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Cinco de Mayo has become a big holiday in North America. May 5th is more popular in America than it is in Mexico. It's a celebration of all things Mexican-American, from the food to the music to the culture. To help you enjoy Cinco de Mayo in style, here are our best Mexican and Mexican-American recipes. read more
Looking for a new grill? Dreaming of a better smoker? Check out our top picks for best grills and smokers of the year in all price categories, as chosen by our full time grill and smoker tester, Max Good. read more
Here's all our new content! Fans of AmazingRibs.com return again and again to bone up on key barbecue techniques or revisit recipes. There's so much stuff on the site that sometimes it's hard to see what new recipes, techniques and tips are here. So we made it easy. We put all the new content here in one simple list. read more
Our philosophy of food is simple. First of all, it must taste great. We try to create recipes that are easy to make and that use plenty of fresh seasonal ingredients with a minimum of processed stuff. But most important, we test all our recipes. We know these recipes work if you follow the directions precisely. Dig in! read more
Here's a list of the AmazingRibs.com top 10 recipes of 2018, the best and most visited ones on our site, including ribs, brisket, pulled pork, pastrami, smoked turkey, spice rubs, and other BBQ favorites. read more
Good cooking needs more than good recipes. The best chefs understand "why" as well as "how" and they have developed tricks and techniques that can make major differences in the outcome. Here is more of the science behind cooking and some of our favorite tips and tricks that make cooking easier, and the outcome better. read more
A good digital thermometer is a cook's most important tool. Our electrical engineer has tested more than 150. There is nothing like it in the world. You can use the search options at left. Below are the best, our Platinum Medal winners. Get the unbiased results for each product. read more
You want to make the best pizza? Here's what you need to know from thin crust to deep dish, Naples to Rome, Detroit to New York, baking stones to steels, grills to pizza ovens, reliable dough recipes to the best topping combinations, and everything in between. read more
Learn some nifty tricks for insulating and protecting your cooker so you can beat the cold, rain, snow, and wind. These handy tips will keep you grilling and smoking successfully on any cooker, at any time, in any weather. read more
Sous-Vide-Que combines the best of three great cooking methods: grilling, smoking, and sous vide. From grilling you get the rich flavors of browning. From smoking, you get the alluring aromas of wood smoke. And from sous vide, you get evenly cooked meat that is incredibly tender and juicy. read more
Frying is a project for your grill. If you do it on your grill, who cares if there are spatters, smoke, and there is no smoke alarm. Here are some articles and recipes that will show you how to make great fried chicken, onion rings, and more on your grill. read more
Cooking on a hot griddle, flattop, or plancha is a great way to get an all-over flavorful sear. And it is fun! read more
If you are new to BBQ and grilling, start here. These articles will give you a solid foundation on BBQ and grilling equipment, ingredients, and techniques. You'll learn about thermodynamics, how to control temperature, meat science, smoke science, and how to get your food done exactly how you want it when you want it. read more
Here are the tools and toys that avid grillers and pitmasters want most. Our reviewers kicked the tires on hundreds of grill and BBQ products and wrote detailed reviews. We organized everything in price categories from under $50 to over $2,000 so you can find the perfect BBQ gift for that special someone. read more
Our team of professional reviewers is hard at work finding the best and worst grills, smokers, thermometers, tools, accessories, artisan foods, and books for you. read more
The Pitmaster Club is a community of barbecue and grilling lovers exchanging ideas, recipes, techniques, product reviews, as well as interviews with top pros, weekly cartoons, a weekly PitCast, face to face meat-ups, discounts on products, monthly giveaways worth up to $2000 and more. read more
From chefs and restaurants to politics and technology, food news is everywhere these days. Find out what's going on in the wider world of food. Check out food news that has been hand picked by our editors from a wide range of news and media outlets. read more
New to charcoal grilling? Here's everything you need from the best grill and charcoal to tongs and a reliable thermometer. read more
Ready for a new rig? A brand new, good quality gas grill, smoker, or pellet grill doesn't have to break the bank. For many folks, the sweet spot is about 500 bucks. These 5 grills and smokers all cost less than $500, and they are all winners of our highest honor, the AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal for Best Value. read more
Here's are reviews of tools, equipment, gadgets, and toys that can help make you a better cook. We have tested all of these products and we really put them through their paces to see if they are worth using. Our reviews and ratings are totally unbiased. read more
Entering a BBQ competition? We've got everything you need from a competition BBQ checklist to award winning recipes, plus loads of pro tips. Whether you're entering a local cookoff or one of the big 3 BBQ contests (Memphis in May, the American Royal, or the Jack Daniel’s Invitational), we got you covered. read more
BBQ. Barbecue. Barbeque. Bar B Que. No matter how you spell it, it is a phenomenon that has a fanatic following in all areas of the country and around the world. In this section you will learn where it all began and how people in different regions practice this ancient art. read more
In this section I have attempted to create a guide to quality food and cooking info on the net. Why send my readers elsewhere? "Google 'broccoli casserole' and make the first recipe you find. I guarantee it will be disappointing. The world needs fewer opinions and more thoughtful expertise..." Our links are guaranteed read more
Launched in 2005, AmazingRibs.com started off as a hobby and labor of love. While it's no longer a hobby, it has grown and morphed from a one-man amateur operation into a professional website. The main thing you should learn is that we are serious about food and cooking. The love of this shows in everything we do. read more
Check out our videos to see detailed BBQ and grilling techniques, step by step recipes, and video reviews of grills, smokers, thermometers and other products we have tested and find useful. read more
Can't get outside to the charcoal grill? Ran out of propane? Your apartment building doesn't allow grills? Grill it or smoke it indoors! From broiling and fireplace grilling to stovetop smoking and slow cooker pulled pork BBQ, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to enjoy grilled food and BBQ year round. read more
On the ketogenic diet? Looking for keto recipes? You're in luck because at AmazingRibs.com, we're all about fat and flavor. We don't publish a lot of recipes for carb heavy pasta or sugary desserts. Here are some of our favorite low carb, high fat, keto friendly recipes. read more
Looking recipes that fit perfectly in a paleo diet? You've come to the right place! At AmazingRibs.com, we've been preaching about, cooking, and enjoying whole, natural, unprocessed foods for a long time. It's a barbecue website after all. Check out some of our favorite paleo friendly recipes. read more
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I tried your Memphis Dust (on chicken) and it was amazing!
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I died laughing at your rib song.
Gary Hays, Smithville, TX
My wife had gone to the store while I was preparing ribs for the smoker. When she came back our dog was in a hurry to get out of the truck and jumped on her feet. My truck slammed into her Buick totaling it. It knocked the utility room off the foundation causing the brick to fall off the side and back of the house which in turn collapsed a 10' x 30' deck. It crushed my smoker and the gas grill looked like the Titanic going down. While she was on the phone talking to the insurance man I propped the gas grill up using some of the rubble. I remembered your article on cooking ribs on the grill and decided I was going to have ribs no matter what. When my wife came back I was sitting on a broken chair drinking a beer and cooking ribs. The ribs were anything but a disaster thanks to you, I love seeing a woman standing there with her mouth open speechless, What a wonderful day.
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I have worked as a professional cook in high end French restaurants for several years, but I had little BBQ experience, so when I hit the internet looking for some info, I was really pleased to find an in depth and expansive site that had all the tips I was looking for. I am also pleased to tell you that I recently took first place in my first rib competition, using a slight variation on your Memphis Dust and a straight use of your Pig Candy recipe!
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In 2012 we had a fantastic season winning two Grand Championships and five Reserve Grand Championships. I always appreciate referring to your site. Thanks.
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