Best Recipes

Why Brisket Stops Taking Smoke — and How to Hold It Overnight Anyway

Big Poppa trims, seasons, and smokes a brisket overnight on the drum, then holds it in a turkey roaster instead of babysitting the fire — so it's ready to slice for dinner the next day.

Why Double-Dipping the Chicken Is the Key to This Griddle Sandwich

Big Poppa builds a panko and parmesan crusted chicken sandwich stacked with ham, bacon, and melted Swiss, all cooked together on a flat-top griddle and seasoned with Desert Gold.

Why Real Duck Fat Makes This Ribeye and Potato Dinner Taste Like a Steakhouse

Big Poppa sears a prime ribeye and roasts potatoes in real rendered duck fat, Little Louie's, Desert Gold, Cash Cow, and competition rub for a steakhouse dinner built entirely at home.

The Baking Powder Trick for Shatter-Crisp Grilled Chicken Skin

Big Poppa shows how a baking powder and rub mix, a three-zone gas grill setup, and parchment paper get you crispy skin chicken — plus a grilled vegetable medley and hatch chile queso on the side.

This Vidalia Onion Apple Slaw Is the Upgrade Your BBQ Sandwich Needs

Big Poppa's Vidalia onion and Granny Smith apple slaw balances mayo, Mexican crema, apple cider vinegar, and hot honey into a make-ahead side that turns a simple sandwich into something worth talki...

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Warm up with this comforting Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup made from a rotisserie chicken. The rich, flavorful broth is simmered for hours, ensuring every bowl is packed with deliciousness and heart...

We Recreated McDonald's Original 1968 Fried Apple Pie

Big Poppa rebuilds McDonald's original 1968 fried apple pie — cubed Granny Smith and Fuji apples, real cornstarch-thickened filling, and a fry in beef tallow instead of seed oil. Kids-in-the-kitche...

How to Hang Chicken in a Drum Smoker — Big Poppa's Spatchcock Method

Hanging chicken in a drum smoker is one of the fastest, most even cooks you can run. Big Poppa spatchcocks the bird, splits it in half, coats it in Sweet Money, and hangs it leg-end down in the BPS...

How to Make Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon — Big Poppa's Cast Iron Recipe

Big Poppa doesn't even eat salmon — but when it's the most-requested recipe in his inbox, you make it right. Crispy cast iron skin, a honey-lemon-garlic sauce that bastes the fish and finishes the ...

Easy Chicken Rice Bowl (Hawaiian-Style with Teriyaki & Big Poppa Flavor)

This easy chicken rice bowl is loaded with teriyaki flavor, pineapple, and juicy chicken. A perfect one-pan dinner with Big Poppa style.

Jack Daniels & Coke Braised Chuck Roast Sandwich (Smoked BBQ Beef)

Smoked and braised chuck roast in Jack Daniels and Coke makes the ultimate shredded beef sandwich—rich, tender, and packed with BBQ flavor.

Raspberry Chipotle Pork Tenderloin Salad (Sweet Heat BBQ Salad)

Sweet, smoky, and fresh—this raspberry chipotle pork tenderloin salad is loaded with bold BBQ flavor and perfect for any night.

How to Hang Steak in a Drum Smoker (Cowboy & Tomahawk Reverse Sear)

Learn how to hang steak in a drum smoker for even cooking, bold smoke flavor, and a perfect reverse sear crust.

The BEST Way to Smoke a Brisket (Big Poppa’s Hybrid Foil Boat Method)

Learn Big Poppa’s hybrid brisket method using injection, foil boat technique, and low-and-slow smoking for perfect BBQ brisket.

The BEST Smoked Potato Recipe (Trash Bag Potatoes on a Pellet Grill)

These smoked baked potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and loaded with butter, cheese, bacon, and Big Poppa flavor.

The BEST Gas Grilled Steak | Reverse Seared New York Strip & Ribeye

Learn Big Poppa’s gas grill steak method for perfectly reverse-seared ribeyes and New York strips with a rosy center and beautiful crust.