This Big Dill Smash Burger is my take on Sonic’s classic—crispy-edged beef patties, plenty of pickle flavor, and a tangy Dilly Ranch mayo that brings it all together.

For the Smash Burgers:

• 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (roll into 3oz balls)
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub (or your favorite burger seasoning)
• Slices of American cheese
• Grilling oil
• Hamburger buns
• Shredded lettuce
• Thick-cut dill pickles (we used Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Chips)
• Fried pickle chips (we used Fresh Gourmet Crispy Dillies)

For the Dilly Ranch Mayo:

• 1 cup Blue Plate mayo
• 3 tsp Ranch seasoning (about ½ a packet)
• 1–2 tsp fresh chopped dill
• 2 Tbsp dill pickle juice (from the pickle chip jar)

Instructions

1. Make the Dilly Ranch Mayo
   1. Mix mayo, Ranch seasoning, fresh dill, and pickle juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and let chill in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors come together.
2. Prep the Beef
   1. Form the ground beef into 3oz balls. Don’t pack them tight—keep them loose for a better smash.
3. Smash and Sear
   1. Heat a flat-top griddle or cast iron over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
   2. Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and let them sit for about 1 minute—just long enough to form a light crust.
   3. Flip the balls over and smash them hard with a spatula or burger press.
   4. Season with Killer Hogs Steak Rub.
   5. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then flip again.
   6. Season the other side, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
4. Build the Stack
   1. Stack two patties for each burger.
5. Toast the Buns
   1. Place your buns cut-side-down on the griddle for about 30 seconds until toasted and golden.
6. Assemble the Burger
   1. Bottom bun → double smash patties – Top with fried pickle chips – Add shredded lettuce and thick-cut pickles – Spread Dilly Ranch Mayo on the top bun – Close it up and serve

Cook tri-tip Santa Maria-style right over the coals for big flavor and a smoky crust. This open-fire tri-tip recipe keeps it simple—just bold seasoning, live fire, and a juicy medium-rare finish.

• 1 whole Tri-Tip roast (untrimmed)
• Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (or salt and coarse black pepper)

Instructions

1. Don’t Trim a Thing
   Leave all the fat and sinew on that big, beautiful tri-tip. That’s how Mr. Al Frugoni—the king of live fire—does it, and we’re sticking to it.
2. Season Heavy
   Hit it generously with TX Brisket Rub (or your favorite salt & pepper blend). Don’t be shy—we want a big crust.
3. Build the Fire
   Start a fire using wood splits and lump charcoal. Once you’ve got a solid coal bed, rake the coals under your cooking grate and let it heat up.
4. Sear Over High Heat
   Place the tri-tip directly over the hot coals and press it into the grate for good contact. Flip every 3–4 minutes to build a deep sear and bark on both sides.
5. Finish Over Medium Heat
   Once seared, move it a bit higher above the coals or to indirect heat. Keep flipping every few minutes until the internal temp hits 125–130°F for medium-rare.
6. Rest and Slice
   Let it rest for 20 minutes. Then slice it against the grain—split it down the middle crook first, since the grain runs different ways.

Ground brisket WITH raw bacon to make the best smoked burgers. These brisket bacon burgers are rich, smoky, and packed with flavor. The brisket gives you that beefy bite and the bacon brings in a smoky saltiness that puts ’em over the top. You might wanna wear a bib — these burgers are juicy!

• 16 lb whole packer brisket (untrimmed)
• 2–3 lbs bacon ends & pieces (or thick-cut bacon)
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub (or salt, pepper, garlic)
• Burger buns (toasted)
• Sliced cheese
• Pickles
• Red onion slices
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices
• Big Malc’s Burger Sauce (or your favorite burger sauce)

Big Malc’s Burger Sauce

• ½ cup Blue Plate mayonnaise (or your favorite mayo)

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (juice and all)

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated onion (with juice)

• ½ teaspoon Killer Hogs TX Rub (or a mix of coarse salt & black pepper)

• ½ teaspoon paprika (for color)

• 1–2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (just a drizzle)

Instructions

1. Prep the Brisket and Bacon
   1. Cut the brisket into 1½ to 2-inch chunks, separating the flat from the point if needed.
   2. Keep the fat on — you want a good lean-to-fat ratio for juicy burgers.
   3. Cut bacon into similar-sized pieces so it runs through the grinder easily.
   4. Chill the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes before grinding.
2. Grind the Meat
   1. Alternate brisket and bacon as you feed it through the grinder to evenly mix.
   2. Grind the meat with the large plate first then if you want a finer grind, repeat the grind process
   3. Chill the ground brisket-bacon mix in the refrigerator until ready to form patties.
3. Form the Burger Patties
   1. Weigh out about 8 oz portions and loosely form into balls.
   2. Use a burger press or hand-form into patties. Use parchment or a Ziploc bag for easy cleanup.
   3. Make a slight dimple in the center to prevent the patties from puffing up too much.
4. Season the Burgers
   1. Season the outside of each patty with Killer Hogs Steak Rub or your favorite burger seasoning.
   2. Remember the bacon adds salt, so don’t overdo it.
5. Fire Up the Smoker
   1. Set your pit to 275°F using Royal Oak briquettes for a coal bed then add wood splits for heat.
   2. Place burgers directly on the grates and smoke for about 45 minutes, flipping after 30.
   3. Cook to an internal temp of 145°F for a juicy medium finish.
6. Build Your Burger
   1. Toast your buns and spread Big Malc’s Burger Sauce on both sides.
   2. Layer on: Pickles, Red onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Double cheese (cheddar + Swiss), Smoked brisket bacon patty
   3. Crown it with the top bun and get ready to lean in.

I love bold, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly… and this one does not disappoint. It’s fatty and delicious and tastes like real pit-smoked pork belly.

• 5 lb pork belly, cut in half
• 2 tbsp Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• Killer Hogs Hot Rub (to taste)
• Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (to taste)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork Belly: Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels and cut it in half for more even cooking.
2. Apply the Binder: Coat each piece of pork belly with Killer Hogs Hot Sauce and yellow mustard to help the seasoning stick.
3. Season Generously: First, apply a good layer of Killer Hogs Hot Rub, then follow with a layer of Killer Hogs TX Rub for extra depth of flavor.
4. Preheat the Smoker: Set up your smoker for indirect heat and bring the temperature to 275-300°F.
5. Smoke the Pork Belly: Place the pork belly pieces on the smoker and cook for about 2 hours.
6. Prepare the Spritz: Mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup water in a spray bottle.
7. Spritz Regularly: After the first 30 minutes, begin spritzing the pork belly every 30 minutes to keep it moist and enhance the bark.
8. Check the Internal Temperature: Continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 202-208°F.
9. Rest the Pork Belly: Remove the pork belly from the smoker and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes. For even better results, rest it in a dry cooler for an hour.
10. Slice and Serve: Slice the pork belly to your preferred thickness and enjoy!

Chargrilled SPICY Jerk Chicken Sandwich

• 3–4lbs boneless skinless thighs

Jerk Marinade

• 3 green onions chopped
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers (more if you like it hot!)
• 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
• 1 heaping Tablespoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning

Jerk Glaze

• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 dashes cayenne pepper
• 2 dashes white pepper

For the Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

• 1 pack of hamburger buns (lightly toasted)
• Green leaf lettuce
• Dill pickle slices
• Island Slaw (recipe below)
• Calypso Sauce (recipe below)

Island Slaw

• 4 Tablespoons Blue Plate Mayo
• 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 bag of cole slaw mix
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 Tablespoon finely diced scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped

Calypso Sauce

• 1/2 cup Blue Plate Mayo
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 TBS scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce
• dash of white pepper
• season to taste with salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken. Close the bag and gently toss to coat each thigh. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare a 2 zone charcoal grill – hot side and indirect side.
3. Add the marinated chicken to the hot side of the grill working in batches. Season with additional jerk seasoning right on the grill.
4. Flip and turn the chicken often until internal temp reaches 165.
5. Brush each piece with the jerk glaze – recipe above.
6. Continue to cook until the thighs reach 175 internal – it should be slightly charred and sticky from the glaze.
7. After a short rest slice the thighs into small strips.

