Delicious smoked BBQ shotgun shells made with a blend of ground beef and pork, cream cheese, and wrapped in bacon for a savory flavor. Perfect for a smoky BBQ treat.
1: Mix together a 50-50 blend of ground beef and pork.
2: Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the meat blend.
3: Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
4: Stuff manicotti noodles with the mixture.
5: Wrap the stuffed noodles in thin cut bacon.
6: Season the wrapped noodles with BBQ rub.
7: Place the noodles in the fridge for 6-8 hours to soften (or par boil them first).
8: Smoke at 250 degrees for 90 minutes using cherry pellets.
9: Brush on BBQ sauce and turn the heat up to 300 degrees.
10: Remove from heat after another 10-15 minutes.
