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    Appetizers and Sides

    Here is our collection of Appetizers and Sides recipes. From our classic staple Mac & Cheese to the trendy Pig Shots, we show you exactly how to use your grill or smoker for more than just meat! You'll be amazed at the wide variety of dishes you can make on your grill.

    • Pit Boss Smoked Macaroni and Cheese in a cast iron skillet
      Smoked Mac and Cheese on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • smoked pineapple rings on a white plate
      Smoked Pineapple with Bourbon Maple Glaze
    • Smoked deviled eggs on a green platter
      How to Make Smoked Deviled Eggs
    • smoked eggs on a green platter with one cut open to reveal the yolk inside
      How to Make Smoked Eggs
    • traeger smoked mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet
      Smoked Mac and Cheese on a Traeger Pellet Grill
    • pork belly burnt ends
      Pork Belly Burnt Ends in an Electric Smoker
    • Smoked pizza on a piece of parchment inside a pellet grill
      How to Make a Smoked Pizza
    • frozen pizza on a pizza pan on a pellet grill
      How to Cook a Frozen Pizza on a Pellet Grill
    • Smoked chicken salad on a lettuce leaf with crackers
      Smoked Chicken Salad
    • smoked egg salad on bread on a white plate
      Smoked Egg Salad
    • Smoked cream cheese dip in a bowl with some spread on a cracker and held up to show the dip
      Smoked Cream Cheese Dip
    • Smoked cream cheese on a cracker with pretzels and vegetables
      How to Make Smoked Cream Cheese
    • Smoked Potato Salad in a white bowl
      Smoked Potato Salad
    • smoked jalpeno poppers wrapped in bacon on a cutting board
      Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
    • Pig Shots on a cutting board
      Smoked Pig Shots
    • smoked pumpkin seeds in a small round dish
      Smoked Pumpkin Seeds
    • a chunk of smoked gouda cheese on a white cutting board
      How to Make Smoked Gouda Indoors or Outdoors
    • blocks of cheese smoking on the racks of a masterbuilt electric smoker with an ice pan below
      How to Smoke Cheese in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
    • Smoked Twice Baked potatoes on a wooden cutting board
      Smoked Twice Baked Potatoes
    • Baked beans in a cast iron skillet on the grates of a Traeger pellet grill
      Smoked Baked Beans on a Traeger Pellet Grill
    • pit boss smoked baked beans in a cast iron pan on the grill grates
      Smoked Baked Beans on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Smoked baked potatoes with cheese, sour cream and chives on a white plate
      Smoked Baked Potatoes
    • tamales steaming in a steamer basket insert of a pot
      How to Steam Tamales the Right Way: Step-by-Step
    • Smoked cornbread slice on a plate with butter and honey on top
      Smoked Cornbread
    • Smoked Mashed Potatoes in a bowl
      Smoked Mashed Potatoes
    • smoked peaches in a bowl with whipped cream on the side
      Smoked Peaches
    • pit boss smoked queso in a cast iron skillet with pico de gallo on top
      Smoked Queso on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Sticky smoked sweet potatoes on a white plate
      Smoked Sweet Potatoes
    • thousand island dressing in a glass bowl on top of a wooden cutting board next to slices of smoked corned beef
      Thousand Island Dressing
    • chimichurri sauce in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board with a rack of lamb in the background
      Chimichurri Sauce for Lamb
    • horseradish cream sauce in a glass bowl on a cutting board with smoked beef behind it
      Horseradish Cream Sauce for Smoked Beef
    • blocks of cheese on the racks of a Masterbuilt electric smoker with an ice pan on the bottom rack and smoke all around
      How Long to Cold Smoke Cheese
    • smoked garlic on a cutting board
      Smoked Garlic

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    Robert "Mads" Martigan, the founder of Mad Backyard

    Hi, I'm Mads, the founder of Mad Backyard and an avid outdoorsman, barbecue/smoker buff, and pellet grilling enthusiast who loves to share my passion for outdoor living and outdoor cooking with the world.

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    Seasonal Recipes

    • smoked prime rib sliced on a cutting board with a small glass bowl of Dijon horseradish cream sauce
      Smoked Prime Rib on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • slices of smoked beef brisket on a cutting board
      Smoked Beef Brisket on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Pit Boss Smoked Macaroni and Cheese in a cast iron skillet
      Smoked Mac and Cheese on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • smoked ribeye roast sliced on a cutting board
      Smoked Ribeye Roast

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