BBQ Blog

CHAD’S BBQ BLOG

Welcome to Chad’s BBQ Blog, your go-to destination for all things barbecue! We’re passionate about the art of BBQ, and in this blog, we’ll share our insider tips, mouthwatering recipes, and expert insights into the world of BBQ. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just starting your BBQ journey, join us as we explore the flavors, techniques, and traditions that make BBQ an irresistible culinary experience.

Grill & Graduate: Why BBQ is Perfect for Your Spring Graduation Party!

Catering

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Grill & Graduate: Why BBQ is Perfect for Your Graduation Party!

Smoking Meats

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Smoking Meats Beyond the Brisket – Menu Items We Smoke

The Health Benefits of Smoking: Exploring Low and Slow Cooking

Inside the Smoker

Meat

The Benefits of Smoking: Exploring Low and Slow Cooking

Exploring America’s Regional BBQ Styles

Inside the Smoker

Meat

From Sea to Smoker: Exploring America’s Regional BBQ Styles

Spicy, Tangy, Sweet: A Guide to BBQ Sauce Varieties

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Spicy, Tangy, Sweet: A Guide to Chad’s BBQ Sauces

Chad’s Customer Reviews & Articles

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

Savoring the Flavors of Maryland BBQ: Chad’s Customer Reviews & Articles

Serving a Crowd: Calculating Food and Beverage Quantities for Your BBQ Party

BBQ and Beer

Catering

BBQ Party Planning: How to Master Food and Beverage Quantities for a Crowd

Best Backyard Party Games and Activities - Maryland Edition

BBQ and Beer

9 Best Backyard Party Games and Activities – Maryland Edition

National Pickle Month

Holidays

Inside the Smoker

Recipes

Celebrate National Pickle Month & Get Chad’s Homemade Pickles

Salsa Verde Explained

Chads Sauces

Recipes

Salsa Verde is a Perfect Companion for Grilled Dishes

Old As Chad's BBQ

Inside the Smoker

10 Things As Old As Chad’s BBQ!

Southern Foods

Inside the Smoker

Meat

5 Southern Foods at Chad’s & Their History

Catering Packages from Chad's

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Meat

Chad’s BBQ Catering Packages Explained

Old As Chad's BBQ

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

Little-Known Chad’s Menu Options our Loyal Customers All Know

Green Vegetables - Collard Greens

Inside the Smoker

Recipes

What Are Collard Greens & Why You Should Try Them

BBQ and Beer

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Top 5 Chad’s Menu Items to Try in 2023

BBQ Wedding Reception - How to Plan an Awesome 'I Do BBQ'

Catering

Meat

BBQ Wedding Reception — How to Plan an Awesome ‘I Do BBQ’

Our Favorite Local Breweries You’ll Want to Try This Fall

BBQ and Beer

Our Favorite Local Breweries You’ll Want to Try This Fall

5 Favorite Chad’s Menu Items for Pickle Lovers

Inside the Smoker

Meat

5 Favorite Chad’s Menu Items for Pickle Lovers

Beer and BBQ

BBQ and Beer

Beer Menu

How to Pair Your Favorite Beer and BBQ

Poolside BBQ

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Make Your Poolside BBQ Even Better with These 5 Ideas

BBQing + Boating = Maryland Summer Fun

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Meat

BBQing + Boating = Maryland Summer Fun

Ultimate BBQ Party Playlists

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Holidays

The Ultimate BBQ Party Playlists that Will Scream Summer Fun

Sauce Vs Rub

Chads Sauces

Sauce vs. Rub – What Is Better for Your BBQ?

Grilling myths - Chad's BBQ

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Recipes

4 Grilling Myths That Aren’t True

Smoked-Raosted Veggies

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Recipes

Why Smoke-Roasted Veggies Pair Perfectly with Smoked Meats

Toppings for Barbecue Classics

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Tasty Toppings to Try for Barbecue Classics

Holiday Leftovers (featured image)

Holidays

Recipes

How to Use Holiday Leftovers to Create Delicious Meals

Braised Pork Shank with Mashed Potatoes

Holidays

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Warm Up in Winter Weather with Seasonal Specials from Chad’s

Southern Foods

Inside the Smoker

Chad’s BBQ Has a Small Menu That’s Big On Flavor

Catering Packages from Chad's

BBQ and Beer

Meat

Chad’s Family Meals for Busy Weeknights

Chads BBQ - Smoked Burger

Meat

5 Mouthwatering Menu Suggestions for New Customers

Keep a Brisket Moist While Smoking It

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Recipes

How Do You Keep a Brisket Moist While Smoking It?

