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Backroad Barbecue Beckons

truck with a trailer

Most RV kitchens are tiny. But with some planning and key pieces of equipment, you can turn our world class BBQ while traveling. Check out these key tips from our resident thermometer guru and avid RV traveler, Bill McGrath.

The Most Popular BBQ And Grilling Websites: Debunking A Recent Report

chart of AmazingRibs.com page views

In May 2021, Derrick Riches, who describes himself as an “investigational journalist with a strong IT and analytics background,” attempted to assess “The Most Popular BBQ & Grilling Websites 2021″ which is so far off base I refuse to link to it. Before I go into detail, here’s the dead giveaway: He lists AmazingRibs.com as […]

AmazingRibs.com Has A Powerful New Engine!

Brooke Orrison Lewis at the grill

Welcome to the new AmazingRibs.com! Over the past year, our elves have been working diligently behind the scenes to rebuild this entire website. At first glance, AmazingRibs.com may look similar to the way it always has, but under the hood, we have completely rebuilt the engine. It’s now faster and easier to navigate.

Jeff McNear, Senior WordPress Developer

Jeff McNear

Jeff McNear is an accomplished front-end developer who has extensive experience building, maintaining and repairing CMS based websites. While he continues to track the developments of Joomla and Drupal, as of July of 2015 his projects have been exclusively in WordPress. He is the WordPress lead developer for AmazingRibs.com. He specializes in creating custom WordPress […]

Enjoy Your Barbecue With A Side Of Brunswick Stew

pork Brunswick stew

Top Chef Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie says that barbecue is always served with Brunswick stew in his native Georgia. Squirrel is the traditional meat, but Kevin likes to use beef and pork or even scraps of barbecued pork. His recipe also includes a secret ingredient that amplifies the flavors of everything else.

We’ve Been Nominated!

iacp digital media award

AmazingRibs.com is a Finalist for a 2020 IACP Digital Media Award! The “International Association of Culinary Professionals” has been around since the 1970. It’s a prestigious organization and a cross-section of everybody in the food business. Winners will be announced at IACP’s annual conference on Saturday March 28.

Malcom Reed, Pitmaster Supreme

Malcom Reed

Malcom Reed is one of the most respected men in barbecue and his many videos make him a genuine YouTube Star. His love for BBQ inspired him to build his website, his YouTube channel, and a podcast. We don’t know how, but he still finds time to compete on the BBQ circuit with his team, Killer Hogs.

Candy Sue Weaver, Moderator

candy sue weaver

One of the best known and most respected people in the world of barbecue, Candy Sue Weaver is an AmazingRibs.com moderator. In addition she is President Emeritus of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the largest barbecue association, and VP of Sales and Marketing for BBQr’s Delight, a maker of food grade wood pellets.

Charlotte Wager, Marketing Consultant

Charlotte Wager.

As AmazingRibs.com’s Marketing Director, Charlotte Wagner is the guardian of the site’s overall brand. After working in motorcycles, fine art film, beauty, and financial services, she’s thrilled to marry her love for food, drink, and all things marketing to help broaden the reach of the AmazingRibs.com message.