Smoked Shotgun Shells – Cuso Cuts

Smoked Shotgun Shells – Cuso Cuts

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Enjoy a batch of Jack Mancuso's smoked shotgun shells at your next gathering or even a family dinner. A whole new way to enjoy pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 10 Manicotti Shells (uncooked)
  • 1 lb. ricotta cheese
  • 1 large green pepper
  • Cuso’s Lemon Pepper BBQ Rub
  • Hot sauce
  • Thick sliced bacon (20 pieces)
  • Cuso’s Hot Honey BBQ Rub
  • Bourbon barbecue sauce
  • Blister your green pepper, then rub off the black flakes
  • Mince the pepper using a Chef’s Knife
  • Mix it with the ricotta and a splash of your favorite hot sauce
  • Pipe the mixture into the pasta shells
  • Wrap them in the bacon at an angle, making sure to cover both ends
  • Place in the refrigerator overnight (this provides moisture)
  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F.
  • Smoke for 90 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to 350 F, and continue cooking until the bacon crisps.
  • Lightly brush with barbecue sauce and serve hot.

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