Beef Grades (Featured Image)

Meat

What’s Your Beef? What You Should Know About Different Beef Grades

Wood Grilling or Charcoal Grilling?

Inside the Smoker

Meat

Charcoal vs. Wood Grilling: What’s the Best One?

Gift card mother's Day

Holidays

A Gift Card Makes a Perfect Mother’s Day Gift, and Here’s Why

Main Root Beverages

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

Maine Root – What You Want to Know About Our Soft Drinks

Grilling Burgers - Tips - Chad's BBQ

Meat

Recipes

5 Ways to Mess Up When Grilling Burgers

Family gatherings via online - Chad's BBQ Maryland

Holidays

News Articles

Ways to Gather With the Family in This Year

Ribeye steak top meat cuts

Inside the Smoker

Meat

How to BBQ the Right Way: Top Meat Cuts Showdown

Craft beer feature

Beer Menu

If You Like That Beer, You’ll Love This Craft Beer

Bonfire, Beer & BBQ

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Bonfire, Beer & BBQ – A Perfect Fall Trio

know about BBQ feature

Meat

5 Things You Didn’t Know About BBQ

corn on the cob

Recipes

How to Cook Corn on the Cob This Summer

thaw meat the right way chads

Meat

How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw Meat the Right Way

American Craft Beer Week 2020

BBQ and Beer

American Craft Beer Week 2020

Easter BBQ Recipes to Try This Year

Catering

Holidays

Recipes

Unique and Unexpected Easter BBQ Recipes to Try This Year

best wood for smoking meat feature

Inside the Smoker

Meat

What is the Best Wood for Smoking Meat? Part 2

what makes chad's unique outside

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

2020 Marks Our 7th Anniversary

You Know You’ve Worked in a Restaurant When

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

You Know You’ve Worked in a Restaurant When

Catering Packages from Chad's

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Meat

Top 5 Flavorful Menu Items of the Day

ultimate grilled cheese feature

BBQ and Beer

Recipes

How to Create the Ultimate Grilled Cheese

BBQ chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Recipes

How to Use BBQ Sauce in Really Innovative Ways

BBQ-infused cocktails Feature

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Recipes

BBQ-Infused Cocktails for Summer

4th of July party ideas feature

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Holidays

Recipes

Happy Birthday ‘Merica (4th of July Party Ideas)

throwback tunes feature

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Meat

Throwback Tunes for the Summer BBQ

National BBQ Month feature

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Chads Sauces

Meat

Recipes

May is National BBQ Month

beers you should try feature

BBQ and Beer

5 Beers You Should Try This Spring

BBQ catering feature

BBQ and Beer

Catering

5 Events Perfect for BBQ Catering

history of coleslaw

BBQ and Beer

Recipes

The History of Coleslaw

meat cuts pig

Meat

Different Meat Cuts Explained

chads sauces beans

BBQ and Beer

Chads Sauces

Recipes

3 Recipes to Try with Chad’s Sauces

seasonal beers fall

BBQ and Beer

Our 5 Favorite Seasonal Beers for Fall

BBQ recipes for your Crock-Pot 1

Recipes

Great BBQ Recipes for Your Crock-Pot

fall wedding ideas feature

Catering

News Articles

15 Rustic Fall Wedding Ideas

smoking mistakes 2

Inside the Smoker

3 Common Smoking Mistakes That Ruin Your BBQ

wine and bbq

BBQ and Beer

Wine and BBQ? Yes, Please!

What We Love About Edgewater, MD

News Articles

What We Love About Edgewater, MD

Dad really wants on Father's Day 4

News Articles

Father’s Day Gifts Dads Really Want

best meats for smoking 1

Inside the Smoker

Best Meats for Smoking

BBQ sauce 2

BBQ and Beer

Inside the Smoker

When to Apply BBQ Sauce

science behind smoking meat 2

Inside the Smoker

The Science Behind Smoking Meat

what makes chad's unique outside

BBQ and Beer

News Articles

What Makes Chad’s Unique?

Chad's holiday gifts 2

BBQ and Beer

Holidays

Give Chad’s Holiday Gifts This Season

dogs and owner

News Articles

Chad’s BBQ Loves Dogs

Sandy Point throw a party in Edgewater

Catering

News Articles

Favorite Places to Throw a Party in Edgewater

lagers vs. ales ale pour

BBQ and Beer

News Articles

Lagers vs. Ales – What’s the Difference?

Chads Smoker for Smoked Meat

BBQ and Beer

News Articles

The History of Smoked Meat

Catering Event 1

Catering

News Articles

Governor Hogan’s Employee Appreciation Party

Maryland Backyard BBQ

BBQ and Beer

Catering

Maryland Backyard BBQ Basics

What is kielbasa

BBQ and Beer

Inside the Smoker

What is Kielbasa?

Backyard Graduation Party Ideas

Holidays

News Articles

Backyard Graduation Party Ideas

History of Baked Beans

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

The History of Baked Beans

BBQ and Beer Pairings

BBQ and Beer

Inside the Smoker

BBQ and Beer Pairings

Chad's Mac-N-Cheese

News Articles

We Heart Mac-N-Cheese

The History of Beer

BBQ and Beer

News Articles

The History of Beer

11 Fun Super Bowl Traditions

News Articles

11 Fun Super Bowl Traditions

Tips for grilling in the winter

Holidays

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

3 Helpful Winter Grilling Tips From Chad’s

BBQ Lovers Gift-Giving Guide

Holidays

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

BBQ Lovers Gift-Giving Guide

9 Good Reasons to Make Time for Family Dinner

Catering

Holidays

News Articles

8 Good Reasons to Make Time for Family Dinner

Southern Foods

BBQ and Beer

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

Where Did the Word BBQ Come From?

Movies for Mircales

News Articles

Movies for Miracles

Maryland Craft Beer

BBQ and Beer

We Love Maryland Craft Beers Part 2

Maryland Craft Beer

BBQ and Beer

We Love Maryland Craft Beers Part 1

Best BBQ Sauce

Inside the Smoker

What is the Best BBQ Sauce?

Barn BBQ Wedding

Catering

Rustic, Country, BBQ Wedding Ideas

Maryland Tailgating Ideas

Catering

News Articles

Maryland Tailgating Done Right

East vs. West North Carolina BBQ Debate

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

East vs. West North Carolina BBQ Debate

Superheroes need sidekicks too!

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

Good Meals Made Super by Great Side Dishes

Southern Foods

Inside the Smoker

News Articles

BBQ is a Way of Life

american flag - memorial day

Holidays

History of Memorial Day and Ways to Celebrate

Chad's Smoker best wood for smoking meat

Inside the Smoker

What is the Best Wood for Smoking Meat?

Terry and Chad

News Articles

Who is Terry White?

Chad's Governors Wings

News Articles

3rd Annual Maryland Chicken Wing and Beer Festival

The 411 on craft beer image featured

News Articles

The 411 on Craft Beers

Leap Year Traditions Cahd's BBQ Annapolis

Holidays

News Articles

Leap Year Traditions and More

what makes chad's unique outside

News Articles

The Naval Academy’s 2016 Super Bowl Celebration

National BBQ Month feature

News Articles

Smoking Meat is What We Do

Best Wings in Annapolis - Chad's

News Articles

The Best Wings in Annapolis

Top 5 Gifts for BBQ Lovers

Inside the Smoker

Top 5 Gifts for BBQ Lovers

Game Day Catering

Catering

Game Day Catering

Larry Hogan Loves Chad's BBQ

News Articles

Hogan Loves Chad’s BBQ

News Articles

Chad’s BBQ is Open