Fire up the season.
Recipes, playlists & gear. Celebrating fifteen years at the fire.
Now cooking: Summer grilling season is here — ribs, brisket, and backyard cocktails all month long.
Summer Recipes
Fresh off the grill, just in time for the season.
-
Glazed and Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream
Summer is all about those unforgettable BBQ moments, and we’ve got a dessert that will steal the show…
-
Memorial Day BBQ Menu: Recipes & Tips
As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to fire up the grill…
-
Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Whether you’re firing up the grill or lounging by the pool, these Watermelon Margaritas are the perfect refreshing…
Playlists
The right soundtrack makes every cookout better.
The Best BBQ Party Playlists
Fire up the speakers. Every banger we play at the grill, curated by season.
Memorial Day 100 Playlist: BBQ Vibes
100 tracks to carry you from first light to last ember. The definitive Memorial Day cookout mix.
Gear We Love
Tested in our own backyard. Every product we actually use.
Meater Plus Smart Thermometer
100% wireless, dual sensors, and WiFi range. Our go-to for low-and-slow cooks.
GrillGrates
Our all-time favorite grill upgrade. Perfect sear marks, zero flare-ups.
Weber Performer Deluxe
The gold standard charcoal kettle. Touch-N-Go ignition, 363 sq in cooking area.
Grillaholics Smoker Box
Turn any gas grill into a smoker. Heavy-duty stainless, large capacity, hinged lid.
Hey, we’re Sean & SueAnn.
Backyard pitmasters, obsessed with fire, smoke, and good company.
We started BBQ Hawks because our friends kept asking the same question at every cookout: “Where did you get that?” Fifteen years of backyard experiments, competition cook-offs, and a lot of delicious mistakes later — here we are.
We share what we actually cook, the gear we actually use, and the playlists that keep the party going till the coals go cold.
Join the Hawk’s Nest
Seasonal recipes, gear picks, and playlist drops — straight to your inbox. No fluff, just fire.
Follow Along
Behind-the-scenes cooks, smoke rings, and whatever’s on the grill this weekend.