College football has kicked off and the NFL joins this weekend, which means tailgating season is officially open. Show us your parking-lot setup 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, the only tailgating guide you’ll need, from the plan to the grill to the meat. Plus, Meat Church is releasing new jerky that we want to try...

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?

And remember, the stakes have never been higher!

This week’s Smoke Show Champ is Daniel Reyes for a pair of tomahawk steaks that could feed a defensive line. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to Terry Ryan for a brisket with a gentle nature. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to Andrea Williams for a pork loin cooked to juicy perfection. 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?

We’ve been waiting all summer for this one…

College football has FINALLY kicked off, and the NFL joins the party this weekend.

You know what that means…

It means the parking lot is now the most important kitchen in town. Tailgating season is short and glorious. Do not waste a single Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Dead Meat Society.

To help everyone make the most of tailgate szn, allow us to present the DMS three-part battle plan.

Even the budget experts agree that the secret to a successful tailgate is doing most of the work at home. This guide to tailgating on a budget says to prep everything the night before.

Sides can be ready in the cooler, and even some great meats don’t require taking the full smoker out to the stadium.

Make your plan and get ready in advance.

You still need iron in the parking lot on the big day.

Lucky for us, Southern Living tested eight portable grills and named the Weber Traveler the best overall. You know, that little fold-up that can cook ten burgers.

For the smoke crowd, the Traeger Tailgater took the pellet spot, so you may want to look into picking one up.

Sides are fine, but we came for protein.

Out of this stack of 31 tailgate grilling recipes, we keep thinking about the bacon-wrapped hot dogs, because wrapping anything in bacon is never the wrong call…

But if you remember nothing else this season, remember this:

Football comes around once a year.

It’s our duty to make every weekend count.

Get the right gear, make the right plan, and cook the right meat, DMS. You got this.

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.

🥩 JERKY LINKUP: Meat Church and Jack Link’s teamed up on rub-flavored jerky.

🥩 BACON RANKED: We tried 20 packs of bacon, these are the ones you should be buying.

🥩 FLAY FADE: Whatever happened to Bobby Flay’s steakhouse, and how to eat Flay-style steaks now.

🥩 RAIN PLAN: Backups need to be in place. Here’s a month of game-day dinners for when the weather kills your grill plans.

🥩 STAR BBQ: Adam Richman eats some of the only Michelin-starred BBQ in Texas 👇

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

Dead Meat Society is all about community. We’re here to support and uplift the pursuit of delicious meats and the people and brands who are doing it right.

Today, let’s Meat and Greet…

Zombie Spice Rub Company sees spice differently…

They strive to inspire culinary creativity and bring people together through the love of cooking. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just getting started, Zombie Spice Rub Company makes cooking fun, easy, and sparks creativity.

And they do it with serious flair! (Kind of like us.) Check them out 👇

Know someone who deserves to be featured? Send us their info for next week’s Meat & Greet.

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

🥓 SMART SMOKE: Brisk It’s new AI-powered oven brings the smoke indoors.

🥓 WING RULES: The five golden rules of Hooters wings, just in time for football.

🥓 SPUD MATH: Alton Brown’s ratio that lets you ditch the mashed potato recipe for good.

🥓 MARKET SHIFT: Camp Chef looks to be exiting the grill business, a notable move in the category.

🥓 TACO TECH: Perfect grilled Mexican chicken tacos, jalapeño brine and a Cholula butter baste 👇

Did we miss something? 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.

Breakfast on the Blackstone with the DMS tools. Thanks for the share, @thisolgrill1977

The Dead Grill Station Kit Bundle gives you control over the meat and the mess, complete with…

It’s not just tools, it’s your grill station, dialed in.

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