Every Smoked Or Grilled Thanksgiving Recipe You’ll Ever Need (24 Recipes, 1 Page, 9 Articles)
Published On: 10/31/2024 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
These Grilled And Smoked Recipes Will Wow Your Holiday Crowds
Hosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to spend countless hours scouring cookbooks and websites for the perfect recipes.
Instead, the team at AmazingRibs.com has assembled its favorite smoked and grilled Thanksgiving recipes, whether it is various turkey options, tasty side dishes, desserts, or even leftovers!
Not only are they all delicious, but most of them are also done outdoors, meaning less mess in the kitchen and extra room in the oven and on the stovetop for warming dishes up. Now it’s time to fire up the smoker or grill with recipes that are certain to have your guests going back for seconds or thirds!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
My recipe veers from tradition, but if you follow my guidelines you can make this flightless bird soar above the flock.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Our grilled and smoked turkey recipe and tutorial make your ordinary holiday meal extraordinary! Here's everything you need to know.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Create the best ham you've ever tasted with this ultimate double smoked ham recipe. The true star of the show is the sweet and savory glaze!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
So you're cooking for a crowd. How much food do you need? Here's how to plan for a party or special occasion.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Carving a turkey or chicken needn't be a chore. Once you understand the bird's architecture, you can easily dismantle it.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
How do caterers hold cooked meats safely for so long? It's called a hotbox or Cambro and you can make a faux one with a simple beer cooler.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Dry brining is a quick and easy way to flavor and moisturize meat before cooking.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Our Tuscan herb poultry rub and dry brine has parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and other goodies, all singing in harmony.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This is an easy all-purpose spice mix for chicken, turkey, and pork. They sell it in bottles, but you can make it and modify it easily.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
With “parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,” as the song goes, this herb blend goes on everything. Try our poultry dry rub recipe on chicken, turkey, potatoes, grilled asparagus, eggs, pork, you name it.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
There are many different types of ham around the world, but they all fall into three categories: Fresh ham, dry-cured ham, and wet-cured ham.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Turkey is probably the most difficult meat to cook. Here's how to set up your charcoal grill for smoking an amazing turkey.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's how to set up your gas grill for smoking a turkey. Why all the fuss? Because turkey needs to be cooked properly to make it safe to eat
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Brigit Binns, AmazingRibs.com Culinary Content Contributor
Create the best turkey of your life and side dishes for Thanksgiving with this e-book containing countless recipes, tips, and techniques.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
This spatchcock (butterflied) turkey gets a boost of flavor from sage butter and citrus-herb salt before hitting the smoker or grill for the perfect dose of smoke and flame. By spatchcocking the turkey, you guarantee that the dark and white meat are cooked to perfection as the heat is dispersed evenly across the bird.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Sous Vide and the grill and smoke combine to make the best turkey you have ever tasted. This sous-vide-que turkey recipe results in superbly tender and and juicy meat from the low and slow sous vide method, highlighted by the delicate elegance of hardwood smoke and crispy skin that can only be achieved on the grill.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Thanksgiving dinner just got faster! Deep fried turkey delivers crisp skin and moist meat in record time. Just follow our safety precautions.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This flavor rich and visually stunning smoked turketta recipe is a fun holiday twist on traditional Italian porchetta.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This tested recipe reproduces the monster smoked turkey legs you see if you visit any of the Disney parks. Click here for details.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
If you're a turkey breast fan then you're sure to fall in love with Bobby Flay's recipe for tandoori style grilled turkey breast.
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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director
In Europe, goose is a very traditional holiday roast. Give this bird a try with a delicious recipe for roast goose stuffed with bacon, onions, and apples. Perfect for the Christmas holiday.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This sweet and savory cranberry sauce recipe will have you kicking the canned stuff to the curb for good. Click here to read.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
If your side dishes seem a bit tired, try a new twist with grilled hasselback sweet potatoes. Sliced partially through, the sweet potatoes begin to open up like an accordion, making for a stunning presentation. A flavorful blend of butter, pecans, and maple syrup makes the dish even more impressive for guests.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Sweet maple syrup and spicy sriracha make a fantastic combination in this recipe for smoked mashed sweet potatoes. Grilled until tender, the smoked mashed sweet potatoes are combined with butter for richness, maple syrup for sweetness, and just enough Sriracha to bring a touch of heat. It's sweet potato bliss!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's a recipe for making delicious garlic mashed potatoes sweet and mellow with none of that raw garlic harshness.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Rich and creamy with a delicate kiss of smoke, this recipe for grill roasted butternut squash soup is a wonderful way to kick off any fall or winter meal. The soup features smoked butternut squash, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and a touch of maple syrup, then it is served warm with a garnish of sour cream and pepitas!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Step up your next holiday meal with this delicious recipe for sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing inspired by Chef David Rosengarten.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
You've heard of it whispered in back alleys and dark corners of bars. It works. Here's the recipe for the mythical White Castle stuffing.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This classic fruit crisp recipe cooks beautifully and get crunchy on top in a Dutch oven. In addition to being delicious, it is also simple.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
What could be better after an All-American BBQ than all-American apple pie, cooked on the already warm grill.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers with this delicious recipe for turkey pot pie. Click here for details.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Turn your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a delicious, soul warming gumbo with this easy to follow recipe.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
There is nothing better than leftover Thanksgiving turkey, that is except for this recipe for smoked turkey salad.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Leftover turkey has never tasted better than it does in this recipe for a grilled turkey Cuban sandwich from Food Network's Bobby Flay.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Mix up your traditional fajitas with this recipe from Bobby Flay that features leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of beef or chicken.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Enjoy Thanksgiving all year long thanks to this delicious recipe for a turkey and stuffing blended burger. This is the ultimate Thanksgiving-inspired burger – a turkey and stuffing patty topped with sweet potato waffle fries, a tart and tangy cranberry barbecue sauce, and a buttery brioche bun! Let's all give thanks.
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