Dave Wade

Brunswick Stew (Smoky, Hearty & the Ultimate Leftover BBQ Meal)

It’s not often you get to use BBQ sauce in a stew, but that’s exactly what makes Brunswick Stew so special. This classic Southern dish combines smoky meats, vegetables, tomatoes, and just enough BBQ flavor to tie everything together. It’s hearty, comforting, and one of the best ways I know to use up leftover meat […]

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Herb Crusted Prime Rib (Smoky, Savory & Perfect for Special Occasions)

If you’re looking to make a statement at your next holiday dinner or family get-together, this Herb Crusted Prime Rib is hard to beat. It’s rich, juicy, packed with flavor, and surprisingly easy to pull off — even if cooking a prime rib sounds intimidating at first. Low and slow on the smoker, finished with

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Margherita Pizza

Smoked Margherita Pizza (Fast, Fresh & Wood-Fired Flavor at Home)

If you’re looking for a fast weeknight meal that still feels special, you’ve got to try this smoked Margherita pizza. It’s simple, quick, and delivers that wood-fired flavor without the wood-fired oven. The combination of smoky tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil makes this pizza one you’ll want to make again and again.

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Finished Texas Twinkies

Texas Twinkies (Stuffed, Smoked, and Wrapped in Bacon Bliss)

Texas Twinkies are one of those appetizers you try once… and immediately wonder why you waited so long. They take everything great about jalapeño poppers—creamy filling, smoky heat, bacon crust—and add chopped brisket plus a sweet, sticky BBQ glaze. It’s the perfect mash-up of comfort food and BBQ magic. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd,

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Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steaks (Big Flavor, Big Sear, Big Caveman Energy)

If you love steaks and want a meal that feels epic, reverse-seared tomahawk steaks deliver every time. Thick, dramatic, beautifully marbled, and insanely tender when cooked low and slow — this is the kind of cook that makes you feel like a BBQ hero. Why I Love This Recipe Tomahawk steaks aren’t just ribeyes —

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Smoked Chicken Thighs (Juicy, Crispy, and Packed with Flavor)

Juicy, smoky, and just the right amount of crispy — these Smoked Chicken Thighs might be my favorite weeknight BBQ recipe. The sweet heat of the rub mixed with that bite of crunchy skin is next-level good. Stick around and I’ll show you the trick that keeps the skin perfectly crisp without drying out the

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Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon (Bright, Sweet, and Perfectly Smoked)

Sweet citrus, smoky salmon, and a glaze that caramelizes into the perfect finish — this one checks every box for a flavor-packed, easy weeknight cook. Why I Love This Recipe This recipe is the perfect mix of simple and impressive. The brine adds moisture and seasoning throughout the fish, the seafood rub builds flavor on

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Smoked Brisket (The Ultimate Low and Slow BBQ Classic)

Low and slow never tasted so good. Follow this simple, step-by-step guide to smoked brisket that’s fall-apart tender and packed with deep BBQ flavor. Why I Love This Recipe Brisket is the heart of real BBQ. When it’s done right, it’s rich, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s also one of the most challenging cuts to

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Sliced Tri Tip

Santa Maria Style Tri Tip (Simple, Smoky, and Loaded with Flavor)

The West Coast’s best-kept BBQ secret — perfectly seasoned, slow-smoked, and seared for that signature Santa Maria flavor. Why I Love This Recipe Tri Tip might not be the most common cut outside of California, but once you try it, you’ll understand why it’s so loved out west. It’s tender like a steak, juicy like

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