Best Recipes

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...

The BEST Shrimp Taco Recipe | Big Poppa’s Citrus & Chipotle Griddle Tacos

Big Poppa’s shrimp tacos bring smoky chipotle crema, citrus-marinated shrimp, and sizzling veggies to the griddle. Bold, fast, and BBQ party ready.

The BEST Halibut Recipe | Griddle Recipe (Mediterranean Style)

Golden-seared halibut topped with a warm Mediterranean mix of artichokes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes—seasoned with Desert Gold and finished with lemon.

How to Make Foil Boat Brisket | Drum Smoker Recipe

Season, smoke to color, then foil-boat your brisket so it stays juicy while the top takes on smoke. Slice silky flats and glaze the point into sticky burnt ends.

How to Smoke Pork Belly (Drum Smoker) with Peach Slaw

Crispy, juicy smoked pork belly on a drum smoker with a peach-onion foil boat and fresh peach slaw. Sweet heat, crackly skin, and big Big Poppa flavor.

Shrimp & Avocado Tower on Crispy Rice | Griddle Recipe

Crispy rice cakes stacked with avocado, mango, cucumber salad and Jallelujah Lime–Desert Gold shrimp, finished with wasabi crema and Japanese BBQ sauce.

Thor’s Hammer Beef Shank Sandwiches | Smoked, Braised & Shredded

Hang-smoked beef shank (“Thor’s Hammer”), braised in beer, espresso, and bone broth, then shredded for ciabatta sandwiches with peppers, onions, and melty Pepper Jack.

EASY Ahi Tuna | Asian Cobb Salad on the Griddle

Fresh, fast, and packed with flavor—seared ahi tuna seasoned with Desert Gold over a crunchy Asian cobb salad with sesame-ginger dressing.

The BEST Peach Coleslaw Recipe | Sweet, Tangy & Spicy BBQ Side

Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy—Big Poppa’s Peach Coleslaw is the ultimate BBQ side for pulled pork, ribs, and summer cookouts.

Smoked Tomatoes with Big Poppa’s Desert Gold – Your New Summer BBQ Secret

Why Smoke Tomatoes? When life gives you tomatoes, don’t make salsa—smoke them! 🍅🔥 Big Poppa here, and I’m letting you in on one of my favorite backyard tricks: smoked tomatoes with a hit of Desert ...