Ever wish you could place a brisket into your smoker without lighting a fire or restocking the fuel every hour. You can! With an electric smoker! That's right! There's no stoking the fire every hour or cleaning ash up. You can place your brisket into a...
Chicago is the home of jazz music, the legendary deep dish-style pizza, and magnificent architecture. However, there is one more thing that people love: Chicago's delicious barbecue. From smoky steaks to succulent ribs, Chicago does not play when it comes to barbecue. So, do you want...
Tasted a tender piece of meat cooled lowly and slowly from your local BBQ joint and found yourself wanting to recreate the same delicious meal at home. But, much to your dismay, you found it challenging to achieve the same levels of smokiness and flavor...
Marinades are a treasure trove of flavor, and chicken is the perfect candidate for marinating. However, how long should you marinate chicken? What happens when you marinate chicken too long? To understand how long to marinate chicken, you must know what a marinade it. What Is A...
Similar to chicken and beef, there is also some debate in the pork world. Though not as popular as other long-held debates, it is still an important subject to discuss due to the confusion between cuts. Before we get into which cut reigns supreme, understand where...
Humans seem to make an argument out of everything, even meat. But, alas, some subjects of contention in the BBQ arena have never been solved. Brisket fat side up or down is a prime example of one of the debates that have never been resolved. If...
Brisket, when cooked perfectly, has that signature smoky odor that penetrates the meat deeply. Each morsel of meat is saturated with flavor, while the meat is exceptionally tender with a texture that causes you to become addicted to brisket. Let's be honest; brisket is a tough...
Pink butcher paper is all the rage in the barbeque world. It's knocking popular tools such as foil out of the window. BBQ experts are sticklers when it comes to using quality meats, maximizing smoky flavor and tools. Who knew a pink butcher paper would put...
Here we are again, another heavyweight championship between two prized contenders in the steak world. The battle is on between sirloin and ribeye. Both opponents have a good chance of winning this competition. However, let's examine why these two steaks are truly the best contenders for...
Flank steak is one of the most popular contenders in the steak world. After all, it is a flavorful, high-quality, versatile cut of beef. Flank steak is a dish that can stand on its own. Nevertheless, you can use flank steak in recipes that call for...