BBQ Month: Week One - It's all about PORK!

Happy BBQ Month! For the #recteqfamily, May might just be the best time of the year. It’s the perfect time to break out some new recipes, fire up the recteq, and pop up a few new Rubs to bring the flavor! The team is looking forward to plenty of fun and celebration, plus months of great eats as the summer grilling season really kicks off.

“You can’t go wrong with Pork Butt - it’s cheap, super versatile, and super forgiving. It only gets better when you overcook it!” -Chef Greg

Now, let’s get into some of the season’s best ideas when it comes to week one. Get excited, because it’s all about PORK. When it comes to sharing the gift of BBQ, we’re never going to gatekeep, so go ahead and jump into our favorite Pork Recipes.

Get the Gear for Pork Perfection

“Fat cap up or down on a pork butt is all a matter of personal preference. Don't overthink it. Especially if you plan to pull it and add sauce. Throw it on sideways, who cares. K.I.S.S.” - Dillen

The Pulled Pork Guide:

When pulled pork is on the menu, you know you’ve got the tools to make it great.

“One of my favorite pork recipes is always going to be a bone in pork shoulder. The simplicity of letting it smoke throughout the night and wrapping in the morning to finish off is always so easy. Then once you have your shredded pork shoulder the options are unlimited.” -Baret

Ultimate Bark Pork Butt

“Super simple, try a slice of Pork Tenderloin with Colden’s Freakin’ Greek served on Naan bread with a little squirt of tzatziki.” -Bryan

Pork Loin

“Thick cut Pork Chops are the perfect option for a beginner. They hold seasoning very well and are hard to over-cook.” -Chef John

Pork Chops

“My favorite pairings for Pork? Finish with Harry’s Sweet Sauce and pair with Buttered Asparagus.” - Chef John

How will YOU celebrate BBQ Month this May? Are you imagining a classic picnic-style menu of Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches, paired up with creamy potato salad, baked beans, grilled corn on the cob, and crisp coleslaw? Maybe you’re more of a meat maximalist, dreaming up a carnivore-based platter packed with BBQ ribs, grilled burgers & hotdogs, smoked brisket, grilled ribeye, BBQ chicken thighs, and maybe a few grilled shrimp & chicken thighs to finish things off? Whatever your vision, we’ve got everything you need to make it happen. So, let’s jump into BBQ Month 2026.