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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 18/08/2026

An update from the "non-BBQ" part of my life, a.k.a. my real job.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 20/05/2026

Rocket Poop would be a great name for the stuff they make you take the day before a colonoscopy.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 20/05/2026

Apple Pie baked beans? I can at least see the vision. Dill Pickle? Pickle people are gonna love it. But Rocket Pop baked beans?! That sounds like a punishment handed down at a Fourth of July cookout. 🇺🇸🫘😂 Some ideas should stay in the group chat, Bush’s.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 28/04/2026

Watching someone smoke a brisket using Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Lone Star Smoke #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 17/02/2026

Steelhead trout hit with a dose of Blue Ridge Hot Honey then seared in a cast iron pan. Served with a side quinoa and brown rice blend, both topped with a healthy drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey. #BBQmunity

Two fresh steelhead trout fillets rest on a dark wood butcher block cutting board, generously coated in a reddish-brown dry rub. Positioned behind the salmon is a bottle of "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends" in the "Blue Ridge Hot Honey" flavor. The scene reflects a focus on smoking meats and outdoor cooking.

image shows the two seasoned trout fillets being seared in a hot cast iron skillet. The fillets are sizzing in melted butter or oil, which is bubbling around the edges of the fish.

Two pieces of glazed, seared steelhead trout fillets served on a dark blue plate next to a mound of cooked quinoa and brown rice. In the background, a bottle of Mike's Hot Honey and a container of BBQ spice rub sit on a granite countertop.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 12/01/2026

Smoked meatloaf made with my Sweet Amber Fire and topped with Cackalacky Cheerwine BBQ Sauce. #BBQmunity

A close-up photograph of a 3.7 oz bottle of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends, specifically the "Sweet Amber Fire" flavor. The label features a sunset silhouette of pine trees and orange-and-white text. The bottle stands in the foreground, partially obscuring two large portions of raw ground meat resting on a wire cooling rack in the background.

An eye-level, medium shot shows two containers of barbecue flavoring sitting on a granite countertop. On the left is a clear plastic shaker of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Sweet Amber Fire. On the right is a glass jar of Cackalacky Sweet Cheerwine Sauce. The shaker is about half full of a reddish-brown spice rub, and the jar of sauce is about three-quarters full of a dark, reddish-brown sauce. Both containers have black and red labels with white text. The background is a white tiled wall.

A close-up, slightly high-angle shot shows a large, oval-shaped meatloaf resting on a black wire cooling rack over a speckled granite countertop. The meatloaf is entirely coated in a thick, glossy, deep-red tomato-based glaze that reflects the light.

A close-up, top-down view of three thick slices of cooked meatloaf arranged on a white plate. The meat has a coarse, moist texture with a dark reddish-brown exterior and a slightly lighter pinkish-brown interior. A thin, dark glazed crust is visible along the top edges of the slices.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 07/01/2026

Built like good BBQ—slow, steady, and done the right way. No shortcuts, no fillers, just real flavor. Help me hit 1,000 followers in 2026 by hitting Follow, and tag a BBQ buddy who belongs in the smoke. Big things are heating up 🔥 #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 04/01/2026

Quick breakfast burrito to start the day the right way 🔥 Scrambled eggs hit with my Sweet Amber Fire, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and finished with a drizzle of Peachy Keen peach hot sauce from my buddy Dana. Sweet, smoky, a little heat—breakfast didn’t stand a chance. 🌯🔥 #BBQmunity

An open flour tortilla sits on a navy blue plate, topped with scrambled eggs, shredded orange and white cheese, and a strip of bacon coated in a brown sauce. In the background, a bottle of "Peachy Keen" Caribbean-inspired sauce by Lily Pad Catering stands on a granite countertop next to a green storage container.

A close-up of a 5 oz glass bottle of "Peachy Keen" sauce by Lily Pad Catering. The label features a black background with images of two peaches and the text "Caribbean Inspired". The bottle is sitting on a granite countertop in front of a white tiled backsplash and a green plastic container.

A breakfast burrito sliced in half and resting on a dark blue plate. The burrito is filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy reddish-brown bacon strips, and melted yellow cheese, all wrapped in a lightly toasted flour tortilla. The background shows a blurry kitchen counter with a container labeled "PEACHY KEEN."

