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Welcome to your one-stop shop for everything Ninja Woodfire in the UK. Whether you’re a backyard pitmaster or just getting started with outdoor cooking, you’ve just stumbled across a goldmine of info, recipes, reviews, and community – all powered by one geek who got hooked on BBQ during lockdown (that’s me, Lee from Smoke & Sear).

What You’ll Find Here:

Over 40 Ninja Woodfire recipes: Real-world tested, flavour-packed, and stupidly simple to follow.

Full hands-on reviews of the:

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Tips, tricks, hacks, and honest chat from someone who’s actually using this kit in their own garden

Ninja Woodfire Product Reviews (No Bullsh*t)

These reviews aren’t written after five minutes of fiddling with a shiny new toy. I’ve actually cooked with the Ninja Woodfire Grill and Outdoor Oven for months on end – through rain, wind, and the odd British heatwave.

As for the FlexFlame – I haven’t had it in the backyard long-term (yet), but I was lucky enough to be invited out to Nashville by the Ninja team in 2024, along with a bunch of other content creators and BBQ nerds, to put it through its paces and help create launch content. Safe to say, I gave it a proper workout.

Ninja FlexFlame Review

Ninja Woodfire Oven Review

Ninja Woodfire Review

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Ninja Woodfire Recipes

Ready to get stuck in? These recipes work exclusively with the Ninja Woodfire Grill, Oven, and the new FlexFlame, using both pellet-smoke and classic outdoor cooking techniques.

Ninja Woodfire Recipes

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Juicy Lamb Doner Kebab with Homemade Flatbreads

2 hrs Intermediate

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Korean Gochujang Baby Back Ribs

7 hrs 40 mins Intermediate

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Sticky Sweet Chilli Wings (Ninja Woodfire)

55 mins Beginner

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Sticky Rum-Punch Party Ribs

1 hr 45 mins Intermediate

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Woodfire Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chilli-Maple Butter

12 hrs 55 mins Intermediate

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Five-Spice Duck Pancakes with Chilli Crunch & Shredded Crispy Skin

2 hrs 25 mins Intermediate

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Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends with Cornbread Crunch

4 hrs 20 mins Intermediate

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Smoky Maple Sriracha Chicken Thighs

24 hrs 40 mins Intermediate

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Parmesan & Herb-Crusted Chicken Wings

1 hr 20 mins Intermediate

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Sweet Heat Frosties Chicken Sandwich

1 hr 12 mins Intermediate

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Tandoori Chicken Legs on the Ninja Woodfire Grill

6 hrs 35 mins Intermediate

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Ultimate Smoky BBQ Rib Dirty Fries

2 hrs 50 mins Intermediate

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Aleppo Cherry-Smoked Firecracker Chicken

50 mins Beginner

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Ninja Woodfire Doner Kebab

13 hrs 30 mins Intermediate

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Cheesy Cornbread Sizzle Pops

55 mins Beginner

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Chicken Parmigiana in the Ninja Woodfire Recipe

1 hr 50 mins Intermediate

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Boerewors Breakfast Hash on the Ninja Woodfire Grill

1 hr Beginner

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Asian Sweet & Sticky Pork Belly Burnt Ends

4 hrs Intermediate

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Grilled Rib-Eye Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa

1 hr 10 mins Intermediate

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Sage, Onion, and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Bacon

1 hr 10 mins Beginner

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Smoky Pit Beans with Candied Bacon, Pulled Pork, and Jacket Potatoes

2 hrs 45 mins Intermediate

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Smoky Cheesy Meatballs on the Ninja Woodfire

2 hrs Intermediate

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Ninja Woodfire Bavette Cheesesteak

1 hr 40 mins Intermediate

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Tender and Flavourful Woodfire Smoked Beef Short Ribs

7 hrs Intermediate

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Ninja Woodfire Smashburger: Take on the McDonald’s Classic at Home

1 hr Beginner

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Bacon Jam Glazed Ribs on the Ninja Woodfire Grill

2 hrs 40 mins Intermediate

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Bacon Jam BBQ Glaze

1 hr Beginner

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Perfect Pulled Pork in the Ninja Woodfire

11 hrs Intermediate

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Chicken Shawarma with Tomato and Cucumber Salad

1 hr 5 mins Intermediate

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Asian-Style Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings with Air Fried Pak Choi

1 hr 5 mins Intermediate

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Shredded Beef Cheeks and Cheese Loaded Fries

7 hrs 30 mins Intermediate

Ninja Woodfire Oven Recipes

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Halloumi & Cherry Tomato Focaccia

5 hrs 5 mins Intermediate

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Sweet & Spicy Volcano Potatoes

4 hrs 30 mins Intermediate

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Ribeye Steak Served on Parmesan Shells with Sriracha and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

