Sep 03 2026
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3 Meat + 3 Sides Recipe

Inspired by Silver Creek BBQ
Time8h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Smoked Brisket

BBQ Pulled Pork

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Mashed Potatoes

Coleslaw

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Method

Smoked Brisket

  1. 1

    Prepare rub and brisket

    Combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika in a small bowl to make a dry rub. Pat brisket dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface evenly with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat. Let rest at room temperature 45 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.

  2. 2

    Smoke

    Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add soaked wood chips. Place brisket fat side up on the smoker grates. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 4–5 hours depending on size). Every hour spray or mop with a mixture of beef broth and apple cider vinegar (combine before starting).

  3. 3

    Wrap and finish

    When brisket hits 165°F, remove and wrap tightly in foil with 1/2 cup beef broth inside to keep moist. Return to smoker and continue until internal temperature reaches 203°F (about 2–3 more hours).

  4. 4

    Rest and slice

    Remove wrapped brisket and rest at least 1 hour (keep wrapped). Unwrap, reserve juices. Slice brisket thinly against the grain. Serve with pan juices or warmed BBQ sauce if desired.

BBQ Pulled Pork

  1. 5

    Season pork

    Combine brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, smoked paprika and cumin. Rub mixture all over pork shoulder. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.

  2. 6

    Cook low and slow

    Preheat oven or smoker to 250°F (121°C). Place pork in a roasting pan or smoker fat side up with quartered onion and apple juice in the pan. If in the oven, cover tightly with foil. Roast/smoke until internal temperature reaches 195–205°F (about 6–8 hours depending on size).

  3. 7

    Pull and sauce

    Remove pork and let rest 20 minutes, then shred with two forks, discarding excessive fat and bone if present. Mix shredded pork with 1–1.5 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce (reserve extra for serving). Taste and adjust seasoning.

Grilled Chicken Thighs

  1. 8

    Marinate

    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, kosher salt and black pepper. Toss chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

  2. 9

    Grill

    Preheat grill to medium-high (about 425°F/218°C). Place thighs skin-side down and grill 6–8 minutes until skin is crisp and nicely charred. Flip and continue grilling 6–8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 10

    Cook potatoes

    Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.

  2. 11

    Mash

    Drain potatoes well and return to the hot pot to dry for 1–2 minutes. Add butter, warm milk and sour cream. Mash with a potato masher (or pass through a ricer) until smooth. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Keep warm until serving.

Coleslaw

  1. 12

    Make dressing

    In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed and kosher salt until smooth.

  2. 13

    Combine vegetables

    In a large bowl toss shredded green and red cabbage and grated carrot with the dressing until evenly coated. Chill at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt if needed before serving.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

  1. 14

    Prep corn

    Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush each ear with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 15

    Grill

    Place corn directly on the grill and cook, turning every 2–3 minutes, until kernels are tender and charred in spots, about 10–12 minutes total. Remove and serve with lime wedges and additional butter if desired.

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