BBQ Techniques and Basics

Rookies and Grill Masters gather ‘round for the best BBQ tips and tricks.

From The Smoker

How to Build a Delicious Backyard BBQ Menu in 4 Steps

Step 1 Know Your Guests Before you start cookin’ up your Backyard BBQ Menu, think about the friends, family and loved ones you’ve got coming over. Ask them what they’re in the mood for, or, if you really want to prepare, try to answer these questions yourself: For another way to look at it, Sonny’s […]

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How to Smoke Pulled Pork

It's a Sonny's BBQ signature, Pulled Pork, and this is how you smoke it. From how you get it in the grocery store to how you finish it off with our signature Sweet BBQ Sauce, Sonny's Pitmaster Shannon Snell takes you step-by-step with the best tips in the newest of our BBQ Basics: How to Smoke Pulled Pork.

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Top BBQ Questions Answered by Pitmaster Shannon Snell

From startin’ up your smoker to knowin’ which wood is best, there’s a lot to learn about the Art of BBQ. That’s where Sonny’s Pitmaster Shannon Snell steps in. We asked him some of your Top BBQ Questions, and he gave us some delicious answers. Let’s get cookin’. What are the easiest meats to smoke? […]

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How to Smoke St. Louis Ribs

There's nothin' better than a rack of sweet & smokey St. Louis Ribs. Roll up your sleeves and follow along as Pitmaster Shannon Snell walks through how to cook up a rack of ribs your friends and family will be raving about.

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How to Smoke Chicken

Juicy, tender and satisfyin'. Pitmaster Shannon Snell is teachin' you how to smoke chicken the easy way. He goes step by step from the grocery store to the finished product, while also whippin' up an Alabama White Sauce along the way. Trust us, this is one BBQ Basic you'll keep coming back to see.

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How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs

So, you bought a rack of Baby Back Ribs, what's next? Sonny's Pitmaster Shannon Snell is back with another in our series of BBQ Basics: How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs. He takes you step-by-step from heating up your smoker to finishing them off on the grill. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or looking to start your grillmaster journey, we're here for you.

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How to turn a grill into a smoker: Tips from a Sonny’s Pitmaster

If you’ve got a grill, you’ve got a smoker. It’s as simple as that. No need to invest in another piece of equipment when all it takes is just tinfoil and some wood chips. Check out this ten-minute tip from Head Sonny’s Pitmaster Shannon Snell, or follow the steps below. Whether it’s Smoked Turkey for […]

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4 Sonny’s Pumpkin Stencils to Get in the Halloween Spirit [Downloadable PDFs]

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls, oh my. It’s the season of scares, and if you’re like us, you want to have the best decor on the block. Lookin’ for some Halloween inspiration? We’ve got four pumpkin carving stencils that are easy to download, fun to carve and full of Sonny’s spirit. If you can’t wait and […]

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4 Sonny’s Pitmaster-Approved Recipes to Score Big at Your Next Tailgate

It’s the time of the tailgate. The big games are back, and it’s all about gatherin’ with your friends, making your fantasy draft picks and cheerin’ on your favorite team. What goes best with a tailgate? BBQ, of course. Here are four smokin’ recipes handcrafted by Sonny’s Pitmasters that are sure to score you some […]

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Loaded Hot Dog

Hot Dogs are a grilling staple. They’re sure to please everyone, but why settle for just a drizzle of ketchup and mustard? Try this Loaded Hot Dog, created by our Pitmasters. We wrap each hot dog in bacon, before loading them onto the grill. If that’s not satisfyin’ enough, we top each one with cheese, […]

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Sundried Juicy Lucy

What’s better than a burger? A stuffed and stacked one. Meet the Sundried Juicy Lucy. This is packed with melty Feta and topped with delicious sundried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese. We even toast the burger buns for a buttery bite. Serve these up at your next cookout, and these bite-size beauties are sure to […]

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Brisket Burnt Ends

Take your Brisket Burnt Ends to the next level, with a sweet and simple glaze made in just three steps. It combines a few of our favorites, like our Original BBQ Sauce, to bring your taste buds that signature Sonny’s BBQ flavor. Find more delicious recipes in our dedicated BBQ Bites playlist on Youtube. If […]

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