Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
BBQ Brisket Shotgun Shells
John
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Difficulty: Beginner
BBQ Brisket and Italian come together for a truly memorable flavor! BBQ Brisket Shotgun Shells have it all: our favorite Rubs & Sauces, delicious smoked Brisket, and creamy cheeses for a recipe you'll eat on repeat.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 325°F and let come up to temp. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except shells, bacon, and recteq gourmet BBQ sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Stuff uncooked shells gently with brisket mixture, making sure there are no air pockets in shells. Wrap bacon around shell, covering both ends. You might need two pieces of bacon.
- Step 3: Brush all side of bacon with recteq BBQ sauce and place shells on Mesh Cooking Mat. Place Mesh Cooking Mat inside recteq and bake for 50-60 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Remove from recteq and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 16 ounce(s) Manicotti Shells
- 1 1/2 pound(s) Ground Brisket
- 1 pound(s) Italian Sausage
- 1 Onion(s), diced fine
- 1 cup(s) Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup(s) Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 6 ounce(s) Cream Cheese
- 1 Jalapeño(s), diced fine
- 1 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
- 1 tablespoon(s) Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Chef Greg's 4 letter Rub
- 1 teaspoon(s) Red Pepper Flakes
- 36 ounces Bacon
- 1 recteq Mild Gourmet BBQ Sauce
Tools Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 325°F and let come up to temp. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except shells, bacon, and recteq gourmet BBQ sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Stuff uncooked shells gently with brisket mixture, making sure there are no air pockets in shells. Wrap bacon around shell, covering both ends. You might need two pieces of bacon.
- Step 3: Brush all side of bacon with recteq BBQ sauce and place shells on Mesh Cooking Mat. Place Mesh Cooking Mat inside recteq and bake for 50-60 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Remove from recteq and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Chef Pairings
Get ready to enjoy Italian the recteq way with a side of Smoked Garlic Bread and a fresh Green Jacket Salad.