Hello Dead Meat Society,
Grilling season is officially back. And we need to see what you’ve been cooking up lately. Drop it 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, gas grills aren’t flashy toys, they’re the workhorse that makes weeknights possible. Also, nothing ruins a good cook faster than surprise metal in your meal. Plus, some must-try recipes for beef ribs, grilled romaine salad, and grilled donut ice cream sandwich.
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 Champ
This week’s Smoke Show Champ is Kevin Williams. Bet that tray disappeared fast. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.
🥈 Honorable Mention #1
Honorable mention to Ricky Dalton. Skin looks tight, seasoning’s locked in, and those Cajun quarters look ready to be devoured. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.
🥉 Honorable Mention #2
Honorable mention to Dallas Dale Townsend II. Kofta over fire wins every time. 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?
GAS WORTHY
Gas grills don’t get a lot of love. They’re “too easy.” Not “real BBQ.” Not enough smoke. And yet… most people are cooking on one. Like by a wiiiiide margin.
Gas grills didn’t just simplify grilling. What they really did was open the door for everyone who doesn’t want to babysit a fire. The latest piece from Serious Eats makes a case for why gas grills stay relevant in a landscape full of fancy heat sources.
WHAT MAKES A GAS GRILL GREAT
Consistency you can count on: quick, reliable heat, and stable temps that don’t flutter with weather or fuel level
Convenience built for real life: 10-minute startup, zoning that you can physically see (because, you know, burners), and clean-up that doesn’t require getting covered in ashes
Gas is what made backyard cooking normal. Turn a knob, get heat, start cooking. That’s the whole thing. It’s why gas grills still dominate the market and why propane tanks became a staple of summer.
CRITERIA THAT DEFINE GREAT GAS GRILLS
When Serious Eats tested the latest gas grills, they focused on things that deeply affect your food:
Heat control and stability: a grill that doesn’t swing 50 degrees with wind is a grill that will give you consistency, rain or shine
Zone control: sear station plus a true indirect zone means you can reverse-sear, grill, and rest without moving to a different cooker
Build quality and reliability: sturdy lids, solid burners, thoughtful layout that helps you out at 7 PM with a hungry crowd
Cleanability and maintenance: quick cleanup, longer life. Nobody wants a chrome ghost of last summer’s burgers haunting the grate.
Accessories and expansion: good rails for accessories, consistent accessory fit, and easy upgrades that don’t require a 2nd mortgage
If you’re hunting for crust, even heat, and a foolproof routine, gas is still king of the “I actually cooked this” moment.
What do we think, Dead Meat Society? Are we leaving gas entirely behind in the modern pellet era, or is the move to own one of each?
BBQ Hot Take of the Week
Last week, we asked: How do you prefer to BBQ?
We had a tie between “Some help, but I’m still in control” and “All manual, no tech”
This week, we want to know:
What's your go-to weeknight grill?
*Check back next week for the results*
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.
🥩 PBR SAUSAGES: Beer and brats were always going to end up here. Now it’s official. PBR is in the sausage game.
🥩 BRUSH WARNING: Weber just recalled 3.2 million wire grill brushes. Bristles can detach and end up in your food. Check your model number. Seriously.
🥩 COMP SEASON: BBQ competitions are stacked this month. From the Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook Off in Luling, TX, to Blues, Brews & BBQ in Austin. If you're not competing, you're missing out.
🥩 PELLET FLAT TOP: Recteq released a pellet-fueled griddle. Pre-seasoned. Cooks with the lid down.
🥩 DINOSAUR DINNER: Looks like something that escaped Jurassic Park and lost a fight 👇
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…
🥓 GRIDDLE FIX: Blackstone finally fixed the big griddle gripe. Guess it’s a griddle fixation week…
🥓 BRONCO DEBUT: Blackstone's new Bronco combo grill just dropped. Griddle plus vertical smoker in one unit. It's a beast.
🥓 TOOL CHECK: You don’t need 25 tools. Check which ones are actually worth it and which ones will just take up space.
🥓 RUB SHOWCASE: Store-bought rubs are doing a lot right now.
Some are solid. Some aren’t. Pick one, dial it in, and let the meat do the talking.
🥓 CEASAR WRAP: Grill the chicken. Grill the wrap. Grill the lettuce. 👇
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.
Ribs so bold they skip the sauce and go straight for the bark.
Grill marks on lettuce? It’s catching on…
Currently salivating…
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…
The Butcher Shop
Dead Meat Society Merch in the wild.
You could use boring, low quality tongs. Or you could do this. Kimberly made the right call.
Flip it. Grip it. Stage it. The Dead Grill Station Kit Bundle gives you control over the meat and the mess, complete with…
Dead Skull Spatula
Dead Grip Tongs
Dead Drip - Tool Mat
It’s not just tools, it’s your grill station, dialed in. What are you waiting for?
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