This trending Hot Honey Rub is a must-have in your kitchen. This homemade rub has sweet and spicy ingredients, is super easy to make, and it’s versatile. Use it on chicken wings, pork ribs, veggies, seafood, and more!  This trending hot honey rub is so easy to put together that you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it all along. While this homemade rub is typically used for sweet and spicy chicken wings, it can be used on pork ribs, steak, fried chicken coating, seafood skewers, flavored butter, marinades, and so much more.  What is a hot honey rub? Hot Honey Rub is a type of dr ..read more

Learn how to make beef tallow right in the comfort of your kitchen! If you are familiar with BBQ meats, you may have heard the term tallow, particularly in reference to smoked brisket. But what is tallow? Our informative guide will walk you through the ins and outs of this coveted beef fat, including how to source, prepare, store, and use it. What is Tallow?  Beef tallow, or liquid gold, is simply rendered and purified beef fat. This type of fat is not to be confused with beef suet, which originates around organ meats, specifically the kidney area. Tallow is made of beef fat taken from th ..read more

These quick and easy pulled pork nachos are perfect for putting those BBQ leftovers to work! We used simple ingredients to assemble these delicious nachos; the results were amazing!  If you want to make the most of your leftover pulled pork, you can’t go wrong with these incredible pulled pork nachos! They are warmed in a cast-iron skillet on the grill, adding a smoky twist that perfectly complements the BBQ pork. This dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Pulled Pork Nachos Ingredients 1 12-inch cast-iron skillet or aluminum baking sheet Tortilla Chips Pulled Pork Barbecue Beans (sub wit ..read more

If you’re looking to add a smoky, rich flavor to your pasta dinner, then this Smoked Marinara Sauce recipe is just what you need.  This smoked marinara sauce is made with fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet onions, and a blend of fragrant herbs and spices. The tomatoes are first seared on a charcoal grill to create a delicious, smoky flavor, then simmered on the stovetop. Whether you’re tossing it with your favorite pasta or serving it with smoked meatballs or Italian sausage, this sauce will quickly become one of your go-to recipes! Marinara Sauce Ingredients 16 Roma tomatoes (or 14 medium-size ..read more

These Red Pepper Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. These juicy and tender meatballs are made with ground chicken, roasted red peppers, herbs, and spices and make a quick and easy weeknight dinner or appetizer. Top with a herby homemade chimichurri sauce for a true flavor sensation! For this recipe, we will be using the jarred variety of roasted red peppers. Typically, these peppers are available in halves or strips. For these chicken meatballs, plan on 2-3 pieces. However, you can certainly add more or less based on your preferences. Not only do p ..read more

This Easy Reuben Dip is a great way to use leftover smoked corned beef or pastrami! It’s easy to assemble and makes the perfect party dip or snack! This Reuben Dip has a creamy consistency with a hint of saltiness, cheesiness, and tanginess from the sauerkraut. You can easily assemble the dip and then either bake it in the oven or warm it to perfection in your slow cooker. If you do not have smoked corned beef or pastrami on hand, good quality deli meat will work in a pinch! Simply chop, assemble, cook, and enjoy. Dip Ingredients 8 ounces package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature ..read more

We’ve gathered all our best BBQ dessert recipes to share with you. You can enjoy some of these sweet treats year-round, too! best-BBQ-dessert-recipes Are you ready to take your cookout to the next level? Why not make one or more of these delicious BBQ dessert recipes and add a sweet and smoky flair? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve gathered all of our favorite desserts, including decadent smoked brownies and grilled cinnamon-brown sugar peaches, smoked pumpkin pie and grilled s’mores pizza, and more! Fire up that grill, grab your apron, and let’s dive into the BBQ dessert recipes. Decadent S ..read more

There are tons of store bought barbecue sauces on the market. Some of which are good, others need an extra boost of flavor. This doctored BBQ sauce recipe will help you take them from good to incredible! We recommend purchasing a bottled sauce with a mellow flavor and working up from there. Look for one that is not too smoky or deep in color.  Ingredients 1 bottle of “original” flavored barbecue sauce (store bought) Ketchup Cola Brown sugar Butter Worcestershire sauce Molasses  Hot sauce (aim for a vinegar-based sauce, like Tabasco) Yellow mustard Onion powder Chili powder Blac ..read more

Take your BBQ game up a notch with this easy recipe for smoked pork tenderloin. The combination of smoky, juicy pork, the delicious savory rub, and homemade BBQ sauce will have you coming back for more. This easy-to-follow recipe guide is perfect for novice backyard cooks. So fire up your grill or smoker, gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! Pork tenderloin is a lean, flavorful cut of meat. Unfortunately, this cut is often overlooked for smoking and ends up cubed and made into kebabs or used in stews like pork verde. This pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for those new to grilling ..read more

If you’re looking for a way to infuse Mediterranean flavor in your grilled or smoked meats, this quick and easy homemade Greek seasoning will do the trick. This blend is chock full of aromatic herbs and spices, super easy to make, and versatile! This homemade Greek seasoning contains dried herbs used in Greek cuisine, including oregano, basil, parsley, dill, rosemary, and thyme. These herbs are combined with spices like black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a seasoning blend that can be used in various dishes. Use this savory dry rub on grilled or smoked meats, roasted vegetables, or i ..read more