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Ever since I started barbecuing in contests people have been asking me for tips on the subject. So I decided to write up a series of posts regarding bbq. I am totally going to be giving away my secrets, so keep a look out for new posts. The key to great bbq goes well beyond…
I must say that I felt really good going into this contest on Long Island. I reviewed all of my previous contests, tweaked all of my recipes and went in with high hopes. We had a great cook. Although it rained all night and we almost ran out of wood, we made it. Bill and…
There are a few tips and tricks to making any BBQ the perfect BBQ. Fuel Make sure to have enough fuel. Â There is nothing worse than running out of propane or charcoal in the middle of a cookout! Â Everyone will remember. Â Don’t screw it up! Charcoal With charcoal it is easy to determine how much…
First the good news. My house has been put together, after a little leak turned into a massive leak. The contractor has given me back my kitchen and most importantly my refrigerator. It is hard to live without a refrigerator. One does not realize the extent that one needs a refrigerator, until you live without…
Over the past month I had some ups and downs. I had a pipe leak in my house and my first floor had to be gutted. Hence, no new recipes lately. However, I also competed in my first barbecue competition. 39th out of 113. Not too shabby. During that contest I was interviewed by HotSauceWeekly.com. …
This was the first contest that Rex’s Red Hot BBQ has ever competed in. It was a great time. Sandy and the crew over at Pork in the Park throw a great contest. This was no little contest either. There were 113 different teams competing. I could have chosen an easier contest for the first one, but…
In the bbq world everyone talks about fatty’s. The Gist of it is a smoked log of sausage. I did a quick take on it by stuffing the log of sausage with my favorite breakfast items. It is hash browns, cheese and hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and bacon.
The other day I picked up a new Weber Charcoal Grill. I love it because it is the perfect size for my family. Plus it allows me to smoke ribs, brisket and pork butt without having to pull out my giant Lang BBQ. To test it out I picked up a rack of BBQ beef…
Memorial Day is the ultimate grilling day! Nothing goes with hot dogs like Mustard. The other day I tackled homemade Ketchup, and today I am tackling the other half. Homemade Mustard. Once again making your condiments homemade allows you to determine what goes into your sauces. No high fructose corn syrup, preservatives or fillers….
Memorial Day is the ultimate grilling day! Nothing goes with burgers and hot dogs like Ketchup. So I decided to tackle homemade ketchup. This ketchup is made with tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar and spices. No high fructose corn syrup, preservatives or fillers. Homemade ketchup is not only good for you, it is also customizable to…
Ever since I got my first smoker, I have been smoking everything but turkey. Â I never had the guts to try to smoke a Turkey for Thanksgiving. Â Thanksgiving is one of those meals that you cannot screw up. Â However, after this year of competitions and gaining more experience with my smoker, I wanted to try…
It is that time of the year. Â The time when many people freak out trying to cook a turkey for a large group of people. Â When done right, turkey is the most amazing food around. Â However, turkey easily dries out and needs to be monitored when cooked. Â The easiest way to add flavor and keep…
After Thursday Blog about Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst, I recieved a bunch of emails regarding sausage casings and where to get them. FYI- I started to make my own sausages a couple of months back after receiving the sausage making attachment for my Kitchen Aid Mixer, and also after taking a sausage making class at the…