Posts from: August 2025

Make your cookouts shine with vibrant veggie skewers straight from the grill. A colorful, smoky, and crowd-pleasing side for any meal.

Master cast iron cooking on the grill and in the kitchen with this ultimate guide. Learn how to season, clean, and care for cast iron, plus try favorite recipes like smoked queso, peach cobbler, skillet cookie, and spiced apple dump cake from Backyard Texas Grill.

Light, fluffy, and golden brown, these 2-ingredient biscuits are the easiest way to break in your cast iron skillet. You can bake them in the oven or on the Traeger for that smoky backyard flavor.

Warm, gooey apples meet buttery spiced cake in this easy Spiced Apple Dump Cake. Grilled to perfection in a cast-iron skillet—perfect for fall!

Hearty Cowboy Cookies loaded with oats, pecans, coconut & chocolate—perfect for backyard barbecues, campouts, and cookouts.

Texas BBQ is more than food—it’s tradition, pride, and community. Learn why brisket, smoke, and backyard gatherings define the Lone Star spirit.

From cowboy wisdom to BBQ humor, discover 100 fun and famous quotes that capture the spirit, pride, and personality of the Lone Star State. Perfect for sharing or pinning!

Discover our family’s favorite places to visit in Texas — from beaches and boardwalks to hill country charm — each paired with a delicious Backyard Texas Grill recipe. Perfect for families looking for fun day trips and great food.

Take this quick quiz to see which legendary Texas BBQ spot is your perfect match. Grab a pencil (or just keep count in your head) and let’s find out.

Discover the top 10 Texas BBQ joints, plus hometown stories and backyard recipes to bring authentic Lone Star smoke and flavor to your own grill.