30 Smoked Pork Recipes That You Can Use for Barbecues or Dinner!

February 7, 2025
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Smoking pork really elevates this meat! It ensures that any cut of pork is incredibly flavorful and tender enough to be shredded. If you want to know all the ways that you can prepare pork in the smoker, then let these smoked pork recipes guide you on your journey. Lets go ahead and check them out! 

Smoked Pork

1. Smoked Pork Butt

Smoked pork butt is a classic dish and one that is easier to pull off than you might think! This recipe shows you to work your smoker, season your pork butt, and ensure that the cut is smoked to perfection. Go ahead and give it a try! 

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Smoked Pork Butt

2. Smoked Pork Belly

Want to learn how to smoke pork belly instead? Well, then you have to check out this recipe! Not only are you shown the secret to smoking ultra tender pork belly but the flavor is just amazing - it is a little bit smoky, sweet, and spicy. It is a must check out recipe! 

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Smoked Pork Belly

3. Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Grilled baby back ribs but smoked ones are just out of this world! In this incredible recipe, the ribs are coated in a delicious rub before being smoked, all while being spritzed by cherry cola. For the finishing touches, the baby back ribs are wrapped along with honey and butter and smoked until done! 

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Smoked Baby Back Ribs

4. Smoked Pork Loin

You don't hear about smoked pork loin as much but it is just as delicious as other cuts! In this recipe, you can learn how to not only flavor the pork loin but also inject it and then smoke it so that the meat is tender and packed with smoky goodness! 

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Smoked Pork Loin

5. Smoked Pork Chops

Tired of preparing pork chops the same old ways? Well, then try smoking them instead! The pork chops are steeped in a fragrant brine before being coated in a savory rub and then cooked low and slow until they are perfectly tender and smoky! 

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Smoked Pork Chops

6. Smoked Pork Tenderloin 

You have probably cooked tenderloin in a number of ways and it is now time to give smoking it a try! Begin by marinating the tenderloin in a sweet, tangy, and savory marinade. Once done, pop the tenderloin in your smoker and cook until done! 

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Smoked Pork Tenderloin

7. Smoked Pork Sausages

Yes, it is worth the time that it takes to make smoked pork sausages from scratch! Not only is the flavor unmatched but you can feel good about feeding your family wholesome ingredients. These sausages are made from pork shoulder, peppers, jalapeno, and spices before being stuffed into casing. The sausages are then smoked! 

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Smoked Pork Sausages

8. Smoked Pork Carnitas

Smoked pork carnitas are going to become your new favorite taco filling! Begin by coating the pork shoulder in a rub and then smoking for several hours. Then, add the shoulder to a Dutch oven along with citrus juice, peppers, and aromatics before smoking again. Once the smoked pork is tender, crisp it up by frying on the grill. 

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Smoked Pork Carnitas

9. Smoked Pork Burnt Ends

These pork burnt ends are little bites of heaven! To start with, pork belly cubes are tossed in a sweet and spicy rub and then smoked for a while. They are then coated in a honey, butter, and barbecue sauce mix and smoked once more until done! 

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Smoked Pork Burnt Ends

10. Smoked Pork Jerky

It turns out that not only can you smoke pork jerky, it is absolutely delicious when you do so! Here, pork tenderloin is cut into slices and then marinated in a mix of citrus juice, chipotle, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices. It is then smoked until it forms the texture of jerky! 

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Smoked Pork Jerky

11. Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs

This smoked ribs recipe is a great way to impress anyone who's at your barbecue! Learn what kind of rub to sprinkle on the ribs as well as how to spritz the ribs so that they don't dry out. For the final steps of the smoking process, you will coat the ribs in a delicious sauce before smoking it to perfection! 

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Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs

12. Smoked Hawaiian Pork Kabobs

This is just the recipe that you need if you want a more tropical vibe! Here, the pork is marinated in pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices. It is then threaded through skewers along with veggies and pineapple. Smoke the kebabs, making sure to baste with the marinade to build up a glaze! 

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Smoked Hawaiian Pork Kabobs

13. Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

This holiday season, you can smoke your own ham without having to buy a premade version! The first step is to dust the ham in a rub and then smoke it, making sure to baste with apple cider. When the ham is all smoked, brush with a butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup glaze to put the finishing touches on it! 

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Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

14. Applewood Smoked Bacon 

Why not make your very own bacon at home? And take it one step further by smoking your bacon! You will need to start by curing the pork for a few days. Then, smoke the pork with apple wood for that slight sweetness and slice into thin slices. Get the bacon crispy by frying it up! 

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Applewood Smoked Bacon

15. Smoked Pork Steaks

You have got to try these smoked pork steaks - they are the perfect balance of tender and flavorful! Rub mayo on the steaks and then douse in spices. Smoke the pork steaks for a while and then coat in barbecue sauce before smoking until done! 

