I love Texas-style brisket, but I love making my own way better than ordering some at a BBQ joint. My process has evolved over the years and my recipes are from my tastes and point of view. I make a couple of changes each time I make one so I can continuously improve and also …
I am hosting a private event with some BBQ aficionados on Labor Day. I put it all on the line: brisket. I always get a little nervous. Am I going to mess it up? It’s the only protein on the menu. The whole meal is centered around a Texas-style brisket. At least, we have baked …
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I am about to give away one of my secrets… I use Tellicherry Black Pepper in my BBQ rubs. Tellicherry has a more balanced flavor versus the heat. Fresh ground tellicherry pepper also hits the nose in a pleasant way. Using tellicherry black pepper is a good way to up a level in your BBQ …
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This was a coincidence. I swear. We selected Lake George for our summer vacation and as it turned out, there was a BBQ & Blues festival going on at the same time. I swear it was a coincidence. One of the standout vendors was the Corner Grill BBQ. Corner Grill BBQ had a great setup. …
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I really love what’s happening on Instagram. The BBQ community is really strong there. Everyone from backyard barbecuers to professional pitmasters are posting, sharing, and engaging. I have found some interesting brands, swag, and techniques by being a part of the growing community that I discovered on Instagram. Instagram is a photo forward social site. …
Just out of coincidence, I happen to discover a BBQ festival going on along my trip to see my family. I stopped by Allentown, PA to find the downtown area blocked off for Blues, Brews & Barbecue 2021. As the name of the event suggest, there was live blues music being played on multiple stages, …
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Starting up a new BBQ site is daunting, but it is rewarding. After working on the design of the logo, I placed an order at Redbubble and the package arrived today! It has a Trademark BBQ branded t-shirt inside. Here’s a first look. I am using this for motivation to help me visualize everything coming …
Chef Tiffani Faison’s debut restaurant is Sweet Cheeks Q in Boston, Massachusetts near the legendary Fenway Park. I highly recommend that you check out this BBQ joint. I have been able to visit a few times and have always had a great experience. In fact, Sweet Cheeks Q was the first BBQ that I had …
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I follow Michael Symon on Twitter and he recently started a thread about wooden cutting boards. I haven’t really thought too much about my cutting boards. I have several plastic ones, some flexible sheets, and other rigid boards. I trust what Michael has to say on this matter ever since my trip to Mabel’s BBQ …
I started my BBQ journey over 20 years ago. I got to explore the finest BBQ joints in the United States and learned tips and tricks along the way. I learned what cuts, styles, and flavors that I like. In 2015, my wife got me a smoker for Christmas. She wanted me to give it …