Live & Let Grill : BBQ News

Welcome to Live & Let Grill, where every day is a good day to grill! We serve up the freshest BBQ news, alongside a hearty helping of insightful grilling tips, mouthwatering recipes, and the secret sauce to achieving grilling greatness.

September 7, 2025

Potato Stacks with Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese
Jalapeño Popper Potato Stacks are creamy, cheesy and baked in muffin tins.

September 5, 2025

Ultimate French Onion Pasta with Steak
Have you seen those viral French onion pasta videos everywhere?

Amazon's BBQ Bonanza: Unleash Your Inner Grill Master
Amazon is serving up a sizzling selection of BBQ essentials that will have you grilling like a pro. From top-notch grills and smokers to mouthwatering rubs and sauces, they've got everything you need to unleash your inner grill master.

September 4, 2025

65 Easy Superbowl Snacks
When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, the food is honestly just as important as the game itself.

September 3, 2025

Easy Brisket Hash
If you’ve got leftover smoked brisket, this Easy Brisket Hash is about to become your new favorite breakfast (or lunch……

Pulled Pork Chili
Got leftover pulled pork taking up space in your fridge?

46 Game Day Sliders
When it comes to feeding a crowd on game day, sliders are hands down the smartest choice.

Maple Glazed Carrots
I’ve been making these maple glazed carrots for years, and they never fail to disappear from the dinner table.

September 2, 2025

Baked Buffalo Wings
When game day rolls around, nothing beats the craving for spicy, saucy buffalo wings.

Roasted Broccoli
Roasting broccoli completely transforms this everyday vegetable.

September 1, 2025

Smoked Osso Buco Recipe for Fall Cooking
As the days get shorter and the evenings turn crisp, few dishes bring more comfort than osso buco cooked low ...

30 Slider Recipes That Are Perfect for BBQs and Family Feasts
Level up your cookout or party with these slider recipes, perfect for BBQs and family feasts.

August 31, 2025

Grilling Root Vegetables: Simple Tips for Big Flavor
Imagine the smoky, rich flavors of carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, and beets sizzling on the grill alongside your main cuts of meat.

What’s the Best Charcoal for the Big Green Egg? A Complete Guide for Big Green Egg Owners
Find the best charcoal for your Big Green Egg.

How to Control Temp on the Big Green Egg: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Master how to control temp on the Big Green Egg like a pro.

August 30, 2025

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
When it comes to show-stopping backyard barbecue recipes, nothing makes jaws drop quite like a grilled bacon wrapped pork loin.…

August 29, 2025

Fish Tacos with Cajun Honey Butter
Take your fish tacos to the next level with viral Cajun honey butter sauce.

Fire Up September: BBQ Recipes to Savor
September is the perfect time to gather family and friends, fire up the coals, and savor the flavors that bridge ...

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Air fryer steak bites in 7 minutes?

August 28, 2025

32 Game Day BBQ Recipes That Will Score Big With Your Crowd
Get game-day ready with these mouthwatering BBQ recipes perfect for cheering on your favorite team.

Pulled Pork Burgers
This slow cooker pulled pork has been my family’s favorite for years.

How To Cook Steak On Traeger Grill
Want to grill juicy sirloin steaks on your Traeger?

Classic Italian Meatballs
This classic Italian meatball recipe makes tender, flavorful meatballs that are perfect for busy weeknight dinners, weekend meal prep, or feeding a crowd.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake
This salted caramel cheesecake has become my go-to dessert when I want to impress at holidays, birthdays, or dinner parties.

August 27, 2025

Smoked White Sauce Wings
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Honey Balsamic Salmon on the Pellet Grill
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Sonic’s Big Dill Burger Copycat
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Open Fire Tri Tip
Open Fire Tri Tip I’m not trimming… I want to keep all the fat on this Tri Tip for flavor.

Cowboy Butter Burgers
Forget everything you know about burgers – cowboy butter just changed the game forever.

Grand Final BBQ Game Plan: Feed Your Mates Without Missing the Kick-Off
When the footy finals roll around, there are only three things you need: mates, cold beers, and a BBQ game plan that won’t keep you stuck on the tongs all match.

