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!

If you’re officially tired of the “Thanksgiving sandwich grind,” it’s time to switch things up Big Poppa style. We just dropped a blog on repurposing your leftovers with ideas like hearty turkey soup, a cheesy turkey taco, and more ways to bring that bird back to life. 👉 Check it out: How to Store, Reheat & Repurpose Leftover BBQ Like a Pitmaster (Or search “leftover turkey” on the blog.) Now we want to know — what’s your go-to leftover turkey recipe? Turkey chili? Turkey enchiladas? Turkey pot pie? Drop it in the comments and inspire the rest of us who are staring at one more Tupperware full of white meat. Let’s see those creations, team!

Thanksgiving just isn't complete without pie. We do traditional pumpkin but I also like to add a personal favorite, Pecan pie. ... That's Smoked pecan pie of course.