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From the Pit

BBQ Recipes That Slap

Tested by pitmasters, perfected for your backyard. From beginner-friendly smokes to competition-level brisket.

12 recipes

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket
Pitmaster Favorite
Brisket

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket

The holy grail of BBQ. A full packer brisket seasoned with just salt and pepper, smoked low and slow over post oak until the bark is black and the inside is buttery tender.

14 hrs
Advanced
4.9(1,243)
Competition-Style Baby Back Ribs
Fan Favorite
Ribs

Competition-Style Baby Back Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs using the 3-2-1 method. Wrapped in butter and brown sugar for the perfect competition-style finish.

5 hrs
Intermediate
4.8(987)
Spatchcock Smoked Chicken
Quick & Easy
Chicken

Spatchcock Smoked Chicken

Butterflied whole chicken smoked at 375°F for crispy skin and juicy meat. Ready in half the time of a traditional roast.

2 hrs
Beginner
4.7(2,341)
Pulled Pork Shoulder
Crowd Pleaser
Pork

Pulled Pork Shoulder

A bone-in pork shoulder rubbed with a sweet and spicy blend, smoked until it pulls apart effortlessly. Perfect for feeding a crowd.

12 hrs
Intermediate
4.9(3,421)
Smash Burgers on the Griddle
Quick & Easy
Burgers

Smash Burgers on the Griddle

Ultra-crispy smash burgers with caramelized edges, melted American cheese, and special sauce. The best burger you'll ever make at home.

20 min
Beginner
4.8(5,672)
Smoked Mac & Cheese
Side Dish
Sides

Smoked Mac & Cheese

Creamy, smoky mac and cheese cooked right on the smoker. A cast iron skillet full of cheesy goodness that pairs with anything.

1.5 hrs
Beginner
4.7(1,876)
Homemade Kansas City BBQ Sauce
From Scratch
Sauces

Homemade Kansas City BBQ Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and smoky Kansas City-style BBQ sauce made from scratch. Better than anything from a bottle.

30 min
Beginner
4.9(4,321)
Grilled Peach Cobbler
Sweet Finish
Desserts

Grilled Peach Cobbler

Caramelized grilled peaches with a buttery cobbler topping, cooked right on the grill. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate finish.

45 min
Beginner
4.6(876)
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Showstopper
Ribs

Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Dinosaur-sized beef short ribs smoked until the bark is set and the meat is gelatinous and rich. The ultimate BBQ flex.

8 hrs
Advanced
4.9(1,543)
Honey Garlic Smoked Wings
Game Day
Chicken

Honey Garlic Smoked Wings

Crispy smoked chicken wings tossed in a sticky honey garlic glaze. Game day perfection.

2.5 hrs
Beginner
4.8(6,234)
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers
Appetizer
Sides

Smoked Jalapeño Poppers

Cream cheese and cheddar stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon and smoked until perfectly caramelized.

1 hr
Beginner
4.7(3,421)
Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
Southern Classic
Pork

Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich

Vinegar-based Carolina pulled pork piled high on a brioche bun with tangy slaw. A Southern classic.

10 hrs
Intermediate
4.8(2,187)
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