The forecasts keep changing, but you know what is always reliable? Fire, smoke, meat, and good times. Drop your latest cook in the Dead Meat Society Facebook group or tag us on Instagram… and there is still time to check out the Frozen Flame Challenge below.

Now, here’s what we’ve been cooking up all week…

First up, from pellet smokers to classic charcoal and everything in between, these picks give you clear pros and cons before you buy. And turns out chicken might not be the “healthy” choice we’ve been sold. Plus, some must-try recipes for corned beef, picanha steak, and homemade pastrami to get you in the St. Patty’s Day spirit.

The clock is ticking on the Frozen Flame Challenge. You’ve got until February 28 (11:59 pm ET).

We'll pick one winner who shares the best pic/video of grilling in the snow or cold (shoveling out the grill counts). The winner will get an OG DMS Toolkit.

Here's how to enter:

What are you waiting for?! Get your grill and chill on.

Check out all the details and official rules here.

PS, Mother Nature gave everyone in the Northeast some fresh powder. So, no excuses.

Every week, we crown the DMS champion of BBQ. And there are only two ways to enter: 1) Submit a pic to the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group 2) Tag us on Instagram. If you aren’t sharing (and competing), what the hell are you waiting for?

This week’s Smoke Show Champ is Cody Wood for his juicy BBQ chicken breasts. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to Rob Webber for his lamb popsicles. Not your average backyard snack. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to John Shepard for the dedication to the Iberico Pork Loin. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Have a Smoke Show submission? Stop wasting your time posting on all those other sites and share it with the Facebook group that gives a damn: Dead Meat Society. Or just tag us on Instagram.

That one story that will make you infinitely more interesting than your know-it-all brother-in-law. Seriously, wtf is that guy’s deal?

There’s no shortage of gadgets promising perfect bark and perfect smoke rings. But some can actually get you where you need to go. Here’s a look at the top-reviewed smokers and grills that stand out.

Warning: Some of these may get you off the couch and driving to your nearest grill retailer…

Reliable. Consistent. Predictable in the best way. It’s small, but mighty. This is the workhorse Traeger.

If you want overnight brisket without babysitting vents, this is your lane. Great temp control, solid build, and WiFire tech.

Tradeoff: It’s still pellet smoke. You’re choosing convenience over raw fire intensity.

It’s smart, and it does everything. Grill, griddle, and smoker all in one. Zero micromanagement required.

Tradeoff: It’s (relatively) large. Probably too big for most porches…

Charcoal flavor without staying up all night.

This is the bridge between tradition and tech. Real smoke profile. Digital control. Long steady burns.

Tradeoff: More parts. More electronics. Not as pure as an offset.

You read that right… it says “indoor.”

It may be small, but if you need something that allows you to park it in the heated man cave instead of walking out in the snow and ice, this is the one.

Anyone out there tried one of these electric smokers yet?

Pellet means convenience.

Gravity gives charcoal flavor.

Kamado rewards patience.

Electric lowers the barrier to entry.

The real question isn’t which grill is “best.” It’s which one matches how you actually cook?

Like the memes you send back and forth in your group chat, except these won’t get you canceled. Oh, and lots more grill marks.

🥩 DIET VS REALITY: Chicken may not be the saint everyone’s always said it is. In other words, “eat mor beef.”

🥩 STILL WORTH IT: On the other hand, beef is getting more expensive. No, we’re not gonna stop eating it.

🥩 HARD DECISIONS: Sometimes the fire asks more of you than you expected. In this case, the right choice was made 👇

🥩 BRANDED: Where can we sign up for one? Thanks for the share in the group, Mike 👇

🥩 UNCOMMON GOOD: Once you go lamb, you never go back 👇

Did we miss something? Share it in the Dead Meat Society Facebook group or tag us on Instagram for a chance to be featured.

Tips, tech & gear that’ll help you beat your friend’s meat. Wait, that came out wrong…

🥓 VALUE BEEF: Stretch your meat budget without losing taste. These lesser-known beef cuts make great barbecue and don’t break the bank.

🥓 SEASON RIGHT: Whether simple salt and pepper or bold herb mixes, the right seasoning makes prime rib fade into legend. Read this before your next cook.

🥓 PELLET BARGAIN: This capable wood pellet smoker dropped well below retail, making now a good time to upgrade your rig without overpaying.

🥓 PREP MATTERS: Serious cooks have serious boards. The rest have plastic regrets.

🥓 COMFORT FIRE: If you’re making soup, you might as well make it over coals 👇

Did we miss something? Share it in the Dead Meat Society Facebook group or tag us on Instagram for a chance to be featured.

Like a Paula Deen cookbook, but with less butter and more BBQ sauce.

Real flavor beats deli meat every time.

Let the fat do its job.

If you think pastrami is magic, try making it.

Have a recipe you want to share? Share it in the Dead Meat Society Facebook group or tag us on Instagram for a chance to be featured.

A happy ending just for you.

That’s it for this week. If you make any of the recipes above, you’re legally obligated to share pics on the DMS Facebook Group or tag us on Instagram so we can feature them next week (sorry, we don’t make the rules).

And since the only thing that is better than grill marks and ice-cold beer is grill marks and ice-cold beer with a side of dad jokes, we’ll leave this right here…

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