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For the Win
The best-kept BBQ secrets, tips, and how-tos from champion pitmasters and master chefs.
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Steak Buying Guide – Discount Edition
It’s really hard to save money on the big four steaks – Tenderloin, Ribeye, NY Strip and Porterh...
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The World of Competition BBQ
Food sport in general and competition barbecue in particular are growing exponentially. Find me a...
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New Grill Means Cooking a Rack of Pork Ribs
Any time I get a new grill, my first cook is always ribs.
Why?
Because the margin of error on ...
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Kansas City: America’s Barbecue Town
When people think of Kansas City, barbecue is usually one of the first things that comes to mind....
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Carolina BBQ: Two States, So Much Good Barbecue
Skylight Inn remains one of the most iconic classic North Carolina barbecue joints. (Photo by Ry...
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Father’s Day Drink Pairings for the Grill
Father’s Day might be the most important grilling holiday of the year (OK, maybe second in line b...
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Smoking vs. Roasting: A Thanksgiving Turkey Throwdown
Are you on turkey duty this Thanksgiving? No pressure, we have two of the best turkey recipes in ...
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Talk of the Tailgate: 5 Easy Game Day Recipes
So you want to be the MVP of the tailgate? We get it. Bragging rights, great company, and team sp...
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Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders are Piglicious
Great burgers all have one thing in common – once you pick them up, you never want to put to put ...
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Grilled Pork White Chili Will Bowl You Over
White chili is the mellow cousin to bold, spicy red chili. Still, white chili can have heat ...
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Have No Fear. Sear, Grill, and Serve
You may have heard that you need to sear meat in order to seal in the juices. Sadly, that’s a bar...
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Aging Can Help You Have a Beauty of a Steak
Good things come to those who wait, especially when it comes to meat that has been aged. Grilling...
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How to Cook Ribs – St. Louis Style
Ribs. Arguably the pinnacle of the barbecue food chain. When cooked right, the meat falls off th...
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7 Stellar Side Dishes To Fight The Crime Of Bad BBQs
Every superhero has a sidekick. Whether barbecuing or grilling, the main dish needs a supporting ...
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Roasted Herb Potatoes Will Spice Up Your Spuds
Tired of mashed potatoes and creamy potato salad? This easy recipe for roasted herb potatoes with...
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The Pork Royale: Country Style Pork Ribs With Cheese
Today, you are going to make country style ribs in the smoker. Today, your family will sing your ...
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Meatless Monday Will Fuel Your Grill Creativity
Giving up meat doesn’t mean you have to give up flavor or a filling meal. But before you go all c...
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Foil is a Camper’s Best Friend
After spending a day in the great outdoors, pizza delivery to a campground is unlikely to happen ...
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Regional BBQ Guide
Some places are known for their stunning skylines or their distinctive accents. But these four re...
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Cinnamon Gives You That Little Bit of Something Special
Vegetarians and carnivores alike, it’s time you knew that cinnamon should be your next best spice...
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5 Salt Hacks to Spice Up Your Indoor & Outdoor Kitchen
Salt can be the difference between a good and a great dinner. It’s what you need in a pinch or by...
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You’ll Be Bowled Over By This Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a summery Spanish chilled vegetable soup, does double duty by countering hot temperatur...
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The Juicy Lucy Buffalo Slider is the Mayor of Burger Town
Your mom told you it’s what is on the inside on that counts. And with burgers, she’s absolutely r...
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Meet the Hot Dog You’ll Be Eating for the Rest of Your Life
The hot dog could use a makeover. For too long we’ve simply tossed a frank on the grill, set out ...
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Lettuce Wraps Are The Tasty Side of Gluten-Free Grilling
Lettuce wraps are nature’s sandwiches. The lettuce gives you something that’s easy to hold and st...
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Pig Out With Carolina-Style Barbecue Pulled Pork
Carolina-style barbecue, particularly North Carolina’s Eastern style, means slow-roasting a whole...
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Grilled Carrots: A Treat Where Smoky Meets Sweet
Looking for a sweet treat to pair with your grilled meats? We’re continuing our look at how to gr...
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Have It Made With Marinade
Marinating food before cooking is an age-old technique and there’s a reason it hasn’t ever fallen...
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How to Grill Eggs
The Complete Guide To Mouthwatering Grilled Eggs
With Easter just around the corner, we decided t...
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Football Party Food: 9 Easy Recipes for the Big Game
This Sunday’s Big Game is the biggest sporting event of the year, which means it’s time to party ...
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The Best Tweets from American Royal 2015 & a Giveaway!
American Royal time is our favorite time of the year, and to help celebrate, we’re giving away an...
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Meet our Winning American Royal Rub Teams
For 72 hours, Kansas City’s Arrowhead will host over 600 teams, 180 certified judges and nearly 5...
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Summer is over. Barbecuing is not.
Let’s start with one simple statement. Rules are stupid.
We are never supposed to wear white afte...
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Graduate from the grill
Maybe you are the grill master. Your steaks are seared to perfection. Your burgers are of backya...