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Smash burgers, hibachi fried rice, reverse-seared ribeyes — real backyard recipes from a real backyard, tested on the Blackstone and the smoker until they're perfect.
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The latest recipes from the patio — smash burgers, hibachi nights, smoked brisket and more.
Rainy-Day Breakfast on the E-Series
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Golden, Crunchy, No Deep Fryer Needed
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Thousand Island, Bread-and-Butter Pickles, Toasted Ciabatta
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The Full Fry-Up, Staged Across the 36" Blackstone
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BBQ-Sauced Lil' Smokies in a Crispy Grilled Cheese
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Tangy, Messy, Perfect — Carolina Gold on a Double Smash
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Robert Sottile — backyard cook, Blackstone Griddle Crew member, and regular on Griddle Nation (GustoTV). Since 2020 he's been turning a NY/PA patio into a test kitchen for smash burgers, brisket, hibachi, and everything that hits a hot flat top.
No fancy studio. No culinary degree. Just fire, flavor, and family — and recipes that actually work in your backyard.
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