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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends
@natesbbqblends.com
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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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Smoked meatloaf made with my Sweet Amber Fire and topped with Cackalacky Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.

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A close-up photograph of a 3.7 oz bottle of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends, specifically the "Sweet Amber Fire" flavor. The label features a sunset silhouette of pine trees and orange-and-white text. The bottle stands in the foreground, partially obscuring two large portions of raw ground meat resting on a wire cooling rack in the background. An eye-level, medium shot shows two containers of barbecue flavoring sitting on a granite countertop. On the left is a clear plastic shaker of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Sweet Amber Fire. On the right is a glass jar of Cackalacky Sweet Cheerwine Sauce. The shaker is about half full of a reddish-brown spice rub, and the jar of sauce is about three-quarters full of a dark, reddish-brown sauce. Both containers have black and red labels with white text. The background is a white tiled wall. A close-up, slightly high-angle shot shows a large, oval-shaped meatloaf resting on a black wire cooling rack over a speckled granite countertop. The meatloaf is entirely coated in a thick, glossy, deep-red tomato-based glaze that reflects the light. A close-up, top-down view of three thick slices of cooked meatloaf arranged on a white plate. The meat has a coarse, moist texture with a dark reddish-brown exterior and a slightly lighter pinkish-brown interior. A thin, dark glazed crust is visible along the top edges of the slices.
January 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Built like good BBQ—slow, steady, and done the right way. No shortcuts, no fillers, just real flavor. Help me hit 1,000 followers in 2026 by hitting Follow, and tag a BBQ buddy who belongs in the smoke. Big things are heating up 🔥

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Weathered circular logo with pine trees and rising smoke. Text on logo reads: “Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends.” Below the logo, text reads: “A huge thank you to everyone who’s been riding with me so far. Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends has grown the same way good barbecue does—slow, steady, and done the right way. No shortcuts, just real flavor and honest craft. Your support means more than I can say, and I’m truly grateful for every one of you. Stick around… there’s some tasty new releases heating up, and they’re headed your way soon.”
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Quick breakfast burrito to start the day the right way 🔥

Scrambled eggs hit with my Sweet Amber Fire, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and finished with a drizzle of Peachy Keen peach hot sauce from my buddy Dana. Sweet, smoky, a little heat—breakfast didn’t stand a chance. 🌯🔥

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A close-up, slightly high-angle shot shows a white bowl of whisked eggs sprinkled with reddish-brown seasoning, with a small metal whisk resting inside. To the left of the bowl is a spice jar labeled "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends: Sweet Amber Fire." In the blurred background, a package of Mission brand tortillas sits on a granite countertop. An open flour tortilla sits on a navy blue plate, topped with scrambled eggs, shredded orange and white cheese, and a strip of bacon coated in a brown sauce. In the background, a bottle of "Peachy Keen" Caribbean-inspired sauce by Lily Pad Catering stands on a granite countertop next to a green storage container. A close-up of a 5 oz glass bottle of "Peachy Keen" sauce by Lily Pad Catering. The label features a black background with images of two peaches and the text "Caribbean Inspired". The bottle is sitting on a granite countertop in front of a white tiled backsplash and a green plastic container. A breakfast burrito sliced in half and resting on a dark blue plate. The burrito is filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy reddish-brown bacon strips, and melted yellow cheese, all wrapped in a lightly toasted flour tortilla. The background shows a blurry kitchen counter with a container labeled "PEACHY KEEN."
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Smash burgers done right 🔥
Seasoned with my All Purpose, topped with bacon, grilled onions, mushrooms & melty Swiss.
Greasy hands = success 🍔💪

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A flat-top outdoor griddle is prepared for cooking with several plates of raw ingredients arranged across its surface. On the left is a package of Smithfield bacon next to a plate of sliced white mushrooms. In the center sits a plate of sliced white onions and a container of "All Purpose Rub" seasoning. On the right, two plates hold a total of ten large, raw ground meat balls, likely for smash burgers. A close-up shot of a bottle of Nates Smokehouse BBQ Blends All Purpose Rub sitting on a black griddle. The bottle features a blue and white label with a logo of pine trees and a sunset. Surrounding the seasoning are plates of raw ingredients: sliced white onions to the left, sliced mushrooms in the bottom left, and raw ground meat balls on the right. A top-down view of a rectangular aluminum foil tray filled with three distinct sections of cooked burger toppings. The top section contains several strips of crispy, browned bacon. The middle section holds a pile of caramelized sliced onions. The bottom section is filled with sautéed sliced mushrooms, all appearing well-seasoned and glistening. A close-up of a mushroom swiss burger on a dark blue plate. The burger is served on a toasted, golden-brown bun and is layered with a beef patty, melted white cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and strips of bacon. A few curly fries are visible in the background, and the plate sits on a white tablecloth patterned with festive red berries and green leaves.
December 29, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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A festive holiday graphic featuring a rustic, circular logo for Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends. ​The logo, which shows a stylized mountain and pine tree landscape with a blue winding river, is wearing a red Santa hat and is set against a blurred background of snow and twinkling Christmas trees. The bottom of the image features red ornaments and pine needles resting in soft snow. Bold white and red text at the top reads "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" and the bottom text reads "FROM NATE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ BLENDS!"
December 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Got a DM from a customer telling me Sweet Amber Fire + Cackalacky Cheerwine BBQ Sauce was one of the best rub/sauce combos he’s ever cooked.

