Discover flavorpacked BBQ delight with Smoked Shotgun Shells Perfect your grilling technique impress guests with this ultimate dish
Ingredients
Large pasta shells (about 20-25)
Ground meat (2 lbs)
Shredded cheese (1 cup)
Bacon (15-20 strips)
BBQ sauce (1/2 cup)
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by boiling the large pasta shells in salted water until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool them on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the filling by combining the ground meat, shredded cheese, BBQ sauce, and spices in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
Once the shells have cooled, gently stuff each one with the meat mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Wrap each stuffed shell with a strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Preheat your smoker to 225°F, using woods like apple or hickory.
Place the wrapped shells on the smoker’s rack, allowing space between each. Smoke for about 60 minutes, brushing with additional BBQ sauce halfway through.
