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AmazingRibs.com Accessibility Statement

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Everyone is welcome at AmazingRibs.com and we strive to make barbecue knowledge and recipes accessible to as many folks as possible. At AmazingRibs.com, we believe everyone should be able to access and enjoy science-based barbecue and grilling information, tested recipes, and reliable unbiased reviews of smokers, grills, thermometers and other outdoor cooking equipment. We are […]

Erica Blaire, Champion Pitmaster and Certified Sommelier

Erica Blaire.

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, […]

Sheila Ann Anderzunas, Moderator

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Sheila Ann Anderzunas is one of the moderators of AmazingRibs.com’s Pitmaster Club. Originally from Chicago, Sheila Ann now calls Long Beach, CA home. She previously lived in the Dallas suburbs for four years and graduated from North Mesquite High School. She even learned to drive on a ’69 Chevelle with a three-on-the-tree! Sheila Ann’s career […]

BBQ Gear Guide: The Best Smokers And Grills To Buy Today

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Despite the uncertainty, one thing hasn’t changed – the joy and comfort that BBQ and grilling brings. It starts with the right smoker or grill so we’ve compiled an elite list of top rated AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal winners, all of which can be delivered to your door so you can continue to stay safe at home.

Meet The BBQ Stars: Tuffy Stone

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“Meat” Tuffy Stone, one of the 12 pitmasters and chefs featured in AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step video tutorials and recipes. Tuffy is many things: a World Record-breaking champion pitmaster, a former Marine, a classically-trained chef, a businessman, a BBQ Hall Of Fame Inductee, and an occasional reality television star.

Meet The BBQ Stars: Matt Pittman

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“Meat” Matt Pittman, one of the 12 pitmasters and chefs featured in AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step video tutorials and recipes. Matt is the founder and pitmaster of Meat Church BBQ, as well as a prominent social media personality.

AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars: An Exclusive Pitmaster Club Perk

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Welcome to AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step videos featuring 12 top BBQ pitmasters and award-winning chefs. The series is available exclusively to our Pitmaster Club members. Learn more about the video the stars, their videos, and how to join the Pitmaster Club now.

Get Your “Griddle Grilling” Special Edition Of Smoke Signals

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Thanks for your interest in receiving our “Griddle Grilling Guide!” Inside this special edition of our Smoke Signals newsletter, you’ll find griddle grilling recipes from AmazingRibs.com; a selection of hands-on griddle reviews; and more! Enter your email below and the “Griddle Grilling Guide” edition of Smoke Signals will immediately be sent to your inbox. Plus we’ll add […]

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

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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!

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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.

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.

About Fake Amazon And Facebook Ads

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Malvertising has become more pervasive on Android mobile devices especially a fake ad that congratulates you for winning something from Amazon. Symantec says that this year the “Congratulations” malware has been making a strong push onto Android devices with a Trojan horse called “Android.Fakeyouwon.”

Why We Support The Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves

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We support The Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves which invests in development and distribution of efficient cookers that use minimal inputs and produce minimal outputs for use in third world countries where cooking is done indoors and smoke kills.