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 29/12/2025

Smash burgers done right 🔥 Seasoned with my All Purpose, topped with bacon, grilled onions, mushrooms & melty Swiss. Greasy hands = success 🍔💪 #BBQmunity

A flat-top outdoor griddle is prepared for cooking with several plates of raw ingredients arranged across its surface. On the left is a package of Smithfield bacon next to a plate of sliced white mushrooms. In the center sits a plate of sliced white onions and a container of "All Purpose Rub" seasoning. On the right, two plates hold a total of ten large, raw ground meat balls, likely for smash burgers.

A top-down view of a rectangular aluminum foil tray filled with three distinct sections of cooked burger toppings. The top section contains several strips of crispy, browned bacon. The middle section holds a pile of caramelized sliced onions. The bottom section is filled with sautéed sliced mushrooms, all appearing well-seasoned and glistening.

A close-up of a mushroom swiss burger on a dark blue plate. The burger is served on a toasted, golden-brown bun and is layered with a beef patty, melted white cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and strips of bacon. A few curly fries are visible in the background, and the plate sits on a white tablecloth patterned with festive red berries and green leaves.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 20/12/2025

Got a DM from a customer telling me Sweet Amber Fire + Cackalacky Cheerwine BBQ Sauce was one of the best rub/sauce combos he’s ever cooked. Had to test it. Cast iron chops, maple-chipotle heat, sweet tangy glaze… Yeah. He wasn’t lying. 🔥🥩 #BBQmunity

Close-up of a thick, sauced pork chop on a dark plate, glazed with a glossy reddish-brown barbecue sauce, served with green beans and creamy potato casserole on the side.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 03/12/2025

Y'all aren't liking my posts enough. That's what this tells me! 😉

Total engagements received in 2025: 1,049 total engagements, 745 likes, 217 reposts, 25 quotes, 62 replies, 9 mentions (from Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest)

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 03/12/2025

I'm *shocked* by my most used words on Bluesky this year! /s #BBQmunity

Word cloud visualization for 2025 showing your 50 most-used words, sized by frequency. Top 10: "bbqmunity" (106×), "sweet" (22×), "smoke" (17×), "flavor" (16×), "honey" (16×), "seasoned" (15×), "asheville" (14×), "smokehouse" (14×), "dinner" (13×), "blends" (13×) (from Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest)

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 03/12/2025

Two new t-shirt drops over at natesbbqblends.com! #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 01/12/2025

Sweet Amber Fire did its thing on these salmon filets—laid down that sweet heat and built a crust that’ll make you pause mid-bite. Paired it up with some homemade Southern corn pudding for that creamy, comfort-food finish. Simple. Bold. No leftovers guaranteed. 🔥🐟🌽 #BBQmunity

Bottle of Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends Sweet Amber Fire seasoning standing on a granite countertop behind a foil-lined tray dusted with orange-brown BBQ rub.

Two raw salmon filets heavily coated with Sweet Amber Fire BBQ rub resting on a foil-lined baking sheet, with the seasoning bottle blurred in the background.

Two Sweet Amber Fire–seasoned salmon filets with a dark, crusted exterior served on a white plate next to a scoop of homemade Southern corn pudding.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 29/11/2025

If you don't have a turkey sandwich and potatoes pancakes made from your leftovers the next day, did you really have Thanksgiving? #BBQmunity

A dark blue plate holding three golden-brown potato pancakes topped with dollops of sour cream, sitting next to a sandwich on white bread filled with turkey and cheese that has a bite taken out of it.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 27/11/2025

About 9 hours in on a 18.5 pound bird, and 20° to go. With a rest, it should be good to go for a 6:00 dinner! #BBQmunity

A turkey in a roasting pan with a nice golden brown color.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 27/11/2025

Turkey’s rubbed down in Smoky Orchard and locked in, ready for that 5:00 AM smoke session. 🌅🔥 While most folks are still dreaming, we’re already laying down flavor. Let the smoke do its thing. 🦃💨 #BBQmunity

A bottle of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Smoky Orchard flavor sitting on the edge of an aluminum foil pan, with a seasoned, uncooked turkey in the background.

