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, […]
Robert F. Moss, Barbeculture Writer
Robert Moss is a highly respected authority on food, drink, and travel with a Ph.D in English. Working from his home base in Charleston, South Carolina, he is the founder and publisher of The Southeastern Dispatch, was a Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living and a frequent contributor to publications including Serious Eats, Saveur, Early American Life, Garden & Gun, The Local Palate, and the Charleston City Paper.
Meathead Makes The Barbecue Hall Of Fame!
On May 26, 2021, I was informed that I made the Barbecue Hall of Fame. Wow! This is quite an honor. The other two living inductees honored this year are Ollie Gates of Gates BBQ in Kansas City, and Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Charleston. “Legacy” (deceased) inductees this year include Arthur Bryant of Arthur Bryant’s BBQ in Kansas City and Lyttle Bridges Cabaniss of Bridges Barbecue in Shelby NC. I am the second inductee from the Chicago area, the other being James Lemons, founder of Lem’s Bar-B-Que.
Baste BBQ Meats Like The Pros With This Classic Mop Sauce
Named for the fact that it is literally applied to meat with a mop, this once top secret mop sauce was a favorite of Texas BBQ legend Walter Jetton.
Walter Jetton: “The Barbecue King”
President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s love of barbecue was legendary but few people know about the man behind the cloud of smoke, Walter Jetton. A natural showman, he was usually dressed in a Stetson, apron, creased white shirt, and string tie, and he billed himself as the “Barbecue King”!
Adventures Of An American Barbecue Judge
If you’re a BBQ team interested in finding ways to better your scores, judging contests is a great way to see the other side of the turn-in table. I had the chance to judge four of the country’s most prestigious contests and here is a breakdown of my experiences testing some of the best and worst competition BBQ.
Pedernales River Chili Recipe By Lady Bird Johnson
This is a flavor-packed ground beef chili adapted from a recipe by Lady Bird Johnson, found on a 3×5 card in the stacks of the LBJ Library.
An Introduction To The Art Of Steak Cookoff Competitions
If you’re like me, you likely fancy yourself quite the steak griller. But the true test of one’s talent is entering one of the countless steak cooking contests held each year. If you’ve ever considered competing in a steak cookoff, here’s a first person account of what you can expect to encounter from start to finish.
We’ve Been Archived In The U.S. Library Of Congress!
The U.S. Library of Congress has selected AmazingRibs.com to be included in its historic Food and Foodways Web Archive. Only a few dozen sites have been chosen, including the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. We are in good company. What an amazing honor!
Step-By-Step Directions For Making Delicious Asian-Style Bacon
Salty and sweet is the magic combo for bacon. Using honey for the sweet and adding spicy Sriracha takes it over the top, especially when you amp up the savory, meaty, umami flavors with hoisin and soy sauce. Ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder round out the Chinese flavor profile here.
Darren Warth’s Award Winning Competition Chicken Recipe
Discover how to create perfect award-winning competition BBQ chicken with this tested recipe from Darren Warth of Iowa’s Smokey D’s BBQ. Arguably the hottest team on the barbecue cooking circuit, Iowa’s Smokey D’s guide you through the various steps involved in creating amazing 1st place worthy grilled chicken thighs!
Asian Style BBQ Sauce
With a combination of East-meets-West ingredients, this simple Asian BBQ sauce recipe brings the heat and the sweet to enhance the flavors of your favorite foods. It’s especially good as a dipping sauce for fried appetizers like pulled pork egg rolls.
All The Different Types Of Bacon Explained
Bacon, American bacon, British bacon, Canadian bacon, buckboard bacon, lardons, guanciale, and pancetta are all defined in this article.
Try Marc Vetri’s Naples Style Pizza Dough for Your Next Pizza
Renowned Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri shares his recipe for Naples style pizza dough from his book, Mastering Pizza. It’s the perfect dough for making grilled Neapolitan pizza in a kamado.
There’s More Than One Way To Make Polenta: Try Grits Italian Style Grilled!
Grits and polenta are basically the same dish prepared in different ways. If you like grits, you’ll love this recipe for polenta that’s cooled then grilled.