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The Flat Top King Crushes It With Smashed Meatball Sliders

smashed meatballs sliders.

There is arguably no hotter (no pun intended) segment of the outdoor cooking industry than griddles. In addition to new high-end equipment from such manufacturers as Weber and Traeger, as well as the continued dominance of the Blackstone brand, the creativity in recipes being shared via social media is truly remarkable. As such, we have […]

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sausage Recipe

BBQ sauce drizzled bacon wrapped sausage bites.

As easy to make as they are delicious, these smoked bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites (a.k.a. pig balls) are the perfect appetizer for any event.

Chicken Sausage Recipe with Scarborough Fair Rub

Five grilled chicken sausages in a green bowl.

Store bought chicken sausage has nothing on this flavorful homemade version featuring our signature Simon and Garfunkel rub. This recipe makes a fine link, but it can also be crumbled and mixed in with a creamy pasta sauce, used as the topping on a white pizza, and made into meatballs for chicken soup.

Texas Hot Links Recipe, A.K.A. Hot Guts

Texas hot guts sausage links on a white plate.

In Texas, smoked sausage is as central to barbecue as brisket. There is no standard recipe, but natural casings always hold the ground meat mixture. My favorite blend leans more on pork than beef and includes lots of black pepper. If you like smoked sausage, you’ll love this Texas Hot Guts recipe.

Brat Burger Recipe With Beer Cheese Sauce

Plated brat burger with cheese sauce on a pretzel bun.

When it comes to great burger recipes, this is the best of the ‘wurst featuring a grilled bratwurst patty, charred peppers and onions, and a rich and creamy beer cheese sauce all served on a pretzel bun. Why decide between a bratwurst and a burger when you can have both in this mouthwatering brat burger recipe.

Classic Southern Biscuits And Gravy Recipe (Sawmill Gravy)

biscuits and sausage gravy on plate.

Here’s the recipe for creating perfect Southern style biscuits and gravy. Biscuits and gravy with crumbled sausage swimming in it are a breakfast staple all over the American Southeast. The gravy is a form of Bechamel Sauce. It is also called sawmill gravy, white gravy, cream gravy, or poor-do.

MOINK Balls Recipe

Smoked bacon wrapped meatballs on a white platter.

We’ll bet you can’t stop at just one of these tasty smoked MOINK balls. This tested recipe is the perfect appetizer for any tailgating, couchgating, or backyard bash. The best part is that they are simple to make, featuring frozen beef (moo) meatballs wrapped in bacon (oink) then smoked before being sauced and served.

Homemade Andouille Sausage Recipe

Three grilled andouille sausage son a plate with Mardi Gras decorations in the background.

Andouille sausage is the soul of New Orleans Creole cooking. It is spicy, garlicky, and smoky. Here is how to make this classic Louisiana sausage.

Andrew Zimmern’s Bacon “Dog” Will Have You Wagging Your Tail

Bacon hot dogs featuring thick cut bacon and slaw on hot dog buns.

Here’s the craziest “hot dog” recipe ever, made of pure bacon spiced with jalapeño jelly and topped with crisp, sweet and sour slaw. This mouthful of joy could only come from the creative mind of the world’s best traveled chef, Andrew Zimmern. It’s perfect any time you want to wow the crowd at your BBQ and grilling cookout.

Warm Your Buns: The Art Of Preparing Hot Dog Buns

Hot dog on a stripped plate and beans and coleslaw.

Whether it’s from Coney Island, Chicago, Detroit, or elsewhere, the very best hot dog recipe is nothing without a perfectly prepared hot dog bun. Our how-to shows you how to step up your hot dog buns, whether it is steaming, grilling, toasting, or microwaving them.