Jul 14 2026

Mini Hog Recipe

Time6h
Serves4

Sampler of house-smoked meats, seasonal pickles, selected cheese

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Ingredients

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House-Smoked Meats

Method

Smoking the Meats

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, beef brisket, and chicken thighs. Rub the meats with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Cover the seasoned meats with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add your choice of wood chips for flavor.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Meats

    Place the marinated meats in the smoker. Smoke the pork shoulder for about 6-8 hours, brisket for 4-6 hours, and chicken for 2-3 hours until they reach the desired internal temperature.

  5. 5

    Rest the Meats

    Once cooked, remove the meats and let them rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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