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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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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
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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.
September 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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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.
September 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#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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September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Trying an experiment - banana bread in the smoker.

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Banana bread batter in a foil tin being cooked in a smoker.
September 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Yay! New knives are here!

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A black rectangular box with the logo and text "Marcellin WOOD TIDE" printed in white. The logo features a stylized cross-section of a tree trunk with visible growth rings, positioned to the left of the text. The box is placed on a granite countertop. 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.
September 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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"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.
September 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM