Holiday Recipes

Holiday meals are even better when they come off the smoker or grill. In this collection of holiday BBQ recipes, Heath Riles shares flavorful ideas for smoked turkey, glazed ham, prime rib, festive sides, and crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for gatherings. Whether you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a backyard holiday party, these recipes bring bold BBQ flavor to the table and help you serve a memorable meal.
Grilled Scallops Recipe on the Golden's Cast Iron Cooker
fish-seafood grilled holiday
5 min read
Grilled Scallops Recipe on the Golden's Cast Iron Cooker

If you’re in the mood for a fast, light meal, you’ll love my Grilled Scallops Recipe. I love changing things...

Brisket Shepherd's Pie on the Goldens' Cast Iron
Beef holiday
4 min read
Brisket Shepherd's Pie on the Goldens' Cast Iron

Are you ready to please your family with a delicious one pot meal? My Brisket Shepherd’s Pie is just the...

Bone-In Prime Rib Roast Recipe on the PK Grill
Beef grilled holiday
6 min read
Bone-In Prime Rib Roast Recipe on the PK Grill

I got a fine cut of meat from my friend Kevin Green at the Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola FL and...

Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe on the PK Grill
holiday Pork
7 min read
Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe on the PK Grill

Need a fun, unique holiday ham? Look no further! My Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe is the epitome of holiday...

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib on the Weber Kettle Grill
Beef grilled holiday
7 min read
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib on the Weber Kettle Grill

If you crave the sophistication of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! My Herb-Crusted Prime...

Grilled Venison Tenderloin Medallions Recipe Using Golden's Cast Iron Grill
grilled holiday steaks-burgers
4 min read
Grilled Venison Tenderloin Medallions Recipe Using Golden's Cast Iron Grill

One of my friends harvested a deer over the weekend and dropped me off a deer tenderloin. I couldn’t wait...

Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin on the Goldens' Cast Iron
Beef grilled holiday
6 min read
Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin on the Goldens' Cast Iron

My Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin will be your favorite holiday meal. This cut of beef is cooked to perfection on...

Holiday Pork Tenderloin on the Outlaw Smoker
holiday Pork
5 min read
Holiday Pork Tenderloin on the Outlaw Smoker

In this episode, I’m cooking a holiday Pork Tenderloin. I’m using a simple recipe with just a few ingredients and...

Chipotle Peach Pork Loin Recipe on the Pellet Grill
holiday Pork
5 min read
Chipotle Peach Pork Loin Recipe on the Pellet Grill

If you’re looking for a unique way to use pork loins, I’ve got you covered. My Chipotle Peach Pork Loin...

Classic Thanksgiving Turkey on the Traeger
holiday turkey
5 min read
Classic Thanksgiving Turkey on the Traeger

We love having big meals with all the trimmings during the holidays. Sometimes, I like to stick to classics, like...

Pork Loin Roast on the Weber Kettle Grill
grilled holiday Pork
6 min read
Pork Loin Roast on the Weber Kettle Grill

Traditional holiday dinners are delicious, but sometimes you want a change of pace. My Pork Loin Roast is a frugal...

Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops | Golden's Cast Iron Cooker
holiday Pork
5 min read
Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops | Golden's Cast Iron Cooker

Pork chops are impressive, but they shine in this recipe! My Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops are a hearty meal no...

Thanksgiving on the Traeger
desserts everything-else holiday sides turkey
7 min read
Thanksgiving on the Traeger

Fire up the Traeger; it’s time to make a Thanksgiving meal, BBQ-style. Every dish on this menu was cooked on...

Hickory Smoked Prime Rib on the Outlaw BFO Smoker
beef holiday
5 min read
Hickory Smoked Prime Rib on the Outlaw BFO Smoker

If you’re in the mood for a juicy, decadent prime rib roast, you’ll want to bookmark my Hickory Smoked Prime...