Philadelphia Inquirer: Shotgun Fred Pirkle Battling the Economy and ALS

 Shotgun Fred Pirkle A true BBQ visionary has been profiled in 2 philadelphia area media publishings in recent weeks.  Hit the jump for the video and link.  Good luck and Godspeed Fred

VIDEO: Footage from last year’s BBQ Block Party

Hey all we finally found some lost footage of last year’s Big Apple BBQ Block Party.  Feast your eyes on all of this wonderful BBQ and equipment!!

VIDEO: Big Mista The BBQ Answer Man on Wood and Rubs

Our “In the Hut” podcast co-panelist Big Mista recently started a web video series to answer BBQ questions from the BBQ community.  Check the video after the jump!!

Pit Temperature Control devices: What additional features we'd like to see

Pit Temperature Control devices: What additional features we’d like to see

Hey gang Sr. and I have had this discussion several times and I want to exchange dialog with our readers to see what would your ideal pit temperature control device would do for you.  Hopefully the manufacturers are listening and can include this in their upcoming products.  Let’s first speak about what’s currently on the [...]

Blues at the St. Louis Rib Rub

Check out footage from wiredbbq of what happened this past weekend in St. Louis.  This will be an interesting story in the weeks to come.  What’s your reaction?  Let us know in the comments.  Video after the jump.

Getting the word out on BBQ radio

Getting the word out on BBQ radio

BBQ Radio is alive and doing well in the world of BBQ, and “radio” is becoming a good source for the latest BBQ information. Most shows are not going to be dialed up on your old AM/FM radio, they stream the shows, live via the internet. Very easy to pick up the show no matter [...]

Shotgun Fred Pirkle- A True BBQ Visionary

Shotgun Fred Pirkle- A True BBQ Visionary

If you look back over the many improvements and or innovations in the realm of outdoor BBQing and grilling in the past 20 years or so, few could argue that one of the most innovative is the development temperature control devices for use on BBQcookers.

BBQ Nachos

BBQ Nachos

Here in FBA country, summer time is a good time, for some of us, to practice competition BBQ. Competitions are spread a bit thin, and unless you have a good way to stay cool during the summer heat, we all having to wait for cooler weather. Cooking so much BBQ, sometimes you have to be [...]

In the Hut: Episode #33

The panel discuss charcoal vs. pellet cookers, pork butt prepping for competition and backyard, the thermapen, Diva’s invite to the jack and more!!!

Miss Scarlet's Carolina Red BBQ Sauce

Miss Scarlet’s Carolina Red BBQ Sauce

We’ve been having a lot of sauces and rubs to review as of late which brings us to one of “Pig of the Month’s” latest offerings…Miss Scarlet’s Carolina Red BBQ Sauce.

And the winner of Mr. Bar-B-Q’s 18-Piece Set and Hydro Blaster Grill Brush is…

Please hit the jump to see the winner of the Mr. Bar-B-Q 18-Piece Set and Hydro Blaster Grill Brush.

BBQ Guru on the 10 Show in Philly

In case you’ve missed it BBQ Bob was on the 10 show today cooking on a WSM and BBQ Guru’s own Onyx Oven.  Hit the jump for the video.

Win Mr. Bar-B-Q’s 18-Piece Set and Hydro Blaster Grill Brush

Hey folks, it’s about time for another contest.  Remember when we reviewed the 18-piece toolset here and the Hydro Blaster Grill Blaster here?

Think Smoke!!!

Think Smoke!!!

It seems like every time I look at the calendar it is the 15th of the month. The deadline for some of my monthly scribblings is the 15th and no matter when I have just sent in a submission, the next time I look at the calendar, it is the 14th or 15th. This month [...]

Chicken the Nemesis?

Chicken the Nemesis?

One thing that a competition BBQ team needs each time out, is to have a consistent cook.  Getting your name called in a category is fun, but everyone there wants to hear their name called last. You don’t have to win all four categories, but just have a strong cook in all. I was doing [...]

In the Hut: Episode #31

In this episode of in the hut, the panel discuss the Big Apple BBQ Block Party, KCBS judges drinking on the job, our dream smoker and Bigmista’s TV appearance.

Update on the Bubba Kegs

Update on the Bubba Kegs

Ok so remember a few years ago, a smoker came out to rival the Big Green Egg, called the Bubba Keg Grill?  Well based on reviews from several BBQ blogs, it seemed to be a pretty good competitor especially considering the price.  Last year the named was changed to Big Steel Keg however none of [...]

Evolution of Pit Temperature controls

The minds over at the BBQ Guru just put out a video on the evolution of pit temp controls.  Hit the jump to see the video.

Hydro Grill Blaster Review

Hydro Grill Blaster Review

Here is another product from Mr. Bar-B-Q.  The Hydro Grillblaster.  We received this unit and put it throught its paces.  Hit the jump to read more.

Product Review: Blues Hog

Product Review: Blues Hog “Smokey Mountain”

We just received our first shipment of Blues Hog’s newest sauce called “Smokey Mountain” some may already be familiar with the sauce line made by Bill Arnold. Bill has quite a reputation for creating unique and powerful sauces that are useful in both competition and the backyard. His new sauce called “Smokey Mountain” and clearly [...]

Sights from the 2011 Big Apple BBQ Block Party

Sights from the 2011 Big Apple BBQ Block Party

Ok everyone, as promised, here are the pics from the 2011 block party. We basically just did a memory card dump of all the pics we took!!!  Enjoy!!!

Move over Tri-Tip...Brazilian Picanha is here.

Move over Tri-Tip…Brazilian Picanha is here.

Picanha has been used for centuries in South American BBQ.  The roast  is cut from the rump cap of the Top sirloin.  It is traditionally served in Rodizo style churrascarias (steak house) where they cook these roasts on a large sword like skewer. Pieces are then cut off of the skewer at the table directly onto [...]

First look at the Big Apple Block Party

First look at the Big Apple Block Party

Well the weather was really not cooperating with us today however we got a few pics of what’s going on.

Huck's Hut Twitter Hunt at the Big Apple BBQ Block Party

Huck’s Hut Twitter Hunt at the Big Apple BBQ Block Party

Huck’s Hut will be at the Big Apple BBQ Block Party this weekend.  On Saturday we’ll be doing our first Twitter Hunt.  That’s right, in Madison Square Park, this Saturday, we’ll be placing bbq products through out the park “easter egg hunt style”  Hit the jump for details

Que Cologne? Pork Barrel BBQ thinks it makes scents

Que Cologne? Pork Barrel BBQ thinks it makes scents

Don’t adjust your screens, what you are seeing is the new product just released by the folks at Pork Barrell BBQ.  This cologne is advertised as having “An intoxicating bouquet of spices, smoke, meat, and sweet summer sweat.”  Hit the jump for the commercials.