Real Backyard Smoked Barbeque

Vendor Barbeque – Is is Always Dissapointing?

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 ...

Keystone BBQ Classic Harrisburg PA

[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. ...

On the Road – BBQ Restaurants – The Good and Not So Good

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’s Cold – Try White Beans and Smoked Sausage To Warm You Up!

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, ...