An uncooked turkey seasoned with Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Smoky Orchard sits in a foil pan in the refrigerator waiting to be cooked.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 25/11/2025

When someone tells me my pulled pork was dry and lacked flavor. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 10/11/2025

Last night's leftover smoked beef ribs becomes tonight's fried rice. #BBQmunity

A flat lay shot on a speckled countertop shows ingredients for a Japanese-inspired dish. In the foreground, a paper plate holds a pile of cubed, cooked meat (possibly brisket or pork belly) next to a small wooden spatula or spoon. Behind the plate are four containers: a clear plastic container with white, uncooked rice; a bottle of Kikkoman Gluten-Free Sweet Soy Sauce for Rice; a bottle of Mizkan Mirin Sweet Cooking Seasoning; and a squeeze bottle of Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce.

Close-up shot of fried rice with diced, dark-colored smoked meat (likely brisket or pork belly) and scrambled eggs, all mixed together in a black cast iron skillet.

Close-up of a white bowl filled with fried rice that is mixed with large pieces of diced smoked meat (with a reddish smoke ring visible on some pieces) and scrambled eggs, set against a speckled gray countertop.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 08/11/2025

He obviously didn't click his tongs together before he used them. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 30/10/2025

Well, look at this! @usatoday.com voted Iron and Oak Brisket Co. right here in #Asheville the #1 place for TEXAS style BBQ. And you thought we only did pork. #BBQmunity

2025 BBQ No. 1: Best Texas-Style BBQ." The text describes Iron & Oak Brisket Co., located in Woodfin, near Asheville, highlighting their top-tier Texas-Style BBQ, including loaded brisket chili and Texas hot links, as well as vegan BBQ options.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 26/10/2025

Born in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends are crafted in small batches with all-natural ingredients — no shortcuts, no fillers, just pure flavor. Guaranteed fresh and ready to make your next cookout legendary. Grab all the goodness at the link in bio. #BBQmunity

A picture of a mountain ridge with the trees changing colors for the fall - golds, yellows, and browns

A picture of a mountain ridge with the trees changing colors for the fall - golds, yellows, and browns. The blue sky is hazy in the background.

A man in jeans, a grey Henley shirt, and blue hat stands in front of a mountain ridge with the leaves changing colors for the fall.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 25/10/2025

If it involves smoked meat, professional wrestling, or the Chicago Cubs, I'm probably down. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 18/10/2025

Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends....beating down the store bought BBQ rubs. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 15/10/2025

Did I nail the medium rare tonight? Thick cut NY Strip seasoned with a thin layer of my All Purpose then a layer of Sweet Amber Fire. Seared on a blazing hot cast iron (475°) then basted with butter until 125° internal. Ten minute rest brought it to the perfect medium rare! #BBQmunity

A close-up shot of two shakers of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends seasoning, one labeled "All Purpose Rub" and the other "Sweet Amber Fire". In the foreground, a large piece of meat is generously coated in a reddish-brown spice rub, ready for cooking. The scene is set on a kitchen counter.

A close-up shot of a steak with a dark, seared crust cooking in a black cast iron skillet. The steak is sizzling in a bath of bubbling, browned butter.

A close-up of a cooked steak with a dark, seared crust, resting on a white square plate. The background is a blurry gray and white granite countertop.

A close up of a perfect medium rare steak cut in half. Melted butter can be seen on the white plate under the steak.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 04/10/2025

Lone Star Smoke started as a beef rub…but turns out it makes a killer fajita mix too. Tonight’s “Not a Fajita” Fajita: chicken, peppers, onions & mushrooms over Spanish rice. Basically a fajita that lost its pants. #BBQmunity

A spice bottle of Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends Lone Star Smoke sits on a kitchen counter surrounded by sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, and chopped onions on paper plates, ready to be cooked.

A hand holds a bottle of Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends “Lone Star Smoke” seasoning in front of a stovetop. In the background, a skillet of sliced chicken breast with red and yellow bell peppers is cooking, along with a pot on another burner

A close-up, overhead shot of food cooking in a black cast-iron skillet on a gas stovetop. The skillet contains sliced chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a light sauce. A wooden spoon is in the skillet, stirring the ingredients.