2 hrs 10 mins Intermediate

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Brisket-Style Pork Belly Madness

9 hrs 30 mins Intermediate

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Southern Comfort Feast: Ribs, Corn & Cornbread

3 hrs 10 mins Intermediate

Ninja FlexFlame Recipes

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The Ultimate Whole Picanha on the Ninja FlexFlame

14 hrs 45 mins Intermediate

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Smoked Beef Short Ribs Birria Tacos Recipe

7 hrs 15 mins Intermediate

Lee Bishop - Smoke & Sear

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smoke.sear Apr 14

Yesterday my eldest said he wanted to go camping again . . . but after I’d dropped my other two off at their Nan and Grandad’s for a couple of days, it was already gone 4pm by the time I got back. So we needed somewhere fairly local . . .

We found @woodfarmcampingglamping and booked in for 5pm. When we arrived, Tim gave us a cracking welcome and, as it was a bit quieter, let us pitch right by the lake . . . what a spot. Honestly, probably some of the best views we’ve had so far whilst exploring Lincolnshire.

We got set up, walked the dog, then fired up the Weber and cooked some burgers over the coals. It’s been a VERY long time since I haven’t made smashburgers and just gone with pre-made burgers over the flames . . . but dare I say it . . . I think I actually preferred them.

We then just sat there chatting, listening to music and enjoying some proper quality time together.

Tim’s wife, Keziah, was lovely too, and clearly working flat out keeping the showers and facilities spotless.

Proper nice little site if you like small, friendly campsites, peaceful views and maybe a bit of fishing . . . and yes, you can even stay in a converted double decker bus too.

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Yesterday my eldest said he wanted to go camping again . . . but after I’d dropped my other two off at their Nan and Grandad’s for a couple of days, it was already gone 4pm by the time I got back. So we needed somewhere fairly local . . .

We found @woodfarmcampingglamping and booked in for 5pm. When we arrived, Tim gave us a cracking welcome and, as it was a bit quieter, let us pitch right by the lake . . . what a spot. Honestly, probably some of the best views we’ve had so far whilst exploring Lincolnshire.

We got set up, walked the dog, then fired up the Weber and cooked some burgers over the coals. It’s been a VERY long time since I haven’t made smashburgers and just gone with pre-made burgers over the flames . . . but dare I say it . . . I think I actually preferred them.

We then just sat there chatting, listening to music and enjoying some proper quality time together.

Tim’s wife, Keziah, was lovely too, and clearly working flat out keeping the showers and facilities spotless.

Proper nice little site if you like small, friendly campsites, peaceful views and maybe a bit of fishing . . . and yes, you can even stay in a converted double decker bus too.

smoke.sear Apr 12

Just two more weeks and I’ll be back with my BBQ family at @millington.hall.farm for the Community Cookout 2026 and I honestly cant bloody wait!

So the question is, who’s joining this year?

#ukbbq #community #secondfamily

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Just two more weeks and I’ll be back with my BBQ family at @millington.hall.farm for the Community Cookout 2026 and I honestly cant bloody wait!

So the question is, who’s joining this year?

#ukbbq #community #secondfamily

smoke.sear Apr 11

This morning I headed over to @lincoln_bbq_shop to check out their new site and have a chat about whether they could help restore my KJ, which has definitely seen better days.

As soon as I opened the door, the place was honestly full of people browsing the range and picking up bits. It’s genuinely great to see a local business benefiting from the growing interest in outdoor cooking here in Lincolnshire.

I picked up some fuel while I was there, and I’ve also made plans for the legend that is Owen to pop over to mine one evening to fit a new gasket and replace a few bits that got damaged during the house move.

If you’re in Lincoln and into cooking outdoors, you need to get yourself down to this place.

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This morning I headed over to @lincoln_bbq_shop to check out their new site and have a chat about whether they could help restore my KJ, which has definitely seen better days.

As soon as I opened the door, the place was honestly full of people browsing the range and picking up bits. It’s genuinely great to see a local business benefiting from the growing interest in outdoor cooking here in Lincolnshire.

I picked up some fuel while I was there, and I’ve also made plans for the legend that is Owen to pop over to mine one evening to fit a new gasket and replace a few bits that got damaged during the house move.

If you’re in Lincoln and into cooking outdoors, you need to get yourself down to this place.

smoke.sear Apr 8

Stayed over at @lazybuzzards22 last night with the three kids and Wren in the TentBox ⛺️🐾

Being Easter holidays, we wanted to get out in it a bit more, and this trip had two goals really . . .

First — would we still have a good laugh on a site with not much more than a toilet and shower block?

Second — could I actually fit three kids, a dog, food, drinks, games, Starlink, power banks, lights and everything else needed for a comfy night away into one car without looking like I was moving house?

