BBQ Techniques and Basics

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From The Smoker

4 Sonny’s Pitmaster-Approved Recipes to Score Big at Your Next Tailgate

It’s the time of the tailgate. The big games are back, and it’s all about gatherin’ with your friends, making your fantasy draft picks and cheerin’ on your favorite team. What goes best with a tailgate? BBQ, of course. Here are four smokin’ recipes handcrafted by Sonny’s Pitmasters that are sure to score you some […]

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Loaded Hot Dog

Hot Dogs are a grilling staple. They’re sure to please everyone, but why settle for just a drizzle of ketchup and mustard? Try this Loaded Hot Dog, created by our Pitmasters. We wrap each hot dog in bacon, before loading them onto the grill. If that’s not satisfyin’ enough, we top each one with cheese, […]

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Sundried Juicy Lucy

What’s better than a burger? A stuffed and stacked one. Meet the Sundried Juicy Lucy. This is packed with melty Feta and topped with delicious sundried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese. We even toast the burger buns for a buttery bite. Serve these up at your next cookout, and these bite-size beauties are sure to […]

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Brisket Burnt Ends

Take your Brisket Burnt Ends to the next level, with a sweet and simple glaze made in just three steps. It combines a few of our favorites, like our Original BBQ Sauce, to bring your taste buds that signature Sonny’s BBQ flavor. Find more delicious recipes in our dedicated BBQ Bites playlist on Youtube. If […]

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Bourbon Glazed Ribs

No need to reuse a recipe for your next rack of ribs. These Bourbon Glazed Ribs are juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender, with a sweet flavor you’ll want to savor over and over again. Watch Pitmaster Shannon Snell walk you through the recipe above, or follow the steps below. Either way, you’re one step closer to […]

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BBQ Chicken Lollipops

When you think of a “lollipop”, usually something sweet comes to mind. Well, these BBQ Chicken Lollipops are sweet, but these are a bit meatier, literally. These mouthwaterin’ morsels are marinated and dry-rubbed before they’re smoked and basted in butter. These delights need big bites, but they’re perfect for your next party, get-together or family […]

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10 Tools You’ll Need for Grilling Season

Think you have what it takes to become a Pitmaster like Shannon Snell? We believe in you and want to set you up for success. With the right BBQ tools and equipment, you’ll be smokin’ up some BBQ that will be sure to make your guest’s mouths water this grilling season. We asked Shannon what his must-have gadgets and we think these will do just the trick. […]

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Celebrate National BBQ Month with Sonny’s

Each day, we throw down a BBQ that’s slow-smoked and slathered in Southern hospitality. But, this month is a little more special. It’s National BBQ Month and all month long, we’re celebratin’ what we do best. So roll up your sleeves and c’mon by your local Sonny’s for plate-coverin’ portions of all your favorites. Or, […]

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Smoked Watermelon

This simple, refreshing Smoked Watermelon recipe is the perfect summer snack. Watch Pitmaster Shannon Snell cook up this delicious recipe in our Tales from the Pit series. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more tips, tricks, recipes and cooking techniques our Pitmasters are sharin’ each week.

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4 Must-Haves For Your July 4th BBQ

Gather ‘round the picnic table with the ones you love most to salute the flag with the greatest tradition America has ever known. But there’s no need to sweat over a hot grill or stand in line at the grocery store. Just make sure any of these items are part of your spread this year […]

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How To BBQ Like A Pitmaster

4 Can’t-Beat Summer BBQ Recipes There’s nobody better suited to slow-smokin’ some ribs, brisket, pork – you name it – than our Pitmasters. These folks are trained to make the very best, tried-and-true BBQ out there. It’s a skill that takes practice ‘til perfect, but we believe there’s a Pitmaster in all of you BBQ […]

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Fun Facts About Pork

Today’s the day we celebrate our 3rd annual National Pulled Pork Day. Before you head on over to your local Sonny’s, sink your teeth into these fun facts about the meat that made us famous. For our Pulled Pork, we use the pork butt. Most don’t realize that the pork butt is actually found at […]

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