Are you looking for delicious BBQ recipes for St Patrick’s Day? Whether or not you have Irish heritage, celebrating Saint Patrick, the patron saint, is a great holiday to celebrate!
Below are our favorite recipes for St Paddy’s Day, especially if you’re planning on having a few Guinness. They will ensure you can enjoy the festivities all day.
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Smoked Mash Potatoes
You have to honor the mighty potatoes, and this is the way we know how: by mashing them, covering them with cheese and bacon, and smoking them to perfection!
Find The Smoked Mash Potato Recipe Here
Irish Flank Steak
This flank steak is melt-in-the-mouth good. Marinate it first, then throw it on the BBQ, and you’re in for a feast.
Recipe: Flank Steak Recipe
Smoked Shoulder of Lamb
Who could resist juicy, fall-apart lamb on St Paddy’s Day? Just ensure you have some delicious sides to accompany it.
Recipe: Smoked Shoulder of Lamb Recipe
Corned Beef Loaded Nachos
Everyone loves nachos, but imagine how much better they are topped with smoked brisket! It’s a perfect dish to soak up all that beer!
Tip: If you don’t want to spend the whole day before cooking, you can replace the beef with shredded chicken.
Recipe: Brisket Nacho Recipe
Smashed Meatballs Slider
These sliders are perfect with a few Guinness. Just make sure you put out all your favorite toppings. We like to go for green ones, like guacamole, jalapenos, and spinach.
Recipe:Smashed Meatball Sliders
Smoked Rack Of Ribs
There is nothing like a juicy rack of ribs! We like to spray a bottle with apple juice or apple cider vinegar. This will keep them tender!
Smoked Lamb Chops
These delicious lamb chops will have your guests drooling. Cover these beauties with yellow mustard, fresh garlic, and paprika before throwing them on your smoker’s grill grates.
Smoked Beer Can Chicken
Smoked Beer Can Chicken is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day because it combines beer—a key part of many celebrations—with a delicious smoky flavor. Cooking the chicken over a beer can keeps it juicy inside and crispy outside, making it a crowd-pleaser for gatherings.
The smoky, hearty flavor pairs well with traditional sides like potatoes and cabbage, adding a fun and flavorful twist to your St. Paddy’s Day feast.
Grilled Potatoes (in Foil)
You’ve just gotta have potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day, and this easy recipe is a terrific way to make them on your grill!
Traeger Colcannon
This easy Traeger Colcannon recipe is a smoky twist on traditional Irish colcannon. It blends mashed potatoes with cabbage and flavorful mix-ins. It’s perfect next to corned beef and cabbage!
Stuffed Pasta Shells
Speaking of beers, this is one way to recycle all those cans! This a technique used to lock in the moisture and provide a juicy chicken.
Smoked Corned Beef
Corned beef is a traditional Irish meal, and it’s easy to prepare ahead of time. Serve it with boiled cabbage, mashed potatoes, and mustard.
Corned Beef Hash
This hash recipe is perfect for all that leftover corned beef. I included the hash so you have a plan for the morning after celebrating.
Smoked Shepard’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is also easy to prepare in large quantities, making it a great option for feeding a crowd during St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Its simplicity and affordability, using common ingredients, reflect the humble spirit of traditional Irish cooking.
Potato Salad
Cajun Corn on the Cob
Grilled Veggie Skewers
Small Batch Easy Doctored Up Canned Baked Beans
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Country Style Rib Burnt Ends
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Recipe: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Healthy Italian Pasta Salad without Mayo
Smoked Pork Belly Ends
Recipe: Pork Belly Ends Traeger
Simple Pesto Buns
What will you cook up for St Paddy Day?
Smoke On!
Charlie
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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