August 26, 2025

5 All-Time Favorite Grilled Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love
Why Shrimp Is America’s Favorite Shellfish Quick: what’s America’s favorite shellfish?

25 BBQ Chicken Wings Recipes That Bring the Ultimate Bite
Fire up the grill with these flavorful BBQ chicken wings recipes, perfect for any backyard gathering or game-day feast.

August 25, 2025

25 Summer BBQ Salad Recipes That Are Perfect for Outdoor Feasts
Refresh your cookout menu with these summer BBQ salad recipes that are light, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings.

Wood Pellets for Pellet Grill Recipes You May Not Have Tried Before
Discover how premium wood pellets enhance pellet grill cooking with rich flavor, steady heat, and versatility for endless delicious recipes.

Greek Ground Lamb Recipe with Whipped Ricotta
Crave-worthy Greek ground lamb: spiced, herby, and piled on whipped ricotta with fresh veggies and pita - perfect for bowls or family style.

August 23, 2025

Grilled Shrimp and Corn Slaw Tacos
Summer is the season of the grill, and nothing says fresh, bold flavor quite like tacos loaded with juicy grilled…

Smoked Kalua Pork (Hawaiian Pulled Pork)
This smoked kalua pork recipe brings authentic Hawaiian flavor to your backyard.

August 22, 2025

Salmon Candy 101: Tips for Smoking It Right
You’ve eaten salmon grilled, roasted, blackened, planked, and pan-fried; perhaps you’ve even chopped it to make burgers.

August 21, 2025

Burnt Ends in Beer BBQ Sauce
Beef burnt ends are traditionally made from a brisket point.

August 20, 2025

Thinking of Building an Outdoor Kitchen? Consider These Four Tips First
This post is sponsored by Wildfire Outdoor Living.

Grilled Tomahawk with Cajun Butter
This perfectly Grilled Tomahawk with Cajun Butter is the ideal recipe for any fan of flavor.

Marry Me Chicken Sliders
The TikTok famous “marry me” flavors just got the slider treatment!

Easy Beef Queso
There’s nothing quite like the perfect queso dip to bring everyone together around the table.

August 19, 2025

The Best Bacon Butter Recipe
Easy bacon butter recipe with garlic, parsley, and lemon.

August 18, 2025

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites With Sriracha-Lime Sauce
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Home Depot Wood Pellets With a Higher Degree of Quality
The grilling season never truly ends for passionate barbecue enthusiasts.

August 15, 2025

How to Store and Reheat BBQ to Keep It Moist & Tasty
Nothing beats the satisfaction of a perfectly smoked brisket or a plate of sticky ribs straight off the grill.

Pan Seared Chuck Eye Steaks
The secret’s out: chuck eye steak, a.k.a.

Peruvian Chicken Breast Skewers (Easy)
These Peruvian Chicken Breast Skewers are everything I love about grilling: big flavor, quick cooking, and minimal cleanup.

Brisket in a Minute?—Impossible, But it’s True!
photo: baekjeongnyc – Instagram   It’s an article of faith, not to say dogma, that the proper way to cook ...

August 13, 2025

The Twisted Pig of Sumter
The Twisted Pig in Sumter serves true wood-cooked barbecue, but their origin story might be just as authentic.

10 most hated foods in America: Are you brave enough to eat them?
Many Americans have strong opinions about food, especially when it comes to what they hate.

Grilled Liver and Onions
Time to upgrade grandma's recipe.

Crispy Grilled Sardines with Simple Ingredients
Crispy grilled sardines made with simple ingredients for fresh, bold flavor.

Grilled Squid Rings: A Healthy Twist on Calamari
Tender, smoky grilled squid rings seasoned to perfection.

Overnight Brined Pulled Pork: Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Smoky Flavor
This overnight brined pulled pork recipe delivers tender, juicy meat with deep smoky flavor.

Grilled Tofu
Smoky, flavorful grilled tofu with a crispy outside and tender center.

