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Straight from the slab: new stories, strange ideas, and hot takes carved daily by the Dead Meat Society.

Smokeshow: 4/13

Smokeshow: 4/13

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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

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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.

Best of Week of Mar 16

Best of Week of Mar 16

The internet is loud. The grill is honest. We rounded up the best of the week for March 16, 2026 so you don't have to.

Smokeshow: 3/23

Smokeshow: 3/23

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Prep the Pit

Prep the Pit

Before you throw meat on the grates and hope for the best, there’s a reason seasoned pitmasters run through a checklist first. A grill that’s been sitting all Winter needs a little attention if you want it to perform right.