Brisket is a tough meat to master for many competition and backyard cooks. You may or may not have noticed that brisket can have different grades from the USDA. Below are the grades you may run into and a quick course in the differences. Select Grade: This is the second lowest grade of brisket I […]
If you’re from the Midwest, you may have had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into a featherbone or two. If you have no idea what a featherbone is, it could be due to them being called riblets in your region. If you still aren?t sure what they are, go here your answer: featherbone . […]
Pulled chicken is one of the most delicious smoked meats you?re going to get your taste buds on. It?s also one of the healthiest. It is far superior to grilling chicken. It requires more patience as it takes on average 3-4 hours to do, not counting prep time. The end product is the most juicy, […]
Nothing beats a smoked whole chicken, really! I make them quite often and they serve many purposes. Mostly I like to smoke the chicken and then pull the meat similar to how one would pull pork for sandwiches. generic viagra It’s a delicious and more nutritious way to enjoy the same style of sandwich. The […]
Even after years of competition, we still follow a very rigid inventory process the night before we head out to a contest. There are so many things you need to bring and it’s very easy to forget something.?? What we have tried to do, is package up our gear in the same methodical way every […]
Whether you are new to the BBQ circuit or a pro, the below provides a basic, yet highly effective way to score high in the competitions. Ingredients: – (1) 12 lb Brisket – 1 12 oz can of Coca-Cola – 1 cup of Apple Juice – Your favorite? Brisket rub?seasoning (lots available, to see the […]
Update 4/21/2010:? We’re not getting our hopes up….but we have officially be picked as a finalist for the show!? We have sent in the additional requested information….and are hoping for the best.? This would be a trip! -Framps Check it out everyone…..we’re doing everything we can to bring “BBQ Pitmasters-Season 2” on TLC to Omaha […]
Typically a BBQ contest will take up a couple of days.? From our experiences, it’s an all day event on a Friday and Saturday (at least most of Saturday).? On the day the event starts, it is a good idea to get to your site as early as you can.? Some contests don’t have folks […]