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.

🥩 JERKY LINKUP: Meat Church and Jack Link’s teamed up on rub-flavored jerky.

🥩 BACON RANKED: We tried 20 packs of bacon, these are the ones you should be buying.

🥩 FLAY FADE: Whatever happened to Bobby Flay’s steakhouse, and how to eat Flay-style steaks now.

🥩 RAIN PLAN: Backups need to be in place. Here’s a month of game-day dinners for when the weather kills your grill plans.

🥩 STAR BBQ: Adam Richman eats some of the only Michelin-starred BBQ in Texas 👇

🥓 SMART SMOKE: Brisk It’s new AI-powered oven brings the smoke indoors.

🥓 WING RULES: The five golden rules of Hooters wings, just in time for football.

🥓 SPUD MATH: Alton Brown’s ratio that lets you ditch the mashed potato recipe for good.

🥓 MARKET SHIFT: Camp Chef looks to be exiting the grill business, a notable move in the category.

🥓 TACO TECH: Perfect grilled Mexican chicken tacos, jalapeño brine and a Cholula butter baste 👇