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 natesbbqblends@gmail.com IL transplant, now living in NC

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

A turkey in a roasting pan with a nice golden brown color.

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.

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.

A video of a man taking steaks off of a grill in the middle of a grease fire. The text at the top of the video reads "What did he do wrong?"

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.

A picture of a mountain ridge with the trees changing colors for the fall - golds, yellows, and browns

A large professional wrestler beating up on a smaller little person wrestler.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A ridiculously photogenic fluffy cloud-dog seems to be asking if you have any snacks, while strategically positioned on prime napping turf.

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 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:"

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.

Blade bones freshly pulled from 4 pork shoulders.

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.

A meme features Stephanie McMahon, wearing a purple top and gold earrings, looking shocked with her mouth agape. The caption above her reads: "When someone says they used store bought seasoning instead of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends."

A blue plate on a white and black marble countertop. The plate holds a salmon filet, green beans, and fried potatoes.

A black and white image displays a man identified as Malcolm-Jamal Warner, dressed in a suit and tie, smiling faintly with his hands clasped in front of him. Below his image, the text "MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER 1970-2025" is written in red, with "TMZ" at the bottom. A Facebook post from TMZ below the image reports his death at age 54 due to drowning, stating his body was found Sunday afternoon.

A shelf in a store displays four jars of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends. From left to right, they are "Blue Ridge Honey" (white label), "Smoky Orchard" (green label), "Blue Ridge Hot Honey" (red label), and "All Purpose Rub" (blue label). Each jar weighs 3.7 oz (105g). Price tags below indicate that "Smoky Orchard" and "Blue Ridge Hot Honey" are both priced at $11.99.

A close-up shot shows two white rectangular plates of food on a wooden table. The plate on the left holds four pieces of golden-brown tempura shrimp and a small white cup of dark dipping sauce. To the right of this plate are two wooden chopsticks. The plate on the right holds eight pieces of nigiri sushi, with four pieces of bright red tuna and four pieces of orange salmon, each resting on white rice. A small dollop of green wasabi and thinly sliced ginger are also on the plate. In the background, to the left, are two dark bottles, likely soy sauce, and a small black rectangular dish, also likely for soy sauce. The setting appears to be a restaurant with warm lighting and a blurred view of tables and chairs in the background.

A luchador wearing a blue mask, blue and silver wrestling attire, and white wristbands, is captured mid-air as he rapidly descends a dark, ornate wooden staircase. His muscular body is tensed, suggesting a swift and urgent movement. The lighting is dim, with a bright light source off to the left, casting a dramatic glow on the luchador and parts of the staircase. Below the image, white text on a black background reads: "When you're upstairs and your wife tells you that your order from Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends was delivered."

A Facebook post from "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends" describes a solo dinner experiment. The post reads:

"Dinner for one, but flavor for days.

Flying solo tonight, so I decided to try something new. Picked up a package of calamari on the way home, sliced it into rings, and gave it a generous coating of my Blue Ridge Hot Honey blend. That sweet heat brings the perfect balance.

Tossed the squid into a hot cast iron skillet—about 7 minutes of stirring, and they were golden and tender in no time.

Served it over jasmine rice seasoned with a splash of sweet shoyu. (Yes, the Asian flavor kick is still going strong over here.) The combination of sweet, salty, and spicy really hit the mark.

Definitely adding this one to the dinner rotation. When you’ve got the right blend, even the unexpected becomes unforgettable."

A rack of cooked, sauced ribs rests on a blue cutting board. A bottle of "Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Blue Ridge Honey Rub" stands upright behind the ribs. In the background, a wooden knife block holds several knives, and a light blue stand mixer is partially visible on the left.

A humorous video of Stitch from Lilo & Stitch crying overlayed on top of an error message from a pellet smoker saying that the smoker had to shut down.

A black whisk rests on a vibrant, homemade, blueberry based seasoning mix in a clear glass bowl. The mix appears to have some flecks of green herbs throughout.

A turquoise KitchenAid stand mixer with a meat grinder attachment stands on a dark countertop. In front of the mixer, a white plate holds a pile of cubed brisket trimmings, some with visible fat. The kitchen has white cabinets and a decorative metallic backsplash.