Popular Food Label Claims And Why They Can’t Always Be Trusted
There are laws regarding claims on food packaging but that doesn’t mean everything is what it seems. Here we break down many popular terms.
Is Carbon-Neutral Beef Possible Or A Pipe Dream?
Beef has a bad reputation among climate-change activists, but the key to more sustainable cattle farming lies in the soil beneath the hoofs.
Step Over, Scoville. Peppers Deserve A Better Heat Scale.
The Scoville scale for measuring heat in peppers was established in 1912 but times have changed and now an update is called for.
National “Meat Your Neighbors” Weekend Celebrates Food And Fellowship
In order to kick off this year’s peak BBQ season, the AmazingRibs.com team is encouraging everyone to bring their smoker or grill to the street and start cooking on the third weekend of May for a grassroots “Meat Your Neighbors” campaign.
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.
Backroad Barbecue Beckons
Most RV kitchens are tiny. But with some planning and key pieces of equipment, you can turn our world class BBQ while traveling. Check out these key tips from our resident thermometer guru and avid RV traveler, Bill McGrath.
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.
Hypocrisy By Epicurious
The cooking website Epicurious.com, is not publishing any new recipes using beef out of concern for sustainability. This is bullpoop. Find out why.
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!