Thanksgiving was the warm-up lap. Now the pit enters full holiday mode. Turkeys, hams, roasts, and anything else that fits under a lid are officially fair game. Show us what’s smoking 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, this gift guide is for the pistmaster who has almost everything. Also, even if your ribeye sparkles, good news: it’s still grillable. Plus, some must-try recipes for easy smoked pork shoulder dry rub, sweet smoked pork ribs, and a smoked cheesecake that will have the vegans thinking about quitting.

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 David Barksdale for his 15 lb beauty. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Instagram.

Honorable mention to Ryan Westphal. Now that’s how you spatchcock a turkey. Shared via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group.

Honorable mention to Kyle Walker for knowing how to handle a turkey. 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?

Holiday shopping for a meat lover is easy: get them something that makes fire burn hotter, smoke more fragrant, or meat taste better.

When in doubt (especially with the holidays approaching), it’s wise to check out a BBQ gift guide for gear, tools, and upgrades for anyone who lives at the pit. Luckily, we’ve gone ahead and done the prep work for you.

Oh, and in case you’ve been waiting for an excuse to “accidentally” send someone a wish list, this is it.

The Ultimate BBQ Gift Guide that Texas Monthly just dropped has gear and ideas so useful that it doesn’t matter where you live.

Bad BBQ gifts do exist. We ignored them. Instead, we honed in on a few cool ideas you might not have thought of…

A grill that packs like a briefcase but cooks like your backyard rig. Lightweight, travels anywhere, and perfect for anyone whose personality is “I could grill that.” Great for tailgates, parks, decks, or people who refuse to vacation without fire.

Because nobody wants lukewarm mac and cheese next to ice-cold brisket. These bowls lock temp like a vault, stack tight in the cabinet, and survive any tailgate, friend feast, or family free-for-all.

Wagyu is the love language of people who would rather bond over a steak. Whether you grab a Texas-sized ribeye or you find something from your local butcher, ‘tis the season for meat gift baskets like the ones from R-C Ranch.

Stockings are usually where bad gifts go to die. Travel-size lotions. Panic-bought candles. A rogue pair of socks.

Let’s fix that.

Seasoning Sets are an obvious win. Small, cheap, and guaranteed to make someone say “Oh nice” instead of “Oh… thanks.”

And if you really want to give the gift of personality, Dead Meat Society accessories are basically the gold standard of pitmaster stocking stuffers.

Good gifts make people smile. Great gifts bring people to the table. Load up on whatever sparks a little joy, a little fire, and a whole lot of appetite.

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.

🥩 TINY PITMASTER: Backyard legends need humble beginnings. Luckily, something truly useful (for the kids) just came across the feed… grab this toy setup and start the indoctrination young.

🥩 LOW-N-SLOW: If you’re rushing ribs, you’re doing it wrong. Read about the time-tested art of low-and-slow and rethink your next smoke.

🥩 GOOD LINKS: Good sausage is like a reliable co-pilot on grill night: shows up ready, never complains, always delivers. See how these hold up.

🥩 TURKEY TREASON: You don’t play with a pitmaster’s turkey 👇

🥩 THE SWOLE ROAST: Chef Angelo’s porchetta is truly art 👇

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…

🥓 FLAVOR BOOST: Want instant depth in your BBQ sauce? Add smoked paprika and pretend you babysat a fire all afternoon.

🥓 GLOW UP: That rainbow sheen that sometimes shows up on meat isn’t rot, it’s diffraction. Your beef is safe, just flashy. Learn why “rainbow” doesn’t mean “run.”

🥓 SPICE CONTROL: Stop losing your spices in the mess. This rack keeps the chaos in line, so your seasoning hand stays sharp.

🥓 BRISKET MANUAL: If brisket has been bullying you for years, here’s your revenge arc. Trim, season, smoke, rest. All broken down by someone who actually knows what they’re doing 👇

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.

What every bun dreams of at night.

Sticky, smoky, and worth using up every napkin in the house.

Dessert got a glow-up and a smoke ring.

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…

No meat for sale. But definitely not vegan.

Fresh off the fire and into your hands. The Dead Smash is here to give your burgers the perfect sear, crispy edges, and true flat-top energy. You’re the first to get the news. You can get the Dead Smash Burger Press at the DMS store right now. Grab one before they disappear.

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