A plated meal on a white plate, featuring a bed of yellow rice topped with a stir-fry of sliced chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The plate is set on a white tablecloth with black and orange Halloween-themed drawings of spiders and other figures. A bottle of hot sauce and a drinking glass are visible in the background.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 29/09/2025

Not every meal needs to take hours in the kitchen—sometimes comfort food is where it’s at. 🍅🧀 Tonight’s dinner: classic tomato soup + grilled cheese on sourdough… but with a twist. Both got a sweet little upgrade thanks to my Blue Ridge Honey. 🍯✨ Simple, cozy, and just fancy enough. #BBQmunity

An overhead, slightly angled shot of a meal on a speckled granite countertop. On the left is a dark blue, squarish bowl filled with steaming tomato soup, with a spoon on a white napkin beside it. On the right is a matching dark blue plate holding a golden-brown grilled cheese sandwich that has been cut in half, revealing melted cheese.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 25/09/2025

Big thanks to Chef Dana at CRAFTED in #Bloomington, IL for using my All Purpose blend in his beef tips recipe. If any of you live up that way, check them out. And be sure to stop by my website (link in bio) to pick up a bottle of your own. #BBQmunity

Split image with two sections. On the left, two bottles of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends All Purpose Rub are displayed upright on a counter. On the right, a rectangular white plate holds a serving of beef tips mixed with sautéed red and green peppers and onions, garnished with herbs. In the background, an outdoor setting with a red and blue cornhole board is visible.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 22/09/2025

Absolutely! It's a maple and chipotle based rub, so it would go well with lingonberry.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 21/09/2025

Celebrity sighting at Tanger Outlets Asheville! Santa himself was seen at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival stocking up on Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends (Sweet Amber Fire specifically). Problem is, now the reindeer won't come when they're called. #BBQmunity

A friendly man with a long white beard and glasses, wearing a red and white Santa Claus-themed Hawaiian shirt, smiles for the camera. He is standing outdoors under a tent at a festival, holding a small spice shaker in one hand and a blue gift bag in the other.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 19/09/2025

#Asheville peeps! Come on out to the Tanger Outlets this weekend and check out the myriad of food trucks. Oh, and while you're at it, stop by my tent and pick up some all natural BBQ rubs from right here in Asheville. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 17/09/2025

It was good. Smoke flavor was very subtle. Friends that tried some said they wouldn't have even noticed if I hadn't told them it was smoked. I cooked at 350, just like in the oven, so maybe next time I'll cook lower to give it more time to absorb the smoke.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 15/09/2025

Trying an experiment - banana bread in the smoker. #BBQmunity

Banana bread batter in a foil tin being cooked in a smoker.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 11/09/2025

I joined Bespoke Post just to get the knives whenever they are offered. My Zwilling is from them, too.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 04/09/2025

Fall is almost here. Be sure to stock up on my apple based Smoky Orchard rub for all your smoking/grilling needs. Don't forget to use the code CASEYFEASTS for 10% off your entire order. #BBQmunity

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 22/08/2025

No lies detected, especially when using my Lone Star Smoke Blend for flavor! #BBQmunity

Meme showing a caption at the top that says, "Me: 'guys I put a lot of hard work into smoking this brisket' The 'hard work':". Below the caption are two images of wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin pouring beer over himself and attempting to drink it, but spilling most of it everywhere. The joke implies that the "hard work" was just drinking beer while smoking brisket.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 20/08/2025

If you had a bad day, here's a picture of my dog.

A ridiculously photogenic fluffy cloud-dog seems to be asking if you have any snacks, while strategically positioned on prime napping turf.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 18/08/2025

Smoky Orchard pork belly burnt ends + neighbor’s apple BBQ sauce = little cubes of joy. 🍎🔥🍖 Your BBQ could never. 😉 #BBQmunity

A block of Swift all-natural pork belly sits on a wooden cutting board next to a container of BBQ seasoning and a large cleaver-style knife. The pork belly is still in its plastic packaging. The cutting board rests on a speckled granite countertop.

A silver aluminum foil pan is filled with seasoned cubes of pork belly. A green and black container of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Smoky Orchard BBQ rub sits on the speckled granite countertop behind the pan.

A top-down view shows two separate wire racks inside a smoker, each filled with evenly spaced, cubed pieces of pork belly. The meat has a golden-brown, caramelized exterior, and a light amount of smoke is visible within the smoker.

A close-up view shows a large pile of cubed pieces of pork belly, also known as burnt ends, coated in a thick, glossy, reddish-brown sauce. The pieces of meat are tender and glistening with the sauce.

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