Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day? How about firing up the smoker or grill with some mouthwatering recipes that Dad will absolutely love! These are some of our favorite smoker & grill recipes. Whatever you choose, dad is sure to be happy!
I am pretty spoiled when it comes to BBQ. My husband is a fantastic griller and my brother, who lives right across the street, has really been putting his smoker to good use for years.
There may or may not have been a party where we wheeled smoking barrels of chicken across the street from his house to ours. Our other neighbors must really wonder about us sometimes!
Between them, my other brothers, and my dad, we eat very well around here! But when Father’s Day comes around, I love turning the tables and treating the dads in our lives to something really special.
These are the recipes I reach for when I want to make them feel like kings. From low and slow pellet grill classics to a stuffed burger recipe that has been in our family for generations, there is something here for every kind of cookout.
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Whether your dad is the type to hover over the charcoal grill all afternoon or he prefers to let the pellet smoker do the heavy lifting, these tried and true favorites are guaranteed to make this Father’s Day one to remember. Grab your favorite BBQ rub and let’s get to it!
Smoker & Grill Recipes
BBQ Pork Steaks on the Pellet Grill
Pork steaks are a midwestern classic, and for good reason. They cook low and slow on the pellet grill until they are fall-apart tender, then finish with a gorgeous caramelized BBQ sauce. You get the best parts of pulled pork and a pork chop all in one bite, which makes them an absolute must for the Father's Day spread.
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Maw-Maw’s Hamburger Surprise
This stuffed burger recipe has been in our family for generations and was always the most requested dinner on kids night growing up. Thick patties are packed with melted cheese, onions, and BBQ sauce before they ever hit the grill. The bacon wrapped around the edge is technically optional, but I think you already know the right answer there.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Pork loin is already a great cut of meat, but wrapping it in bacon and letting the smoker work its magic takes it to a whole new level. It only takes three simple ingredients and a few minutes to pull together, then the pellet grill does the rest. It comes out juicy, tender, and makes a beautiful centerpiece for the table.
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Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill
Prime Rib On A Pellet Grill is the kind of showstopper that will make any dad feel like absolute royalty on his special day. Yes, it takes a little patience to cook it low and slow until it reaches that perfect tender finish, but trust me when I say the payoff is absolutely worth it. If you want to make a statement this Father's Day, a gorgeous beef rib roast kissed with pellet grill smoke is the way to do it!
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Char Siu Chicken
If you are looking to switch things up from your usual grilled chicken routine, this is the recipe to do it. It marinates for days soaking up a sweet and savory blend of spices, then finishes with a shiny honey glaze that is absolutely finger licking good. It is a fun and impressive addition to any Father's Day cookout menu.
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Smoked Corned Beef on the Pellet Grill
We tend to only think of corned beef around St. Patrick's Day, but throwing it on the smoker completely transforms it into something special. The pellet grill adds a whole new dimension of flavor that makes it feel like a true feast. It is a fun surprise for the dads who think they have had corned beef every way possible!
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Tandoori Chicken
This recipe has been a family favorite for decades, and it is easy to see why. Chicken marinates in a thick coating of yogurt and spices that keeps it incredibly tender and gives it bold, restaurant-quality flavor right in your own backyard. Finish it on the grill or smoker for those lovely charred edges that make it truly special.
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Smoked Bone-in Turkey Breast
You really do not have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy a beautiful smoked turkey breast. Doing it on the pellet grill means you keep the heat outside and still get that gorgeous, smoky flavor the whole family loves. It is a fantastic way to feed a crowd without a lot of fuss.
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Lemon & Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken
Lemon And Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken is the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the cookout stop and ask what you did differently. The yogurt and lemon marinade works its magic to keep the chicken incredibly juicy and tender, whether you go with drumsticks or boneless skinless breasts. It is easy to pull together and delivers big flavor, which is exactly what we are looking for when we want to treat the dads to something special!
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Yellow Chicken
Tracy's Yellow Chicken is proof that you do not need a long ingredient list to make something seriously impressive. The ranch mustard sauce does all the heavy lifting as a marinade, and you save a little extra to serve alongside it because trust me, everyone at the table is going to want more. Fire up the grill and get ready for this one to become a new Father's Day staple.
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Bul Kogi Backstrap
If your dad is a hunter, Bulkogi Backstrap is about to become his new favorite way to enjoy venison. The backstrap gets cut into medallions, soaked in a sweet and savory bulgogi style marinade, and grilled to a perfect medium rare that is tender and absolutely packed with flavor. And if venison is not on the menu, the marinade works beautifully on steaks or thinly sliced beef too, so everyone at the cookout gets in on the fun!
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Bacon Explosion
This Bacon Explosion is exactly the kind of showstopper that makes dads feel like the guest of honor. Ground pork, sausage, and bacon are rolled together and wrapped in a full bacon weave, then smoked low and slow until every bite is packed with smoky, saucy flavor. My brother KC has been making this for over a decade and even won a cookoff with his turkey bacon explosion, so you know this recipe has some serious credentials behind it!
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Smoked Rabbit on the Pellet Grill
For the dad who loves a little culinary adventure, smoked rabbit is a really fun and surprisingly simple project. The seasonings are kept nice and simple so the smoker can do its thing and keep this lean meat tender and flavorful. It is a unique addition to the menu that is sure to get the conversation going!
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Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast
Smoked boneless turkey breast is one of those things that feels a little unexpected on the Father's Day table, but once you try it, you will wonder why you do not make it more often. This recipe keeps things simple with a peppery seasoning and lets the pellet grill do all the heavy lifting, so you end up with a juicy, flavorful centerpiece without a lot of fuss. And if there happen to be leftovers, the sandwiches the next day are honestly half the reason to make it!
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Coconut Lime Chicken on the Grill or Smoker
This Coconut Lime Chicken On The Grill Or Smoker is the kind of recipe that has everyone at the table talking between bites. The chicken marinates all day in a dreamy mixture of coconut milk, lime juice, and seasonings, so by the time it hits the grill or smoker it is packed with flavor all the way through. My family is honestly hard to impress, but this one had us all raving from the first bite to the last!
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