Best Recipes

The BEST Hatch White Bean Turkey Chili

This hatch white bean turkey chili is smoky, creamy, and packed with roasted hatch chiles, white beans, and bold Big Poppa flavor.

The BEST Griddle Grilled Cheese (Poppa’s Mayo Trick for the Perfect Crunch)

Big Poppa’s grilled cheese uses a mayo trick for the crispiest crust ever. Perfect for parties, tailgates, and comfort food cravings.

The BEST Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls (Griddle Recipe)

Sweet, savory, and straight off the griddle—these Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls bring bold BBQ flavor with Sweet Money seasoning and caramelized glaze.

Big Poppa’s Jalapeño Corn Dip on the Drum Smoker

Big Poppa’s Jalapeño Corn Dip is smoky, creamy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with grilled corn, jalapeños, cheese, and finished on the drum smoker.

The Best Steak Dinner | Filet Mignon & Grilled Artichokes

A simple steakhouse-style filet mignon dinner with grilled artichokes. Competition Brisket & Steak Rub, Desert Gold, and Jallelujah Lime bring bold, balanced flavor.

Chicken Under a Brick | Griddle Parchment Bag Chicken

Chicken under a brick, Big Poppa style—on a griddle. Spatchcock chicken halves are seasoned with Stash and Little Louie’s, cooked in parchment bags at 300°F under Lodge cast iron weight, then flipp...

How to Make Ribs with a Foil Boat Finish | Foil Boat Ribs on a Drum Smoker

Try these foil boat ribs — you won’t believe it. Sweet Money + Sweet Money Hot, a competition-style wrap with agave, butter and brown sugar, then a quick foil boat finish with Granny’s sauce for gl...

The BEST Method to Cook Brisket | Foil Boat vs Pan Braise

Two prime briskets. Same trim, same rubs, same smoker — finished two different ways. Big Poppa puts the foil boat method head-to-head with a covered pan braise to see which delivers better bark, be...

The BEST Blackened Ribeye Steak Recipe | Cajun-Style on the Grill

Cajun-style blackened ribeye cooked edge-to-edge pink with a bold crust using Big Poppa’s Cash Cow and a custom blackening blend.

Pretzel Brat Sandwich on the Pellet Grill | Best Brat Recipe

Butterflied bratwurst seasoned with Jallelujah Jalapeño, grilled and stacked on butter-toasted pretzel buns for the ultimate BBQ sandwich.

The BEST Jack & Coke Chuck Roast | Drum Smoker Sandwich Recipe

Smoked chuck roast braised in Jack Daniels and Coke, shredded and stacked into rich, beefy sandwiches with big BBQ flavor.

Desert Gold Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms & Kidney Beans

Try Desert Gold Pork Tenderloin with mushrooms and kidney beans! A savory, hearty dish packed with bold flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

The BEST Huli-Huli Chicken | Smoked & Charred Drum Smoker Recipe

Sweet, smoky, and dripping with island flavor. This Huli-Huli Chicken is smoked on a drum, finished hot over live fire, and glazed with a pineapple-forward Hawaiian sauce using Big Poppa’s Sweet Mo...

Double Secret Brisket Chili (Pan-Cooked with Leftover Brisket)

A bold, pan-cooked brisket chili made with leftover brisket, seasoned vegetables, and Big Poppa’s Double Secret and Jallelujah Jalapeño.

The BEST Potato Soup Recipe | Jalapeño Cheese Soup with Sausage & Bacon

Creamy potato jalapeño cheese soup loaded with sausage and apple-smoked bacon, finished with bold seasoning and serious comfort-food energy.

Crispy Jalapeño Parmesan Hot Honey Brussels | The BEST Griddle Side Dish

Big Poppa here — let’s turn those “I used to hate them” Brussels into the crunchy, spicy, cheesy bites you’ll crave every weekend. These Jalapeño Parmesan Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts are griddled to...