Smoked Beer Mustard Potatoes

Side dishes are often an afterthought in the realm of barbecue. The meat is usually the main attraction, but certain side dishes are so delicious that they can stand on their own.

These smoked potatoes are one of them.

They’re easy to make and can go on the grill with the meal you’re cooking. You may add your preferred mustard, BBQ flavor, and herb of choice to make this dish versatile.

Replace your normal potato salad with these irresistible smoked potatoes the next time you fire up the smoker.

How to make Smoked Potatoes with Mustard

The first step is to cut your potatoes into bite-sized pieces. I used tiny Yukon Gold potatoes for this dish.

Simply place your chopped potatoes in a medium-sized mixing basin, add your beer mustard and barbecue seasoning, and mix well.

I prepared Buzzed Beer Mustard using a hot honey ale for this recipe. It has a delicious taste and the ideal consistency for this dish. If you don’t have any, you may simply replace another sort of mustard:

• Mustard Mustard Dijon If you want a robust, pungent taste, Dijon mustard is an excellent choice. It has a crisp flavor that would go well with these smokey potatoes.
• Mustard, Spicy Brown If you want to add a fiery kick and earthy flavor to your food, spicy brown mustard is a terrific alternative. It holds up nicely to salt, so make sure to season your potatoes generously with this one.
• If you want to add a little sweetness to this meal, honey mustard is a terrific alternative. If you prefer to use honey mustard, I recommend using a Pork Rub with a little sugar to keep the taste balance consistent.
• Yellow mustard is the mildest choice, but it is still tasty! A good, old-fashioned yellow mustard has a sharp, acidic taste.

For this dish, I used Butchers Blend Prime Time beef rub. I picked this rub because I didn’t want to overdo the mustard taste, and I thought a basic combination of garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs would work wonderfully. I also added some chopped fresh parsley for some additional herb taste.

Feel free to experiment and check out these BBQ Dry Rubs you can create at home!

Once the potatoes are well coated with your preferred mustard and seasoned to your satisfaction, place them on a piece of aluminum foil and cover them loosely.

You don’t want to wrap them too tightly because you still want some of that smoke taste to get in there, so leave the top slightly exposed.

Fire up the smoker

Could they be made in the oven? Yes, but where is the joy in that? It’s grilling season, and I’ll use any opportunity to fire up the smoker and infuse some smoky flavor into my cuisine.

I used apple wood pellets to smoke these potatoes on my Camp Chef Woodwind 24. I adore the taste of apple when I smoke vegetables and potatoes, so it’s always my go-to, but if you need some assistance picking, check out our guide to the Best Wood Pellets for Smoking.

Preheat your smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and lay your little aluminum boat filled with potatoes right on the grates.

Allow them to smoke for approximately 45 minutes, then begin poking the potatoes here and there to see how done they are.

This dish takes around an hour to prepare, however the amount and kind of potatoes you choose may alter the cooking time.

You want them to be soft enough to comfortably put a fork through, but not so tender that they turn like mashed potatoes!

When your potatoes are fork-tender, remove them from the oven and serve immediately.

They are delicious on their own, but they pair well with your favorite smoked meat.

What to pair with smoked potatoes

Here are some delicious main meals to go with these smoked potatoes with mustard:

Beef

• Smoked Prime Rib Roast
• Low and Slow Smoked Tri-Tip
• Texas-style Beef Ribs
• Grilled Steak Kabobs

Pork

• Smoked Pork Belly
• Grilled Rack of Pork
• Pulled Pork (Pork Butt)
• Baby Back Ribs