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BBQ Techniques and Basics

Rookies and Grill Masters gather ‘round for the best BBQ tips and tricks.

Perfect Smoked Ribs Guide: What Temperature & How Long to Cook Ribs

If you can make perfectly smoked ribs, you can make good BBQ. But some questions are probably comin’ to mind. Like what’s the ideal ribs temperature, or how long to smoke ribs? We’ve perfected the art of smoked ribs, and now it’s time to learn our Head Pitmaster’s recipe, featuring a citrus-glazed twist that’s equal […]

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Smoked Meat Recipes: The Ultimate BBQ Guide for Every Cut

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The Secrets Behind Sonny’s Tender Pulled Pork

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How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs

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Spring BBQ Prep for the New Season: The Ultimate Guide

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Best BBQ Sauce Pairing for Every Meat

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Perfect BBQ Sauce Pairing Guide: Best Flavors with Every Cut

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All New 'Q Crew Rewards

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BBQ Recipes

Get cookin’ with recipes guaranteed to make your next backyard bash a success.

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Get Shannon’s BBQ Recipes as Seen on TODAY

Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell brings Sonny’s BBQ to the TODAY show and brings two creations made for summer straight to your oven. Get ready for Shannon’s BBQ recipes: Smoked Mac & Cheese and Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Shannon Snell has spent years mastering the low-and-slow techniques that define Sonny’s. For the TODAY show, he’s doing […]

How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs

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Perfect Smoked Mac & Cheese Recipe

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2 Easy Pulled Chicken Recipes You Can Make with One Pound of Chicken

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Pitmaster-Approved Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

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Bourbon Grilled & Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

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Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe: How to Get Tender, Juicy Results Every Time

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Random Acts of BBQ

Dive into stories of kindness, community, and the spirit of BBQ.

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Sonny’s First Responders Offer: Free Pork Big Deals on October 28

First Responders, you’re a Big Deal to us at Sonny’s. So much so, we want you to come in for a Free Pork Big Deal on National First Responders Day, October 28. Lookin’ to join us for lunch? Scroll down for all the details. About Sonny’s First Responders Offer As our way of sayin’ thank […]

Police officers sit at booth with Pork Big Deals at Sonny's BBQ

Sonny’s Teacher Offer 2026: Free Pork Big Deal

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Sonny’s Offers Free BBQ Sandwich for National Nurses Week

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Nominate a First Responder for Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ®

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Kindness Caravan: Sonny’s CKO Surprises Gainesville Heroes for Founder’s Day

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RABBQ Roundup: Team Member Since 1986 among Sonny’s Surprises for Kindness

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Meet Our New Chief Kindness Officer: Elden S.

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Pitmaster Profiles

Read the stories, learn the secrets, and get inspired by the hearts and souls behind the pit.

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Sonny Tillman: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Founder

The man who started it all: Sonny Tillman. Our founder began a legacy back in 1968, and it’s one we continue to hold dear today. Even though he’s no longer with us, his birthday is coming up soon, and we still want to make sure we celebrate it. In honor of him, here are five […]

Inside Sonny’s Pitmaster Class with the Social Media Manager

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BBQ & You – St. Augustine, FL

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Meet Sonny’s Franchisee Brad Fink

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International Women’s Day with Sonny’s: Meet 4 Powerful Female Pitmasters

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Top BBQ Questions Answered by Pitmaster Shannon Snell

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Inside the Pit Academy: How a Sonny’s Pitmaster is Certified

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News & Events

Get the latest Sonny's news from new menu items to community events.

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Hurricane Isaias Closures: Live Updates from Sonny’s BBQ

EDIT 10/14/26: All affected Sonny’s locations have now reopened following Hurricane Isaias. Some may serving limited menus for a time. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll come see us soon. For the safety of our guests and team members, some of our Sonny’s BBQ locations will be closing due to Hurricane Isaias. Please see […]