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Tired of Dry, Burnt BBQ Chicken? Use These Tips For Tender, Juicy Birds

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Ray Sheehan

From choosing the right cuts to dry brining and wet brining, we show you the best ways to cook tender and juicy chicken and other poultry on the grill and smoker.
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A Simple Poultry Brine Is The Secret To Juicy BBQ Chicken

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Ray Sheehan

Tired of dry chicken and turkey? This basic poultry brine recipe keeps them juicy while onion, herbs, and spices bring subtle aromas.
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Ancho and Lime Do Wonders for Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Ray Sheehan

Ancho and lime make a slam-dunk flavor combo for grilled chicken. This simple grilled chicken thigh recipe delivers crisp skin too.
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Baking Powder, Salt and Time Make Super-Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

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Ray Sheehan

Sprinkle your wings ahead of time with salt and baking powder. You'll be rewarded with crispy chicken skin and well seasoned meat. Best grilled chicken wings ever.
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What Is Up With The BBQ World Cup?

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Robert F. Moss, AmazingRibs.com Contributor And BBQ Historian

Curious about the BBQ World Cup? Qualifying events are underway and the 2027 final will be held in Las Vegas with a $1 million prize. Robert Moss digs into the details.
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Putting the “Q” in Barbecue

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Robert F. Moss, AmazingRibs.com Contributor And BBQ Historian

How do you spell barbecue? From BBQ to barbeque to Bar-B-Q a bona fide barbecue historian breaks it down with documentation.
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Is All Processed Food Bad For You? The Answer May Surprise You.

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Ultra-processed, bioengineered, lab-grown, and 3D printed foods, oh my! Here's an explainer to clear up the confusion. Hint: not all processed foods are bad.
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The Best Pork Fried Rice At Home Is Made Outside On A Charcoal Chimney

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This pork fried rice recipe is cooked over a charcoal chimney outside to bring real wok heat, smoky rice, and bold flavor. A fast, outdoor stir-fry technique that works.
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Get The Backstory on 2025 Barbecue Gear Market Trends

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Robert F. Moss, AmazingRibs.com Contributor And BBQ Historian

What happened behind the scenes with barbecue and grill manufacturers in 2025? Find out about the fortunes and futures of companies like Weber, Blackstone, and Traeger.
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Is Red Meat Bad For You? Limited Research Robs Us of a Clear Answer

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

Some studies say eating meat is bad for you. Some say it's good for you. Or is it really a matter of what meat you eat, and how much? The author's conclusion may surprise you.
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Feast On A Smoked Tomahawk Steak from Eric Wareheim's Cookbook Steak House

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

Feast on this smoked tomahawk steak recipe, generously shared by Eric Wareheim from his cookbook, Steak House.
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You'll Be Craving Big Poppa's Lamb Chops With Mint Chimichurri

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Sterling Ball, AmazingRibs.com BBQ And Grilling Content Contributor

Mint chimichurri gives these lamb chops a burst of fresh flavor and bright color. Smoke an entire rack of lamb at once, and then cut it into individual chops. Easy peasy.
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You're Gonna Love Bacon Ribs: Tastes Like Bacon, Chews Likes Smoked Ribs!

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Tired of the same smoked baby back ribs? Add a surprise depth of flavor by curing the ribs like bacon before smoking. Here's the recipe.

Want The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe? Use The Afterburner Method

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Skirt steak and a cheap charcoal chimney are all you need for the best steak fajitas recipe. The afterburner cooking technique does the rest. And it helps to have a good marinade and some veggies.
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Finally, A Great Chicken Liver Spread Recipe + 50 Ways To Love Your Liver

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

An easy, classic chopped liver spread recipe, smoked and grilled to bump up the flavor. Recipe courtesy of my father, Jerry Goldwyn.

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