A Cul-de-Sac making Backyard BBQhttps://cookwithrock.com/https://cookwithrock.com/traeger-smoked-brisket-flat-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/traeger-smoked-brisket-flat-recipe/If a whole brisket feels like a little bit too much, a smoked brisket flat is a great place to start. It’s cheaper, it cooks faster, and it fits on any pellet grill you’ve got. I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest flat guy in my house. My family loves it, though, and it’s the […]Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/michigan-tailgate-game-day/https://cookwithrock.com/michigan-tailgate-game-day/Sixteen Seasons of Michigan Tailgates College football game day is one of the best days of the year. Here’s what it’s actually like when we head to the Big House — and the eight recipes that often ride along. There’s a familiar smell to a college football tailgate at six in the morning. Grills firing […]Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:07:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/traeger-smoked-stuffed-peppers-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/traeger-smoked-stuffed-peppers-recipe/Smoked stuffed peppers were a weeknight staple growing up, and they’re still one of the first things I reach for when I want a full meal out of one pan. Moving them to the pellet grill was the best change I ever made to this recipe. You get that little bit of smoke running through […]Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:48:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/easy-shepherds-pie-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/easy-shepherds-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, it’s way easier than you think. If you’re looking for a cozy meal that doesn’t feel boring, this one’s worth firing up the Traeger for. The lamb filling keeps it […]Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:46:41 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/ham-swiss-sliders/https://cookwithrock.com/ham-swiss-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 better way than another cold sandwich, you’re in the right place. These Ham & Swiss sliders take everything you already love and level it up with buttery King’s Hawaiian bread, […]Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:09:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/cream-corn-casserole-on-the-traeger/https://cookwithrock.com/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 like it’s missing something,” running it on the Traeger is the upgrade you didn’t know you needed. The gentle heat and subtle wood smoke take a familiar comfort-food classic and […]Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/spatchcock-turkey-on-the-traeger/https://cookwithrock.com/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 comes out juicy every single time, I spatchcock it. For this one, I used a 24-hour Meat Church Bird Bath brine, hit it with my Hey Boo Honey Rub, and […]Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:03:22 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/traeger-2-1-1-ribs-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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 perfectly tender, juicy, and caramelized spare ribs every single time. Using Prairie Fresh spare ribs, a mustard binder, and a mix of Rock’s Anytime and Rock’s Hey Boo Honey rubs, […]Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:09:33 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/traeger-baby-back-party-ribs-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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, flavor-packed “Party Ribs,” you’ve got the ultimate game day snack or main course. These are juicy, smoky, and glazed to perfection — cooked low and slow on my Traeger Timberline […]Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:36:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/traeger-sheet-pan-nachos-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/traeger-sheet-pan-nachos-recipe/These Traeger sheet pan nachos are what I make every year when the kids and I head up to the Big House for a game. One pan, 325°F, about 20 minutes, cooked in the back of the truck on a Traeger Tailgater. The hard part isn’t the cook. It’s the build. Pile the chips and […]Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:37:56 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/bbq-shotgun-shells-with-bison-pork-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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 eat. That’s exactly what these BBQ Shotgun Shells are all about. Imagine ground bison and pork sausage stuffed inside a manicotti shell, wrapped in bacon, smoked low and slow, then […]Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:16:14 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/bacon-wrapped-sweet-pepper-armadillo-eggs-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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 them? Yeah—this is one of those. These Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Armadillo Eggs bring together everything I love about BBQ: smoky flavor, creamy filling, crispy bacon, and that glossy BBQ […]Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:59:13 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-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 with savory ground sausage, pecan honey cream cheese, and shredded sharp cheddar, then wrapped in bacon and cooked on the Traeger until crispy. These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are smoky, […]Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:58:41 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/game-day-cheeseburger-dip-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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 backyard watch party, it’s a gooey, cheesy dip that tastes like a loaded cheeseburger in a bowl. This Game Day Cheeseburger Dip brings together ground chuck, Velveeta, pepper jack, chili, […]Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:40:49 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/simple-guacamole-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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, smoky, and totally unique. I take ripe avocados, fresh lime, cilantro, red onion, and kick it up with a surprising twist—Rock’s Coffee Rub. The deep, earthy notes from the rub […]Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:25:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/kendrick-bbq-rubs-knives-review/https://cookwithrock.com/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 feels right. For me, that’s Kendrick BBQ. From rubs that bring out the best in every cut to a signature line of Messermeister knives built for pitmasters, Kendrick BBQ hits […]Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:35:54 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/smoked-mac-cheese-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/smoked-mac-cheese-recipe/Dairy Free & Gluten Free Smoked Mac & Cheese on the Traeger Mac & cheese is already the ultimate comfort food, but when you smoke it on the pellet grill and make it dairy free, you get something that’s rich, creamy, smoky, and still works for everyone around the table. Add a bacon crumble on […]Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:01:32 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/midwest-style-philly-cheesesteak-sandwich-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/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 the classic Philly Cheesesteak, perfect for feeding the whole family! In this recipe you’ll discover: Let’s get started! Why Make This Recipe This Midwest take on a cheesesteak offers a […]Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:52:56 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/smoked-q-is-now-rocks-bbq/https://cookwithrock.com/smoked-q-is-now-rocks-bbq/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: Smoked Q has officially rebranded to Rocks BBQ. This move reflects exactly where I’ve wanted to take the brand all along—building a backyard-first company with clean ingredients and small-batch quality—now […]Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:35:00 GMThttps://cookwithrock.com/traeger-beer-bath-brats-recipe/https://cookwithrock.com/traeger-beer-bath-brats-recipe/Beer brats are the easiest crowd food you can make on a pellet grill. Thirty minutes in a beer bath with peppers and onions, five minutes on the grate to snap the casing, and they come off at 160°F. The part people get wrong is the order. Sear first and the casing splits before the […]Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:40:01 GMT