Bold BBQ Recipes for the Grill and Kitchen

Explore barbecue recipes, grilling ideas and everyday meals created by Blazing Star BBQ founder Mike Starr. From smoked meats and spicy appetizers to seafood, vegetables, sandwiches and weeknight dinners, these recipes are built around bold, balanced flavor.

Discover new ways to use Blazing Star BBQ sauces and seasonings with clear ingredients, practical cooking instructions and ideas for the smoker, grill, griddle and kitchen.

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Charro-style pinto beans with bacon, ham, chorizo and jalapeños

My Gringo Version of Charro Beans

Mike Starr

Smoky charro-style pinto beans loaded with bacon, ham and chorizo, then seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub and All In One Seasoning.

My Gringo Version of Charro Beans

Mike Starr

Smoky charro-style pinto beans loaded with bacon, ham and chorizo, then seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub and All In One Seasoning.

Italian Pizza Sausage Balls

Italian Pizza Sausage Balls

Mike Starr

Mike I might officially be turning into the sausage ball guy, and honestly, I’m not mad about it. These Italian Pizza Sausage Balls are cheesy, meaty, and loaded with classic...

Italian Pizza Sausage Balls

Mike Starr

Mike I might officially be turning into the sausage ball guy, and honestly, I’m not mad about it. These Italian Pizza Sausage Balls are cheesy, meaty, and loaded with classic...

Bacon-wrapped Cowgirl Crackers with cheese, jalapeños, hot honey and Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub

Cowgirl Crackers

Mike Starr

These bacon-wrapped Cowgirl Crackers combine buttery crackers, Colby Jack cheese, jalapeños, brown sugar, hot honey and Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub for an easy sweet, smoky and spicy party appetizer.

Cowgirl Crackers

Mike Starr

These bacon-wrapped Cowgirl Crackers combine buttery crackers, Colby Jack cheese, jalapeños, brown sugar, hot honey and Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub for an easy sweet, smoky and spicy party appetizer.

My Go To Black Eyed Peas Recipe

My Go To Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Mike Starr

Mike It doesn’t have to be New Year’s Day to enjoy black-eyed peas. Growing up, these only showed up once a year for luck and prosperity, but once you make...

My Go To Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Mike Starr

Mike It doesn’t have to be New Year’s Day to enjoy black-eyed peas. Growing up, these only showed up once a year for luck and prosperity, but once you make...

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

Mike Starr

Mike This is the ultimate Christmas morning breakfast. Prep it the night before, slide it into the oven while the coffee’s brewing, and spend more time with family instead of...

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

Mike Starr

Mike This is the ultimate Christmas morning breakfast. Prep it the night before, slide it into the oven while the coffee’s brewing, and spend more time with family instead of...

Bacon Beer Brat Bites with creamy Scorpion Onion Dip

Bacon Beer Brat Bites With Scorpion Onion Dip

Mike Starr

Beer brat bites wrapped in bacon, seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub, and cooked until crispy. Serve them with a creamy onion dip made with beer, Dijon mustard, Fireshire,...

Bacon Beer Brat Bites With Scorpion Onion Dip

Mike Starr

Beer brat bites wrapped in bacon, seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub, and cooked until crispy. Serve them with a creamy onion dip made with beer, Dijon mustard, Fireshire,...