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Smoked Brussel sprouts on a white plate
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Smoked Brussel Sprouts

Learn everything you need to know about how to make Smoked Brussel Sprouts!
We start them “Low and Slow” to get tender and absorb a lot of smoky flavor without overcooking. Then we turn up the heat to get them roasted and caramelized to finish.
Whether you are using a Traeger, Camp Chef, or Pit Boss pellet grill, an electric smoker like a Masterbuilt, or just a Weber propane grill, we’ve got you covered. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 200kcal
Author Mads Martigan
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Gas Grill with Smoker Box or Pellet Tube Smoker -OR-
  • Charcoal Grill -OR-
  • Smoker (charcoal, propane, electric, or pellet)
  • Smoking wood chips, chunks, or pellets, preferably mesquite or hickory
  • Colander
  • Paper Towels
  • Carving Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Aluminum Foil Tray
  • Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves
  • BBQ Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Fresh Brussel Sprouts
  • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil regular, not extra virgin, use more as needed
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Black Pepper
  • Fresh Squeezed Lemon optional, to finish

Instructions

Wash and Halve the Brussel Sprouts

  • Give the brussel sprouts a good wash in a colander under cold running water and then dry them off with some paper towels on a cutting board.
    2 lbs Fresh Brussel Sprouts
    raw brussel sprouts on a cutting board
  • Next, remove any loose outer skins that are hanging off the brussel sprouts so they don't burn.
    peeling outer layers off brussel sprouts before smoking
  • Next, get all the brussels sprouts about the same size by cutting the larger ones in thirds, the medium ones in half, and leaving the small ones whole. Always cut top to bottom through the white stem. Don’t cut off the bottom white stem or they will fall apart.
    halved brussel sprouts on a cutting board

Set up the Grill or Smoker

  • Light or turn on your smoker, grill or pellet grill and set up the temperature to 180°F. If using a grill, only light a small amount of charcoal or light one or two burners on one side for indirect cooking
    a pit boss pellet grill set to 180 degrees smoke setting
  • Add your wood chunks directly to the firebox of a smoker, or use chips in a smoker box, or pellets in a tube smoker or pellet grill.
    pouring pellets into a pit boss pellet grill hopper

Season the Brussel Sprouts

  • Spread your sliced brussel sprouts out in an aluminum foil pan and drizzle some olive oil on and then gently toss them around with your hands. Use enough olive oil to fully coat all sides of each brussel sprout.
    4 tablespoon Olive Oil
    putting olive oil on brussel sprouts to smoke
  • Next generously sprinkle some Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper on the oiled up brussel sprouts and mix gently around again to make sure to distribute some seasoning around all sides of each sprout.
    Kosher Salt, Fresh Black Pepper
    seasoned raw brussel sprouts for smoking

Smoke the Brussel Sprouts

  • Once your grill or smoker is up to 180°F and making smoke, place the aluminum tray in the smoker. Place it on the opposite side of the heat if using a grill so it is cooking indirectly. Close the lid.
    smoking brussel sprouts in a smoker
  • Rotate and toss the brussel sprouts occasionally with tongs to cook evenly.
    tossing smoked brussel sprouts as they cook with tongs
  • Smoke the brussel sprouts for roughly 90 minutes.
  • Then increase the heat of your grill or smoker to 400° and continue cooking INDIRECTLY.
    pit boss pellet grill smoker set to 400 degrees
  • Toss and stir the brussel sprouts frequently so they do not burn and after about 15-25 minutes until they are browned and tender.
    smoked brussel sprouts in a tray

Finish and Serve the Smoked Brussel Sprouts

  • Remove the tray of smoked brussel sprouts from the grill or smoker and set aside to cool slightly before serving.
    smoked brussel sprouts
  • Taste for salt and optionally drizzle with some fresh squeezed lemon juice.
    Fresh Squeezed Lemon
  • Serve and enjoy!
    smoked brussel sprouts

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal