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The Flat Top King Griddle recipes, smoker recipes, and cooking tips from a former US Navy cook and steakhouse chef.
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09/03/2026

Dove season is here, and these Seared Dove Breast Tacos may be one of the best ways weā€™ve ever cooked our harvest!

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The dove breasts get a quick three-ingredient marinade with avocado oil, fresh lime juice, and jalapeƱo seasoning SPICE THAT before being seared hot and fast in cast iron. Then we pile them into warm tortillas with avocado, tomato, onion, grilled green onions, and a fresh squeeze of lime.

No heavy sauce or complicated toppingsā€”just a simple taco that lets the flavor of the dove shine.

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https://pelletsandpits.com/seared-dove-breast-tacos/

September 5 is National JalapeƱo Popper Day! So we šŸŒ¶ļø turned that classic cream cheese, jalapeƱo, and bacon combo into ...
09/03/2026

September 5 is National JalapeƱo Popper Day!
So we šŸŒ¶ļø turned that classic cream cheese, jalapeƱo, and bacon combo into 9 different pellet grill recipes ā€” from dip to meatloaf to pig shots. Comment "RECIPE" to get all the details then make sure you swipe through and let us know which one you're making first! šŸ”„

09/02/2026

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Taco Game Day Dip
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning
1 can Old El Paso refried beans
1 package shredded cheddar cheese
Diced onion
Sliced black olives
Diced jalapeƱos
Diced tomatoes
Pace salsa, for serving
Nacho Cheese Doritos, for dipping
Instructions
Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning until well combined.
Spread the refried beans evenly in the bottom of a serving dish.
Spread the seasoned sour cream over the beans.
Add a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
Top with diced onion, black olives, jalapeƱos, and tomatoes.
Serve with Pace salsa on the sideā€”and donā€™t forget the biggest upgrade: Nacho Cheese Doritos instead of regular tortilla chips!

09/02/2026

Smoked a whole chicken flavored with my favorite seasonings! šŸŖµšŸ”„While the chicken was smoking, I threw some jalapeƱos on the grill to soften their texture and boost the flavor. Once everything was smoked, I shredded the chicken and mixed it with cream cheese, grated cheddar, crispy bacon, and those smoked jalapeƱos.I used mayo on the outside of the bread to get that perfect crust, but thatā€™s totally up to youā€”Iā€™m usually a huge butter fan myself! Layer a thick layer of this filling onto your bread and toast it on the griddle. I used a jalapeƱo popper bread for this one, and it was incredible. šŸ¤¤šŸ„ŖWhatā€™s your go-to trick for the perfect toasted sandwich crust: butter or mayo? Let me know below! šŸ‘‡ Pit Boss Grills

09/01/2026

The BEST bite in barbecue may come from the fattiest part of the brisket! šŸ”„

Comment RECIPE and Iā€™ll send it right over, or check out the first comment below for the recipe!

After smoking a whole brisket, we separated the point and cut it into thick cubes. Then we added BBQ sauce, hot honey, brown sugar, butter, and seasoning before putting everything back on the smoker until the edges were caramelized and the sauce was sticky.

Smoky on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, and packed with rich beef flavorā€”this is why brisket burnt ends are called ā€œmeat candy.ā€

09/01/2026

They donā€™t call brisket burnt ends ā€œmeat candyā€ for nothing! šŸ”„

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We smoked a whole brisket, separated the point, and cut that rich, fatty meat into bite-sized cubes. Then we loaded them with BBQ sauce, hot honey, brown sugar, butter, and another hit of seasoning before sending them back to the smoker.

The result? Sticky, smoky, caramelized brisket burnt ends with a lightly charred exterior and a juicy, tender center. This may be the BEST bite in barbecue!

https://pelletsandpits.com/smoked-brisket-burnt-ends/

Dove season is officially here šŸŽÆ ā€” and if you've got a cooler full of breasts and no idea what to make with them, we've ...
09/01/2026

Dove season is officially here šŸŽÆ ā€” and if you've got a cooler full of breasts and no idea what to make with them, we've got 3 recipes to fix that.

This week we're sharing our go-to dove recipes:

šŸ„“ Bacon Wrapped Dove Poppers ā€“ cream cheese, jalapeƱo, and dove wrapped in bacon. If you've never made these, start here.

šŸÆ Smoked Dove Breasts with Sweet BBQ Glaze ā€“ bacon-wrapped, smoked low and slow, then tossed in a sticky sweet chili BBQ glaze. Think Li'l Smokies, but better.

šŸŒ® Seared Dove Breast Tacos ā€“ no smoker required. A quick lime and avocado oil marinade, a hot sear, and fresh toppings turn your harvest into dinner in 25 minutes.

Swipe through for the quick rundown on each one, then comment "RECIPE" for exact measurements and our tips for deboning dove breasts without losing half the meat. Links in the first comment too!

Which recipe are you trying first this season? Let us know below!

08/31/2026

Thereā€™s no better way to break in the brand-new Pit Boss Navigator 3 Vertical Series than with a big smoked pork butt!

Comment RECIPE and Iā€™ll send it right over, or check out the first comment below for the recipe.

We seasoned it well, smoked it low and slow until it developed a beautiful bark, and finished it with a mixture of butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice.

It came off the smoker tender, juicy, and packed with smoky barbecue flavor. For the first cook on this new Pit Boss, Iā€™d call that a huge success!
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Who says burnt ends are just for brisket point? Here are 6 of our favorites - which are you making first? Comment RECIPE...
08/31/2026

Who says burnt ends are just for brisket point? Here are 6 of our favorites - which are you making first? Comment RECIPE for the links!

08/31/2026

This smoked pulled pork is tender, juicy, and loaded with barbecue flavor!

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The pork butt is seasoned with our ā€˜Que That BBQ Seasoning and smoked low and slow until the bark is dark and the meat pulls apart effortlessly.

Then we finish it with a buttery mixture of Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice. That combination adds moisture and a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, smoky, and spicy flavor.

Pile it onto sandwiches, serve it with your favorite sides, or eat it straight from the pan!
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