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Tamar Haspel, James Beard Award Winning Columnist

Tamar Haspel.

Author of various science articles for AmazingRibs.com, Tamar Haspel also writes the James Beard Award-winning Washington Post column Unearthed, which looks at how our diet affects us and our planet. She’s also written for Discover, Vox, Slate, Fortune, Eater, and Edible Cape Cod.

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Wings Recipe

Grilled bacon wrapped wings on a white platter and small dish of sauce.

Appetizers don’t get much simpler than this five-ingredient recipe for smoked bacon-wrapped wings with Sriracha ranch dipping sauce.

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sausage Recipe

BBQ sauce drizzled bacon wrapped sausage bites.

As easy to make as they are delicious, these smoked bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites (a.k.a. pig balls) are the perfect appetizer for any event.

Schweinebraten: Pork Butt With German Flair

Schweinebraten

This German-style pork butt (Schweinebraten) recipe is a surefire crowd favorite, featuring mouthwateringly tender, a touch of crunch from the crackingly crisp skin, and a flavor rich gravy.

BBQ Spaghetti: A True Memphis Original

BBQ spaghetti on a fork and in a bowl.

Barbecue spaghetti is a signature Memphis dish that you’re not likely to find anywhere else. Our recipe is simple to make and a great way to incorporate extra pulled pork into a delightful side dish or even a full meal.

The Only Jalapeño Poppers Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on a black plate.

If you’re searching for the perfect appetizer then you’re sure to love this tested recipe for grilled jalapeno poppers. Known in certain BBQ circles as ABTs, these cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapenos are certain to disappear as soon as you serve them.

Japanese Yakitori Ribs Will Make Your Mouth Happy

yakitori ribs

Ribs are not traditional in Japanese yakitori restaurants where the food is served on skewers, but the sweet salty sauce makes fantastic yakitori ribs. I first discovered yakitori years ago when my wife gave a scientific paper at a conference in Japan. I tasted the combo of grilled meat and flavored soy sauce at a […]

Mustard Sage Pork Tenderloin Wrapped In Pancetta Recipe

mustard sage pork tenderloin wrapped in pancetta

A nice, tasty grilled meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Pork tenderloin is the new boneless, skinless chicken breast. It’s quick cooking and endlessly adaptable. If you’re not familiar, the tenderloin is a long narrow, tapered muscle that lies just below the loin starting just behind the last rib of the pig. It’s about […]

Brunswick Stew Recipe

A bowl of Brunswick stew next to a simmering pot with a ladle.

Top Chef Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie says that barbecue is always served with Brunswick stew in his native Georgia. Squirrel is the traditional meat, but Kevin likes to use beef and pork or even scraps of barbecued pork. His recipe also includes a secret ingredient that amplifies the flavors of everything else.

Mouthwatering Country Style Ribs Recipe

A plate of pork chops with mustard sauce

Despite what the name implies, country-style ribs are actually pork chops that are cut from the front end of the baby backs near the shoulder. Ensure moist and flavorful country ribs every time with this recipe that calls for dry brining before smoking and searing on the grill for a deep smoky flavor before saucing.

Homemade Asian-Style Bacon Recipe

Homemade sliced 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.