Glen Powell’s new condiment model has been a smashing success to this point — and the actor sat down with Us Weekly to share all of his most controversial meals opinions.
“I imply, I might say that nobody’s ever actually mastered the artwork of consuming a lobster. I might say in all probability don’t try this,” Powell, 36, jokingly shared when requested about his go-to first date meals — and those he by no means orders — in his My Life in Meals characteristic within the newest challenge of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “Oysters are all the time an excellent transfer. I might say that consuming these pork ribs seems like a reasonably scary factor for a primary date to witness. They in all probability received’t perceive it till we’re deep within the relationship.”
The self proclaimed sauce lover — “If this goes nicely, on my subsequent automobile, the license plate’s gonna say ‘Sauce Boss,’” he joked to Us — launched his first-ever model enterprise, a line of natural pantry staples known as Smash Kitchen, earlier this month, and the actor didn’t maintain again when it got here to sharing sudden favorites.
“I’ve heard the weirdest issues. I had an individual that was like, ‘Yeah, I put ketchup on blueberries,’” he informed Us of the method of launching the model. “I’ve really began loving ketchup on waffles. If you happen to do the hen and waffles with some sizzling honey ketchup, it’s hearth.”
Whereas Us can’t essentially cosign these explicit taste combos, we an attest our Smash Kitchen favorites like sizzling honey ketchup and spicy mayonnaise carry one thing distinctive to the desk — or BBQ grill.
For Powell, the inspiration for the model got here from residence.
“As a child in Texas, clearly, barbeque sauce is king, and the household was all the time making their very own barbeque sauce and mixing issues and attempting new stuff out to spice it up,” Powell informed Us. “It was all the time a part of the material of the household. Most of my favourite recollections with my household all occurred within the kitchen.”
Glen Powell was joined by A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio on the Los Angeles launch occasion for Smash Kitchen on April 4, 2025. Randy Shropshire
Hold scrolling for extra enjoyable meals insights from Powell — together with the key to his excellent margarita:
What’s a dish or a sauce that you simply really feel like is underappreciated?
The enjoyable half about messing round with condiments is if you share your favorites with folks, they begin telling you what they put stuff on. I’ve heard the weirdest issues. I had an individual that was like, ‘Yeah, I put ketchup on blueberries.’ I’ve really began loving ketchup on waffles. If you happen to do the hen and waffles with some sizzling honey ketchup, it’s hearth.
What snack are you most obsessive about?
Clearly, I’m obsessive about my canine Brisket, however I’m additionally obsessive about the precise meat. I wish to put brisket on my breakfast taco. So I wish to do some scrambled eggs, a little bit slice of brisket or some chopped up brisket. You then put some jalapeños and a few sizzling sauce or barbecue sauce on it and name it a day.
What could be your final meal on Earth?
Truthfully, I’m an enormous pork rib man. I feel I could maintain the report for many ribs eaten on the Salt Lick [BBQ] in Driftwood, Texas. The quantity of ribs that I can take down is fairly extraordinary stuff. I might in all probability die very full after some pork ribs.
What’s a rustic’s delicacies that you simply love essentially the most and why?
Indian meals. That’s some actually good things. What’s been actually enjoyable is lots of our mustards, the Dijon and the common mustard, you possibly can throw in with curry. It’s actually good with curry. I’ve all the time been a spice man, so something that’s south of the border, I’ve all the time been actually into. Rising up in Texas, I like Tex-Mex and Mexican meals as nicely. The spicier the higher, often, for me.
Glen Powell Courtesy of Smash Kitchen
What could be your excellent Mexican meal?
I make a imply guac. So we begin off with some selfmade guac, and I like the grill, so I’d in all probability grill some fajitas for everyone — some contemporary onions and peppers, after which some selfmade Texas queso. That’s my sister’s division. She would contribute to that. After which perhaps observe it up with some fried ice cream. Perhaps a little bit tequila as nicely.
What makes the proper margarita?
One in all my favourite issues to place in a margarita is crushed jalapeño. What I all the time do once I make drinks for folks at my place is crush contemporary jalapeños and an orange slice. It’s actually, actually good. You get that candy and spice.
What meals didn’t you want as a child?
I used to be by no means actually huge on cheese, though I do eat pizza. However there’s a considerable amount of cheeses that I discover actually gross. However I do eat pizza, so I don’t know precisely what that sensitivity is. Perhaps it’s a texture factor, however yeah, you’ll discover I get very choosy about cheese.
What do you order on a primary date — or NOT order on a primary date?
I imply, I might say that nobody’s ever actually mastered the artwork of consuming a lobster. I might say, in all probability, don’t try this. Oysters are all the time an excellent transfer. I might say that consuming these pork ribs seems like a reasonably scary factor for a primary date to witness. They in all probability received’t perceive it till we’re deep within the relationship.
Do you will have a favourite cooking present?
I don’t suppose there’s anyone that’s not a High Chef fan. I feel that’s the go-to. I get to sit down down with Martha Stewart, and I’m actually excited. That’s an enormous deal for my household and me — who doesn’t love Martha Stewart? I’m very excited to speak to her about Smash and perhaps even get some suggestions. [Spoiler alert: he did!]
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