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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends

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Higher education professional by day, BBQ spice purveyor by early evening and weekends. BBQ Rub small business owner: https://natesbbqblends.com/ For vendor/partnership opportunities, email [email protected] IL transplant, now living in NC

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 12h

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!

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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 · 11d

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.

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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 · 15d

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.

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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 · 19d

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.
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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 · 22d

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

Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 22d

Little Bo Peep is gonna be pissed!

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A close-up, slightly overhead shot of four raw lamb loin chops arranged on a white plate. The plate sits on a speckled grey and white granite countertop. The lamb chops show good marbling.

An overhead shot of four raw lamb loin chops marinating in a large blue bowl. The chops are coated in an oily marinade with visible pieces of minced garlic and dried green herbs. A pair of metal tongs rests inside the bowl on top of the meat.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 23d

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.

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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 · 25d

When you order your Wagyu from Temu.

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A close-up of a large, raw beef brisket with a thick white fat cap sitting on brown butcher paper. In the foreground, a long, thin slice of fat and meat has been trimmed from the main cut. The background is a home interior, slightly out of focus.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 25d

#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.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 28d

Come see me at the Tanger Outlets Asheville this weekend!
#BBQmunity #FoodeesFest #AshevilleEvents #AshevilleEats #AshevilleNC #AVL #AVLeats #FoodieFestival #BBQLovers #EatLocalAVL #FoodTruckFestival #SouthernEats #FoodieLife #TasteOfAsheville #GoodEatsGoodVibes #WeekendPlans #FamilyFunAVL

Flyer for Foodees Fest Asheville, September 19–21 at Tanger Outlets Asheville, featuring dozens of food, beverage, and artisan vendors with festival hours listed.

Promotional banner for FoodeesFest Food and Culture Festival, September 19–21, 2025. The top reads “The Food Trucks Are Coming” in bright neon-style text. Festival hours: Friday 1–9 pm, Saturday 11–9 pm, Sunday 11–7 pm. The banner says “Three full days of food, shopping, and fun for the whole family!” with over 40 food trucks, dozens of crafters and artisans, and a Foodees Fun Park with games and bounce houses. Neon text reads “Eat, Shop, Play.” Admission is free, with a QR code for registration. Social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X are shown with handle @FoodeesFest.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · 28d

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.

Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Sep 14

Trying an experiment - banana bread in the smoker.

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

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Sep 11

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

Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Sep 11

Yay! New knives are here!

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An open black presentation box containing two Marcellin kitchen knives. The knives have polished steel blades with subtle wave patterns and handles made of wood and black resin. The foam insert securely holds the knives in place. The box rests on a granite countertop.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Sep 8

"Phillies Karen" approved...

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A row of Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends seasoning bottles on a wooden counter, including flavors like Sweet Amber Fire, Lone Star Smoke, Smoked Orchard, Blue Ridge Honey, and All Purpose Rub. In the lower right corner, a cutout of a person in a Phillies baseball jersey and cap is leaning toward the bottles, with a speech bubble that says: “Excuse me! Those were my Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends!” in red text.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Sep 4

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.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 22

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

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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 · Aug 20

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.

Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 18

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

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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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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 17

Absolutely spot on!

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A four-panel meme showing spicy food. The top left panel shows a jar of pickled jalapeño slices. The top right panel shows a bowl of red salsa. The bottom left panel shows a pile of raw jalapeño peppers. The bottom right panel shows a pile of orange-colored chicken wings.
Text at the top of the meme reads:
"ME: I don't understand why my stomach always hurts.
Also ME:"

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 15

Alright, Rana. You have my attention.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 10

London Broil seasoned with Lone Star Smoke. Too rare or just right?

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A platter of thinly sliced, cooked London Broil is shown. The steak is a deep pinkish-red in the center, indicating it is cooked to medium-rare. The edges are a darker, caramelized brown with visible seasoning. The slices are fanned out on a blue-gray plate, with some juices pooled at the bottom. The background is a speckled granite countertop.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 10

Everyone is loving my Sweet Amber Fire. Get yourself a bottle and see why!

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 9

Now that's what I call clean bone pulls!

28 pounds of pulled pork ready for our "Meat & Greet" party with our new neighbors. Because nothing says welcome to the neighborhood like smoked meats!

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Blade bones freshly pulled from 4 pork shoulders.

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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends @natesbbqblends.com · Aug 4

I stand with Reed Richards!

A humorous meme composed of five movie-style screenshots. The first two panels show astronauts approaching a massive spaceship with the captions: "We attempted to negotiate," and "but Galactus..." The third panel features a man in a spacesuit (Pedro Pascal) saying, "He asked too high a price." The fourth panel cuts to a woman in a crowd asking, "Well, what does he want?" The final panel returns to the man, who replies, "He asked for our Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends." The meme humorously suggests that the cosmic entity Galactus is demanding gourmet BBQ seasoning instead of planets.

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