Size matters, fellas: Finally, a Shaq-sized grill

And are burgers a breakfast food? Yes or YES?

April 03, 2025

Hello Dead Meat Society,

Welcome to the first second ever Dead Meat Spam newsletter.

Dead Meat Society is a community for grilling enthusiasts. A place where flame, family, and flavor bring people together.

And Dead Meat Spam is your new favorite newsletter. Every week, we’ll bring together BBQ news, killer recipes, expert tips, and a first look at badass gear. Read: BBQ p*rn. SO. MUCH. BBQ. P*RN.

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This week’s Smoke Show submission comes from Randy W. via the Dead Meat Society Facebook Group

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Here’s what’s on the menu today…

  • Does size matter when it comes to the grill?

  • Don’t let a tick bite turn you into a vegan

  • This week’s menu features Bacon-wrapped pork loin (a la Jelly Roll), Bao bun beef ribs, and a very classy smoked fish dip

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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?

Size matters

Hear me out: you get all the neighborhood dads to go in together on this investment (could be the perfect retirement plan).

When you consider just how many people you can feed with this bad boy, it’ll help with the sticker shock. This is the Black Earth Community Grill. Priced at $12k… so maybe it’s time to run for HOA President so that you can control the neighborhood budget? If the Feds come knocking, just remember: snitches get stitches.

It’s a combination gas and pellet grill with 8 burners and a SpaceX-rocket style 160,000 BTU. Plus, that lid opens on both sides, so at least 6 grill daddies can gather around comfortably and debate how many times to flip the burgers.

The Barbecue Lab ran this thing through its paces, and, honestly, don’t be surprised if you go from “who could possibly need that?” to “hey babe, what’s the limit on the Amex?”

And while you compile your list of justifications for why you need a big*ss new grill, consider that this thing is firing on two levels as a pellet smoker and a gas grill, so you’ll save some space on the patio… well, maybe not.

Just imagine rolling up to the function (or just camping out in the Costco parking lot) with a grill that’s longer than Shaq…

P.S. If you’re looking for something more practical, we share Serious Eats’ top 20 (regular-sized) gas grills in the BAR-B-IQ section below.

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.

🥩 HARSH BUT FAIR: Is the cure for male loneliness BBQing? You’re in a safe space if this is you 👇

🥩 Q&A: You know you’re on a different level when you spark up the grill with your morning coffee. Are burgers breakfast food?

🥩 JUST VIBES: Think they’re hiring? Will work for BBQ 👇

🥩 BUMMER: Better add bug spray to the shopping list. Can you imagine a fate worse than getting a red meat allergy from a tick bite?

🥩 VIDEO: Ever tried making beef cheeks a la brisket? 👇

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

🥓 CASH SAVER: Every dollar not spent on supplies means one more dollar for meat. Lump charcoal for the win 👇

🥓 STEP UP YOUR SMOKE: New tips for mastering bulk wood chips just dropped.

🥓 TIME FOR AN UPGRADE: Serious Eats does it again. Here’s the SE-treatment on their top 20 gas grills. And for the smokers, Food & Wine has got your top 6 picks.

🥓 NSFW: Just some rotisserie p*rn for you folks that like a little spinny spin. Time to outfit the grill with a rotisserie?

🥓 TIPS & TRICKS: Is your grill spring & summer-ready? Don’t waste any more time. Start here.

🥓 MEATHEAD: A good butcher is an artist 👇

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

If it’s not bacon-wrapped, what’s the point?

Hào chī means f*cking delicious in Chinese.

Whip this out when the wife calls your grill game one-dimensional.

Have a recipe you want to share? Submit it for next week’s Butcher’s Block.

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 send us a picture and give feedback so we can feature it next week (sorry, we don’t make the rules). Oh, and let’s all say a little prayer for the people who are allergic to red meat.

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…

At DMS we believe grilling isn’t just about cooking—it's about community, which is why we developed the Dead Meat Society Commanments. These principles define our culture, unite us through the flame, and guide how we honor the art of grilling while fostering community, creativity, and giving back.

DMS Commandment #2:

Thou Shalt Build Bonds Over Smoke and Meat. DMS is a tribe built on connection. We gather to share ideas, celebrate victories, and support each other. Together, we are stronger. 

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