Pitmaster Resource Hub

What Should I Cook First? Best Starter Recipes for New BBQers

Embarking on your BBQ journey is as thrilling as it is delicious. Whether you’re an aspiring pitmaster or a backyard cook looking to wow your family, learning BBQ is an adventure worth pursuing. Wi...

The Best BBQ Gloves Guide

Barbecue is as much about technique and safety as it is about flavor. When you cook low and slow, you need to handle hot grates and shred pork butt. People often forget one important tool - BBQ Glo...

Tips on Cooking Pulled Pork

This guide delivers a clean, repeatable approach to how to cook a pork butt, explains pork butt vs pork shoulder, and shows you how to build championship flavor with Pork Prod Injection, Sweet Mone...

Beyond Bacon: Creative Pork Recipes You Haven’t Tried Yet

This National Pork Month (and every month after), take the opportunity to try something new, push your flavors, and celebrate pork in all its glory. Because when you go beyond bacon, you discover j...

Beef Tallow: Why It's the Hottest Trend in BBQ

Barbecue trends come and go, but some take the community by storm and stick around. Right now, few ingredients are creating as much buzz as Wagyu beef tallow. From backyard cooks chasing richer fl...

Sear, Smoke, Simmer: Transitioning Your Grill to Fall

When the air gets crisp and the leaves start to blush, your grill doesn’t retire—it evolves. Fall is the season for deeper caramelization, longer smokes, cozy one-pot sides, and the kind of aromas ...

5 Rubs That Work for More Than Just BBQ

When the air gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, it’s time to fire up bold, cozy flavors that feel like fall. At Big Poppa Smokers, we know great food isn’t just about the backyard smoker — it...

How to Cook, Season & Master Each Surface

Cast iron lovers swear by crust and heat retention. Stainless fans rave about responsiveness and pan sauces. Griddle die-hards? They’re cooking breakfast, smash burgers, and fried rice for a crowd ...

How to Grill Pizza: Easy Tips for Crispy, Flavor-Packed Results

Pizza is one of the world’s favorite foods, but nothing compares to the smoky, fire-kissed flavor you get when you cook it outdoors. Forget about delivery — once you learn how to grill a pizza, you...

Why Big Poppa’s Rubs Win on the Competition Circuit

Win with Big Poppa Smokers Searching for the best BBQ seasoning, truly award-winning BBQ seasonings, and proven competition BBQ rubs? Here’s why teams and backyard cooks trust Big Poppa Smokers to ...

BBQ Lingo Explained: What Pitmasters Day (and What It Actually Means)

We’re breaking down the Top 11 BBQ phrases every backyard pitmaster, griller, or smoke-lover should know. With this lingo in your toolkit, you’ll sound like a pro—whether you’re at a cookout, compe...

Grilling Vegetables: Pro Tips, Best Picks & BBQ Pairing Advice

Grilling doesn’t stop when summer ends—and it shouldn't. Fall is prime time for flavorful, hearty vegetables that hold up beautifully on the grill. With cooler temps and bold seasonal flavors, it’s...

5 Tools Every Griller Should Own

Pellet smoker, gas or charcoal grill, or flat-top griddle—different heat, same mission: cook incredible food with confidence. The secret isn’t more gadgets; it’s a tight kit of essentials you’ll re...

Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Grilling & Smoking

September marks the changing of the seasons. The air gets a little crisper, football kicks off, and the BBQ community starts to pivot from summer favorites to cozy, smoky comfort foods. At Big Popp...

7 Must Try Fall Recipes

The first crisp night hits, a jacket lands on the back of a patio chair, and suddenly the backyard feels like the coziest room in the house. Fall is here—and it’s prime time for slow simmers, caram...

You Don’t Need to Know Everything—Just These 5 Things to Start Grilling

This guide is made for beginners. Whether you're firing up a charcoal grill for the first time or figuring out the difference between barbecue rubs and barbecue seasoning, this blog will help you g...

How to Make the Perfect Smash Burger at Home: Recipe, Tips & Tools

In this blog, we’re diving into what makes smash burgers so good, how to take them beyond the basic beef patty, and tips for perfecting your smash every time. Whether you're team brisket, pork, lam...

10 Must-Know Tips for Your Labor Day BBQ Cookout

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial send-off to summer, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a backyard BBQ cookout. Whether you're firing up the smoker, grilling burgers and dogs, or g...