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Backyard BBQ, Blackstone griddle cooking, and everything in between. Based in NY & PA, cooking since 2020. Welcome to the patio.
From the Patio
25 recipes — Blackstone griddle, smoker, grill & more
Double Smoked Easter Ham
Sweet Heat Glaze Finish on Z Grills
Take a pre-cooked ham and double smoke it low and slow on the Z Grills pellet smoker, finishing with a sweet-heat glaze that caramelizes into something absolutely unforgettable.
Full Irish Breakfast on the Blackstone
Black pudding, white pudding, sausage, and all the fixings
St. Patrick's Day called and it wanted a proper fry-up. We loaded the 36-inch Blackstone with black pudding, white pudding, rashers, sausages, grilled tomatoes, and eggs. Sláinte!
Pesto Mozz Prosciutto Smashburger
The burger that broke the internet (at least our corner of it)
Fresh pesto, creamy mozzarella, and thin-sliced prosciutto on a perfectly smashed 80/20 patty. This is what happens when Italian flavors meet the Blackstone griddle.
Chicken Parm Hero on the Blackstone
Rao's marinara, melted mozz, crispy chicken on a toasted roll
Crispy breaded chicken, Rao's marinara, and melted mozzarella stuffed into a toasted hero roll — all made on the Blackstone. This is Sunday dinner energy on a weeknight.
Shepherd's Pie on the Blackstone
Easy Blackstone griddle recipe with 1.6K views
Shepherd's Pie gets the Blackstone treatment — savory ground lamb and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, all cooked on the flat top. Comfort food, elevated.
Hibachi on the Blackstone
Fast sizzle, big flavor, backyard vibes
Hibachi-style cooking at home is one of the best things the Blackstone griddle unlocks. High heat, fast cooking, and that signature smoky-soy flavor that tastes like a Japanese steakhouse.
Hibachi Night on the Blackstone
Full spread — steak, shrimp, fried rice, veggies
Full hibachi night on the 36-inch Blackstone — steak, shrimp, fried rice, and vegetables all at once. This is the dinner party move that makes everyone feel like they're at Benihana.
Italian Smash Burger on the Blackstone
Sopressata, provolone, giardiniera — the Italian job
The Italian Smash Burger: sopressata, provolone, giardiniera, and hot cherry peppers on a smashed 80/20 patty. This is the burger that makes you forget every other burger exists.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crispy, garlicky, cheesy — the ultimate tenders
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders on the Blackstone — crispy breaded tenders tossed in a garlic butter parmesan sauce. These disappeared in minutes and the family demanded a repeat.
Homemade Garlic Knots on the Blackstone
Pillowy, garlicky, buttery — made entirely on the flat top
Homemade garlic knots made entirely on the Blackstone griddle — no oven required. Pillowy pizza dough knots brushed with garlic butter and Parmesan right off the flat top.
Loaded Onion Ring Queso Dog
The hot dog that broke all the rules
A hot dog loaded with crispy onion rings, queso, jalapeños, and all the fixings on the Blackstone. This is the cookout upgrade nobody asked for but everyone needed.
Creamy Bacon Tortellini That Broke the Internet
Rich, indulgent, and dangerously easy
Creamy Bacon Tortellini on the Blackstone — cheese tortellini tossed in a rich bacon cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This one hit 2K views for a reason.
BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Blackstone
Crispy crust, smoky BBQ sauce, and all the toppings
BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Blackstone — store-bought dough, smoky BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, red onion, and mozzarella on a crispy griddle-cooked crust. 1.3K views and counting.
Breakfast Pinwheels on the Blackstone
Scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese rolled in crescent dough
Breakfast Pinwheels — crescent dough rolled with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, then cooked on the Blackstone until golden and flaky. The perfect weekend breakfast.
Leftover Brisket Breakfast Is Elite
The best thing you can do with leftover brisket
Leftover brisket breakfast hash on the Blackstone — diced brisket, potatoes, onions, peppers, and eggs all cooked together on the flat top. This is what Sunday mornings were made for.
Guinness Sliders That Disappeared in 30 Seconds
St. Patrick's Day sliders with Guinness-braised onions
Guinness Sliders — smash patties topped with Guinness-braised caramelized onions, Irish cheddar, and a Guinness aioli on toasted slider buns. These disappeared in 30 seconds flat.
National PB&J Day on the Blackstone
Because even a classic deserves the griddle treatment
It's National PB&J Day and we had to take it to the Blackstone. Butter-toasted bread, warm peanut butter, and jammy grape jelly — this is the grilled PB&J you didn't know you needed.
Wagyu Smash Burgers
When you upgrade the beef, everything else follows
Wagyu beef smash burgers on the Blackstone. The extra fat content in Wagyu means more flavor, more crust, and a more indulgent burger experience. This is the upgrade your cookout needs.
Pineapple Chicken Sliders
Sweet, savory, and built for a crowd
Teriyaki-glazed chicken thighs, grilled pineapple, and a tangy slaw on slider buns. These pineapple chicken sliders are the perfect party food and they come together fast on the Blackstone.
Tomahawk Steak
The king of cuts, done right
The Tomahawk Steak — a 2+ inch thick bone-in ribeye that demands respect. Reverse sear method: low and slow until 125°F internal, then a screaming hot sear to finish. This is the showstopper.
Beef Ribs on the Smoker
Low and slow, bark for days
Beef Ribs on the smoker — the brontosaurus bones of BBQ. Low and slow at 250°F for 8–10 hours until the bark is set and the meat pulls back from the bone. This is patience rewarded.
Spatchcock Chicken on the Grill
Butterflied for even cooking and maximum crispiness
Spatchcock Chicken — remove the backbone, flatten the bird, and grill it for the crispiest skin and most evenly cooked chicken you've ever had. This technique changes everything.
Spinning Wings on the Traeger RotoQ360
Rotisserie wings on a pellet smoker — game changer
Spinning Wings on the Traeger using the RotoQ360 rotisserie attachment. The constant rotation bastes the wings in their own fat for the crispiest, juiciest wings you've ever had.
Poor Man's Burnt Ends
Chuck roast burnt ends — all the flavor at a fraction of the cost
Poor Man's Burnt Ends made from chuck roast — cubed, smoked, sauced, and finished until they're sticky, caramelized, and absolutely addictive. All the flavor of brisket burnt ends at half the price.
Bacon Roses for Valentine's Day
The most romantic thing you can do with bacon
Bacon Roses — thick-cut bacon rolled into rose shapes and smoked until crispy. The most romantic Valentine's Day gift for the BBQ lover in your life. 526 views and a lot of happy partners.