# The Smoke Sheet A weekly newsletter featuring the best BBQ news, media, events, and so much more. Page: Feed: --- ## [3 Easy Summer BBQ Recipes to Make at Home](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/easy-summer-bbq-recipes) _2026-08-11 · The Smoke Sheet_ Candied jalapeño pork belly burnt ends, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and peach cobbler from Hey Grill Hey, Bon Appeteach, and Girls Can Grill. ## [6 Fall BBQ Fests and Competitions Worth Traveling For](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/fall-2026-bbq-events-guide) _2026-08-05 · The Smoke Sheet_ Pig Island NYC, the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, The Jack, Texas Open Fire Meat Up, and TM BBQ Fest, with dates, ticket prices, and what to expect at each. ## [Evan LeRoy on New School Barbecue, the Biggest BBQ Cookbook of 2026](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/evan-leroy-new-school-barbecue-book) _2026-07-29 · The Smoke Sheet_ The LeRoy and Lewis pitmaster talks about his book tour, what new school barbecue actually means, and the three recipes you should try first. ## [Two Days, Too Full: A Windy City Smokeout 2026 Recap](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/windy-city-smokeout-2026) _2026-07-22 · The Smoke Sheet_ Chicago’s country music and barbecue festival returned in July with more than 20 pitmasters, a new chef dinner series, and crazy good beef cheek poutine. ## [A Eulogy for Brisket](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/a-eulogy-for-brisket) _2026-07-15 · The Smoke Sheet_ What was once an accessible and democratic cut of meat has became a luxury product. ## [The Top Spots for Lexington Style North Carolina Barbecue](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/the-top-spots-for-lexington-style) _2026-07-08 · The Smoke Sheet_ Your next trip to the Piedmont should include these delicious destinations ## [Melissa Cookston on the State of American BBQ in 2026](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/melissa-cookston-bbq-2026) _2026-07-01 · The Smoke Sheet_ The Memphis pitmaster on the "confidence gap" at the grill, soaring beef prices, the resilience of Memphis barbecue, and why the next generation needs to embrace the pit. ## [5 South Carolina BBQ Joints You Can't Miss](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/5-top-south-carolina-bbq-joints) _2026-06-24 · The Smoke Sheet_ These five restaurants feature an excellent array of bites, including chopped pork, hash and rice, ribs, chicken, and more. ## [We're Writing a Book!](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/smoke-sheet-bbq-travel-book) _2026-06-17 · The Smoke Sheet_ The Smoke Sheet's barbecue travel guide is out next year and will explore regional traditions, iconic joints, legendary pitmasters, and much more. ## [A World Cup Visitor’s Guide to Kansas City BBQ](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/kansas-city-bbq-world-cup) _2026-06-10 · The Smoke Sheet_ Here’s where to enjoy amazing BBQ before and after all of the soccer matches in KC ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YirfQF8eotuB) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Fire Up Father’s Day: Grilling Gifts for Every Budget](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/fire-up-fathers-day-grilling-gifts) _2026-06-03 · The Smoke Sheet_ This year, give your favorite grillmaster a gift he will be able to use year round ## [5 Crowd-Pleasing Beef Cuts for Your Next Gathering](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/best-beef-cuts-for-a-party) _2026-05-27 · The Smoke Sheet_ Here's how to make every dollar count with cuts that deliver on flavor and presentation. ## [The World Series of Barbecue Is Moving. What You Need to Know](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/world-series-of-barbecue-moving) _2026-05-20 · The Smoke Sheet_ American Royal CEO Pat Macy on the new campus, the return to an early October date, and what the future holds for competitive BBQ's largest event. ## [I Took a Bite on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Cedric the Entertainer](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/cedric-entertainer-kelly-clarkson-show-bbq) _2026-05-13_ Behind the scenes of my national TV debut at 30 Rock, where Cedric served up a pimento sausage sandwich and talked about his AC Barbeque cookbook. ## [Cedric the Entertainer on Missouri BBQ Memories and Why St. Louis Gets Slept On](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/cedric-the-entertainer-st-louis-missouri) _2026-05-09 · The Smoke Sheet_ He takes us back to his Uncle Lloyd’s backyard in St. Louis, tells us what it feels like to walk into a restaurant with your name on it, and more. ## [Cedric the Entertainer on 'AC Barbeque,' Building a Brand, and Why Ribs Come First](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/cedric-the-entertainer-ac-barbeque-book) _2026-05-06 · The Smoke Sheet_ The comedian, actor, and entrepreneur talks about his new cookbook, regional barbecue traditions, and the philosophy behind AC Barbeque. ## [Carolina BBQ Festival: A Barbecue Bite for Everybody](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/carolina-bbq-festival-2026) _2026-04-29 · The Smoke Sheet_ From redfish on the half shell to party wings to beef and cheddar sandwiches, here's what stood out at the fifth annual festival. ## [Mama Jean's Has the Best Ribs in Virginia](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/mama-jeans-best-ribs-va) _2026-04-22_ John Tanner visits this acclaimed BBQ destination and finds big, smoke-kissed ribs worth a drive to Roanoke. ## [BBQ Season Is Here: 5 Ways to Start Strong This Spring](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/get-ready-for-bbq-season) _2026-04-15 · The Smoke Sheet_ From cleaning your smoker to scoring the best meat prices and catching festivals like Brisket King NYC and Memphis in May, here's your spring prep checklist. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KH9yGxlSLF6P) _2026-04-15 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Business, Branding, and Brotherhood at the 2026 NBBQA Conference](https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/nbbqa-2026-business-branding-brotherhood) _2026-04-08 · The Smoke Sheet_ Thirty-five years in, the barbecue industry is thinking bigger than ever about what it takes to build something that lasts.