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Pull Up a Deck Chair & Explore All Things BBQ and Backyard Grilling

Discover new tastes and recipes perfect for your backyard barbecue with Deck Dad BBQ.

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Pull Up a Deck Chair & Explore All Things BBQ and Backyard Grilling

Discover new tastes and recipes perfect for your backyard barbecue with Deck Dad BBQ.

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FAvorite Recipes by deck Dad BBQ

"IT PULLS ITSELF” PULLED PORK

Close-up of shredded pulled pork in a tray.

This is my signature BBQ offering. If I could put the term "favorite" to a BBQ meat it would be this pulled pork hands down!

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“LUCKY” ST PATTY’S DAY SMOKED CORNED BEEF

Two seasoned meat pieces grilling on a barbecue with a temperature probe.

What could make St. Patty’s Day better? Smoked meat!

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Baby Back Ribs

“THE CAN GOES WHERE?” BEER CAN CHICKEN

Ribs slowly smoking in a vertical smoker outdoors.

It doesn't get more BBQ than ribs! Check out our recipe and tips.

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“THE CAN GOES WHERE?” BEER CAN CHICKEN

Two seasoned and grilled whole chickens with several grilled chicken thighs on a cutting board.

If you want some of the juiciest chicken you have ever tried, set down your beer and put a chicken on it!

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Chorizo Smoked Meatloaf

Sliced bacon-wrapped meatloaf with a charred jalapeño on top.

This isn't grandma's meatloaf! Big flavors without big cook times!

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SMASH BURGERS

Close-up of a juicy burger with lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce on a toasted bun.

Step back into a 50’s burger shop with this amazing griddle cooked burger.

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GO TO ALL DECK DAD BBQ RECIPES

Welcome to Deck Dad BBQ!

Three racks of glazed ribs cooking on a charcoal grill.

Our Story

Our journey began with a simple love for BBQ and backyard grilling with our friends and family. We want to share our favorite recipes, BBQ techniques, and favorite rib joints with others. We started Deck Dad BBQ as a way to document our BBQ/Grilling adventures and connect with fellow BBQ lovers around the world.

Man grilling chicken outdoors wearing an apron and cap.

Why Deck Dad BBQ?

I’ve spent most of my life being obsessed with all things BBQ. Growing up some of my favorite memories were eating at my favorite local BBQ restaurant, the Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, NY. I remember the smells of the wood smoking, the sound of the blues crackling over the radio, and all of the different people who had come together to enjoy that food. You would see leather-clad bikers sitting next to nuns, sitting across from a wedding party and the one thing they had in common was BBQ!

From there whether it was trying to see how many different types of ribs I could eat in Memphis or countless weekend cookouts with friends and family I always gravitate back to my love of smoking meat and sharing good BBQ with those I love.

In 2020 good friends and neighbors of mine even came together to create Ridgeview Meatfest , an annual neighborhood festival celebrating all things meat and BBQ.

So Deck Dad BBQ is my way to share my favorite BBQ restaurants and the recipes and techniques I’ve watched and learned over the years with everyone else. Thanks for coming with me on the journey!

~ Greg

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Our Philosophy

At Deck Dad BBQ, we believe that good BBQ is not only about great ingredients, local meat sources, and the right equipment for the task. We believe that BBQ and backyard grilling is a way to connect with friends and family as well as people from any background. All you need is a little charcoal and a love of good BBQ!

Pull Up a Deck Chair & Explore All Things BBQ and Backyard Grilling

Pull Up a Deck Chair & Explore All Things BBQ and Backyard Grilling

Featured Recipe by deck Dad BBQ

BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings