Southern Smoky Mountain Feast: Famous Grill Dinner
Explore this sensational Southern Smoky Mountain Feast recipe, inspired by the flavors of a famous restaurant's grilled delights. Savor every bite of these mouthwatering pork chops, chicken thighs, and BBQ shrimp, bursting with smoky goodness and bold BBQ flavor.
Allergens
Shellfish (in shrimp)
Ingredients
- 2 bone
- in pork chops, about 1 inch thick 4 chicken thighs, skin on 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups hickory wood chips 1/2 cup Southern BBQ dry rub 2 cups homemade or store
- bought Southern BBQ sauce Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Pat the pork chops, chicken thighs, and shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops, chicken thighs, and shrimp generously with Southern BBQ dry rub.
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 375°F/190°C). Drain the wood chips and place them directly on the hot grates, allowing them to smolder. Place the pork chops, chicken thighs, and shrimp on the grill and cook for 6 8 minutes per side, basting frequently with BBQ sauce. Cook until the internal temperature of the pork chops and chicken reaches 145°F (63°C), and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef’s Insight
The secret to this dish is in the wood chips and dry rub, which impart a deep, smoky flavor to the meat. Experiment with different types of wood chips for varied results.
Notes
The Southern Smoky Mountain Feast is perfect for entertaining or a special dinner at home. The flavors are bold and unforgettable, with a smoky touch that will transport you to the heart of the South.