I Tried Viral Smoked Shotgun Shells… Here’s the Truth

These Smoked Shotgun Shells might be one of the most ridiculous BBQ appetizers ever… but are they actually worth making? Shotgun shells are pasta tubes stuffed with seasoned meat and cheese, wrapped in bacon, and smoked until the bacon is crispy and the filling is rich and smoky. They’ve gone viral in the BBQ world — so I had to try them myself. In this video I’ll show you: • How to make smoked shotgun shells • The best way to stuff and wrap them • How to keep the pasta from drying out • Smoking temperature and cook time • Whether these viral BBQ shells are actually worth the effort If you love BBQ recipes, smoked appetizers, and backyard cooking, this one is definitely worth checking out. 🔥 Perfect for parties, game day, or your next backyard BBQ. ++ SKULL AND MORTAR SOCIAL MEDIA, MERCH, SAUCES, RUBS AND MORE ++ https://linktr.ee/skullandmortar ++ If you liked this video, you'll probably like these too. ++ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0hQBAk1a9u-PpCp7GKjTeAQVBUgOaKI ++ STUFF I USE ++ + Grills/ Smokers + Char-Griller Gravity 980 Char-Griller Akorn Kamado Grill: https://amzn.to/3QI4Rnh (I use the Auto Version) Char-Griller 36" Premium Flat Iron: https://amzn.to/3QI4Rnh (The closest available on Amazon) Pit Boss Table Top Portable Pellet Smoker: https://amzn.to/3C8L4cC + Kinives + Dalstrong Shogun Series X 8" Chef's Knife - https://amzn.to/3r9R41L Dalstrong Gladiator Series Butcher Knife "The Ravager" : https://amzn.to/3aWKrTQ Dalstrong Shogun Series X Nakiri Knife: https://amzn.to/3uX5yOL Dalstrong Shogun Series Slicer Knife: https://amzn.to/2EyjAl5 Dalstrong Shogun Series Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/3hdJbNL Victorianox Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/37kuSFF Cuisinart Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears: https://amzn.to/35ibKp8 Budget Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/3jegukw Budget Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/37hiMxc Budget Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/31lZKlB + Thermometers + The Meatstick X - https://amzn.to/3h5KMaz MEATER + Thermometer - https://amzn.to/2T7QgG9 Thermapen Mk4: https://amzn.to/3ssdJkw + Cutting Boards/ Blocks + Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/2Zcz2Lt Cutting Board 2: https://amzn.to/2FHt1zm + Misc + Kitchenaid Stand Mixer: https://amzn.to/37qsMEj Vegitable Peelers: https://amzn.to/3droteX Cusinart Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/2RFVTxv Ninja Professional Blender: https://amzn.to/3tz5Qeu + Camera/ Lighting/ Sound + Sony a7iii: https://amzn.to/3SPaYId - Primary Camera Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Master Lens - https://amzn.to/3sZH8bt Sony ZV-1: https://amzn.to/3SPaYId - Secondary Camera Rode Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3bTbiVK Rode VideoMic Pro+: https://amzn.to/3QI0EzY Rode VideoMic Go: https://amzn.to/3Am4aKT Blue Yeti Nano Mic - https://amzn.to/3l2JoGv Mavic Mini 2: https://amzn.to/3JVa8FL