This BBQ recipe is pure GENIUS! in a weird way
This BBQ recipe is pure GENIUS! in a weird way is a medium German recipe that serves 4. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Pitmaster X on YouTube.
Prep: 40 min | Cook: 1 hr 17 min | Total: 2 hrs 17 min
Cost: $33.40 total, $8.35 per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Pork Neck (Slice into ~6 mm (¼ inch) thick pieces)
- 2 Bell Peppers (Medium, any color, cut into rings)
- 1 Yellow Onion (Large, cut into rings)
- 3 links Smoked Sausage (Remove casing and slice into ½‑inch rounds)
- 14 slices Dutch Gouda Cheese (Full‑fat, slice thinly)
- 2 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub (Your favorite blend; can be store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For brushing the rack to prevent sticking)
Instructions
Assemble the DIY Roasting Rack
Take the IKEA pan holder and the stainless‑steel fence, bend and secure them together to form a flat rack that fits inside your grill’s basket.
Time: PT5M
Slice the Pork Neck
Using a sharp knife, cut the pork neck into thin, uniform slices about 6 mm thick.
Time: PT10M
Prepare Vegetables
Core the bell peppers and slice them into rings; peel and slice the onion into rings of similar thickness.
Time: PT5M
Slice the Sausage
Remove the sausage casings and cut the meat into ½‑inch rounds.
Time: PT3M
Season the Meat
Lightly brush each pork slice with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with the BBQ dry rub.
Time: PT5M
Layer the Roast on the Rack
Start with a base layer of pork slices, then add a ring of bell pepper, a ring of onion, a few sausage rounds, and a layer of cheese. Repeat the pattern until the rack is full, finishing with cheese on top.
Time: PT10M
Preheat the Smoker
Set the Bernard smoker (or your smoker) to 150 °C and allow it to come up to temperature.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 150°C
Smoke the Roast
Place the loaded rack into the smoker, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest pork slice, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 65 °C.
Time: PT1H17M
Temperature: 150°C
Rest the Roast
Remove the rack from the smoker, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes so juices redistribute.
Time: PT5M
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, cut the layered roast into individual portions and serve immediately with your favorite side and a cold beer.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Keto‑friendly (if rub is sugar‑free), Gluten‑free option available
Allergens: Dairy (cheese), Potential gluten in rub (if not gluten‑free)
Last updated: June 22, 2026








