Thoughts from the Smokehouse

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7 Mistakes You're Making with BBQ Rubs (and How...

Look, I've been there. Standing over a beautiful piece of meat, convinced I've got everything dialed in perfectly, only to take that first bite and think "What the heck happened?"...

7 Mistakes You're Making with BBQ Rubs (and How...

Look, I've been there. Standing over a beautiful piece of meat, convinced I've got everything dialed in perfectly, only to take that first bite and think "What the heck happened?"...

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Are Smart Grills Killing Traditional BBQ? 9 Way...

Look, I get it. The old-school pitmasters are shaking their heads at all these WiFi-enabled smokers and app-controlled grills. "Back in my day, we sat by the fire all night!"...

Are Smart Grills Killing Traditional BBQ? 9 Way...

Look, I get it. The old-school pitmasters are shaking their heads at all these WiFi-enabled smokers and app-controlled grills. "Back in my day, we sat by the fire all night!"...

Turn Cheap Cuts Into Gourmet Gold: 7 BBQ Rub Tr...

Look, I'll be straight with you – I've been smoking meat for over two decades, and some of my best meals have come from the cheapest cuts at the grocery...

Turn Cheap Cuts Into Gourmet Gold: 7 BBQ Rub Tr...

Look, I'll be straight with you – I've been smoking meat for over two decades, and some of my best meals have come from the cheapest cuts at the grocery...

From Backyard Experiments to Bold BBQ Blends: T...

You know how some stories start with "it was a dark and stormy night"? Well, mine starts with "it was a hot Saturday afternoon, and I was standing over a...

From Backyard Experiments to Bold BBQ Blends: T...

You know how some stories start with "it was a dark and stormy night"? Well, mine starts with "it was a hot Saturday afternoon, and I was standing over a...

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Are Grill Magnets Dead? 5 Smart BBQ Organizatio...

Let me tell you something – I've been smoking meats and grilling for over a decade now, and I've seen more BBQ organization trends come and go than I can...

Are Grill Magnets Dead? 5 Smart BBQ Organizatio...

Let me tell you something – I've been smoking meats and grilling for over a decade now, and I've seen more BBQ organization trends come and go than I can...

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From Backyard Smoker to Smokehouse CEO: How Nat...

You know how some of the best things in life happen by accident? Well, my BBQ blend business wasn't exactly planned either. Back in 2020, when the world hit the...

From Backyard Smoker to Smokehouse CEO: How Nat...

You know how some of the best things in life happen by accident? Well, my BBQ blend business wasn't exactly planned either. Back in 2020, when the world hit the...

About me:

While being stuck at home in 2020 like we all were, I developed a passion for smoking meats and experimenting with spice blends. At the encouragement of friends and family who loved the bold flavors, this turned into Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends.
My handcrafted spice blends are made from the finest ingredients available to elevate any dish. As the saying goes, "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together" (Van Gogh), and I believe the same applies to BBQ—great seasoning is the foundation of great flavor.

The majority of my business comes from word of mouth and reviews. If you like my spices, please leave a review on Google.