Smoked Shotgun Shells

Looking for a unique and flavor-filled appetizer? Smoked Shotgun Shells might be exactly what you need. These delicious snacks are comprised of stuffing manicotti shells with a combination of ground beef, ground pork, and cheese, then wrapping them with bacon. They are then finished by painting on BBQ sauce to create a nice flavorful glaze.

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PREP TIME
30 mins + (8-12 Hrs Refrigerated Overnight)
COOK TIME
1 Hour 40 Mins
COURSE
Appetizer
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
40 People

EQUIPMENT

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 | Smoked and Cooked in an FWE Low Temp Cook and Hold Oven (LCH Series).
RH-18-MT 3PH | Finished in an FWE Rethermalization Oven (RH Series)

INGREDIENTS

Smoked Shotgun Shells

2 lbs Ground Beef
2 lbs Ground Italian Sausage
2 lbs Bacon
3 Cups Cheddar Cheese
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
24 oz Manicotti Pasta Shells
Preferred BBQ Brisket Rub
Preferred BBQ Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cheese, and 3 tablespoons of the barbecue rub.
Mix with your hands until well-incorporated. Lay out your uncooked manicotti shells and stuff each one full of the ground beef mixture.
Once they are stuffed, wrap each manicotti shell in 2 slices of bacon and sprinkle the tops with the remaining barbecue rub.
Store in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
Transfer the shotgun shells to a jerky tray or wire rack and place them on the smoker.
Let them smoke for 1½ hours, then increase the temperature on the smoker to 350°F (177°C).
Let them cook for another 10 minutes, then brush each one with barbecue sauce, and let them cook for another 10 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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FWE Equipment Instructions

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 Equipment Settings for Smoked Shotgun Shells:

Set the Smoke Time to 1 hr 30 min at 250°F (121°C).
Set the Cook Time to 1 hr 30 min at 250°F (121°C).
Set the hold temperature to 140°F (60°C).
Set vent schedule to:
1. Closed
2. Closed
3. Open
4. Closed
Load your preferred wood chips into the chip drawer. (wood chips should be soaked in water for about 30 minutes and the chip drawer should be about 1/3 full)
Once preheated, load the Shotgun Shells directly onto the racks in the oven and press the start “▶” button to begin the cook.
Once the cook cycle is complete, remove the Shotgun Shells from the oven and brush them with BBQ sauce.

RH-18-MT 3PH Equipment Settings for Smoked Shotgun Shells:

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Set Cook Time to 10 – 15 minutes.
Once the oven is preheated, load the Smoked Shotgun Shells into the oven on a large baking sheet.
Once the cook cycle is complete, remove them from the oven and enjoy!

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Smoked Shotgun Shells

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INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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GALLERY

FWE Equipment Instructions

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 Equipment Settings for Smoked Shotgun Shells:

RH-18-MT 3PH Equipment Settings for Smoked Shotgun Shells:

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Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars