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It's been a busy week but it's time to relax this weekend and cook up some amazing food!!

Labor Day weekend is here, and you know what that means—time to fire up the griddle and smoker for some unforgettable eats! Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just enjoying a laid-back weekend, I’ve rounded up some of my most popular recipes that are perfect for the holiday.

And if you haven’t seen it yet, I shared something special in my latest post—a behind-the-scenes look at the Blackstone Griddle Crew! This amazing community of creators (that I’m so proud to be a part of) is all about sharing the love of griddling and helping YOU get inspired to cook on your flat top griddle.

👇 Scroll down to check out each recipe and start planning your perfect EASY holiday weekend meals!

Griddle Ham and Turkey Sub

A Blackstone Ham and Turkey Sub can be made in minutes and is a warm and hardy meal. Nothing beats a simple and delicious ham and turkey sandwich topped with melting cheese.

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How to Make English Muffins on a Blackstone Griddle

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a warm, homemade English muffin straight off the griddle. If you’ve ever wondered how to make English muffins from scratch, you’re in for a real treat! They make great breakfast sandwiches or served warm with honey butter.

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Blackstone Burger Tower

A Blackstone Burger Tower is an awesome display of the best smash burgers that you make on a griddle. Your smashed burgers are stacked as high as you can get them and skewered to keep them all in place. This tower of smash burger makes a great Labor Day meal!!

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Smoked Pork Butt

My daughter, Lexie, and her boyfriend, Cody, are making a smoked pork butt for a Labor Day holiday party. Fire up those smokers and enjoy this delicious Smoked Pulled Pork which has an incredible outer shell as well as unbelievable smoke flavor.

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

This is my older brother Joel’s recipe. He has perfected his barbecue sauce recipe over the years, and it just keeps getting better and better every time he makes it. Home-made barbecue sauce is tasty, extremely versatile & so easy to make with my step-by-step instructions. You will never want store-bought BBQ sauce ever again!!

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Blackstone Grilled Corn On The Cob In Foil

Blackstone corn on the cob can be prepared ahead of time and then grilled when ready to eat. When ready to cook your meal, place the foil wrapped corn on the cob to the back of the griddle.

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Smoked Chicken Thighs

Smoked Chicken Thighs cooked on a pellet grill are super tasty with awesome flavor and very juicy. Add some of my brother, Joel’s famous BBQ sauce while smoking and you have the best smoked BBQ chicken thighs that you will ever have.

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Blackstone Griddle Crew – Everything You Need to Know!

The Blackstone Griddle Crew is more than just a title—it’s a community of passionate griddle lovers who represent Blackstone Products at events, online, and in their local communities.

Whether you’re an experienced griddler or just starting your flat-top journey, being part of this group means connecting with like-minded cooks, sharing ideas, and celebrating the love of griddle cooking.

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