Well folks, I wanted to take a trip down memory lane and explain the beginnings of our lives in the competition BBQ world.? If you?ve paid attention to some of the other posts there?s some history there related to how we started out and whom we owe credit to for us getting started, but no […]
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 […]
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 […]
First and foremost, this website is really a diary of recipes that my BBQ teammates and I have tried. All of us are authors here, so you’ll see all kinds of variety from our competition BBQ recipes to various dishes we make at home with our families. The idea is to ensure we don’t lose […]
Meat Ingredients 1 ? 8 ? 12lbs Brisket Basic Directions Heat Smoker using favorite rig and fuel source Prep Brisket as desired Inject Brisket w/ Beefy Onion Soup Mix (ground) Season Brisket w/ Beefy Onion Soup Mix and Pepper Baste Brisket, recipe follows Wrap Brisket Slice Brisket Sprinkle slices with Bacon Salt (original) Smoke @ […]
Meat Ingredients 1 – 8 ? 12lbs Brisket Basic Directions Heat Smoker using favorite rig and fuel source Prep Brisket as desired Brisket Paste, recipe follows Season Brisket, recipe follows Oil the Brisket Wrap Brisket, recipe follows Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows Smoke @ 225 – 275 degrees F on your favorite RIGGGGGG. Combine the paste […]
This recipe took 8th Place in the Springfield days BBQ Comp Meat Ingredients 1 pork butt (big 8lbs or so) Basic Directions Heat Smoker using favorite rig and fuel source Butter Brine, recipe follows Vampire Killer Marinade, recipe follows Dry Rub, recipe follows Mop Spray, recipe follows Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows Detailed Directions Smoke @ […]
Meat Ingredients 3?racks Spare Ribs ? St. Louis cut Basic Directions Heat Smoker using favorite rig and fuel source Prep ribs as desired Rib Paste, recipe follows Basting Spray, recipe follows Foil Packets, recipe follows Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows Smoke @ 225 – 275 degrees F on your favorite RIGGGGGG. Spread ribs evenly with Spice […]
This recipe took 8th Place in the Springfield Days BBQ Comp Meat Ingredients 1 Family Pack of Chicken Thighs (Hy-Vee) Basic Directions Marinade thighs Heat Smoker using favorite rig and fuel source Season Chicken, recipe follows Pan Chicken, recipe follows Season Chicken again, recipe follows Sauce Chicken, recipe follows Smoke @ 300 degrees F on […]