August 12, 2025

Apple Cider Chicken Thighs (Easy One-Skillet Dinner)
This apple cider chicken makes your kitchen smell like autumn heaven.

3-2-1 Ribs Revisited: Is It Time for New Math?
Most serious practitioners consider barbecue an art, the outcome of which depends on knowledge, skill, and intuition.

August 11, 2025

Grilled Oysters with Crispy Chile Butter
Enjoy grilled oysters like never before!

40 Summer BBQ Recipes That Will Make You the Grill Master
Savor the season with these summer BBQ recipe ideas perfect for sunny gatherings.

Home Depot Pellet Grill Maintenance Tips for Fall
As autumn leaves begin their colorful descent and temperatures start to dip, your Home Depot pellet grill faces new challenges that require special attention.

August 10, 2025

45 Labor Day BBQ Appetizer Recipes
Kick off your holiday cookout with these delicious Labor Day BBQ appetizer recipes.

August 8, 2025

9 Strategies for Grilling Moist, Succulent Chicken Breast
On a competitive cooking show that aired recently, judges unanimously noted the dryness of a chef’s barbecued chicken breast.

August 7, 2025

Easy Fresh Fish Ceviche
Authentic fish ceviche recipe that works every time.

August 6, 2025

Hatch Chile-Cheese Biscuits
John Lewis’ buttermilk biscuits with Hatch chiles and cheddar blend Southern comfort with Southwestern heat—easy to make, hard to stop eating.

20 Spooky Halloween BBQ Recipes
Spice up spooky season with these Halloween BBQ recipes that bring festive flair to your grill.

40 Labor Day Dessert Recipes
Celebrate the sweet side of summer with these Labor Day dessert recipes.

August 5, 2025

40 Labor Day Side Dish Recipe Ideas
Round out your holiday feast with these Labor Day side dish recipe ideas, perfect for pairing with grilled mains.

The “McRob” McRib: A REAL Barbecued Rib Sandwich
What if we made a McRib sandwich at home by using real smoked rib meat without the bones?

August 4, 2025

Iron City BBQ Co.
Lexington-style BBQ in Blacksburg, SC with hand-pulled pork, brisket, smoked wings, and house-made sauces in a historic downtown setting.

Mighty Fine Swine: Reflecting on 16 Years of Pig Island
This feature comes from food writer Andrea Strong, author of The Strong Buzz on Substack. If you want to write for this newsletter, please get in touch.

Pellet Grill Pellets Recipes For Dinner, Tailgating, and More
Our pellet grill pellets can make so many recipes that much better.

18 moody cocktails, sinister snacks for your ‘Wednesday’ watch party
Throw the ultimate Wednesday watch party with moody cocktails, creepy snacks and decadent dishes inspired by everyone's favorite dark darling.

August 3, 2025

How to cook ribeye steak
Struggling with flare-ups, dry steak or guessing doneness?

August 1, 2025

Tips for Grilling Game Meats: Practical Advice for Richer Tastes
Imagine firing up your grill, breathing in that smoky air, and knowing that tonight’s main course isn’t just ordinary beef or chicken.

Smashed Crack Burgers
The burger recipe that broke TikTok is here!

July 31, 2025

BBQ Salads: Fresh Sides That Stand Up to Smoked Meats
Imagine the smoky, rich flavors of brisket, ribs, or pulled pork mingling with crisp, cool, and colorful BBQ salads.

Ribeye vs. Filet Mignon: Which Steak Wins on the Pellet Grill?
Which steak reigns supreme—Ribeye or Filet Mignon?

July 30, 2025

Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Addictive Crumble
This easy moist banana bread is made with Greek yogurt and the most addictive pecan crumble and can be baked in an oven or on the grill.

July 29, 2025

Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings
These grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings will take your wing game to another level.

Best D*mn Reubens in Nashville 2025 | Top 4 Places
Discover the best spots for a mouthwatering Reuben sandwich in Nashville with our top picks.

Top 5 Sushi Places in Nashville 2025 | Nashville Insider
Discover the top 5 sushi restaurants in Nashville, TN for the freshest rolls, sashimi, and authentic Japanese flavors.

