It’s Thanksgiving, and the pit is officially in holiday mode. The turkey’s bronzing, the sides are smoking, and the backyard smells like tradition. We’re grateful for good food, good fire, and everyone in Dead Meat Society.

Thanks for the laughs, the cooks, the chaos, and the community. This place wouldn’t be the same without you. Share your Thanksgiving spread in the Dead Meat Society Facebook group or tag us on Instagram.

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

First up, turkey coma Friday? More like big grill deals Friday. Also, holiday cooking is fun. Holiday cleanup is not. Get the right tools to make the aftermath way less tragic. Plus, some must-try recipes for Dutch oven smoked turkey chili, leftover turkey gumbo, and turkey stuffing bacon balls that will make you wish you’d cooked an extra turkey just for the leftovers.

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 theamericandad (James) for a championship-level bird. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Instagram.

Honorable mention to James Hickey for the yellowfin tuna that looks melt-in-your-mouth tender. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to Randy Harper for a winning game day smoke. 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?

Happy Thanksgiving, crew. Some of you are already on leftovers, others haven’t even plated up yet, but one thing’s certain: a smoker somewhere is still warm. And before the tryptophan kicks in, it’s time to prep yourself for the next big tradition: Black Friday pitmaster deals.

This is your annual reminder that while everyone else is fighting over TVs and laptops to spend MORE time inside, the smart folks (us) use Black Friday to level up our outdoor cooking game.

So grab your plate, settle in, and let’s run the options.

Black Friday is chaos if you go in blind.

1. Start with your goal, not the sale. A deal is only a deal if it fits what you actually need, whether that’s a new pellet grill, a flat-top for game day, or accessories that take the stress out of long cooks.

2. Look at specs, not price tags. Square inches, BTUs, hopper size, build quality, and warranty matter WAY more than a flashy markdown graphic.

3. Compare EVERYTHING. The same Traeger or Weber can swing by over $200 depending on the retailer. Don’t click the first banner you see.

4. Don’t sleep on accessories. Thermometers, probe kits, grill covers, pellets, charcoal, knives, and rub bundles all get their moment on Black Friday.

Running a full Black Friday Deals section with early-access offers. Expect good pricing on their WiFi pellet grills and bundles.

Their Black Friday and Holiday 2025 Buying Guide is loaded with real pitmaster gear, including Recteq, GMG, and other premium pellet grills.

Up to 30% off grills and accessories, with Ace Rewards unlocking deeper cuts. Blackstone griddles, Weber gear, pellet grills, all in the mix.

The dedicated Black Friday grilling page is stacked. Several pellet models are hitting legit all-time lows.

A surprisingly solid walkthrough of the best grill deals this year, including Traeger, Blackstone, Weber, Camp Chef, and more.

Black Friday is your chance to set up your entire season of cooks. Buy smart today, and feel it every weekend until spring.

Happy Thanksgiving, pit crew. Hope your plates are full, your pits are still warm, and your deals are absolute steals.

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.

🥩 BIG BOX: We lost a lot of good men and women at Costco this week…

🥩 DRINKSGIVING: Who better to offer alcohol pairings for Thanksgiving dinner than Bert Kreischer? Enjoy (and call an Uber).

🥩 LEFTOVERS LEFT HOOKS: No matter how annoying your family is, please don’t throw down. After all, you have to see them in a month for the holidays.

🥩 BUN TO BUN: Why have normal hot pads when you can have a whole crocheted sandwich? Credit to Mike Martin for sharing in the group, and extra credit to his sister-in-law for creating something this good 👇

🥩 POT PIE PLAY: The best way to finish Thanksgiving? Wrap your smoked turkey in puff pastry and call it dinner👇

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…

🥓 DEAL SEASON: It’s not just about the grills. Black Friday means we can level up the whole kitchen. Scan the sales and snag the good stuff before the stampede.

🥓 CLEAN CREW: Cooking big means cleaning big, unless you’ve got the right gear. These under-$35 lifesavers keep the chaos under control.

🥓 LEFTOVER CLOCK: Thanksgiving leftovers slap… until they don’t. Know the safe timelines so nothing turns on you.

🥓 SHARP EDGE: The right blade makes the difference between a clean slice and a ragged mess when you’re carving smoked meats. Chuds runs down some favorite knives and sharpening setups so you’re ready when the meat hits 👇

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.

A bowl of ‘why didn’t we save more turkey?’

Holiday leftovers gone full Louisiana.

Everything you love about Thanksgiving, but portable.

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…

Dead Meat Society Merch in the wild.

thebeardedbbq rocking the skull truckery hat from Dead Meat Society. You can get the hat at the DMS store right now.

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