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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

It’s no surprise that steak enthusiasts are having an ongoing debate about which steak is the superior option. However, which steak truly is the best option? Porterhouse or ribeye? Given …