Smoke is what sets barbecue apart from other types of food and gives it that delicious flavor we all crave. Some people only picture wood logs as the heat source when it comes to outdoor cooking. But, there are now several options for fuel sources that are available when it comes to your grill or […]
No matter what style of barbecue you are cooking, chances are you want to have a barbecue sauce (at least on the side) that complements and elevates that great meat flavor even more. The use of barbecue sauce when outdoor cooking meat dates back to as early as the end of the 15th century when […]
A perfectly grilled and rich-tasting steak is enough to make your mouth water. With its dark, flavorful crust and beefy flavor. Great grillmasters know how to cook steak on a grill with ease almost every time. But, you don’t have to spend a ton of money at an upscale steakhouse to enjoy eating a great […]
When meat is cooked properly, you can often turn out a great-tasting flavor that speaks for itself. But sometimes you might want to add a little bit extra flavor to kick it up a notch. With so many different options available to impart that flavor, from rubs to barbecue sauces to rib glazes, it’s easy […]
Over the last few years, beef ribs have grown in popularity in the barbecue world. You may have even heard them referred to as “brisket on a stick”. Some of the beef rib cuts have an enormous amount of meat on each bone. They do have some unique characteristics compared to pork ribs, causing many […]
When it comes to barbecue, there is a science to making great-tasting meat and a lot of different techniques involved. You’ll also find tons of different tips, tricks, competition BBQ secrets and hear varying opinions from different BBQ pitmasters of what works best. But, there are definitely some clear dos and don’ts. As well as […]
You want great tasting meat. And there are quite a few factors that come into play when cooking “low and slow” to ensure that happens. Several of these factors should be taken into consideration before the meat even hits the smoker. One of the most important things to do first is to make sure you have […]
Ribs are a staple of classic barbecue. This delectable meat can come in a wide variety of types, like Spareribs, St. Louis style ribs, or Baby Back ribs, depending on the cut and where on the animal it comes from. All of which, if cooked properly, result in mouth-watering tenderness and flavor. They can also […]
Many people will agree, there’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly smoked piece of brisket. But, if you are fairly new to outdoor cooking, smoking a brisket can be a big undertaking. One sure thing, great pitmasters are full of tried and true competition BBQ secrets. Especially in regards to brisket. Everything from starting […]
One thing many Americans can agree on is that the taste of good BBQ is a favorite staple. But, depending on where in the U.S. you’re eating it, the flavors may taste very different than your neighbors’ a state away. At the start of the 20th century, with the rise of more and more […]