This BBQ Side Recipe Will Blow Your MIND!

When it's summer in Texas, the BBQ pit stays hot — but the best sides are cold. Black's BBQ recently dropped a new recipe that's fast becoming a family favorite: a smoked, roasted cauliflower salad with Greek yogurt, curry, Granny Smith apples, and a kick of habanero.

It's everything you want in a summer side: bold, balanced, refreshing, and packed with authentic BBQ flavor.

Why This is One of the Best BBQ Side Dishes

It's cool and refreshing, perfect for hot weather.
It's smoked, not raw — which means every bite is infused with post oak and charred richness.
The dressing is bright, tangy, savory, and slightly sweet — thanks to Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, honey, paprika, and chives.
Granny Smith apples bring a crunch and acidity that balance out the deep flavor of beef tallow-roasted cauliflower.

How It's Made: Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Break Down the Cauliflower
Purple cauliflower is used for color and visual contrast, but white works just as well. Break it into small florets for even cooking and good texture.

2. Season It Right
Toss with coarse black pepper, salt, and beef tallow (or avocado oil). Spread evenly on sheet trays — a single layer is key — and place them in the smoker.

3. Smoke It Hot
Cook at 450°F for about 10–15 minutes in an offset smoker. The goal is deep browning, not burning — those crispy little bits bring the flavor.

4. Make the Dressing
Whisk together:

Greek yogurt (½ cup)
Curry powder (2 tsp)
Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Honey (just a touch)
Lemon juice (from half a lemon)
Fresh chopped chives

5. Add the Apples
Granny Smith apples are diced and tossed into the dressing for crunch, tartness, and a fresh pop.

6. Cool It Down & Combine
Once the cauliflower is smoked and cooled, mix it with the cold dressing and apples. Let it sit in the fridge to let flavors marry — or eat it right away.

Optional: Add Black's BBQ Habanero Pepper Sauce for extra heat.

The Secret Sauce? Balance.

This BBQ side dish hits every note: savory from the tallow, smoky from the wood, creamy from the yogurt, tart from the apples, and a little heat from the curry and hot sauce.

It's a side that actually complements BBQ — not just fills space on the plate.

Want to Try It Yourself?

Watch the full recipe video here.