Organizations We Support

"I don't care to belong to any club that will have me as a member."Groucho Marx

I am often asked to speak about the secrets of the success of this business, and after the nuts and bolts of internet advertising, memberships, etc. I talk about an overlooked part of a business plan and Profit & Loss Statement: Charity. I believe firmly that every business needs to budget for charitable giving in the same way it budgets for utilities, payroll, etc. Here are some of the charities and not for profit organizations we support.

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We Support Operation Barbecue Relief

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SUSTAINING DONOR: Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves

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PUPPY TRAINER AND DONOR: Leader Dogs For The Blind

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MEMBER: International Association of Culiary Professionals

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MEMBER: Southern Foodways Association

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LIFETIME MEMBER: Kansas City Barbeque Society

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MEMBER: Memphis BBQ Network

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MEMBER: National Barbecue Association

We have enjoyed the praise of many organizations and luminaries, some of which are featured on Media Coverage: We Have 13 Minutes Of Fame Left, some on a page of unsolicited testimonials, and some on the page about our book.

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FIRST PRIZE: Award of Excellence, National BBQ Association

FINALIST: 2016 International Association of Culinary Professionals Book Awards

NOMINEE: 2014 World Food Media Awards

We are delighted and honored to be represented by the world's best literary agents at the Lisa Ekus Group.

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Published On: 01/31/2012 Last Modified: 08/24/2019

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Meathead Goldwyn

Meathead is the founder and publisher of AmazingRibs.com, and is also known as the site's Hedonism Evangelist and BBQ Whisperer. He is also the author of "Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling", a New York Times Best Seller and named one of the "100 Best Cookbooks of All Time" by Southern Living.

What people say about us

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"I was crowned World Brisket Champion at the Jack Daniels World Championships using your Big Bad Beef Rub. Your site has played a pivotal role in my development." John Lattuca, WeekendWarriorBBQ, Montreal, Canada

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"Meathead is the best writer covering this part of the culinary world." John Markus, Producer, BBQ Pitmasters TV show

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"I got laid last night because of your pastrami" Name withheld for obvious reasons

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"I have worked as a professional cook in high end French restaurants for several years, so when I hit the internet looking for some BBQ info, I was really pleased to find an in depth and expansive site that had all the tips I was looking for." Aaron Ettlin, Portland, OR

"A Famous Dave's commercial came on claiming the best ribs in the world, and my honey shook his head and said, 'nope, it's right here.' Many, many thanks!" Red Taylor, San Francisco, CA

"We had a fantastic season winning two Grand Championships and five Reserve Grand Championships. I always appreciate referring to your site. Thanks." Steve, Grills Gone Wild, IA

"I have always loved cooking ribs but with our new gas grill they were never as good as charcoal. Well that all changed last night when I made the greatest ribs I have ever tasted. My wife wanted to know if I bought them somewhere and then claimed I cooked them myself." Allen Nicley, Mont Alto, PA

"The Memphis Dust and the pulled pork are excellent! I had to dang near run people out of my house!" Aswad Johnson

"I was about to buy a new smoker. After reading your article about setting up a horizontal smoker, I decided to try rehabilitating something the previous owner of my house left in the backyard. Total investment: $100. I figure I saved at least $500!" Coleman Shelton, Calvert City, KY

"Amazingribs.com is the most information packed barbecue site known to man." Pitmaster and BBQ Columnist George Hensler

"AmazingRibs.com is the world's go-to place for a barbecue treasure house of reliable information." Ardie "Remus Powers" Davis, author of numerous barbecue books

"This is my new go-to method for prime rib." Candy Weaver, President, Kansas City Barbeque Society

"We've won five Grand Championships and two Reserve Championships in the past three months. Learned much about BBQ from you and wanted to give you credit." Harry Soo, SlapYoDaddyBBQ.com

"The Alton Brown of Que." Joe Mizrahi, Smokin' Joe's, NYC

"I have always loved to travel and eat. Life became boring when I had to give up my worldly adventures. Thanks to you I now love to cook. I am now having adventures at home in my kitchen and my back yard. I am no longer bored, and my large family is grateful too. Thank you so much." Dugan Hoeflinger, Tucson, AZ

"I am in the process of opening a cafe and thought your simple sweet sour slaw is an amazing winner." James Murray, Toronto

"I had two ribs and my boyfriend ate the other 3 1/2 pounds. He couldn't stop to talk. He had to bring a box of tissues to the table because these ribs are so good they make him weep. He tells me that my ribs have deepened his love for me. Well, fine, but I know that just means he wants more ribs." Nancy J. Mostad, Minnesota

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  FIRST PRIZE: Award of Excellence, National BBQ Association
  NOMINEE: World Food Media Awards
  MEMBER: International Association of Culinary Professionals
  LIFETIME MEMBER: Kansas City Barbeque Society
  MEMBER: Memphis Barbecue Network
  MEMBER: National Barbecue Association
  ORDER OF THE SCUPPERNONG: Southern Foodways Alliance
  FOUNDING MEMBER: Operation BBQ Relief
  REPRESENTED BY: The Lisa Ekus Group, Promoting A World Of Culinary Talent
  SUSTAINING DONOR: Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves

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