Had to test it.

Cast iron chops, maple-chipotle heat, sweet tangy glaze…

Yeah. He wasn’t lying. 🔥🥩

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Close-up of a thick, sauced pork chop on a dark plate, glazed with a glossy reddish-brown barbecue sauce, served with green beans and creamy potato casserole on the side.
December 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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December 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I'm *shocked* by my most used words on Bluesky this year! /s

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Word cloud visualization for 2025 showing your 50 most-used words, sized by frequency. Top 10: "bbqmunity" (106×), "sweet" (22×), "smoke" (17×), "flavor" (16×), "honey" (16×), "seasoned" (15×), "asheville" (14×), "smokehouse" (14×), "dinner" (13×), "blends" (13×) (from Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest)
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Two new t-shirt drops over at natesbbqblends.com!

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A heather grey t-shirt with the phrase "I'd smoke that!" printed in black text. Below the text is an illustration of a cow, a pig, and a chicken stacked on top of one another, designed as butcher diagrams showing different cuts of meat. The "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends" logo appears near the bottom right of the design. A heather grey t-shirt featuring a graphic of a cooked rack of BBQ ribs. Above the image, the text reads "NICE RACK!" in bold, arched black letters. Below the ribs is a circular logo for "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends."
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Sweet Amber Fire did its thing on these salmon filets—laid down that sweet heat and built a crust that’ll make you pause mid-bite. Paired it up with some homemade Southern corn pudding for that creamy, comfort-food finish. Simple. Bold. No leftovers guaranteed. 🔥🐟🌽

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Bottle of Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends Sweet Amber Fire seasoning standing on a granite countertop behind a foil-lined tray dusted with orange-brown BBQ rub. Two raw salmon filets heavily coated with Sweet Amber Fire BBQ rub resting on a foil-lined baking sheet, with the seasoning bottle blurred in the background. Two Sweet Amber Fire–seasoned salmon filets with a dark, crusted exterior served on a white plate next to a scoop of homemade Southern corn pudding.
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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If you don't have a turkey sandwich and potatoes pancakes made from your leftovers the next day, did you really have Thanksgiving?

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A dark blue plate holding three golden-brown potato pancakes topped with dollops of sour cream, sitting next to a sandwich on white bread filled with turkey and cheese that has a bite taken out of it.
November 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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About 9 hours in on a 18.5 pound bird, and 20° to go. With a rest, it should be good to go for a 6:00 dinner!

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A turkey in a roasting pan with a nice golden brown color.
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Turkey’s rubbed down in Smoky Orchard and locked in, ready for that 5:00 AM smoke session. 🌅🔥 While most folks are still dreaming, we’re already laying down flavor. Let the smoke do its thing. 🦃💨

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A bottle of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Smoky Orchard flavor sitting on the edge of an aluminum foil pan, with a seasoned, uncooked turkey in the background. An uncooked turkey seasoned with Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Smoky Orchard sits in a foil pan in the refrigerator waiting to be cooked.
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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When someone tells me my pulled pork was dry and lacked flavor.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Last night's leftover smoked beef ribs becomes tonight's fried rice.

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A flat lay shot on a speckled countertop shows ingredients for a Japanese-inspired dish. In the foreground, a paper plate holds a pile of cubed, cooked meat (possibly brisket or pork belly) next to a small wooden spatula or spoon. Behind the plate are four containers: a clear plastic container with white, uncooked rice; a bottle of Kikkoman Gluten-Free Sweet Soy Sauce for Rice; a bottle of Mizkan Mirin Sweet Cooking Seasoning; and a squeeze bottle of Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce. Close-up shot of fried rice with diced, dark-colored smoked meat (likely brisket or pork belly) and scrambled eggs, all mixed together in a black cast iron skillet. Close-up of a white bowl filled with fried rice that is mixed with large pieces of diced smoked meat (with a reddish smoke ring visible on some pieces) and scrambled eggs, set against a speckled gray countertop.
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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He obviously didn't click his tongs together before he used them.

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November 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Well, look at this! @usatoday.com voted Iron and Oak Brisket Co. right here in #Asheville the #1 place for TEXAS style BBQ.

And you thought we only did pork.

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2025 BBQ No. 1: Best Texas-Style BBQ." The text describes Iron & Oak Brisket Co., located in Woodfin, near Asheville, highlighting their top-tier Texas-Style BBQ, including loaded brisket chili and Texas hot links, as well as vegan BBQ options.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Born in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nate’s Smokehouse BBQ Blends are crafted in small batches with all-natural ingredients — no shortcuts, no fillers, just pure flavor. Guaranteed fresh and ready to make your next cookout legendary.

Grab all the goodness at the link in bio.

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A picture of a mountain ridge with the trees changing colors for the fall - golds, yellows, and browns A picture of a mountain ridge with the trees changing colors for the fall - golds, yellows, and browns. The blue sky is hazy in the background. A man in jeans, a grey Henley shirt, and blue hat stands in front of a mountain ridge with the leaves changing colors for the fall. A man in jeans, a grey Henley shirt, and blue hat stands in front of a mountain ridge with the leaves changing colors for the fall.
October 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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If it involves smoked meat, professional wrestling, or the Chicago Cubs, I'm probably down.

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October 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends....beating down the store bought BBQ rubs.

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October 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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.
October 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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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.
October 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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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.
September 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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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.
September 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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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.
September 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM