Smoked Chicken, Ribs, and Vegetables
Discover the art of smoking food with these beginner-friendly smoker recipes, featuring smoked chicken, ribs, and vegetables that are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
For Smoked Chicken
- 1 whole whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste Applewood or hickory wood chips for smoking
For Smoked Ribs
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 cup BBQ rub
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
- to taste Hickory or oak wood chips for smoking
For Smoked Vegetables
- 2 ears corn
- 1 large red bell pepper, halved
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Cherry or applewood chips for smoking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the smoker according to the recipe you are making, usually around 225°F to 250°F.
- For chicken, rub the chicken with olive oil and coat with spices.
- For ribs, remove the membrane and rub the BBQ rub thoroughly.
- For vegetables, toss them with olive oil and seasoning.
Cooking
- Place the chicken on the smoker grates, breast side up, and smoke for 3-4 hours.
- For ribs, smoke for 3 hours, wrap in foil with apple juice, then smoke for another 2 hours.
- Smoke vegetables for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Finishing
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Once ribs are done, apply BBQ sauce if desired, then smoke for an additional hour.
- Serve warm the smoked veggies as a side dish or in a salad.
Notes
Experiment with different wood chips for unique flavor profiles. Monitor the smoker temperature regularly for best results.