If it made us stop scrolling, it probably deserves a spot here. From gear to techniques to the occasional internet chaos, this is the stuff we’re paying attention to this week.

🥩 GAME DAY EATS: A Houston guide to Super Bowl takeout and to-go feasts, from smoked brisket to tacos and barbecue classics. Each of these spots offers great inspo for your Super Bowl theme.

🥩 SACRED GROUND: A hundred years of smoke left in these walls. Thanks to Kyle for sharing this old smokehouse in the DMS Facebook Group 👇

🥩 BUYER BEWARE: Costco’s BBQ burnt ends are getting heat for all the wrong reasons. Customer feedback says they fall short on flavor and texture, so consider this a reality check before you throw them in your cart.

🥩 BLUE MEAT: At no point did anyone ask if they should 👇


 🥩 WEEKLY SMOKE: If your “meal prep” doesn’t involve smoke, are you even trying? 👇

🥓 BUILT DIFFERENT: Some grills talk big and fold under pressure. This breakdown shows which ones can actually hold heat, manage smoke, and survive more than one summer of neglect.

🥓 BIRD BREAKDOWN: A few small mistakes turn deboning into a mess. These fixes make the process smoother and more precise.

🥓 GAME DAY DEALS: Amazon’s hosting and barbecue essentials are on clearance ahead of the Big Game, from grills and smokers to coolers and prep tools. If you’ve been thinking about upgrades or need game-day kits, now’s a good moment to lock them in.

🥓 GEAR PROTECTION: Weather, grease, and neglect are plotting against your grill. Time to stop them before you find yourself shopping for a replacement.

🥓 CRUST CONTROL: If your steak is gray, we need to talk. Chowhound has got the tips to show how to build a real crust without burning dinner or your dignity.

🥓 SNACK UPGRADE: We don’t do ordinary over here 👇