A Smoked Fish Road Trip to the Great Lakes
I tasted some of the best smoked fish of my life on the West Coast of Michigan—and this is coming from a guy who grew up on smoked fish in Florida The Leelanau Peninsula juts into Lake Michigan on the west coast of Michigan, just north of Traverse City. The Peninsula is home to several […]
Erica Blaire, Champion Pitmaster and Certified Sommelier
Erica Blaire, known as “Blue Smoke Blaire,” is an attorney who went from courtroom to farm and barbecue pit. Along the way, she picked up a psychology degree from Wright State University, a law degree from Rutgers, a Level-2 Sommelier certificate, and a membership in American Mensa. She has lived in and cooked in Hawaii, […]
Tailgating Tips: 10 Steps To A Better Party
It’s gametime! Are you ready? Our tailgating tips make sure of it. You got your team jersey. But what about a camp chair? Check out our handy tailgate checklist that covers all the essentials. And remember The Six P’s: Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Here are our top tailgating tips for avoiding a fumble […]
Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball, World Champion Pitmaster
Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball’s passion for cooking outdoors has led him to have his hand in almost every aspect of the barbecue world over the past 30 years and he now brings that expertise to AmazingRibs.com.
Alvaro, Senior WordPress Developer
Alvaro is our Senior WordPress developer, and a darned good one. He also stays on top of our server. He is skilled in many programming languages including PHP, Python, Ruby, and Perl. He enjoys learning new technologies, and when he is not coding, he is on the lookout for great places to eat especially if they […]
The Flat Top King, Recipe Developer
Neal Williams, a.k.a. The Flat Top King, fires up griddle recipes and cooking tips for the outdoor flat top griller!
Armadillo Eggs: Bacon, Sausage, And Cheese In One Perfect Bite
These cheese and jalapeno stuffed, bacon-wrapped sausage appetizers are perfect for tailgating, backyard cookouts, and more.
Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes: A Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipe
Weeknight meals don’t get much easier than this baked potato recipe that utilizes leftover pulled pork.
Flipping Out: Why Turning Meat On The Grill Is A Good Thing
For years we have been told to not flip meat too often on the grill but that myth defies logic, physics, and math. Find out why.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sausage Recipe
As easy to make as they are delicious, these smoked bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites (a.k.a. pig balls) are the perfect appetizer for any event.
Man The Grill: Why Don’t More Women Grill?
Just how did men take control of the grill, a ponderable conundrum because, in prehistoric times, it is likely that men went hunting while women kept the home fires burning and did the cooking. That’s right, women were the original pitmasters. So what changed? In the conclusion of a Michigan State University paper “Grilling in […]
A History of Memphis Barbecue
Most American barbecue styles are defined by state or region, like Texas-style or Eastern North Carolina-style. Memphis is one of two cities (Kansas City is the other) that enjoys a barbecue culture distinct enough to be considered a major style of its own. Pork shoulder and pork ribs are the signature barbecue cuts in Memphis, […]
This Mustard Wasabi Rub Will Open Your Nostrils
A fantastic balance of spicy, sweet, salty and savory flavors Hate to burst your Japanese bubble, but most of the “wasabi” served in Japanese restaurants in North America is grated horseradish dyed green and mixed with mustard powder and cornstarch. Womp-womp. It still tastes good! It’s just that real green wasabi is hard to cultivate […]
Enjoy Your Barbecue With A Side Of 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.
All You Need To Know About How To Sharpen And Hone Knives
Sharp knives cut. Dull knives slip. Stay safe by keeping your knife sharp. Here’s a guide to honing and sharpening your knife using a honing steel and sharpening stones.