I work at a company that sponsored a local barbeque competition. The event started only a few years ago and has since grown into a very successful festival. Each year, it seems that they achieve double digit growth. What has also grown as the event has become more popular are the complaints about the barbeque sold by vendors at the event. Many of the attendees have commented that after standing in line to get "real" barbeque the "Q" sold did not taste very good. Now I've told several of these people that they generally won't get competition level barbeque from the ...
[caption id="attachment_235" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Grand Champs! (George is the guy in dark shades)"][/caption] My friend and neighbor, George Hensler and his team (Who Are Those Guys?) recently took the Grand Championship at the Keystone BBQ Classic in Harrisburg, PA. George is a hell of a cook and he goes to the extra mile to perfect his recipes. His team won a 2nd in ribs and pork, a 3rd in brisket, and a 5th in chicken. An outstanding all around achievement. If you are a KCBS member and the name sounds familiar you have seen it before. ...
We recently took a trip south to visit family. Our route took us through one of my favorite BBQ areas - North Carolina. I always make a point of trying out different Q restaurants along the way. Out of all of the different styles of barbeque I am partial to North Carolina style. It's probably because my family is originally from the Lumberton, N.C. area and I spent alot of time there as a kid. I'm retired from the U.S. Army which also meant that I had to spend a fair amount of time at ...
It is SO cold this time of year. Firing up the grill is impossible with 6 foot snow drifts and unseasonably below freezing temperatures. So I cheated a little and added barbecue flavors to my dishes this month. When it is this cold you need something that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling; a reminder of Grandma and her good old fashion cooking. This recipe should make you feel full and satisfied. All you need is a crock pot. ** Great Northern Beans are a delicately flavored white bean related to the kidney bean and the pinto bean. They're typically grown in the Midwestern US, ...
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Hey it’s that time of year again, the time of year when we all look forward to barbecue season. The wife and I are barbecue judges and the first event that we usually attend is the Pork in the Park ... read more
Image via WikipediaBarbecue is in the news more frequently these days. There are two items that I would like blog about; one is the new TLC show that follows barbecue competitors on the circuit. The other is the new magazine sponsored by the Barbecue Brethren forum fame. The new show stars several competitors on the ... read more
Hey, TC here. Just wanted to let everyone know that the BSBC website just updated to a new look and feel. We added some features that made access to the newsletter and blog more convenient. We’ve also added new content (more recipes). Updating the site was fun and we are looking forward to adding more ... read more
My friend and neighbor George Hensler just wrote a book about starting a competition barbecue team. The book is a great read on the topic of barbecue and specifically on the topic of barbecue competition teams. This book is all about entering the world of competition barbecue, there are no recipes so don’t look for ... read more
Image via WikipediaBarbecue is in the news more frequently these days. There are two items that I would like blog about; one is the new TLC show that follows barbecue competitors on the circuit. The other is the new magazine sponsored by the Barbecue Brethren forum fame. The new show stars several competitors on the ... read more
My neighbor George turned me on to TLC’s new show. I’m looking forward to seeing it. They focus on following the barbeque competition circuit of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). If you are into “Q” then you will probably enjoy it. I will let you know what I think once ... read more
Grilled Steak is really a dish that you may usually see in outdoor picnics and barbecue parties. Why, it is so simple to generate and as well extremely delectable to the taste. Pop out your outdoor gas grill, several steak slices, some seasonings, and also you get a delectable meal. Your loved ones and close ... read more
Outdoor grilling enthusiasts come from two different schools. There are those who prefer gas barbecues and those who prefer barbecues charcoal grills. The ardent gas barbecue fanatics can’t fathom why anyone would waste their time or resources on charcoal, when food can be prepared so much quicker, easier and consistently with gas.
Sure, charcoal may ... read more
My friend and neighbor, George Hensler and his team (Who Are Those Guys?) recently took the Grand Championship at the Keystone BBQ Classic in Harrisburg, PA. George is a hell of a cook and he goes to the extra mile to perfect his recipes. His team won a 2nd in ribs and pork, ... read more