Smoked Shotgun Shells

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cheese, and 1½ tablespoons of the barbecue rub. Mix with your hands until well-incorporated.

Step 2

Lay out your uncooked manicotti shells and stuff each one full of the ground beef mixture

Step 3

Once they are stuffed, wrap each manicotti shell in 2 slices of bacon and sprinkle the tops with the remaining barbecue rub.

Step 4

Store in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.

Step 5

Preheat your smoker to 250°F.

Step 6

Transfer the shotgun shells to a jerky tray or wire rack and place them on the smoker.

Step 7

Let them smoke for 1½ hours, then increase the temperature on the smoker to 350°F.

Step 8

Let them cook for another 10 minutes, then brush each one with barbecue sauce, and let them cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!