Quick Tips

Short tutorials on making BBQing easier

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!!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 #27

The panel discuss, Tuffy in Lakeland, the sam’s club championship, what smokers we user or may get soon and more.  Enjoy!!!

Finding a smoker

Finding a smoker

For those who have followed my journey into the world of BBQ and BBQ competitions, know that it has been one year since I have started planning my BBQ team. I am not one to jump right into something without doing some research on the subject at hand. BBQ, how much research is needed? A [...]

Leftover Smoked Turkey??

Leftover Smoked Turkey??

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and that the time spent with family and friends helped us remember what we have to be thankful for. I had a wonderful day, it was a very quiet day, with just my Wife, and 2 children here in Lakeland FL. We spent the day watching parades and [...]

BBQers / Outdoor cook’s guide to Black Friday

BBQers / Outdoor cook's guide to Black Friday

Now we just know all of you are impatiently waiting for the Black Friday deals in your wednesday or thursday paper.  Well we’d like to help our BBQ brethren with things they might be interested in on black friday.  Hit the jump to check out the items on sale!!

BBQ Turkey – Where Bird meets Fire!

BBQ Turkey - Where Bird meets Fire!

Carrie and I have been testing various BBQ Turkey recipes for the better part of two weeks.  At last count, we experimented with eight different  iterations of classic BBQ turkey in an effort to determine which might work best with the most common side dishes that find their way onto the Holiday table. Through this [...]

Need help deciding to start your BBQ team?

On the fence about starting your own BBQ team? Here’s a couple easy inexpensive ways to help you decide.

In the Hut: Episode #24

In this episode the crew talk about the Jack Daniels bbq competition, wired bbq’s live coverage of the jack, upcoming contests and the McRib.  George Hensler and Danielle Dimovski joined us.  Listen after the jump!!!

New Competition BBQ Team???

New Competition BBQ Team???

This is just a quick note and hello to everyone here at Huck’s Hut. My name is Doug Francis, and I started my competition BBQ team, Hogs Gone Wild BBQ, less than one year ago. We have only competed in one BBQ competition to date, but have more planned in the near future. Our first [...]

Diva-Q on the Today Show!!

Fellow panelists on “In the Hut”, Diva-Q was on the Today Show this morning grilling Chicken Lollipops.  Check the video after the jump

In the Hut: Episode #10

John Markus, Executive Producer, of TLC’s “The BBQ Pitmasters” joins the hut.  We discuss his show and its influence on the BBQ world.  We also discuss and share ideas on what we have on tap for the superbowl.  There is a recipe or 2 in here as well!!! [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

In the Hut: Episode #8

Diva-Q from www.divaqbbq.blogspot.com joins the panel of “In the Hut” along with Curt Mcadams of www.livefireonline.com. The panelists discuss what’s for Christmas Dinner and share recipes. We also discuss What we plan to try/implement in the new year on our sites. We also share what’s on tap for the competition season in the new year. [...]

QUICK TIP: Meat not making it to your target temperature?

QUICK TIP: Meat not making it to your target temperature?

Have you been smoking a piece of meat and everytime you go out to check the temp, it’s never quite there? Are you generally 15 to 20 degrees off? Well today we’re going to introduce you to a method commonly referred to as the “texas crutch”. Click Read full story for the rest.

Brine

Brining not only keeps meat from drying out but is also a great way to add extra flavor. We have been able to get great results brining Turkey 12-48 hours Chicken 4-24 hours Fish 1-4 hours Pork and beef 12-24 hours. Basic Brine 1 gallon water 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup sugar Make sure [...]

Quick Tip: Prepping ribs for optimal results

Quick Tip: Prepping ribs for optimal results

Please follow this short tip to ensure your ribs get optimal results on your BBQ grill or smoker.