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BBQ Techniques and Basics

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

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Mastering Brisket: Your Guide to Texas-Style BBQ

If you can master Texas-style brisket, you can master it all. With this guide, learn how to smoke meat like a pro, with pitmaster-approved tips, seasoning secrets, and slicing techniques for the perfect bark. What Makes Texas-Style Brisket Unique You know that saying: everything’s bigger in Texas. One thing’s for sure, their brisket culture sure […]

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BBQ Recipes

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

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Rum Candied Bacon Pancakes

Sweet with just a bit of a bite. That describes these Rum Candied Bacon Pancakes perfectly. Take fluffy flapjacks and load them with sugary, but peppery bacon and you’ve got a recipe good to the last drop of that warm maple syrup. Break out the griddle, we’re havin’ BBQ for breakfast. Try this Sweet Candied […]

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Random Acts of BBQ

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

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

To celebrate Founder’s Day, Sonny’s Chief Kindness Officer Elden teamed up with former CKO Kennon for a Kindness Caravan. The goal: surprise four heroes and organizations in Gainesville, Florida with Random Acts of BBQ. Ready to hit the road? Well, buckle up, because you’re in for a kind ride. Kindness Caravan Stop 1: Bread of […]

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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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Inside Sonny’s Pitmaster Class with the Social Media Manager

If you ask me, my life is literally just likes, comments and shares. I talk the BBQ talk, but I rarely walk the BBQ walk. All that changed the day I was given the chance to take Sonny’s Pitmaster Class. Honestly, my experience in the kitchen doesn’t go further than chicken nuggets, so I was […]

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News & Events

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

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Sonny’s BBQ Deals Today: Get the Ultimate List 

We’re here to make it easy to find the latest Sonny’s BBQ deals. Bookmark this page, because we’ll update it regularly with the best ways to save. Without further ado, let’s fire up the smoker. Kids Eat Free: Monday to Wednesday for Rewards Members It’s back to school time, and everyone’s lookin’ to save a […]

A woman is sitting with a little boy at a Sonny's BBQ dining table. She smiles looking at him as he prepares to take a bite of green beans from his plate.
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