Smoked Shotgun Shells

[KM0AGA]

I just tried this out for Superbowl Sunday. I smoked 2 boxes of manicotti pasta shells filled with 8 oz of cream cheese, 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 1 lb. maple sausage, 1lb. 80 /20 ground beef, 2lbs. of thick cut bacon, Kingsford Sweet and Salty rub, and topped of with some Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ sauce.

I smoked at 300 degrees for about an hour with 2 oz of hickory. They were very smokey and the pasta was soft and not overly chewy. I could not taste the maple in sausage.

They were good. Next time I will use thin bacon and make it spicy.

 

[Steve H]

For a first attempt I'd say you've done well. Nice job!

 

[yankee2bbq]

Looks goood!!! Great job!

 

[pc farmer]

Yup. Fantastic job

 

[crazymoon]

KM, They look very tasty!

 

[KM0AGA]

These have been resting for about an hour. My entire house smells like hickory and maple. They just need the rest in order to meld all the ingredients together. Maybe I judged them too soon.

 

[Steve H]

These have been resting for about an hour. My entire house smells like hickory and maple. They just need the rest in order to meld all the ingredients together. Maybe I judged them too soon.

And. Maybe not. Sometimes we are our own worst critics. Lord knows I'm guilty of this!

 

[chopsaw]

I'd say they look great too . Probably taste the same . Thanks for posting .

My entire house smells like hickory

Mine does at times . It's usually from the cloths I wore will cooking .

If you think the smoke is to strong , give it some time .

 

[912smoker]

I've been wanting to try those but haven't made the effort yet. Those look great to me KM !

Keith

 

[JLeonard]

I’ll take a few! Looks good. Haven’t tried them yet.
Jim

 

[jcam222]

Very nice! I’ll have to do these fro friends this summer

 

[TKOBBQ1]

Looks good from here. It's something I've been planning on trying but just haven't done it yet.

 

[KM0AGA]

I'd say they look great too . Probably taste the same . Thanks for posting .

Mine does at times . It's usually from the cloths I wore will cooking .

If you think the smoke is to strong , give it some time .

I would like to bottle it and sell it.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks good to me! I've made them once and really liked them!

Ryan

 

[Winterrider]

They look great. Still got that bookmarked, got to try soon.

 

[Fueling Around]

Looks good. I like snacky foods.

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They were good. Next time I will use thin bacon and make it spicy.
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You can thin out the bacon with a rolling pin, too.

 

[WaterRat]

Do you start with dry shells out of a box? Could go for a couple right now for breakfast

 

[KM0AGA]

Funny thing. I tried parboiling. It did not work out. I had to toss 28 shells. They went flat and split when I tried to stuff them. I only parboiled for 2 minutes.

The key is refrigeration. 4 hours minimum.

 

[Buckeyedude]

Those look very tasty! Id be down for a few! Nice cook!