Author Archives: Big Wayner

Smokin’ Skullie’s “Just Leave the Bones” BBQ Sauce

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

One thing I’ve learned about BBQ is that you meet people fast.  Everybody that you meet either knows somebody or knows a person that knows somebody.  Connections are a wonderful thing!  One of the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting on the competition circuit is Jerry from Redneck Scientific.  I have him to thank for getting me connected to the guy who makes the sauce that is the topic of this review – Smokin’ Skullies “Just Leave the Bones” BBQ Sauce.

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Memphis Barbecue Co. – Fayetteville, NC

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Big Wayner by | 1 Comment

When I was at Memphis in May last year, a group of us had lunch at Memphis Barbecue Co. in Horn Lake, MS just before I had to fly back to NC.  I was very impressed with the quality of food there.  Imagine my excitement when I find out that world champion BBQ pitmasters Melissa Cookston and John Wheeler decide to open a location here in North Carolina.  There was one slight problem – the new location is in Fayetteville, about 2 hours and 40 minutes away from me.  This past weekend, my wife bribed me with a trip to Memphis Barbecue Co. in Fayetteville if I tagged along with her to some yarn & fiber shops.  Lesson here: feed me, and I’ll do pretty much anything you want.  So let’s check out Memphis Barbecue Co.!

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NBBQA 2013 Awards of Excellent – Enter Now!

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Big Wayner by | Leave a comment

Hello everyone!  I just received the email below from the National Barbecue Association calling for entries for the 2013 Awards of Excellence.  If you have a BBQ product (rub, sauce, marinade, gadget, tool, book… anything), this is a great competition to enter with potential nationwide exposure!

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Rooftop BBQ Competition Style Sauce

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 1 Comment

This review is long overdue.  I’ve had this sauce for quite a while and have been using the heck out of it.  Sweet and heat is the name of this sauce.  From southern California, here is Rooftop BBQ Competition Style Sauce.

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Believe in BBQ Santa

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 3 Comments

Hope everyone has had a great weekend!  Today I wanted to write a quick post about one of my favorite giveaways that happens this time of year.  This is the time of year where BBQ boys and girls need to be extra good, because BBQ Santa is coming to town!

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Review: Sin Bin BBQ House BBQ Sauce

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

I’m waaaaaaaay behind on evaluating and reviewing sauces.  Now that I’m a few months into my new job, I’m getting back into the swing of things with reviews.  To get started, let’s take a look at this sauce from Graettinger, Iowa.  This is Sin Bin BBQ’s House BBQ Sauce.

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My 2012 Christmas List: Hot Sauce Daily

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 1 Comment

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My First Thanksgiving Turkey – The Good and The Bad

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 1 Comment

My wife and I decided to stay home for Thanksgiving this year.  We did this a couple of years ago and really enjoyed ourselves.  My original idea was to do a fried turkey this year, but instead we decided to do one on the smoker.  Earlier that week, I received a Thanksgiving care package from Heather at Stubb’s BBQ that contained two bottles of injectable marinade and a bottle of chicken rub.  It was serendipity!  The stars were aligning – smoked turkey was my destiny for this year!

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My DC experience: friends, food, and fantastic views

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

Ever since taking a new position, I have done a bit of traveling for work training.  This work training has offered up the chance (when not in training) to take in sights, check out good eats, and meet up with friends.  A few weeks ago I was in the DC area, and in between training sessions, I had the chance to do all of the above!

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BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Premiering November 17

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

With the success of BBQ Pitmasters Season 3, it was no surprise that the show was picked up for a fourth season.  What is surprising (to me, at least) is that season 4 premiers in 3 weeks!  As you may be aware, season 4 concentrates on regional styles of BBQ to determine who is the best BBQ Pitmaster for a particular region.  Below is the press release from Destination America (picture below courtesy of Discovery):

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