Island Slaw Directions

1. In a small bowl combine the mayo, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
2. Place the bag of Cole slaw mix in a large mixing bowl. Add the green onion, diced red onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and pineapple.
3. Toss it together using tongs and add the dressing mixture.
4. Mix the slaw with tongs and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

To build the sandwiches: Spread the calypso sauce on the top and bottom bun Layer on the dill pickle slices and lettuce. Pile on the jerk chicken and island slaw then the top half of the bun.

Smoked Prime Rib cooked with an herb-crust on the Pellet Smoker using Hickory Pellets.

• 5# Prime Rib Roast 
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Swine Life Prime Beef Rub
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub 
• 2 Tablespoons Chimi Churri Original Rub
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Flakes 
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Flakes 

Instructions

1. Prepare pellet grill for indirect smoking at 250°F using hickory pellets.
2. Trim excess fat from prime rib roast and use butcher twine to secure the shape of the roast.
3. Mix together Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, Chimi Churri, Garlic and Onion in a small bowl. 
4. Drizzle the outside with olive oil for a binder. Season with a layer of Swine Life Prime Beef Rub. Then generously rub the outside of the prime rib roast with the TX Brisket seasoning mixture. 
5. Place the prime rib on the smoker – use an internal meat probe to monitor internal temps. When temperature in the center of the roast reaches 120°F, remove from smoker and allow prime rib to rest for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Catfish filets, fried with a thin and crispy batter, for a traditional Southern-Style Fried Catfish.

• 8–10 catfish filets
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
• 2 cups Cornmeal

Instructions

1. Split catfish filets in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Place filets on wire rack.
2. Season fillets lightly with AP and King Craw on both sides and air dry for 10-15 minutes.
3. Add cornmeal to a gallon size ziplock bag and season with 1/2 Tablespoon AP and 1/2 Tablespoon of King Craw. Shake to combine.
4. Add filets to the seasoned cornmeal and toss to coat. Shake off excess in the bag and place back on wire rack. Work in batches not to over crowd the bag. Let the filets air dry again for 10-15.
5. Prepare a deep fryer with peanut oil for frying at 350-375°F. Drop filets a few at a time in the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes or until frying slows and the filets float to the top. Don’t overcrowd the fryer of the fish can stick together.
6. Drain the filets and place on a baking sheet lined with butcher paper.
7. Serve hot with plenty of tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and hot sauce.

Pork Belly Burnt Ends smoked with a sweet and spicy Firecracker Sauce

• 1 pork belly
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot Rub
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Frank’s Red Hot Seasoning

Firecracker Glaze:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine ingredients in a small bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes stirring often to melt the sugar.

Instructions

1. Prepare pellet grill for indirect cooking at 275 degrees using hickory pellets.
2. Cut pork belly into cube size portions, coat with mustard, and season on all sides with Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
3. Spray a raised cooking rack with vegetable oil and place pork belly pieces on the rack. Cook on the pellet grill for 2 hours.
4. Place each piece of pork belly in a half-size aluminum pan and add brown sugar, honey, hot sauce, and Frank’s Red Hot seasoning.
5. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place back on the pit for 1 hour.
6. Remove the pan from the grill, carefully remove each pork belly burnt end from the hot liquid in the pan and transfer to a small baking pan.
7. Glaze each piece with the Firecracker Glaze and place back on the pit for 2-3 minutes or until the glaze sets.
8. Remove the pan from the grill and serve with extra glaze for dipping.

