Identifying Meat Orientation: Right vs. Left-Handed Meats

Identifying Meat Orientation: Right vs. Left-Handed Meats

The debate over whether right-handed or left-handed meat reigns supreme has divided BBQ enthusiasts, professional chefs, and backyard grillers alike. In recent years, meat orientation has been a hot topic in the culinary world, with enthusiasts touting the advantages of correctly identifying and utilizing right- or left-handed cuts of meat for optimal flavor, texture, and […]

BBQ’s Secret Weapon: How to Trick Your Money Muscle into Perfection

BBQ’s Secret Weapon: How to Trick Your Money Muscle into Perfection

In the smoky, adrenaline-charged world of competitive barbecue, there’s no greater trophy than a perfect score in the pork category. And no greater weapon in a pitmaster’s arsenal than the illustrious Money Muscle. Nestled within the humble pork shoulder, this tender, well-marbled cut is the stuff of legends—a magic bullet that’s won more KCBS contests […]

Whole Hog: Part it out, then meat glue it back together!

Whole Hog: Part it out, then meat glue it back together!

Coming from the world of KCBS (Kansas City BBQ Society), we never get the chance to do a whole hog in competition.  Many of us that compete in the KCBS find it intimidating and downright impossible to fit one of those full size animals onto the smokers we’ve been using for our portion sized cuts of chicken, […]