The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast · Episode 105 · November 7, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min
How to Smoke Your ENTIRE Thanksgiving Dinner | Holiday BBQ Takeover
🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥Thanksgiving has traditions, opinions, and a few unwritten rules. But what happens when three women with serious barbecue and culinary experience get together to talk about the holiday table?On this special Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast Holiday Takeover, Erica “Blue Smoke Blaire” takes the host's chair alongside Chef Angela Davis (The Kitchenista) and Chef Michelle Wallace (Top Chef alum) for a conversation about Thanksgiving cooking, family traditions, and bringing barbecue flavor beyond the turkey.From mac and cheese and holiday food expectations to smoking sweet potatoes, butter, and other ingredients, this conversation explores how a little smoke can transform the entire holiday meal.And there's plenty of practical advice along the way: preparing stocks and gravy ahead of time, freezing pie crusts, getting your greens ready early, and making holiday cooking a little less stressful.In this episode:- Thanksgiving food traditions and family expectations- Why two smaller turkeys may be a better choice than one giant bird- Smoking ingredients instead of just finished dishes- Mac and cheese, sides, and holiday favorites- Preparing and freezing food ahead of Thanksgiving- Professional kitchen wisdom you can bring into your own homeMeet the takeover crewErica “Blue Smoke Blaire” — Pitmaster, content creator, and takeover host Instagram: @bluesmokeblaireChef Angela Davis — The Kitchenista Instagram & Threads: @thekitchenista TikTok: @thekitchenistadaries Recipes & holiday projects: https://bio.site/kitchenistaChef Michelle Wallace — Top Chef alum Instagram, Threads & TikTok: @betweentheslices Website: https://chefmichellewallace.comWhether you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or you've been feeding the family for decades, there's something here to take back to your own kitchen.**Tell us in the comments: What's the one Thanksgiving dish nobody in your family is allowed to mess up?**Subscribe to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast for conversations with the people shaping barbecue, food, and the culture around it.A Black Smoke Media Production00:00 Introduction — The Women Take Over!05:45 The Thanksgiving Turkey Debate08:15 Holiday Shopping & Family Expectations12:10 Who's Bringing What to Thanksgiving?19:10 Cookbooks, Culinary Projects & Holiday Traditions27:15 The Business of Being a Food Creator31:50 Smoked Sides, Desserts & Holiday Flavors35:00 Thanksgiving Leftovers & Takeout Rules41:20 Breaking Thanksgiving Food Traditions45:45 The Great Mac & Cheese Debate54:00 Holiday Cooking Advice & Final Thoughts#Thanksgiving #Barbecue #HolidayCooking #BlackSmokeBarbecue #TheKitchenistaHarder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor.👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order!🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.comExhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last.🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue📲 Connect With UsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecueFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue