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Short tutorials on making BBQing easier

By • January 13th, 2012

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!!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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!!

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 [...]

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

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!!!

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 [...]

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

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]

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. [...]

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.

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 [...]

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