Some of you already fired it up.Some of you are staring at new gear in the garage.Some of you are still thinking about that cook you meant to do over the holidays. This weekend is the unofficial reset. No pressure. No perfection. Just good food and getting back to it. If you cooked, show it.If you didn’t, tell us what’s first.If your plan is still forming, you’re in good company. Let’s start the year the right way—one cook at a time.

Merry Christmas to all! We are getting our prime rib roast on the offset. Earlier today we injected and seasoned with our personal blends which include cattle prod and bold beefy seasonings from big poppa smokers. A traditional herbed compound butter tops things off helping to create that magic crust.

A great steak or tri-tip always deserves an equally great side dish. Big Poppa went classic and bold with a hanging cowboy steak paired with creamy horseradish potatoes—rich, flavorful, and the perfect balance to a beautifully cooked cut of beef. The bite from the horseradish cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for another forkful. Now we want to know—what’s your go-to side dish when steak or tri-tip is on the menu? Potatoes? Veggies? A fresh salad? Something unexpected? Drop it in the comments and inspire the next cook.

Welcome to the pit! This crew is about real cooks, real wins, and real help—whether you’re comp-tested or backyard-bold. Kick things off by introducing yourself and sharing where you’re at, what you’re cooking, and what you want from this community. No gatekeeping, no ego—just results and a few laughs along the way. Drop your intro with: - Name & where you cook (city/backyard/comp team) - Cooker lineup (pellet, drum, kettle, gasser, offset—list ’em) - Signature win (your best cook) & most helpful fail (what it taught you) - Current goal (e.g., juicier chicken, rib color, brisket timing) - What you want here (tips, recipes, gear talk, accountability, honest feedback) Pic of your setup or a recent plate earns extra high-fives. Tag it #RealBBQRealResults so we can follow your progress. Let’s build something tasty together.

Alright team… if you could only keep ONE grill or smoker and had to give up all the others (yes, even the one you swore you’d be buried with)…😬 Which one are you keeping? Choose wisely—your grills are watching. 👀 Drop your vote and tell us why that’s your ride-or-die!