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Smoked Bloody Mary, The Ultimate BBQ Eyeopener

BBQ bloody Mary in glass with celery stalk

The classic Bloody Mary is taken to new smoky height thanks to a BBQ twist. Smoked ice, BBQ sauce, dry rub seasoning, and bacon are the cornerstone of this smoked Bloody Mary recipe. You’ll never see this classic Sunday brunch cocktail the same way again once you take the first sip.

Pure Pastrami Perfection, The Sous-Vide-Que Method

Sliced sous vide and smoked pastrami

Pastrami is the ultimate expression of beef brisket, and it is at its best if you start with sous vide. To begin, prepared corned beef is rendered moist and tender thanks to a low and slow sous vide water bath. The meat is then smoked on the grill, creating mouthwatering sliced pastrami for sandwiches and more.

How to Fight Mold in Your Smoker or Grill

mold on grill

Mold in your BBQ grill is a common problem. Learn how to quickly and safely remove mold that has built up on your grill grates or elsewhere in your grill or smoker. We also show you how to prevent mold from building up in your cooker in the first place.

Classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

The Bear Italian Beef Sandwich.

Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches are a popular regional specialty in Chicago and here is the recipe to make easy authentic Italian beef sandwiches at home featuring slow smoked beef, drippings, and peppers.

The One And Only Turketta Recipe You’ll Ever Need

sliced and plated smoked turketta

This flavor rich and visually stunning smoked turketta recipe is a fun holiday twist on traditional Italian porchetta. Turkey breast makes it much easier and faster than boning out a whole pig or even just the belly and loin. A stuffing of port soaked cranberries elevates the turkey breast to epic heights.

The Split Cook: Cook Today, Serve Tomorrow, The Wozniak Way

Steve Wozniak

If you must cook your meat in advance and serve it the next day, here are some useful tips, courtesy of award-winning pitmaster Mike Wozniak. His tips and tricks work wonders for make-ahead smoked beef brisket and pork shoulder and can even be used for barbecued ribs if you’re in a pinch.

Original New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe Does Right Bayou

Shrimp and andouille sausage in a bowl

New Orleans barbecue sauce is a rich, hot buttery sauce used on shrimp but it works beautifully on many other dishes. Technically, since there is no smoke in the recipe, so it really isn’t barbecue, but there’s no reason why you can’t bask in its delicious mix of butter, garlic, Louisiana hot sauce, and more.

The Best Competition Chicken Ever, Tips from Top Competitors

chicken in casserole

If you’re planning on entering a BBQ contest then this guide to smoking perfect award winning chicken is a must read. Ask competitors which category keeps them staring at the ceiling at night, and most will answer “chicken.” From prep to flavor profiles, here is what’s competition teams are doing with chicken.

The Science Of Liquid Smoke

diagram of how liquid smoke is made

Are you a liquid smoke hater? BBQ aficionados usually are. You might be surprised to find out that liquid smoke is essentially smoked water. It is made in a process similar to making smoked brisket and ribs! Read on to find out how liquid smoke is made, what it contains, and how it compares to real smoke.

Authentic Texas Style Smoked Brisket Recipe

brisket on a grill.

Behold the best smoked BBQ beef brisket recipe ever! Brisket is more than a recipe, it is a concept and a goal. It all begins by selecting the right meat, trimming it, seasoning it, smoking it, slicing it, and more. Follow this easy BBQ brisket guide for mouthwatering results!

An Epic Surf-and-Turf: Filet Mignon And Butter Poached Lobster

Plated smoked filet mignon with butter poached lobster tail

Romance is in full bloom with this mouthwatering take on traditional surf-and-turf. Delectable lobster tails are poached in butter then sliced and served atop a smoky and perfectly seared beef filet in this recipe for lightly smoked filet mignon and butter poached lobster! Your loved one will surely thank us after!