Smithfield Unveils the Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship
Smithfield recently unveiled their new program, the Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship, a competition will show BBQ teams how they rank amongst other teams across the country while also having a chance to win up to $50,000 cash and other great prizes.
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.
Catalan Food Fight
In northeast Spain, Catalonia is a land of culinary riches and the heart of the Mediterranean diet. For centuries, Catalans have fought to maintain its unique cultural identity. Every spring Catalans celebrate the local vegetable, calcots, with a neighborhood BBQ. Read more about this venerable Catalan tradition.
The Definitive Checklist For BBQ And Grilling Competitors
This comprehensive competition BBQ checklist is a must for anyone who is considering entering their first contest. This list contains everything you might need for cooking overnight at a contest so that you are well prepared for anything that might arise — from food to kitchen gear to wash stations and so much more.
Spring Into Peak BBQ Season With Our Checklist
Getting ready to fire up for BBQ season? Check out our must-have checklist of tips to kick things off right. You’ll find out how to get rid of built-up grease, clean the grill grates, and improve your cooker’s overall performance so you’re barbecued food will taste its best all season long.
Couchgating And The Food Stadium: The Ultimate Super Bowl Spread
Wow guests at your Super Bowl party by welcoming them with a food stadium (a.k.a. the Snackadium) packed with AmazingRibs.com’s favorite BBQ and grilling recipes. Football snack stadiums are also the perfect centerpiece for couchgating or tailgating parties throughout the football season!
Meathead’s Top 5 Meat Tips
Americans are eating more meat, looking to get more protein and fewer carbs in their diets. And who wants to ruin an expensive piece of beef? Here are our top 5 meat cooking tips from our own BBQ whisperer, Meathead.
The Rib Cap, The Best Cut On The Steer
Along the outside edge of the beef ribeye lies the rib cap or deckle, which is more marbled and flavorful than the ribeye itself.
Whole Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Beef tenderloin is the most tender muscle on the steer. But regardless of how wonderful this cut is, many people have no idea what to do with it. As such, here’s a “how to,” offering simple techniques for cooking whole or in parts.
A Guide To Chicago BBQ Restaurants And A History Of Chicago Barbecue
Chicago’s barbecue heritage migrated from southern blacks of the Mississippi Delta, their unique Aquarium pit design. Rib tips and hot links are specialties.
Buying Guide to Wine, Beer, and Spirits
According to the Chicago Tribune, the oldest written recipe in the world was for making beer. It was written on a clay tablet in Mesopotamia, now Iraq, in about 2000 BC. Here are some good buying guides and resources for info about wine, beer, and spirits…
Accredited Cooking And Management Schools
Want a career in the culinary arts or restaurant management? There are many cooking schools, but only a few are accredited and degree granting. Here are some.
Barbecue, Grilling, And Judging Classes
Barbecue and judging classes are a great way to learn from the masters. There are many across the nation.