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THE PRICE OF PELLET-ENTRY JUST DROPPED

THE PRICE OF PELLET-ENTRY JUST DROPPED

It’s a big week for Dead Meat Society members… National Steak Day is Friday, and National Prime Rib Day is Saturday. (No pressure.) But if you've been sitting on the fence about getting a pellet grill to do either of them justice, Traeger just ran through your excuses.

Best of Week of Apr 13

Best of Week of Apr 13

The internet is loud. The grill is honest. We rounded up the best of the week for April 13, 2026 so you don't have to.

Smokeshow: 4/13

Smokeshow: 4/13

Share your BBQ p*rn with the Facebook group that gives a damn: Dead Meat Society.

GAS WORTHY

GAS WORTHY

Gas grills don’t get a lot of love. They’re “too easy.” Not “real BBQ.” Not enough smoke. And yet… most people are cooking on one. Like by a wiiiiide margin.

Best of Week of Apr 6

Best of Week of Apr 6

The internet is loud. The grill is honest. We rounded up the best of the week for April 6, 2026 so you don't have to.

Smokeshow: 4/6

Smokeshow: 4/6

Share your BBQ p*rn with the Facebook group that gives a damn: Dead Meat Society.

Smart Smoke

Smart Smoke

Grills are getting smarter. Not better at cooking… just better at doing the thinking for you. Or so they tell us.

Best of Week of Mar 30

Best of Week of Mar 30

The internet is loud. The grill is honest. We rounded up the best of the week for March 30, 2026 so you don't have to.

Smokeshow: 3/30

Smokeshow: 3/30

Share your BBQ p*rn with the Facebook group that gives a damn: Dead Meat Society.

Best of Week of Mar 23

Best of Week of Mar 23

The internet is loud. The grill is honest. We rounded up the best of the week for March 23, 2026 so you don't have to.

Easter Upgrade

Easter Upgrade

The same Easter menu seems to show up every year… Ham. A few sides. Maybe something overcooked. But it doesn’t have to be like that. This week, we’re talking about the full Easter lineup if you want to do it right.