Want to free up valuable oven space for the Thanksgiving feast and use some of our delicious Thanksgiving recipes for your grill and smoker? Your outdoor grill or smoker isn’t just for summer cookouts; you can use it to add some succulent flavors.
From the perfectly smoked turkey to innovative sides and desserts, we’ve compiled our most popular tried-and-true holiday recipes. With some planning and these proven techniques, you’ll master the art of outdoor holiday cooking and create new traditions your family will love.
We’ve organized our recipes into these easy-to-navigate sections to help you plan your perfect outdoor Thanksgiving feast. If you click on the section you are interested in, it will take you straight there

🍗 Pork, Ham, Lamb, Seafood and Chicken
🥧 Desserts
Table of contents
Appetizers & Sides
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
A hearty mashed potato casserole loaded with cheese, bacon, and smoky flavor.
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Grilled Cornbread
A smoky, charred twist on traditional cornbread, ideal for Thanksgiving.
Grilled Cornbread

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Carrots with Brown Butter
These easy-grilled carrots with rich brown butter are perfect as a holiday side.
Grilled Carrots with Brown Butter

Grilled Broccoli
Make this tender, smoky grilled broccoli, you’ll find it is an easy and delicious addition to any meal.
Grilled Broccoli

Grilled Zucchini
Lightly charred, grilled, smoky, tender zucchini that is perfect as a veggie side dish.
Grilled Zucchini

Smoked Brussels Sprouts

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
These spicy jalapeno poppers are grilled to perfection and burst with gooey, oozy cheese.
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Traeger Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potatoes are perfect for Thanksgiving but skip the marshmallow topping. They don’t skimp on the sweetness, though! A new family favorite!
Traeger Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Grilled Mushrooms
These tasty grilled mushrooms are marinated in a soy mustard sauce that adds umami and brings out the depth of flavor in the mushrooms. A delicious side dish!
Delicious Grilled Mushrooms Recipe

Grilled Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
A twist on the classic Caesar, this salad features grilled romaine with homemade grilled croutons for added smoky flavor.
Grilled Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Garlic Herb Smoked Potatoes
These Garlic Herb Smoked Potatoes are bite-sized morsels full of flavor, making a perfect side dish for any meal.
Garlic Herb Smoked Potatoes

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap with Honey Ginger Glaze
Venison backstrap wrapped in bacon and smoked with a honey ginger glaze, creating a unique main dish for Thanksgiving.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap

The BEST Smoked Deviled Eggs
Easy and smoky, these deviled eggs are a great appetizer to kick off your Thanksgiving feast.
The BEST Smoked Deviled Eggs

Traeger Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft inside, with a subtle smoke flavor from the Traeger grill.
Traeger Roasted Potatoes

Want to do With Leftovers
Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip
A creamy, smoky buffalo turkey dip that’s perfect to use up any leftover turkey
Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip

Oven-Baked Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Use up your turkey and make an easy lunch for your guest the next day.
Oven-Baked Turkey and Cheese Sliders

Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
Turn leftover mashed potatoes from your feast into delicious fritters,I like to use panko to get them extra crispy.
Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes

Smoked Turkey Sliders
Mini sliders are a great way to use leftover turkey and easily feed a crowd at your home.
Smoked Turkey Sliders

Pork, Ham, Chicken, Lamb and Seafood
Pork Crown Roast
An impressive pork crown roast looks incredible and tastes even better.
Pork Crown Roast

Smoked Pork Belly Ends
Pit Boss Smoked Pork Belly Ends

Spiral Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
How to Cook a Spiral Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Smoked Ham
A simple yet extravagant-looking smoked ham with a pineapple bourbon glaze for a sweet and savory finish.
Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Smoked Ham

Crock-Pot Pulled Pork
If you’re looking for something easy but flavorful, this pulled pork is perfect, especially for those at your dinner that don’t get a turkey.
Crock-Pot Pulled Pork

BBQ Tri Tip

Easy Smoked Salmon
A simple and delicious smoked salmon recipe perfect for a lighter option at Thanksgiving.
Easy Smoked Salmon Recipe

Turkey Recipes
Traeger Turkey
This is a simple way of how to smoke a turkey on a Traeger for tender, smoky results.
Traeger Turkey

How to Smoke a Turkey in an Electric Smoker
How to Smoke a Turkey in an Electric Smoker

Smoking a Turkey in a Gas Smoker
Smoking a Turkey in a Gas Smoker

Traeger Smoked Spatchcock Turkey Recipe
I find that a spatchcocked turkey that cooks faster and absorbs more smoke flavor, perfect for a juicy Thanksgiving table.
Traeger Smoked Spatchcock Turkey Recipe

Pit Boss Smoked Turkey

Smoked Spatchcock Turkey on a Pit Boss
Smoked Spatchcock Turkey on a Pit Boss

Smoked Turkey Breast on a Traeger
Enjoy the same smoky flavors with just the turkey breast, perfect for smaller gatherings.
Smoked Turkey Breast on a Traeger

Smoked Turkey Breast Pit Boss
Tender and juicy smoked turkey breast made on a Pit Boss offers a simpler Thanksgiving option.
Smoked Turkey Breast Pit Boss

Smoked Turkey Legs

Grilled Turkey Legs

How to Smoke a Butterball Turkey
How to Smoke a Butterball Turkey
Dessert Recipes
Grilled Brownies
A unique twist on classic brownies, I like to grill them for a gooey, delicious finish.
Grilled Brownies

Smoked Cheesecake
A rich, creamy cheesecake that is perfectly infused with smoky flavors, giving this classic dessert a unique depth.
Smoked Cheesecake Traeger

Smoked Pumpkin Pie
There is no better way to end a Thanksgiving meal than with a pumpkin pie. But why not make things easier and cook it in your smoker? That means you have more free space in your oven. Just don’t forget the whipped cream!
Smoked Pumpkin Pie

Traeger Brownies

Smoked Peaches
Sweet and smoky, these grilled peaches make a delightful Thanksgiving dessert or side when paired with ice cream or whipped cream.
Smoked Peaches

Smoked Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Pudding
This bread pudding combines pumpkin with smoky bourbon flavors for a warm, comforting dessert.
Smoked Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Smoke On!
Charlie

Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
You can read more about me on our About Us page.
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