BBQ is Beautiful Blog
Our blog posts highlight tried and tested recipes, different cuts of meat and how to cook them, and the BBQ Beautiful seasonings, spice rubs and sauces — along with which beverages (and even cigars) pair well with the recipes. We’d love to hear from you, so feel free to comment.
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BBQ Beautiful Porchetta Stuffed with Spicy Chimi
There are cooks who roast, and then there are cooks who roll. Porchetta is the ultimate showstopper—an Italian classic of pork belly wrapped around pork loin, tied tight, and roasted until the skin snaps like glass. But here at BBQ Beautiful, we don’t just follow tradition—we twist it.
Our version takes that buttery pork belly and stuff it with a bold swipe of BBQ Beautiful Spicy Chimi. Imagine garlic, herbs, vinegar, olive oil, and chili heat tucked inside every swirl of meat and fat. As the porchetta smokes low and slow, the fat renders and bastes the loin, while that chimichurri seeps deep into the pork, creating a spiral of smoky, spicy, herby flavor.
Slice it thick and you’ll see it—the swirl of belly and loin, the flash of green from the chimi, and juices that beg to be sopped up with crusty bread. This is celebration food, pit food, and a dish that says you showed up hungry and you’re leaving speechless.
At BBQ Beautiful, we’re always looking for ways to push the pit further. And this porchetta? It’s proof that a little herby fire and a whole lotta pork can make magic.
BBQ Beautiful Smoked Creamy Mac and Cheese
Who says mac and cheese can’t have a little smoky attitude? Our BBQ Beautiful Smoked Mac and Cheese transforms a classic comfort dish into a flavor-packed masterpiece. Creamy, cheesy, and infused with the rich aroma of hardwood smoke, this mac and cheese elevates every bite. Topped with a golden, crunchy panko-Parmesan layer and optionally layered with smoky bacon or cheese, it’s a dish that’s perfect for gatherings, game day, or any time you crave something indulgent. Ready to turn ordinary mac and cheese into a smoky sensation? Let’s fire up the smoker.
BBQ Beautiful Cured, Cold-Smoked Bacon
There’s something magical about bacon—crispy, smoky, and sweet—but nothing beats the deep, complex flavor of BBQ Beautiful Cured, Cold-Smoked Bacon. This isn’t your ordinary store-bought bacon; it’s a labor of love, cured with a perfectly balanced blend of salts, sugars, and spices, then cold-smoked to infuse a rich, wood-fired aroma. Each slice tells a story of patience, precision, and bold flavors. Ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or even a decadent bacon jam, this bacon elevates every dish it touches. Ready to transform your pork belly into a smoky masterpiece? Let’s dive into the process.
Brisket Hash with Poached Eggs
Smoky brisket meets crispy potatoes in a skillet built for indulgence. Each forkful delivers tender shreds of beef, golden spuds, and pops of caramelized onion, all crowned with silky poached eggs that spill rich yolk over the mix. It’s breakfast, lunch, and comfort food royalty—straight from the pit to your plate.
BBQ Beautiful Smoked Tri-Tip
Rich marbling, bold seasoning, and the slow roll of wood smoke—tri tip is where beef swagger meets pitmaster precision. Smoked until blushing pink in the center, then sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness, every bite is juicy, smoky, and unforgettable. This isn’t just steak—it’s a West Coast classic, BBQ Beautiful style.
Baby Back Rib Sandwich — Bones Slide Out Every Time
Tender baby back ribs, smoked to the bone and stripped clean, piled high between soft, buttered buns. Each bite blends smoky pork, tangy sauce, and a whisper of char, all held together in sandwich form like a rebel’s answer to fine dining. Messy? Absolutely. Worth it? Every. Single. Napkin.
Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings
Golden-skinned and kissed with smoke, these wings are a savory revelation. Garlic butter seeps into every crack and crevice, while a snowfall of sharp Parmesan adds a nutty, salty finish. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside—each bite is a smoky, garlicky, cheesy high note that demands another round (and maybe another dozen).
BBQ Beautiful Jaw-Dropping Smoked Spareribs
Thick, juicy, and unapologetically rich—these aren’t your average spareribs. Slow-smoked until the meat yields with the gentlest tug, each bone is glazed in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce that clings like a promise. Every bite delivers layers of smoke, spice, and sweet heat that make you forget the world outside the pit. This is rib perfection, BBQ Beautiful style.