Philly Roll Cucumber Salad
The viral cucumber salad just got UNREAL!

Master the Flame: Best Fuel Combos for Winter BBQ Flavour
Winter might chill the air, but it also brings the perfect conditions for deeper, richer BBQ flavours.

July 28, 2025

Grilled Chicken Alfredo (No Cream)
Grilled Chicken Alfredo is a smoky spin on a comfort food classic.

Best Pellets for Ribs Bar None
When the warm days of summer hit and the backyard starts calling, nothing delivers quite like a rack of ribs fresh off the grill.

July 25, 2025

California Roll Cucumber Salad
Craving California roll flavors without the rice or rolling skills?

Easy Cast Iron Pizza
This Easy Cast Iron Pizza has the perfectly simple and quick dough recipe.

July 24, 2025

Keto Eggroll in a Bowl
Skip the takeout options, and make this keto egg roll in a bowl recipe on your flattop grill for a veggie-packed meal full of savory flavor!

Smoked Duck Legs
Never smoked duck before?

July 21, 2025

More Than Hardwood Pellets for Grill: What Makes BBQ Special
When people think of summer, they often think of smoky aromas drifting through the air, laughter around a backyard table, and the simple joy of gathering over great food.

July 18, 2025

Kimchi Fried Rice
Fried rice is a great quick and easy dinner solution for busy families.

Cherry-Smoked Surf & Turf: Bacon-Wrapped Filet & Butter-Basted Shrimp on the Z Grills
Fire up your Z Grills and treat yourself to the ultimate Surf & Turf experience—bacon-wrapped filet mignon and jumbo shrimp basted in citrus garlic

July 17, 2025

Smoked Bone-In Pork Chops
Last Updated on July 28, 2025 Smoked Bone-In Pork Chops are the move when you want serious flavor without overcomplicating dinner.

July 15, 2025

Exploring Tips on How to Smoke Spices: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Blends
Infusing your favorite spices with a touch of rich smoke can elevate their flavor to a deliciously new level.

Plum Wood for Smoking the Dishes That You Want
Discover rich flavor with plum wood for smoking.

Michigan Olive Burger Recipe
Meet the Michigan Olive Burger: A Midwest Classic If you grew up in Michigan, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Michigan olive burger.

50 Labor Day BBQ Recipe Ideas
Celebrate the end of summer with these 50 Labor Day BBQ recipe ideas that are perfect for your backyard gathering.

July 11, 2025

Sweet Tea Brine Smoked Chicken
I’ve been working on the perfect chicken brine for a while and I believe I’ve finally got it.

July 8, 2025

Grilled Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Grilled Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is one of those meals that hits every note: smoky, juicy, tangy, and a little spicy.

Sweet and Savory Pork Tenderloin
This Sweet and Savory Pork Tenderloin recipe is the perfect weeknight meal.

July 7, 2025

Bourbon Brown Sugar Marinade
Want to turn basic meat into steakhouse-worthy results?

Quick and Easy Lemon Marinade
On the hunt for a simple marinade that brightens up any protein?

Quick and Easy Asian Marinade
Need a go-to marinade that transforms any protein into something amazing?

July 4, 2025

A Higher Caliber of Hardwood smoking pellets
True barbecue isn’t just about heat and meat—it’s about flavor, patience, and the satisfaction of knowing every bite was earned.

July 2, 2025

Overnight Smoked Pork Shoulder on Z Grills: Tender, Juicy & Foolproof
Discover how to make a perfectly tender, smoky pork shoulder with this easy overnight method on your Z Grills.

July 1, 2025

Pro Tips on How to Smoke Tofu and Other Plant-Based Proteins
There's nothing quite like the aroma of a smoker wafting through the backyard, promising delicious, tender results.

June 30, 2025

Perfect Pairings: Matching Sauces with Grilled Vegetables
Add a burst of flavor by perfectly matching sauces with grilled vegetables.

Taco Dog (Bacon-Wrapped Edition)
If a taco and a coney dog had a baby, this would be it.