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Tailgate Burnt Ends
Cube leftover brisket, toss in BBQ and brown sugar, back on the smoker 30 mins. Sticky magic.
Brisket cubes, BBQ sauce, brown sugar
Mix cubes with sauce/sugar, smoke uncovered 30 mins till glazed.
Vinny
Charlotte, NC
Patio Porkers
Boneless ribs on gas grill, low heat, sweet rub. Don’t walk away too long, trust me.
Boneless ribs, BBQ rub, brown sugar
Rub ribs, grill on low 45–60 mins turning every 10, glaze near the end.
Tim
Raleigh, NC
Dad’s Bacon Bombs
Jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon. Grill till crispy. Gone in seconds.
Jalapeños, cream cheese, bacon
Stuff peppers with cheese, wrap in bacon, grill indirect 20–25 mins till crisp.
Gary
Knoxville, TN
Midwest Meatloaf Melt
Slice leftover meatloaf, grill it, melt cheese on top, slap between bread. Dad gourmet.
Meatloaf, cheese, bread, butter
Grill meatloaf slices 2–3 mins per side, melt cheese, butter bread, make sandwich.
Henry
Peoria, IL
Late-Night Nachos
Corn chips, leftover pulled pork, drizzle BBQ sauce, melt cheese. No plates needed.
Tortilla chips, pulled pork, cheese, BBQ sauce
Layer chips, pork, cheese, sauce on foil, grill low 5–8 mins till melted.
Scott
Baton Rouge, LA
The Grinder’s Glaze
Soy, honey, garlic paste, and a splash of bourbon. Works on chicken, steak, maybe cereal too.
Soy sauce, honey, garlic paste, bourbon
Mix in bowl, brush on grilled meats last 5 mins for glossy finish.
Cody
Reno, NV
One-Handed Burgers
Compact patty, slider buns, ketchup only. Built for holding baby in the other arm.
Ground beef, cheese, slider buns
Make small patties, grill 2–3 mins per side, top with cheese, serve on slider buns.
Bryce
Erie, PA
Yard-Work Chicken
Marinate in lemon and pepper overnight. Grill while mowing breaks. Simple and clean.
Chicken breast, lemon juice, pepper
Marinate overnight, grill 6–7 mins each side, rest 5 mins before slicing.
Phil
Wichita, KS
Budget Brats
Boil in cheap beer and onions, grill crisp, serve with mustard. Old reliable.
Bratwurst, beer, onions, mustard
Boil brats 15 mins in beer/onions, finish on grill 10–15 mins turning often.
Tre
Des Moines, ID
Coffee-Crust Steak
Rub mix of coffee, brown sugar, paprika. Sounds fancy, but it’s broke-dad gourmet.
Steak, coffee grounds, brown sugar, paprika
Combine rub, coat steaks, grill 4–5 mins each side, rest before slicing.
Mason
Seattle, WA
Campfire Dogs
Skewer hot dogs on sticks, cook over the fire with the kids. Tastes like childhood.
Hot dogs, sticks, ketchup
Roast hot dogs over open flame till blistered, serve with ketchup or mustard.
Calvin
Casper, WY
BBQ Burrito Bombs
Wrap leftover pulled pork, cheese, BBQ sauce in a tortilla, grill till crispy. Boom.
Pulled pork, tortillas, cheese, BBQ sauce
Fill tortilla, fold tight, grill seam down 3–4 mins per side till golden.
Eli
San Antonio, TX
Smoke Ring Sandwich
Smoked turkey breast, thick cut bacon, BBQ sauce. Eat cold if you’re too tired to heat it.
Smoked turkey, bacon, BBQ sauce, buns
Layer turkey and bacon on buns, drizzle BBQ sauce, serve warm or cold.
Hunter
Birmingham, AL
Dadtastic Drumsticks
Ranch seasoning packet, melted butter, grill on high. Smells like glory.
Chicken drumsticks, ranch packet, butter
Mix butter + ranch seasoning, coat chicken, grill 30–35 mins turning often.
Carlos
Wichita Falls, TX
Hustlehouse Hot Wings
Hot sauce, butter, and grind attitude. Flip every 3 mins, baste often.
Chicken wings, hot sauce, butter
Grill wings, mix butter + hot sauce, baste every flip till crisp and sauced.
D.J.
Richmond, MI
The Weekender Rib Rub
Brown sugar, cumin, pepper, chili. Rub Friday night, cook Saturday morning, eat all weekend.
Pork ribs, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder
Rub ribs, rest overnight, smoke 5–6 hrs at 225°F, rest 30 mins before slicing.
Sam
Dayton, OH
Porch Patrol Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder + 8 hrs smoke + patience. Shred with a drill and mixer blades if you’re lazy.
Pork shoulder, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce
Rub and smoke 8 hrs till tender, shred, toss in sauce, pile high on buns.
Christopher
Charleston, SC
Double Dad Cheeseburger
Two patties, double cheese, slice of tomato for health. Don’t skip the toasted buns.
Ground beef, cheese, tomato, buns
Form patties, grill 5 mins per side, stack double with cheese and tomato.
Pete
Omaha, NE
Grill-n-Chill Dogs
Hot dogs split and filled with cheese slices. Grill till bubbly. Dad hack right there.
Hot dogs, cheese, buns
Cut slit in dogs, insert cheese, grill 8–10 mins turning till melted.
Marcus
Milwaukee, WI
Smoker Surprise
Whatever’s left in the fridge. Toss in foil with butter and spice, throw on smoker. Always good.
Leftovers, butter, spices
Wrap leftovers with butter/spices in foil, smoke 1 hr till hot and smoky.
Danny
Boise, ID
Back-Deck BBQ Pizza
Pre-made crust, BBQ sauce, leftover chicken, cheese. Kids go nuts for it.
Pizza crust, BBQ sauce, chicken, cheese
Spread sauce on crust, add toppings, grill indirect 10–15 mins till cheese melts.
Deonte
Orlando, FL
Weekend Ribeye Wraps
Grilled steak slices, wrap with lettuce and sriracha mayo. Fancy enough for mom.
Steak, lettuce, sriracha mayo, tortillas
Grill steak medium, slice thin, wrap in lettuce/tortilla with mayo, serve warm.
Trent
Tulsa, OK
Garage BBQ Nachos
All the leftover meats from the week. Layer and melt. Clean fridge day = feast day.
Chips, mixed meats, cheese, BBQ sauce
Layer chips and meat on tray, drizzle sauce, top with cheese, grill till melted.
Wesly
Houston, TX
Grind & Grill Breakfast
Eggs on the griddle, sausage patties, cheese, and toast. Dads eat breakfast anytime.
Eggs, sausage, cheese, bread
Grill sausage, fry eggs, melt cheese on toast, stack it up and crush it.
Logan
Portland, OR
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