- Tips for Finding BBQ While TravelingFinding great BBQ while traveling can be challenging but also very rewarding. Whenever I travel I am always on the lookout to experience the local BBQ scene. You never know when you will stumble upon some really great barbecue. Take a look at some of my methods and you’ll be on your way to finding crave worthy smoked meats when you travel. Research and Plan Ahead You have to do your homework before your trip… Read more: Tips for Finding BBQ While Traveling
- JW’s Barbecue Jacksonville TXYou can never have too many great BBQ joints within driving distance. A few months ago I heard about a new place down in Jacksonville, Texas called JW’s Barbecue. Took me a while to get down there to try it out but I finally made it. When I walked in the door I felt right at home with that wonderful Hickory Smoke aroma. If you can’t smell the smoke it ain’t barbecue. The Pitmaster Jonathan… Read more: JW’s Barbecue Jacksonville TX
- Terry Black’s Barbecue Deep EllumAs usual when I am away from home I seek out a new BBQ Joint to try out. After touring Globe Life Field the new home of the Texas Rangers it was time to get some Brisket. Searching for “bbq near me” on my phone turned up several choices including Terry Black’s Barbecue in the Deep Ellum district in Dallas. I had heard of Terry Black’s Barbecue down in Lockhart, Texas so it was an… Read more: Terry Black’s Barbecue Deep Ellum
- Learn More About BBQ BarkWhat is BBQ Bark and why do we care? No, it has nothing to do with a tree. BBQ Bark is the flavorful crust that develops on our Brisket, Ribs, Pork Butts and other meats as we smoke them to perfection. The bark is where your rubs, sauces, fat and meat juices are changed by the fire and heat into tasty morsels of greatness. If you have ever seen someone carefully selecting pieces of pulled… Read more: Learn More About BBQ Bark
- BBQ Christmas Stocking StuffersChristmas Stocking Stuffers for Your BBQ Enthusiast Christmas is fast approaching and maybe you need some help finding just the right Christmas stocking stuffers for your backyard BBQ enthusiast. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination and how large the stocking is. Don’t worry though, there are plenty of great BBQ related items to fill your loved one’s stocking with things they will enjoy. Now let’s get to filling those Christmas Stockings. One of… Read more: BBQ Christmas Stocking Stuffers
- Pork Butt Fat Side Down TestOne of my favorite meats to smoke on my Pit Barrel Cooker is a Pork Butt. It is also one of my Granddaughter Brynlee’s favorites. Her and Stella spent the night with us recently, The first thing Brynlee asked me when she walked through the door was if I would smoke a brisket or a pork butt. I am always happy to cook for my family, especially my grandkids. I didn’t have a brisket but… Read more: Pork Butt Fat Side Down Test
- Naaman’s Championship BBQOver the last few years traveling through Texarkana headed for destinations in the North or the East I would see signs for Naaman’s Championship BBQ. They were cool looking billboards touting their Championship BBQ. Much of the time we would be passing through on a Sunday and they are closed or too early or late to catch them during service hours. Once again I was passing through Texarkana on my way to Northern Arkansas… on… Read more: Naaman’s Championship BBQ
- Brisket Love Barbecue and IcehouseBrisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse offers some great tasting BBQ with a splash of Live Music along with Craft Beers and Spirits. As they say, “come for the food but stay for the experience”. As a huge fan of great BBQ, no amount of “experience” can make up for the lack of tasty food. Good thing you get both at this little gem tucked away in the Piney Woods between Lindale and Hideaway Lake in… Read more: Brisket Love Barbecue and Icehouse
- Father’s Day BBQ Gift Guide 2020My family says I am hard to shop for on Fathers Day or any day for that matter. I think I am rather easy to shop for. Like most BBQ Fans we are always happy to receive new rubs, gloves, gadgets, meats, thermometers, pits, grills or anything that makes our BBQ experience better. If you need some clues for your BBQ loving Father just check out his social media profiles. I bet he has shared… Read more: Father’s Day BBQ Gift Guide 2020
- Pork Ribs Slather ComparisonMy go to method for cooking Pork Ribs is to first pull the membrane, slather with Olive oil and dust with a great dry rub. For this cook I decided to change it up a bit and do a Pork Ribs Slather Comparison. As mentioned my usual slather is olive oil but today I have two racks of Baby Back Ribs and I am going to try out a mustard slather on one. For this… Read more: Pork Ribs Slather Comparison
- Smoked Sunflower Seed KernelsI like to smoke almonds pretty frequently especially since they are a snack that fits into my low carb lifestyle. I buy my bulk nuts at Natural Grocers and the other day while checking out the bulk section I saw a bag of raw Sunflower Seed Kernels. They were only $1.99 for a one pound package. So I grabbed a bag for my next smoked snack food cook. Olive oil and a splash of bourbon… Read more: Smoked Sunflower Seed Kernels
- Baked Beans My Favorite SideBaked Beans are my all time favorite side to go with my barbecue. My dad had a couple of signature dishes that were requested at family gatherings. He made a queso that we dubbed Granpa Dip that we all still talk about today. The other dish was his baked beans that he mixed up himself. We normally left the party with empty dishes because everyone loved his baked beans. Even though he didn’t cook by… Read more: Baked Beans My Favorite Side