Pitmaster Resource Hub

7 Crowd Pleasing Appetizers New Year's Eve Party

When you think about New Year’s Eve appetizers, you are really planning the opening act for the entire night. Great snacks keep people mingling, laughing, and hanging around the table saying “just ...

BBQ Trends to Watch in 2026

Outdoor cooking is evolving fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be the year everyday backyard cooks feel more confident than ever. If you are just getting started with grilling or smoking, it can be ha...

Holiday Leftovers Made Easy: BBQ Recipes for Ham, Turkey & Brisket

The holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and great food — but once the big day is over, most of us stare at the fridge full of leftovers and feel… a little overwhelmed. The excitement of cooking...

Big Poppa Smokers 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

If you’re shopping for the BBQ cook in your life, or looking to drop some hints for your own wish list, Big Poppa Smokers has you covered. From award-winning rubs and sauces to top-tier smokers, ac...

The Top 10 Thanksgiving Emergencies

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and gratitude—but let’s be real, it’s also the Super Bowl of cooking stress. Things rarely go perfectly, and when they don’t, you need fast fixes. Here are t...

Beginner’s Guide to Smoking Meat for the Holidays

Ready to bring serious holiday flavor to the table? Whether you’re planning a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, a luscious brisket for a crowd, or a show-stopping prime rib for Christmas or New Year’...

How to Brine a Chicken

In this Big Poppa Smokers guide, you will learn all about chicken brine. We will cover the science behind it and give you step-by-step instructions to make your own brine. We will also discuss diff...

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday: From Holiday Meals to Shopping Made Easy

The holidays should feel joyful and delicious—not like a never-ending checklist. Between planning the big meal, finding gifts that actually land, and juggling travel and guests, it’s easy to let st...

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Survival Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. However, the planning, preparing, and executing of the perfect Thanksgiving meal can be daunting. Fear not! In this guide, we’ll take a dee...

How to Smoke the Perfect Turkey: 7 Tips for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving may feel like it’s weeks away, but here’s the pro move: start planning now. The earlier you dial in your game plan, the smoother your big feast will be.

Top 7 BBQ Sauces You Must Try

If you’re hunting for the best BBQ sauces to keep on hand, start here. These are the Top 10 BBQ sauces we recommend at Big Poppa Smokers—competition trusted and backyard approved. We’ll share what ...

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...