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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…
This year I have competitively barbecuing and have been doing pretty good. Back in August I won Reserve Grand Champion at a Sam’s Club competition in Medford, NY and received my golden ticket to compete at the Sam’s club Regional in Chesapeake, Virginia. It was a great opportunity to compete against 29 other teams that…
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….
This is my go to bbq sauce base. It is perfectly balanced and is the base sauce for all of my sauces. Like a sweet and tangy sauce, add honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. Like it vinegary then add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar. Like it spicy add a…
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…
I love Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are chewy and delicious. Plus, they seem as if they are a tad bit healthier as they contain oatmeal. Not sure of the overall health benefits, but they are delicious! Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Adapted from Smitten Kitchen Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl…
I love chicken tenders, but I hate always having to pull out the deep fryer. Â The problem with oven baked tenders is that they are never crispy and delicious like their fried counterpart. Â So, I was experimenting and found the perfect way to bake crispy and juicy chicken tenders. Â The key is panko bread crumbs…
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…
I had a block of mozzarella cheese sitting around, so I decided to stuff some meatballs. A lot of people ask how I come up with recipes. To be honest, most come out of necessity or based on what is left in the fridge. Mix and match and usually something good will come out. Mozzarella…
I love a good pound cake. The name comes from the fact that the original recipe contained 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of eggs, 1 pound of butter and 1 pound of milk. A simple recipe that makes a gigantic cake. This recipe slims down the cake and adds a few little touches to…
I love bagels. My wife is a New York transplant so we are always on the hunt for good bagels. When we find them, we buy in bulk and freeze. However, thawed bagels get a little mushy and never have the same pizzazz. Then I tried a few little tricks and found the perfect way to…
Happy July 4th! Today is one of the best grilling days of the year. Get out there and make some hamburgers and hot dogs. If you are feeling adventurous try a few of the following. Main Dishes Ribs are great, but not everyone has a smoker. So I have written up the step by step…