How to Read a Memorial Day Grill Sale: What’s Actually a Discount in 2026
A Memorial Day grill sale is not the year’s best grill pricing. Labor Day is. October is. Here’s how to read the four kinds of Memorial Day grill sale running this weekend.
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May Is One of the Worst Months for Backyard Grill Fires – Here’s What to Check Before Memorial Day
Grill fire safety: NFPA tracks 6,500 home grill fires and $27.6 million in property loss every year. Here are seven five-minute checks before the first cook.
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What a Brisket Actually Costs This Memorial Day Weekend (USDA Data, May 2026)
The brisket cost Memorial Day weekend will run is $5.17/lb wholesale per USDA — $8-$10 retail. A 12-lb packer runs $100-$125 this weekend.
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Weber Just Showed a Santa Maria Grill at Memphis in May – But You Can’t Buy It Until 2027
The Weber Santa Maria grill: two sizes, $899 and $1,299, 750+ sq in over a firebrick cookbox. Unveiled at Memphis in May 2026, ships 2027.
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National BBQ Day May 16, 2026: 7 Ways Pitmasters Actually Mark the Day
National BBQ Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 16. The seven ways pitmasters actually observe the day — plus the deal-and-event calendar through Memorial Day.
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Rib King NYC May 23: Inside the 2026 Pitmasters Competing for the Crown
More than 20 pitmasters compete for the 2026 Rib King NYC crown on May 23. The lineup, the format, the wood choices, and what to watch for at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Chili Cook-Off Road Trip 2025: Ultimate US Tour
By Buck “The Campfire King” McCoy Listen up, chili fans and campfire cooks—this is your chili cook-off road trip guide. Name’s Buck McCoy, from near Yellowstone, Wyoming. At 54, I’ve cooked plenty of meat over open flames. Nothing beats a pot of wild game chili simmering on coals. Chili is hearty food with meat, spice,…
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Rib Cook-Off 2025 Winners: Who Took the Top Prize in Sparks?
Ribs Ready for eatin’ at the Rib Cook-Off 2025 in Sparks, Nevada Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off 2025 Winners Revealed Hey there, BBQ aficionados! It’s Travis Wheeler here, your go-to pitmaster pundit at PopularBBQ.com. Every Labor Day weekend, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada, crowns the Rib…
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2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off Guide
2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off – Best in the West has begun! Howdy, folks. I’m Earl “The Rib Whisperer” Tatum, your guide to the smoky heart of barbecue. Whether you’re a backyard beginner or a seasoned pitmaster, the 2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada, is where tradition and community come alive. This festival draws over…
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Nugget Rib Cook-Off 2025: America’s Biggest Rib Fest
The Nugget Rib Cook-Off 2025 is where BBQ dreams ignite, a six-day smoke-fest from August 27 to September 1 in Sparks, Nevada. Picture Victorian Square filled with hickory and cherry smoke as over two dozen pitmasters cook 240,000 pounds of St. Louis-style ribs for 350,000-400,000 hungry fans. With $19,000 in prizes and double-blind judging by…
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4th of July BBQ Recipes: Top 10 Dishes for Your Party
Hey folks! It’s Earl “The Rib Whisperer” Tatum, comin’ straight from Kansas City, Missouri, where 4th of July BBQ recipes are a way of life. As we gear up for July 4, 2025, I’m excited to share these recipes that will make your backyard celebration unforgettable. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pitmaster, these dishes—cooked…
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Father’s Day BBQ Guide: Make Your Event Special Now!
Father’s Day BBQ is the ultimate way to celebrate Dad on June 15, 2025. Whether you’re looking for mouthwatering Father’s Day BBQ recipes or unique Father’s Day grilling ideas, PopularBBQ.com has crafted the perfect guide. Our expert pitmasters share 12 dishes, from smoked brisket to griddled pizza and campfire desserts, ensuring a feast that blends…
