Normal view

There are new articles available, click to refresh the page.
Before yesterdayHowToBBBQRight

Smoked Turkey

3 November 2025 at 14:40

Smoked Turkey

Juicy Meat & Crispy Skin Every Time

This smoked turkey is all about big flavor and perfect texture — juicy meat with crispy, bite-through skin. The secret isn’t complicated: a simple brine, a good dry, and steady heat on the pit.

Once the bird soaks up that flavor, I let the skin dry out, season it from top to bottom, and smoke it low and slow over pecan wood. The result is golden skin that crackles when you slice and meat so tender it practically drips juice.

Serve it hot off the board for Thanksgiving dinner and show off what a real smoked turkey should taste like.

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Print
smoked turkey

Smoked Turkey


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Description

Juicy, smoky, and crisped to perfection — this smoked turkey is everything a holiday bird should be. Tender, flavorful, and kissed with just the right amount of smoke — it’s turkey done right.


Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey (1218 lbs), thawed
  • HowToBBQRight Ultimate Brine Kit
    • OR
      • 1 bottle Malcom’s Bird Brine
      • 1 bottle Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
      • 1 bottle Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
      • Meat Bag
  • Water (enough to completely submerge turkey)
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 apple, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Cooking spray or oil (for coating the skin)
  • Chicken Rack (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brine the Turkey
    1. Mix one bottle of Bird Brine with 1 gallon of water until dissolved. Place the turkey in a large brining bag or container and pour the brine mixture over the bird. Add enough cold water to completely submerge.
    2. Seal the bag (or cover the container) and refrigerate for 24 hours. For larger turkeys (over 16 lbs), brine up to 48 hours.
  2. Dry and Prep
    1. Remove the turkey from the brine and discard the liquid. Pat the skin completely dry with paper towels—this is key to getting crispy skin.
  3. Stuff the Cavity
    1. Place the celery, onion, apple and garlic (use whatever aromatics you like) inside the cavity.
    2. Tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips underneath so the turkey cooks evenly.
  4. Oil and Season
    1. Lightly coat the entire surface of the turkey with cooking spray or oil.
    2. Season the backside first with a medium coat of Killer Hogs AP Seasoning, followed by a medium coat of Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning.
    3. Flip the turkey onto a rack and repeat on the top side with the same layers of seasoning.
  5. Smoke the Turkey
    1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 275°F using pecan pellets (or your preferred wood).
    2. Place the turkey on the pit, centered for even airflow, and cook until the internal temperature in the deepest part of the breast reaches 160°F.
  6. Rest and Serve
    1. Remove the turkey from the smoker and rest for 20 minutes. The internal temperature will carry over to about 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the dark meat.

 

That’s how you smoke a turkey that comes out juicy every single time — with golden, crispy skin and that rich, smoky flavor you can only get from cooking it low and slow. Keep it simple, trust the process, and you’ll carve into the best turkey you’ve ever put on the table.

Malcom Reed
Connect on Facebook
Follow me on TikTok
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Follow me on Instagram

Buy Killer Hogs Products Here

The post Smoked Turkey appeared first on HowToBBBQRight.

Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye on the Pellet Grill

3 November 2025 at 14:07

Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye on the Pellet Grill

This 3-pound tomahawk ribeye went straight on the pellet grill—no reverse sear, no cast iron finish. Just steady smoke and low heat all the way through. I figured it might miss that crust, but the right layer of seasoning and patience built up the perfect color. The result? Juicy, tender, medium-rare perfection with a buttery jus from the rest. Proof you can cook a tomahawk start to finish on a pellet grill and still pull off a true steakhouse-quality ribeye.

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye On The Pellet Grill Recipe

Print
Smoked Tomahawk

Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye on the Pellet Grill


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Description

Smoked tomahawk ribeye cooked start-to-finish on the pellet grill. No sear, just low heat, rich smoke, and juicy medium-rare steakhouse flavor every time.


