Brandyn Baker
Brandyn Baker is the creator behind Blackdog BBQ, blending Southern tradition, bold barbecue flavors, and approachable cooking into recipes that anyone can master at home. A home chef, dietitian, and grilling enthusiast from Montgomery, Alabama, Brandyn draws inspiration from the flavors that shaped his upbringing—from South Georgia barbecue to Gulf Coast seafood and classic Southern comfort food.
Featured by Tastemade, The Feed Feed, BuzzFeed Tasty, and Southern Cast Iron, Brandyn is known for creating easy, flavor-packed BBQ and grilling recipes that bring people together around the table. With a background in nutritional sciences from The University of Alabama, he combines a deep understanding of balance and flavor with a passion for open-fire cooking, griddling, and comfort food classics. Whether he’s cooking for gameday, family gatherings, or backyard cookouts, Brandyn’s recipes are all about big flavor, simple techniques, and Southern hospitality.