Cook with Rock Blog Posts

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Why I Make Shepherd’s Pie on the Traeger Every St. Patrick’s Day Shepherd’s Pie is one of my go-to St. Patrick’s Day meals, and honestly,

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Ham & Cheese Sliders

Leftover Smoked Ham & Swiss Sliders on the Traeger (with Chipotle Aioli) If you’re staring at leftover ham and thinking, there has to be a

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Cream Corn Casserole on the Traeger

Easy, Creamy, Lightly Smoked Cream Corn Casserole If you’ve ever made cream corn casserole in the oven and thought, “This is good… but it feels

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Spatchcock Turkey on the Traeger

Spatchcock Turkey on the Traeger – Brined, juicy & delicious with the MEATER PRO When I want a turkey that cooks faster, tastes better, and

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Traeger 2-1-1 Ribs Recipe

Traeger 2-1-1 Spare Ribs: Sweet, Sticky, and Tender. When it comes to BBQ spare ribs, the 2-1-1 method on the Traeger is my go-to for

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Traeger Baby Back Party Ribs Recipe

Baby Back Party Ribs on the Traeger There’s just something about Baby Back ribs that screams weekend BBQ. And when you turn them into bite-sized,

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Tailgate Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe

Sheet Pan Nachos at the tailgate on the Traeger When I’m cooking for a crowd—or just a hungry family on a Friday night—nothing beats a

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BBQ Shotgun Shells with Bison & Pork Recipe

BBQ Shotgun Shells on the Traeger Every now and then, a recipe comes along that’s just plain fun to make and even more fun to

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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Armadillo Eggs Recipe

Sweet Pepper Armadillo Eggs Wrapped in Bacon on the Traeger You know those recipes that just make people stop and stare when you slice into

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers on the Traeger When it comes to game day or backyard hangs, few appetizers can beat jalapeño poppers—especially when they’re stuffed

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Game Day Cheeseburger Dip Recipe

Game Day Cheeseburger Dip on the Traeger | Smoked Party Dip Recipe If there’s one thing that can steal the show at any tailgate or

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Simple Guacamole Recipe

Bold & Delicious Guacamole with Rock’s Coffee Rub There are a million ways to make guacamole, but this one is my favorite because it’s bold,

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Kendrick BBQ Rubs & Knives Review

Kendrick BBQ: Rubs, Knives, and a Pitmaster Who Inspires Every once in a while in the BBQ world, you stumble onto a brand that just

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Smoked Mac & Cheese that’s Gluten & Dairy Free Recipe

Dairy Free & Gluten Free Smoked Mac & Cheese on the Traeger Mac & cheese is already the ultimate comfort food, but when you smoke

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Cheese Steak Sandwich HERO

Midwest Style Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe

Midwest Style Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe | Bold, Griddled & Family-Friendly Start your tastebuds on a cross‑country journey with this hearty, griddled Midwest take on

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Smoked Q Rebrands to Rocks BBQ | Launch with Anytime, Coffee Rub & Hey Boo! Honey Rubs

Smoked Q Is Now Rocks BBQ — Same Bold Flavor, New Name, Fresh Look FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I’m excited to finally share some big news:

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Beer Bath Brats on the Traeger

Beer Bath Brats with Peppers & Onions on the Traeger Ironwood 885 These beer bath brats are a smoky, savory twist on a classic tailgate

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2025 Ribfest at Headwaters Park | Rocks BBQ Debut & Festival Recap

Ribfest 2025 at Headwaters Park – Rain, Shine, and Rocks BBQ Ribfest 2025 was one for the books—and not just because of the barbecue. This

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Smoked Brisket at 250 with next day reheat HERO

Low and Slow Brisket Recipe with Overnight Rest and Reheat

Smoked Brisket at 250º with Next Day Reheat Method Want to master a juicy, smoky brisket with a foolproof next-day reheat? This brisket recipe delivers

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Graduation Party Catering with my Traegers

Catering a Graduation Party with Pork Shoulders and Briskets on My Traegers Every so often, a cook comes along that feels less like a backyard

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