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Meathead and the team from AmazingRibs.com have developed a series of amazing rubs for beef, pork and poultry, as well as a KC style BBQ sauce. Learn more about them and purchase now!
Award Winning Food Temperature Guide And What You Need To Know About Food Safety
We all strive to create tender, juicy, and flavorful meat, but we also want it safe. Monitoring the internal temperature is the best way to have the best of both worlds. Here's the ultimate guide to understanding proper cooking temperatures and food safety to ensure that your meat is cooked perfectly every time.
Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling
With 400 pages and more than 400 of my photographs plus color illustrations, there is new material and new recipes not on this website, and the whole thing is organized so that you can sit down in an easy chair and flow from start to finish.
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Books By AmazingRibs.com Team
AmazingRibs.com is run by some of the best BBQ experts in the business. Between us, we have written and collaborated on dozens of books, mostly on barbecue and grilling, but also on things like food science and wood oven cooking. Click to read brief reviews and check prices on these expert BBQ books.
Barbecue Gear: Funny Aprons, Shirts, Mugs, and More
Cool barbecue gear including aprons, hats, shirts, sweatshirts, other apparel for men, women, kids and pets.Published On: 7/30/2021 Last Modified: 1/24/2022
The Pit Barrel Cooker May Be Too Easy
The PBC has a rabid cult following for good reason. It’s among the best bargains for a smoker in the world. This baby cooks circles around cheap offset smokers because temperature control is so much easier. Click here to read our detailed review and the raves from people who own them.
The Cool Kettle With The Hinged Hood We Always Wanted
It’s hard to beat a Weber kettle, but Napoleon holds its own and adds some unique features to make their 22″ Pro Cart a great alternative! Click here for more about what makes this grill special.
The Efficiency Of A Kamado Plus The Flexibility Of The Slow ‘N Sear Insert
Built around SnS Grill’s patented Slow ‘N Sear charcoal kettle accessory, this 22-inch kamado is a premium ceramic grill that brings true 2-zone cooking to a kamado. Click here for our article on this exciting cooker.
A Propane Smoker That Performs Under Pressure
The Masterbuilt MPS 340/G ThermoTemp XL Propane Smoker is the first propane smoker with a thermostat, making this baby foolproof. All you need to do is add wood to the tray above the burner to start smokin’. Click here to read our detailed review.
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