Smoked Shotgun Shells

Updated at: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:13:18 GMT

Step 1

Set the cream cheese out until it’s room temperature. Shred the mozzarella cheese and set it aside until you’re ready to make the shotgun shells.

Step 2

4 oz Mozzarella cheese,4 oz Cream cheese

Step 3

Combine sausage, cream cheese, mozzerella cheese, and 2 tsp of the rub in a large bowl.

Step 4

1 lb Italian sausage,4 oz Mozzarella cheese,4 oz Cream cheese,2 tsp Barbecue rub

Step 5

Add the meat mixture to a disposable piping bag fitted with a large tip. Squeeze the pork mixture into the uncooked manicotti shells halfway.

Step 6

12 Manicotti shells

Step 7

Turn the pasta tube around and fill in the other half.

Step 8

If you don’t have a piping bag, use any kitchen utensil that will fit, such as a mini spatula or spoon.

Step 9

Wrap the stuffed shells with bacon. Make sure you cover the entire shell with the bacon. You want the slices of bacon to go to the ends of the shells.

Step 10

1 lb Bacon

Step 11

Place the wrapped shells on a wire rack with a large sheet pan underneath. Apply a generous amount of your favorite rub. Make sure to cover it completely.

Step 12

1/2 cup Barbecue rub

Step 13

Allow to rest for four hours to overnight.

Step 14

When you’re ready, set the smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Use your preferred choice of wood.

Step 15

Place the shotgun shells far from the heat source and allow them to smoke for one hour.

Step 16

After the first 30 minutes, turn the shells to guarantee even cooking.

Step 17

After an hour of smoke, turn the heat up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes to crisp up the bacon.

Step 18

Once the bacon has crisped up enough for your liking, apply your favorite barbeque sauce and continue to cook at 350 for about 15 minutes.

Step 19

1/2 cup Barbecue sauce

Step 20

Once done, remove the shotgun shells from the smoker and allow them to rest, setting up the sauce for about 5 minutes.

Step 21

Serve whole or cut into medallions.

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