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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...

7 Tips to Keep Fish from Falling Apart on the Grill, Smoker, or Griddle

Grilling or smoking fish should be satisfying—not stressful. But if you've ever watched a beautiful fillet flake into the fire or stick hopelessly to your grates, you're not alone. Fish is a delica...

Easy Weeknight Dinners Ideas

Big Poppa is here to make dinner easy, flavorful, and fun. Whether you’re cooking on the griddle, firing up the smoker, or tossing ingredients in the slow cooker before heading out the door, we’ve ...

Big Poppa's Guide to BBQ Sauces

Not all barbecue sauces are created equal. From sweet and tangy to spicy and bold, the right BBQ sauce can transform your meat from basic to legendary. At Big Poppa Smokers, we carry a wide lineup ...

How to Cook a Full Meal on Your Grill

When the temperatures rise, the last thing anyone wants to do is crank up the oven and turn their kitchen into a sauna. But what if you could cook your entire meal—protein, sides, even dessert—righ...

Stress-Free Leftovers for Busy Fall Nights

When the school bell rings and football season kicks off, life shifts into high gear. Between weeknight practices, back-to-back games, PTA meetings, and late-night homework, dinner can quickly fall...

One Brand, Every Protein - Why Big Poppa Smokers Rubs Work for Everything

At Big Poppa Smokers, we believe flavor shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we created a collection of rubs that cover every protein, every cook method, and every level of experience—from backyard...

Top 5 BBQ Sauces You Need in Your Lineup

Whether you're smoking ribs or flipping burgers, a quality sauce can be your signature. We've rounded up the most flavorful, competition-tested, and customer-approved sauces that we proudly carry a...