Somehow . . . yes 😅

And to be fair, it proved you don’t always need loads on site to have a cracking little getaway. Bit of fresh air, simple set up, kids happy, dog happy, job done.

What I didn’t expect though . . . turns out this place has its own BBQ competition scene too 👀🔥

So now I’m curious . . . who’s heard of the comps there before?

And more importantly . . . who’s up for entering next year? 😜

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Stayed over at @lazybuzzards22 last night with the three kids and Wren in the TentBox ⛺️🐾

Being Easter holidays, we wanted to get out in it a bit more, and this trip had two goals really . . .

First — would we still have a good laugh on a site with not much more than a toilet and shower block?

Second — could I actually fit three kids, a dog, food, drinks, games, Starlink, power banks, lights and everything else needed for a comfy night away into one car without looking like I was moving house?

Somehow . . . yes 😅

And to be fair, it proved you don’t always need loads on site to have a cracking little getaway. Bit of fresh air, simple set up, kids happy, dog happy, job done.

What I didn’t expect though . . . turns out this place has its own BBQ competition scene too 👀🔥

So now I’m curious . . . who’s heard of the comps there before?

And more importantly . . . who’s up for entering next year? 😜

smoke.sear Apr 6

🔥 THE ULTIMATE BBQ SHACK UPGRADE GIVEAWAY 🔥

Right then . . . since October I’ve been quietly turning the BBQ shack into a mini brewery 🍺

The legends over at @igulu_global sent me one of their smart brewing systems to test, and I’ll be honest . . . I didn’t know what to expect.

I’d never brewed beer before.

Turns out? It’s stupidly easy. Proper geeky. And the beer is genuinely class.

So . . . we thought we’d give one of you legends the full setup 👊

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WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? 👇

🍺 1 x F1 Smart Home Brewing System
🍺 2 x Brewing Kits
💰 Worth over £700

This version uses a built-in compressor cooling system (yeah . . . proper beer fridge vibes), so you’re sorted for fresh, perfectly chilled pints straight from your own setup.

BBQ on. Pint poured. Job done.

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HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ FOLLOW @smoke.sear
2️⃣ FOLLOW @igulu_global
3️⃣ TAG a mate you’d love to enjoy a home-brewed pint with

👉 Every comment = another entry
(Tag more mates. More comments. More chances.)

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🔥 BONUS ENTRIES 🔥

Share this post to your story and tag both accounts for +2 extra entries

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📅 UK ONLY
⏰ Entries close at 11:59 PM on Monday 13th April 2026
🎉 Winner announced right here

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⚠️ IMPORTANT:

The winner will ONLY be contacted by @smoke.sear

If some dodgy “beer_giveaway_winner_999” account slides into your DMs . . . it’s not us. Block ‘em.

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This giveaway isn’t sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook – it’s just me and @igulu_global giving one of you the ultimate BBQ shack flex.

Good luck legends 🍺🔥

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🔥 THE ULTIMATE BBQ SHACK UPGRADE GIVEAWAY 🔥

Right then . . . since October I’ve been quietly turning the BBQ shack into a mini brewery 🍺

The legends over at @igulu_global sent me one of their smart brewing systems to test, and I’ll be honest . . . I didn’t know what to expect.

I’d never brewed beer before.

Turns out? It’s stupidly easy. Proper geeky. And the beer is genuinely class.

So . . . we thought we’d give one of you legends the full setup 👊

⸻

WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? 👇

🍺 1 x F1 Smart Home Brewing System
🍺 2 x Brewing Kits
💰 Worth over £700

This version uses a built-in compressor cooling system (yeah . . . proper beer fridge vibes), so you’re sorted for fresh, perfectly chilled pints straight from your own setup.

BBQ on. Pint poured. Job done.

⸻

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ FOLLOW @smoke.sear
2️⃣ FOLLOW @igulu_global
3️⃣ TAG a mate you’d love to enjoy a home-brewed pint with

👉 Every comment = another entry
(Tag more mates. More comments. More chances.)

⸻

🔥 BONUS ENTRIES 🔥

Share this post to your story and tag both accounts for +2 extra entries

⸻

📅 UK ONLY
⏰ Entries close at 11:59 PM on Monday 13th April 2026
🎉 Winner announced right here

⸻

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

The winner will ONLY be contacted by @smoke.sear

If some dodgy “beer_giveaway_winner_999” account slides into your DMs . . . it’s not us. Block ‘em.

⸻

This giveaway isn’t sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook – it’s just me and @igulu_global giving one of you the ultimate BBQ shack flex.

