillet garnished with parsley and lemon wedge on a white plate, perfect for smoked dinner ideas. — Smoked Black Cod Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked black cod, or smoked sablefish, is an easy recipe to make. A little dry brine and some time in the smoker is all it takes!
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Smoked Lobster Tails

These smoked lobster tails are easy to make and so smoky good. Smoking lobster tails imparts a tremendous flavor like you've never tasted.
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Smoked Catfish

Smoked fish fillets seasoned with herbs and garnished with a lemon wedge, served on a wooden cutting board. — Smoked Catfish. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Catfish is flavorful and easy to make. This healthy meal is the perfection combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky.
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Smoked Bologna

This smoked bologna recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You'll never look at bologna the same way again after you eat this!
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Smoked Chicken Tacos

Two tacos filled with shredded chicken, topped with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, served in a metal taco holder using flour tortillas. — Smoked Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Chicken Tacos are flavorful chicken tacos that are healthy and so easy to make. Easy and kid friendly recipe.
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How To Make Smoked Hot Dogs

Smoked sausages on a white plate, displaying a shiny, slightly charred exterior. — How To Make Smoked Hot Dogs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Hot dogs are so easy to make and taste delicious. Your entire family is going to love these smoked hot dogs, Easy and kid-friendly.
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Smoked Brats

Two smoked sausages in buns with toppings of caramelized onions and grainy mustard on a white plate. — Smoked Brats. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked brats are an easy recipe perfect for any day of grilling. These smoked bratwurst are full of flavor, not work and this post shows you how to smoke brats.
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Smoked Meatballs

Close-up of spaghetti and meatballs topped with smoked tomato sauce and sprinkled with herbs, served on a white plate. — Smoked Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoking meatballs is easy, and it adds so much flavor. These smoked meatballs are cooked to perfection then smothered in a spicy red sauce.
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Smoked Flank Steak

Sliced smoked steak on a wooden board with grilled peppers and lime wedges, overhead view. — Smoked Flank Steak. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked flank steak in a citrus marinade for flavor and tenderness cooks up in the smoker with juicy, tender perfection.
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Smoked Green Beans

Smoked Green Beans are easy to make and taste so delicious! This recipe is the perfect way to jazz up this traditional side dish.
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Smoked Carrots With Honey Glaze

Smoked carrots garnished with parsley on a fork, with more carrots in the background. — Smoked Carrots With Honey Glaze. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These smoked carrots with honey glaze are perfect with almost any main dish. This smoked carrots recipe is so easy and so good. Try it!
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Smoked Asparagus

Smoked Asparagus is so easy to make, it is also flavorful, delicious and makes for a healthy side dish. Perfect easy side dish for dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Cakes

A stack of salmon patties on a plate garnished with a dollop of sauce and lemon slices, accompanied by a side of sauce in a small bowl, perfect for exploring salmon recipes. — Smoked Salmon Cakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked salmon cakes, a simple recipe with flaked salmon, onions, mayonnaise and mustard with a crispy panko breadcrumb crust cooked in the smoker, make an easy appetizer or main course for meals.
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Smoked Bacon From Store Bought Slices

A stack of smoked bacon on a white plate, served with condiments in the background. — Smoked Bacon From Store Bought Slices. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy smoked bacon recipe is simple to make and so full of smoky flavor. It only takes two ingredients to make the best smoked bacon ever.
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Honey Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon topped with capers on a white plate, with lemon slices and herbs scattered around on a light surface, exemplifies exquisite salmon nutrition. — Honey Smoked Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Honey smoked salmon is made with a simple, yet delicious salmon brine that infuses the salmon with flavors overnight before smoking on the grill. While it cooks, the fish is basted with honey giving a perfect smoky, sweet flavor. Use it to prepare a variety of tasty meals everyone will love.
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Smoked Ribs With Spicy Rub Recipe

A close-up of a hand holding a piece of juicy, smoked pork rib with a crispy crust. — Smoked Ribs With Spicy Rub Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Most love ribs, especially smoked ribs. Try this spicy dry rub recipe, with smoking ribs tips for beginners and pros to make the best baby back ribs in town.
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Smoked Crab Cakes

Crab cakes served with aioli and lemon wedges. — Smoked Crab Cakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked crab cakes recipe takes this classic seafood dish to the next level. They're perfectly breaded and smoked to perfection.
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Smoked Mac And Cheese With Lobster

Close-up of a skillet with creamy macaroni and cheese, garnished with herbs and bits of smoked bacon. — Smoked Mac And Cheese With Lobster. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked mac and cheese with lobster puts a fancy twist on an old favorite. This smoked gouda mac and cheese is so decadent.
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St. Louis Style Smoked Ribs With Spicy Bbq Sauce

A close-up of a hand holding a partially eaten piece of smoked barbecued pork rib, showing juicy, tender meat with a crispy, glazed exterior. — St. Louis Style Smoked Ribs With Spicy Bbq Sauce. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This St. Louis style spare ribs recipe shows you how to take all flavor components and allow the ingredients to work in concert so it plays like a symphony.
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Smoked Pork Tacos

Three tacos filled with smoked meat, shredded purple cabbage, and diced tomatoes, served with lime wedges on a white plate. — Smoked Pork Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked pork tacos recipe is easy to make and so good. Smoke a pork butt or pork shoulder, shred it, and top pulled pork with your favorite taco toppings.
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Bacon Wrapped Smoked Scallops

Close-up of a smoked bacon-wrapped scallop skewer garnished with herbs. — Bacon Wrapped Smoked Scallops. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Scallops are easy to make and is the best combination of smoky and salty flavor. Great meal or appetizer.
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Smoked Bacon Recipe With Real Maple

Slices of smoked bacon arranged neatly on a wooden cutting board. — Smoked Bacon Recipe With Real Maple. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This homemade smoked bacon starts with a pork belly! Yes, this maple smoked bacon is from-scratch candied, smoked pork belly bacon, and it's delicious.
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Smoked Cauliflower

Smoked Cauliflower is an easy side dish that is full of smoky and garlic flavor. This makes for a great low carb vegetable side dish.
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Smoked Onions

Roasted onions topped with black pepper and drizzled with oil on a plate, perfect for smoked dinners. — Smoked Onions. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Onions are soft and sweet onions that are full of smoky rich flavor. Easy to make and always a hit with the family.
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Smoked Sweet Potatoes

Close-up of a single piece of smoked sweet potato with a crispy, charred exterior, served on a white plate. — Smoked Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked sweet potatoes recipe is something totally different. Brown sugar and cinnamon coat sweet potato wedges that are perfectly smoked
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Smoked Beef Ribs With Texas Style Rub

Close-up of smoked barbecue pork ribs with a spicy dry rub crust on a metal surface. — Smoked Beef Ribs With Texas Style Rub. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked beef ribs recipe has everything we love about ribs, and is so easy it's perfect for beginners. Give it a try today!
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Candied Salmon

Close-up of sliced, caramelized plums drizzled with syrup, showing glossy texture and rich, dark red color similar to salmon. — Candied Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This candied salmon recipe is cured in a salty brown sugar mix and then smoked for hours to create a sweet and savory dish.
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Smoked Pizza With Bbq Chicken

A slice of pizza with melted cheese and smoked onions on a white plate. — Smoked Pizza With Bbq Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Pizza with BBQ chicken makes a mouthwatering wood-fired pizza with flavors similar to a pizzeria. It's easy to make and so good.
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How To Make Smoked Burgers

Close-up of a juicy smoked grilled burger patty topped with lettuce and tomato in a bun, served with chips on the side. — How To Make Smoked Burgers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

How to make smoked burgers shows how easy it is to make the juiciest smoked hamburgers. It will be your go-to grilling recipe this summer.
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Smoked Chicken Pot Pie

This smoked chicken pot pie recipe is a new take on an old favorite. A creamy chicken and veggie-filled sauce inside a buttery crust. Yum!
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Smoked Bbq Beans

A close-up of a bowl filled with cooked pinto beans mixed with chunks of smoked bacon, set against a soft white background. — Smoked Bbq Beans. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These smoked BBQ beans are loaded with delicious flavor. These smoked BBQ baked beans are completely from scratch but so easy to make.
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Creole Smoked Potato Salad

A plate of diced apple salad with creamy dressing on a white square plate, served on a light-colored table as part of smoked dinners. — Creole Smoked Potato Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked potato salad takes traditional potato salad to an entirely new place. This creole potato salad combines tasty flavors and smoke!
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Smoked Green Bean Casserole

Smoked green bean casserole puts a new spin on everyone's favorite green bean recipe. Cooking in the smoker infuses the dish with delicious smokiness making it taste even better!
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Smoked Whitefish

A piece of smoked fish with a golden-brown crust on a white plate, partially flaked to reveal tender white flesh, accompanied by a fork. — Smoked Whitefish. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked whitefish is brined in a sweet mix and then smoked to perfection. Smoking whitefish adds tremendous flavor to this mild fish.
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