Jul 17 2026

Mckoy's Recipe

Time8h
Serves6

Grand saloon smokehouse and saloon

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Rub the beef brisket, pork ribs, and chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Let the seasoned meats marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for best flavor.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add applewood chips for smoking.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Meats

    Place the beef brisket in the smoker first, smoking for about 6 hours. After 3 hours, add the pork ribs and chicken thighs.

  5. 5

    Baste with Barbecue Sauce

    During the last hour of smoking, baste the meats with barbecue sauce.

  6. 6

    Check for Doneness

    Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 190°F (88°C) for brisket and 165°F (74°C) for chicken.

  7. 7

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the meats from the smoker, let them rest for 15-20 minutes, then slice and serve.

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