Grilled Grinder Sandwich with a Cabbage Grinder Slaw

• 2 pork tenderloins
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 2 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 loaf French bread
• 4 Tablespoons Garlic Butter
• 6–8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 tomato thinly sliced

Grinder Slaw Recipe

• 1 10-12oz bag shredded cabbage
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon sub oil
• 2 teaspoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning (you can sub salt, pepper and garlic to taste)

Instructions

1. Combine the shredded Cole slaw, red onion, pepperoncini, Mayo, red wine vinegar, & sub oil in a bowl. Season with AP seasoning and place in refrigerator for at least an hour.
2. Trim any fat or sinew from pork tenderloins and pat dry with paper towel. Combine AP seasoning and Italian seasoning in a dredge shaker and generously coat each tenderloin
3. Prepare charcoal grill for 2 zone grilling – hot and cool side.
4. Place each tenderloin on the cooking grate over the hot side of the grill. Cook for 1 minute each side then turn until all 4 sides have some color.
5. Move the tenderloins to the cool side and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees. Total cook time is about 15 minutes.
6. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and loosely cover with foil. Rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
7. Split the French bread in half lengthwise and spread garlic butter on each side. Toast the bread lightly in the oven on broil or on the grill.
8. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin medallions. To build the grinder sandwich: place a couple slices of provolone on the bread followed by thin slices of the pork. Top with more cheese and place back in the oven or on the grill just long enough to melt the cheese. Top with the grinder slaw and slices of tomato along with the top half of French bread.

Chicken Leg Quarters seasoned with Lemon Pepper Stepper seasoning and grilled over charcoal on the Weber Kettle

• 8 Chicken Leg Quarters
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 3 Tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tone’s Brand)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 stick butter melted
• 1–2 lemons halved
• 1 bottle Killer Hogs Mississippi White Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare weber kettle grill for grilling using a charcoal vortex for indirect grilling using briquette charcoal.
2. Combine AP seasoning, lemon pepper, and dried herbs in small bowl and transfer to a dredge shaker.
3. Pat dry and trim leg quarters, lightly coat both sides with olive oil, and season generously with the seasoning mixture.
4. Arrange the leg quarters around the outer edge of the Weber grill for indirect cooking.
5. Half the lemons and place on the grate for 4-5 minutes cut side down. Squeeze the grilled lemon juice into the melted butter and season with 1 Tablespoon of the seasoning mixture.
6. Baste the leg quarters with the lemon butter mixture 20 minutes into the cook.
7. Continue grilling the leg quarters until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 175°F ( I prefer to take them to 190°F for more tender meat and crispy skin).
8. Remove the leg quarters from the grill and drizzle with Killer Hogs MS White Sauce

• ¾ cup gram flour | besan| kadalaimaavu
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp ajwain seeds | omam
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp kasoori methi
• 3 tbsp coriander leaves
• Salt as needed
• 1 tsp oil
• Water to knead the dough
• Butter or ghee to spread on the roti

• In a bowl add the gram flour, wheat flour, cumin seeds, ajwain, red chili powder, turmeric powder, kasoori methi, coriander leaves an salt.
• Mix well and add water little by little and make a smooth dough.
• Keep this covered for 10 minutes
• Make equal lemon sized balls.
• Take one dough ball and dust it with dry atta. You can use rice flour as well.
• Roll this into a roti.
• I used a lid to make into a perfect round as the edges were cracked. This is very common while making roti using gluten free flour.
• Place the rolled roti on a hot tawa.
• Cook on both sides.
• Take out and show it on open flame for 2-3 seconds.
• This step is to give a dhaba style tandoor touch.
• Apply butter on both sides.
• Serve hot.
• Repeat the same for the rest of the dough.
• Missi roti tastes well with simple dal or any paneer sabzi.