Good luck legends 🍺🔥

smoke.sear Apr 4

Had to give the local lads a shoutout tonight 👊

Went for the Mighty Meaty from @bunsontherunconingsby , just outside The Castle Pub — loaded with smoked bacon cheese, smoked sausage, pulled pork and crispy onions. On the side I had magic dusted fries and a mac n cheese, so this definitely wasn’t a light tea 😅

Now sure . . . I can cook up a pretty decent smashburger at home 😏

But it’s important to support local businesses too, and the three guys running this place are top lads. Even better, their food backs it up as well.

I always try to support local independents and any UK BBQ business I can. We all need to do our bit and back the people out there grafting, because that support matters.

So if you’re near Coningsby and fancy a proper feed, give them a look.

#SupportLocal #Coningsby #ukbbq BunsOnTheRun

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Had to give the local lads a shoutout tonight 👊

Went for the Mighty Meaty from @bunsontherunconingsby , just outside The Castle Pub — loaded with smoked bacon cheese, smoked sausage, pulled pork and crispy onions. On the side I had magic dusted fries and a mac n cheese, so this definitely wasn’t a light tea 😅

Now sure . . . I can cook up a pretty decent smashburger at home 😏

But it’s important to support local businesses too, and the three guys running this place are top lads. Even better, their food backs it up as well.

I always try to support local independents and any UK BBQ business I can. We all need to do our bit and back the people out there grafting, because that support matters.

So if you’re near Coningsby and fancy a proper feed, give them a look.

#SupportLocal #Coningsby #ukbbq BunsOnTheRun

smoke.sear Apr 3

FOURGE has never just been about rubs, merch, or turning up to events looking the part. It’s about building something real with people we trust, food we believe in, and a bigger purpose behind it all.

The response to the Founders Box has been class so far. There’ll only ever be 50, and 25 have already gone. If you’re still on the fence, check out the Founders Wall on the website and have a word with the people who’ve already backed it. They’ll tell you straight.

We’re also getting closer to being out in the wild properly, with the smoker heading to events like Community Cookout 2026 and @meatupfestival We can’t wait to get out there, feed people well, and show you what FOURGE is all about. The menu’s taking shape, we’re still tweaking it, and yes — founders get discount on food too. Just saying.

At the heart of it all is Pass The Flame. Every purchase helps us give something back by supporting people across the UK who need a start in outdoor cooking. That part means a lot to us, and we’re buzzing to make the first one count.

If you’ve backed us already, thank you.
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time.

Join the movement. Shop. Book. Back the flame.

P.S. Yes, the first photo’s had a bit of Photoshop help. We wanted to look less “up since 5am tending a fire” and more “mysterious BBQ heart-throbs”. The food still needs no filter.

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FOURGE has never just been about rubs, merch, or turning up to events looking the part. It’s about building something real with people we trust, food we believe in, and a bigger purpose behind it all.

The response to the Founders Box has been class so far. There’ll only ever be 50, and 25 have already gone. If you’re still on the fence, check out the Founders Wall on the website and have a word with the people who’ve already backed it. They’ll tell you straight.

We’re also getting closer to being out in the wild properly, with the smoker heading to events like Community Cookout 2026 and @meatupfestival We can’t wait to get out there, feed people well, and show you what FOURGE is all about. The menu’s taking shape, we’re still tweaking it, and yes — founders get discount on food too. Just saying.

At the heart of it all is Pass The Flame. Every purchase helps us give something back by supporting people across the UK who need a start in outdoor cooking. That part means a lot to us, and we’re buzzing to make the first one count.

If you’ve backed us already, thank you.
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time.

Join the movement. Shop. Book. Back the flame.

P.S. Yes, the first photo’s had a bit of Photoshop help. We wanted to look less “up since 5am tending a fire” and more “mysterious BBQ heart-throbs”. The food still needs no filter.

smoke.sear Apr 3

Mission successful ✅

I’ve used the @tentbox loads on my own, but this was the first time the kids had joined me. We headed to a local campsite to see how they’d get on for their first night in it.

I thought it might get cold, even had an electric blanket on standby, but with the four of us up there it never dropped below 18°C . . . genuinely shocked.

We’re still in the tent as I write this — kids watching a film on the iPad while we listen to the rain outside.

This summer is going to be a good one. Let the adventures begin.

P.S Yes - Olivia was in charge of the @chillbeamofficial lights hence the pink theme 😂

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Mission successful ✅

I’ve used the @tentbox loads on my own, but this was the first time the kids had joined me. We headed to a local campsite to see how they’d get on for their first night in it.

I thought it might get cold, even had an electric blanket on standby, but with the four of us up there it never dropped below 18°C . . . genuinely shocked.

We’re still in the tent as I write this — kids watching a film on the iPad while we listen to the rain outside.

This summer is going to be a good one. Let the adventures begin.

P.S Yes - Olivia was in charge of the @chillbeamofficial lights hence the pink theme 😂

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