How to Smoke Saint Louis Ribs on a Gas Grill
Learn how to smoke St. Louis ribs on a gas grill using a smoke box and indirect heat. Pull-off-the-bone tender every time — no smoker required. This method is a total game changer!
Fried BBQ Shrimp
My father-in-law is a huge fan of fried shrimp. The last time he came to visit we decided to dust off the deep fryer and make some fried shrimp. We started with some fresh shrimp, dredged them in egg wash and coated them with bbq rub seasoned bread crumbs. The results were fantastic! Â The tastiest…
1st Annual Smithfield BBQ Classic
The 1st Annual Smithfield BBQ Classic was one of the best BBQ contests that I have ever been to! The location, the guinea pig style competition and the company of Smithfield were all great. The town of Smithfield is charming and the Smithfield staff were hospitable and amazing! Arlie Bragg and Big Poppa Smokers put…
- BBQ | Best Of... | Fourth of July | Pizza | Sides
The Ultimate 4th of July Recipe Guide (BBQ, Cocktails & Sides!)
The most complete 4th of July recipe guide on SavoryReviews! BBQ ribs, pork belly burnt ends, smash burgers, lobster rolls, macaroni salad, boozy slushies and more. Everything you need for the perfect Independence Day cookout!
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Chorizo Meatballs
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Chorizo Meatballs is a really long name, but super accurate and perfect for this amazing appetizer. This is an awesome appetizer that is perfect for tailgating, cookouts, sports games or any day. The spicy, smokey and cheesey flavors are a great combination. If you want a great appetizer and have access to an…
- Fourth of July | Pasta | Rex's BBQ | Sides
Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Nothing goes with barbecue like a good ole Macaroni and Cheese. I have been trying forever to come up with a super creamy macaroni and cheese that I could serve with my barbecue. I think that I have finally found the perfect recipe. This recipe is simple, delicious and extremely creamy. It is basically the…
Texas Brisket Wrapped in Butcher Paper
I have been cooking a lot of brisket lately. It is my favorite bbq meat. I guess I am a Texan at heart. However, I have been cooking a standard competition style brisket in order to perfect my craft. But sometimes you just want to cook something different. So I decided I should try a…
How to turn a gas grill into a smoker!
Gas grills have a lot of fans. I have one and really love it. They are quick to heat up, provide a nice searing surface and are easy to maintain. What they lack in aroma and flavor they more than make up for in convenience. However, what if you could add flavor and aroma to…
How to Turn Your Weber Charcoal Grill into a Smoker – Complete Guide
I love my Weber charcoal grill.  It is quite possibly one of the best outdoor cooking devices out there.  Although it is labeled a grill, it can grill, bake and smoke with little to no effort.  It is the Swiss army knife of grills.  The bonus is that you can pick up this amazing grill for…
Spicy Barbecue Buffalo Wings
I love chicken wings! I love them so much that I purchase wings in bulk. You can never have too many wings. In my opinion the best way to cook a wing is over an open flame on the grill. That way you get crispy skin and that smokey caramelized flavor that you can not…
- BBQ | beef | Fourth of July
Competition Beef Brisket
For the past couple of years I have been competing in Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions up and down the east coast. Ever since I have started people have been asking me for a competition style recipe. Well here is my brisket recipe. Competition Brisket The first thing required is a packer brisket. They are…
Best Beef Brisket Injection Recipe – Moist & Flavorful
A ton of people believe that all natural is the way to go to get perfect barbecue. I used to be in that category until I started competing. Then I discovered how much injections enhance the flavor, texture and overall quality of the barbecue. This is my go-to brisket injection. It is simple and delicious….
Pork in the Park – First Competition
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…
My new Venture – Rex’s Red Hot BBQ
Over the past three years I have been competing with the Pork Barrel BBQ competition team. However, last year I moved to Richmond and started a family. Since I am not available for all of the contests and my new locale is farther away, I decided it was time to move on and compete on…
The Ultimate Burger
With the 4th of July right around the corner, I wanted to share my perfect burger recipe. It is a simple recipe, but takes a little time to make. Grinding your own meat allows you to get more flavorful cuts. That way you do not have to add a ton of seasoning to the burger,…
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Butt in a Bag
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed a cookbook by Ardie Davis on barbecuing. In the book he had a recipe for butt in a bag. Due to the name alone I had to make it. Basically you smoke a pork butt like normal, but halfway through you place it in a paper bag. The…
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
I grill and barbecue all of the time, but I usually don’t make my own sauce. It is quite easy to do, but I never seem to use the right ingredients to make it tasty. I have done it in the past and it really hasn’t turned out that great. I usually make the sauce…
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Barbecue Sans Barbecuing
In the last two weeks I have been getting a lot of emails regarding my rib recipe. The number one question is, “How do I do this in my apartment”. To get the real deal, there really isn’t a shortcut. However, I do have a great rib recipe for making ribs in the oven. Yes,…
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Ribs Ribs Ribs
Smoked ribs recipe with dry rub, apple juice basting, and barbecue sauce glaze. Hickory smoked spare ribs that fall off the bone.
How to start your grill/smoker without lighter fluid
When I started grilling I grabbed a bag of kingsford charcoal and lighter fluid. I doused the charcoal with the fluid lit a match and watched as my eyebrows dissapeared in mushroom cloud. I knew that there had to be a better way. Adding lighter fluid causes crazy fires and further adds unpleasant flavors to…