Ingredients

  • 1 Tomahawk Ribeye Steak (about 3 lbs)
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Willingham’s W’ham Original Mild Seasoning
  • 12 Tbsp Killer Hogs AP Seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic)
  • 12 Tbsp Killer Hogs Steak Rub (for texture & color)
  • ½ stick (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into pats

Instructions

  1. Trim the Steak
    Lightly trim any big pockets of fat around the edges and clean up the bone for presentation.
  2. Season Generously
    Rub the steak all over with Worcestershire sauce as a binder.
    Apply a medium coat of W’ham Original Mild Seasoning for color and base flavor.
    Add a layer of Killer Hogs AP Seasoning to build that salt, pepper, garlic profile.
    Finish with a layer of Killer Hogs Steak Rub for texture and crust.
  3. Rest & Fire Up the Grill
    Let the steak sit out while you fire up your pellet grill to 250°F. This gives the seasonings time to melt in and lets the steak come up to room temperature before cooking.
  4. Smoke the Tomahawk
    Place the steak on the pellet grill and insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part.
    Set your first target internal temp to 120°F.
    Once it hits 120, reset your probe to 128°F and monitor closely.
  5. Rest with Butter
    Place pats of butter and a light sprinkle of Steak Rub on a platter.
    Remove the steak from the grill at 128°F and place it directly on butter.
    Tent loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Slice & Serve
    Remove the steak from the bone, then slice across the grain. The melted butter and drippings combine to make a rich, flavorful sauce—spoon that over the slices before serving.

That’s how you nail a tomahawk on the pellet grill—low heat, good smoke, and plenty of patience. Slice it up, drizzle that buttery rest over the top, and you’ve got steakhouse flavor right in your backyard.

Malcom Reed
Connect on Facebook
Follow me on TikTok
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Follow me on Instagram

Buy Killer Hogs Products Here

The post Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye on the Pellet Grill appeared first on HowToBBBQRight.

Open Fire Tri Tip

27 August 2025 at 11:25

Open Fire Tri Tip

I’m not trimming… I want to keep all the fat on this Tri Tip for flavor. Smother it in TX Brisket Rub (or classic salt & pepper), drop it straight over glowing coals on a Santa Maria grill—press it into the grate to carve a deep sear. Flip every few minutes. Then lift it to indirect heat until the probe reads 125–130°F. Twenty-minute rest, slice against the grain; simplicity and smoke rule.

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE

Print
open fire tri tip

Open Fire Tri Tip


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Description

Cook tri-tip Santa Maria-style right over the coals for big flavor and a smoky crust. This open-fire tri-tip recipe keeps it simple—just bold seasoning, live fire, and a juicy medium-rare finish.


Ingredients

  • 1 whole Tri-Tip roast (untrimmed)
  • Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (or salt and coarse black pepper)

Instructions

  1. Don’t Trim a Thing
    Leave all the fat and sinew on that big, beautiful tri-tip. That’s how Mr. Al Frugoni—the king of live fire—does it, and we’re sticking to it.
  2. Season Heavy
    Hit it generously with TX Brisket Rub (or your favorite salt & pepper blend). Don’t be shy—we want a big crust.
  3. Build the Fire
    Start a fire using wood splits and lump charcoal. Once you’ve got a solid coal bed, rake the coals under your cooking grate and let it heat up.
  4. Sear Over High Heat
    Place the tri-tip directly over the hot coals and press it into the grate for good contact. Flip every 3–4 minutes to build a deep sear and bark on both sides.
  5. Finish Over Medium Heat
    Once seared, move it a bit higher above the coals or to indirect heat. Keep flipping every few minutes until the internal temp hits 125–130°F for medium-rare.
  6. Rest and Slice
    Let it rest for 20 minutes. Then slice it against the grain—split it down the middle crook first, since the grain runs different ways.

 

This tri-tip is all about cooking beef the old-school way—over a live fire. Season it heavy with salt and pepper, then drop it straight over hot coals on a Santa Maria grill to build that smoky crust. Flip it often, ease it up off the heat, and cook to a juicy medium-rare. Rest it, slice it thin against the grain, and you’ve got bold flavor, tender beef, and a recipe built for the backyard fire pit or grill.

Malcom Reed
Connect on Facebook
Follow me on TikTok
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Follow me on Instagram

Buy Killer Hogs Products Here

The post Open Fire Tri Tip appeared first on HowToBBBQRight.

Charcoal Grilled Ribs

10 July 2024 at 13:03

Charcoal Grilled Ribs

If you love your ribs to have a grill flavor – this is the recipe for you! They cook fast, they stay juicy and the flavor is better than the best grilled pork chop you’ve ever had. Plus you can get creative with this one – use whatever rubs you like, use whatever mop you like and just get to burning and turning some ribs!

 

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

 

Print

Charcoal Grilled Ribs


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Description

This method cooks some FIRE ribs really fast. We use the charcoal and the grill to impart some serious flavor – and we baste the ribs the entire cook so they come out juicy, tender and oh so delicious!


Ingredients

  • 2 slabs St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs
  • 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot Rub
  • 28oz apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fine sea salt (feel free to add less salt to suite your taste)
  • 1/4 cup ground cayenne pepper
  • juice from one lemon

Instructions

  1. Trim the excess fat and remove the membrane from each slab of ribs.
  2. Season the ribs on both sides with a light coat of Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
  3. Prepare a charcoal grill for 2 zone cooking at 300°F.
  4. Place the ribs over the direct heat side of the grill – the cool zone is just in case you need to get them away from the fire. These ribs cook over the direct heat side the entire cook.
  5. Combine the vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a quart mason jar. Shake it well.
  6. Flip the ribs every ten minutes keeping the grilll temperature steady at 300°F.
  7. Once the outside begins to dry out start mopping with the basting liquid using a bbq mop.
  8.  Continue to flip and mop until the internal temperature reaches 198-200°F.
  9. Move the ribs over to the indirect heat side for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Cut the ribs into individual bone pieces and serve with additional mopping sauce for dabbing.

Malcom Reed
Connect on Facebook
Follow me on TikTok
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Follow me on Instagram

Buy Killer Hogs Products Here

The post Charcoal Grilled Ribs appeared first on HowToBBBQRight.

Boudin & Crawfish King Cake

2 February 2023 at 11:43
Boudin & Crawfish King Cake

Boudin King Cake topped with a Crawfish Cheese Dip


Quick, Easy and Delicious! This is a different take on a King Cake. Your traditional King Cakes are a sweet pastry with an sweet icing.

But I’m switching it up and doing a spicy, savory King Cake Recipe using Boudin Sausage and a Crawfish Cheese Dip. Then to really take it to the next level (and make it look awesome) I top it with green onions and crushed Pork Rinds!

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Print

Boudin & Crawfish King Cake


Description

Quick, Easy and Delicious! King Cake Recipe using Boudin Sausage and a Spicy Crawfish Cheese Dip, topped with green onions and crush Pork Rinds.


Ingredients

  • 3 cans Pillsbury Buttery Crescent Rolls
  • 4 links Boudin Sausage
  • 1# crawfish tails
  • 1 block cream cheese – softened
  • ½ small onion – diced
  • ½ red bell pepper – diced
  • 3 cloves garlic – minced
  • 16oz white queso (cheese dip)
  • 1 package pork cracklin’ or pork rinds – crushed
  • 45 green onions – thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Killer Hogs Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat smoker to 350°F; Remove boudin links from casing and smoke for 10-15 minutes to warm through.
  2. Combine room temp cream cheese with half the crawfish tails and season with 2 Tablespoons King Craw Cajun Seasoning and 1 teaspoon Killer Hogs Hot Sauce.
  3. Arrange crescent rolls in an oval shape on a baking sheet covered with butcher paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
  4. Spread cream cheese mixture on center of crescent roll dough and place boudin link over the top. Fold the crescent roll dough around the sausage and cream cheese mixture, forming into the shape of a King Cake.
  5. Place on smoker and cook for 45 – 55 min or until it browns on the outside.
  6. In a pan, sauté red bell pepper and onion until soft. Add garlic and sauce for 1 minute more. Add other half of the crawfish tails and season with remaining King Craw Cajun Seasoning and 1 teaspoon Killer Hogs Hot Sauce. Add white cheese dip and turn off heat. Remove King Cake from smoker. Drizzle the crawfish cheese dip. Top with pork rind crumbs and garnish with thinly sliced green onion.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Keywords: Boudin king cake, boudin and crawfish king cake, spicy king cake, savory king cake, crawfish cheese dip

Malcom Reed Connect on Facebook Follow me on TikTok Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Follow me on Instagram

Have a Question About This Recipe?

Connect with us in our HowToBBQRight Facebook group for recipe help, to share your pictures, giveaways, and more!

The post Boudin & Crawfish King Cake appeared first on HowToBBBQRight.

❌
❌