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Smoked Pork Steaks

16. Smoked Beer Pork Roast 

This is just the recipe to try out if you want to switch things up with your pork roast! The trick is to brine the roast so that the meat turns out super tender. Then, coat the roast in a rub and smoke until soft enough to be shredded. Top with barbecue sauce and serve! 

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Smoked Beer Pork Roast

17. Smoked Apple Cider Pulled Pork Sandwich 

If you are looking for a cozy recipe for fall, then you should give this one a try! Start by brining the pork in apple cider and then coating in a simple rub before smoking. Keep spritzing the meat with apple cider and apple cider vinegar. Once the pork is tender, shred, and then top with an apple pie filling! 

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Smoked Apple Cider Pulled Pork Sandwich

18. Smoked Pork Mac and Cheese

It doesn't matter if you want to dress up your mac and cheese or are just trying to do something different with your smoked pork, this is the recipe for you! Here, you add in smoked and pulled pork into a homemade cheese mix and macaroni. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and serve! 

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Smoked Pork Mac and Cheese

19. Smoked Pork Quesadilla 

Put a Mexican twist on your smoked pork with this recipe! Once you smoke and pull the pork, add it to a tortilla, drizzle on the barbecue sauce, and sprinkle on shredded cheese. Add another tortilla on top and grill on each side! 

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Smoked Pork Quesadilla

20. Smoked Pork Meatballs

This is another recipe that will liven up your meals with minimal effort! Mix pork with poblano, onion, and spices before rolling into balls. Then, pop into the smoker and smoke until cooked through. Then, coat the meatballs in barbecue sauce and then smoke for a little longer until a glaze settles on it! 

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Smoked Pork Meatballs

21. Smoked Pork Pizza

This pizza is so good that it is going to become your new go-to topping! In this recipe, roll out the dough and then coat in barbecue sauce. Top this off with smoked pork, mozzarella cheese, and some veggies. Pop into the oven and cook until the pizza base is golden brown! 

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Smoked Pork Pizza

22. Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin 

Here is a delicious way to take your smoked pork tenderloin to a whole new level! Start by coating the tenderloin in mustard and spices. Then, use strips of bacon to create a weave over the tenderloin. Then, smoke until the bacon and the pork are cooked all the way through! 

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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

23. Smoked Pork Stuffed Peppers

Want a healthier take with your smoked pork recipe? Then you have got to give this one a try! Here, bell peppers are cored and stuffed with a mixture of smoked pork, low sugar barbecue sauce, and cheese. Then, top with more cheese and cook until the cheese is melted! 

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Smoked Pork Stuffed Peppers

24. Smoked Pork Chili

Turn smoked pork into a delicious chili! This chili boasts smoked pork, veggies, beans, stock, and beer. Poblano and jalapeno peppers add a little bit of heat into the mix. Simmer all these ingredients together until all the flavors are infused! 

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Smoked Pork Chili

25. Smoked Pork Belly Ramen

This ramen will take a little bit of time because you smoke the pork belly from scratch. However, when you are able to savor that smoky, fragrant, and indulgent flavor, you are going to know that the time and effort was worth it. So, go ahead and give this delicious ramen recipe a try today! 

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Smoked Pork Belly Ramen

26. Smoked Scotch Eggs

This is certainly a new and delicious way to enjoy eggs and sausage in the morning! For this recipe, you coat boiled eggs in pork sausage and then sprinkle with barbecue rub. Smoke the sausage coated eggs before brushing with barbecue sauce and smoking for a little longer! 

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Smoked Scotch Eggs

27. Smoked Pork Breakfast Hash

Here is another yummy way to enjoy smoked pork for breakfast! Here, the pulled pork is cooked alongside potatoes and veggies. Make small holes in the food and crack eggs, cooking them in everything. Once done, top with avocado and fresh veggies before serving! 

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Smoked Pork Breakfast Hash

28. Smoked Pork Casserole 

This recipe lets you create a filling, delicious, and cozy meal out of smoked pork! For this recipe, the pulled pork is mixed in with pasta, chiles, and creamy ingredients. All of this is topped off with fresh breadcrumbs and baked to a golden brown! 

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Smoked Pork Casserole

29. Smoked Pork Nachos

Your smoked pork can be used as the ultimate snack or appetizer! In this recipe, you do things a little different by opting for plantain chips instead of tortilla chips. Pair the smoked pork topped chips with a mango salsa for even more of a tropical vibe! 

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Smoked Pork Nachos

30. Smoked Pork Fried Rice

This is a really delicious fried rice recipe! Here, smoked pork rubs shoulders with veggies, scrambled eggs, and cooked rice. Then, all of this is seasoned with a tangy, aromatic, and savory sauce that pulls everything together! 

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Smoked Pork Fried Rice

These are all the smoked pork recipes that you could need! From smoked pork butt to smoked pork fried rice, you are well and truly covered. It doesn't if you want to smoke pork from scratch or figure out how to use leftovers, this is the place for you! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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