Rex’s Beef Roast Rub (Works for Slow Cooker, Oven & Smoker!)
Rex’s all-purpose beef roast rub is ready in 5 minutes and works perfectly for slow cooker, oven or smoker. Seven simple spices that take your roast beef to a whole new level.
- Best Of... | Cooking | Thanksgiving | Turkey
Thanksgiving Tips, Tricks & Time-Savers (Complete Holiday Guide)
Everything you need for a stress-free Thanksgiving! Rex’s complete guide covers choosing your turkey, timing your sides, making perfect gravy, and even how to cook a frozen turkey. You’ve got this!
Homemade Maple Bacon
Who doesn’t love Maple Bacon! Ever since I made homemade hickory smoked bacon, I have been addicted to home cured bacon. It is simple, easy and most of all, DELICIOUS!!! This time around I used a wet brine to make the best bacon I have ever eaten! Maple bacon has a slight sweetness and a beautiful saltiness.
Big Game Entrees
Appetizers are always a hit at Big Game Parties. However, sometimes you want to serve some substantial food. I have a nice selection of Entrees that can be eaten with your hands in front of the TV. Everything from ribs to bacon chicken kabobs.
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!
- Appetizers | Bacon | BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Pork Belly Burnt Ends AKA MIYM Bacon Cubes
Pork belly burnt ends (MIYM bacon cubes) — crispy, buttery smoked pork belly cubes glazed with brown sugar, honey and BBQ sauce.
BBQ Guru Shotgun Smoker – Review
The other weekend I was able to get my hands on a prototype of the brand new BBQ Guru Shotgun Smoker.  While the smoker that I tested was a prototype, it is exactly the same as the production model. This smoker is available now from BBQ Guru. Since I was one of the first people to get…
Silverton Foods Apple Rum Sauce – Review
A couple of weeks back, we received a selection of sauces from Silverton Foods. Â Silverton foods makes many sauces including Apple Rum, Cherry Habanero and Pineapple Bourbon to name a few. Â The one that jumped to our attention first was the Apple Rum Sauce. Â Who could pass up a combination like fruit and alcohol?! Â You…
Our Best 4th of July Recipes (See Our Updated Guide!)
Independence Day recipes that actually work. Find BBQ mains, sides, drinks, and desserts for the perfect 4th of July gathering.
- BBQ | Best Of... | Grilling | Memorial Day
The Best Memorial Day Recipes
Happy Memorial Day 2016! First and foremost, I want to thank all of the soldiers and veterans out there. Because of you guys and gals we can enjoy our freedom and we have the ability to celebrate Memorial Day. Thank You! Memorial Day is the official start of the summer and nothing screams summer like,…
- Bacon | BBQ | Fourth of July
Bacon Onion Jam
This bacon onion jam is slightly sweet, slightly salty and all around bacon-y. Perfect on burgers, crackers, omelets or straight off the spoon. Inspired by the Jack Daniels BBQ Championship!
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…
- All | BBQ | Pizza | Pizza Dough
Pulled Pork Pizza
After Labor Day, I had a lot of leftover pulled pork. So I decided to use it to make my favorite dish, Pizza! I make pizza with all of my leftovers. However, this one was so good that I had to share. I used my leftover sauce, some thinly sliced red onion, green pepper for crunch…
Thermapen Mk4 released today along with Timestick Giveaway!!!
Today Thermoworks is releasing the new Thermapen Mk4. This is like Christmas over here at Savory Reviews. We love our Thermapen and Thermoworks products so much. Just like most people can’t wait for the new Apple products, we can’t wait for new Thermoworks products. The new Thermapen looks like the old thermapen, but has an auto-rotating…
- BBQ | Dessert | Fourth of July | Rex's BBQ
Banana Pudding
There is no dessert out there, that screams bbq, better than banana pudding. If you go to any hardcore bbq joint in the south they will have a banana pudding. It is a great dessert that is cool, refreshing and balances out the smoke of the main dish. So I decided that I had to…
Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms
I just got a new Traeger Smoker and I really love. The model is a Traeger Texas, and it makes some mighty fine Q. I am always working on ways to smoke more things. So when I picked up some huge mushrooms at the store, I figured that I should smoke them. This is a pretty…
- 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…
