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One of the most important ingredients that impact the overall outcome of any grilled dish is the marinade or the sauce used. The right sauce adds a delicious taste and texture to meat, fruits or vegetables cooked on the grill. While classic barbecue sauces are tasty, add a twist to yours with these 3 unique […]
A super tangy vinegar sauce with a nice kick of heat, in the North Carolina tradition, makes this a solid choice for adorning piles of smoked hog. Background My real introduction into the world of professional barbecue came from the father and daughter team of Mike and Amy Mills. My first travel assignment came thanks […]
Thu Oct 25, 2018 It’s kind of surprising how long I lived next door to New Jersey without ever knowing about one of the state’s best inventions—Taylor pork roll. I also will never forget the first time I was introduced to this seasoned processed pork product that hails from Trenton while at a camping trip […]
Tue Oct 23, 2018 I seriously think this Meatwave season has been cursed. In no other year have I had to cancel or postpone more Meatwaves, and when we did host cookouts, we often faced adverse weather conditions. This particular event, comprised of Mid-Atlnatic specialities, was supposed to happen back in March, but a continuing […]
Thu Oct 18, 2018 As of late, one deciding go or no go factor for my recipes has been based on their ability to be translated into vegetarian versions with a high degree of quality. Don’t fret, the Meatwave isn’t going vegetarian, but I’ve been much more mindful of my guests who are not meat […]
A strong apricot flavor gives this barbecue sauce a unique taste that, along with its quality ingredients, sets it apart from other sweet tomato barbecue sauces. Background Joe Traeger is the creator of the pellet grill, which came into existence by way of his family’s heating business. As the oil crisis hit in the 1970’s, […]
Thu Oct 11, 2018 This past Meatwave season has been a challenging one. It took a couple months longer than I was expecting to get it off the ground thanks to poor weather, then I had been traveling so much over the summer than I always felt like I was rushing to cram in a […]
A base of teriyaki, soy sauce, and Worcestershire gives this sweet and tangy sauce a huge savory quality that’s paired with a nice hit of heat at the end. Background This sauce was sent to me by Ryan Nassaney, son of Rich’s Sweet Heat creator Rich Nassaney. Rich, who is based out of Richmond RI, […]
There are many different types of vinegars in the world but the molasses vinegar is the one that might be the most unique. What exactly is molasses and how does it make a delicious vinegar? Molasses is an ingredient that is a thick and dark syrup. Sugarcane plants are processed to make the sugar that […]
If you can stand the heat, this sauce is for you with an incredible spiciness backed-up with a solid and robust barbecue flavor. Background While Bootsie’s Delta Funk BBQ is a brand that just crossed the two year mark, the origin of their sauce recipes dates back 100 years. The sauces are products of heirloom […]