There no need to toss frozen meatballs in a crockpot with premade BBQ sauce anymore! Sometimes convenience foods are lifesavers, but often the quality of our food suffers. Sometimes you …

In the mood for hearty BBQ food but don’t want to step outside under the sweltering heat of the summer sun. Thousands of people not only waste their beautiful patios …

Infrared grilling is in. It is easily becoming the quickest way of grilling mouthwatering food. The most attractive part of infrared grilling is definitely the high temperatures that cook good …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …