Author Archives: Big Wayner

Jesse Black’s “My American Royal”

Last weekend one of the most prestigious sets of BBQ competitions took place – the American Royal Invitational and Open contests.  Going to this contest has been on my BBQ bucket list ever since getting into the world of BBQ.  Until I get to do so, I’ll just have to live vicariously through others.  Big Al of Canadian Bakin’ BBQ Team wrote about his experiences competing at the contest last week.  Today I’m absolutely thrilled to present a new perspective about the American Royal experience.  Let’s check out “My American Royal” by Jesse Black of Thermoworks.

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New Smoker and New Rub: Adventures in Cooking

Everybody likes a new toy.  It’s okay to admit it… in some form or fashion, we all like to have a new gadget.  I’d like to introduce the newest member of my outdoor cooking arsenal – the 22 1/2” Weber Smoky Mountain smoker!

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Checking out Phat Matt’s BBQ – Oakland, CA

I apologize for not writing until now.  It’s funny how real life can get in the way of things.  I’ve taken a new position that has had me on the  road for nearly a month now.  In fact, I am still on the road as I write this.  The one advantage of being on the road is getting to check out new BBQ joints and restaurants.  One place I had the privilege of checking out was Phat Matt’s BBQ in Oakland.  In fact, I checked it out twice!

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BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Videos

Season 4 of BBQ Pitmasters is coming up real soon, so I wanted to share with you some of the submission videos.  Let me know if I missed anyone.

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The Adventures of a Worthless Nut on BBQ Pitmasters

With submissions being accepted for Season 4 of BBQ Pitmasters, I’m happy to publish another account of being on Season 3.  Today’s post comes courtesy of Rob Marion of 2 Worthless Nuts.  Rob is one of the most well-respected competitors on the circuit.  His dedication to assisting with the military and charitable causes is unparalleled.  So without further delay, here’s Rob talking about BBQ Pitmasters in his own words…

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Honey Badger BBQ Sauce

I get emails every now and then from people talking about various things, whether it’s a BBQ event or a product or something else.  I received one email not too long ago that caught my eye.  The title of it was simply “Honey Badger BBQ Sauce”.  I just had to follow it up.  A huge thank you to Leigh Zalusky and the folks behind Honey Badger BBQ Sauce for sending me out a sample to try.  So let’s check it out!

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Feed Your Crowd with Outta the Park and Win!

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Guest Review: Big Butz Pig Pollen Pork Rub & Seasoning

I have met some very genuine and amazing people ever since diving in head-first into the world of BBQ.  Two of the nicest people I’ve had a privilege of corresponding with online have to be Brian and Marilyn Meagher of HotSauceDaily.com.  Brian and Marilyn are well known in the hot sauce realm, but they also know their way around the BBQ world as well, putting out comprehensive reviews of BBQ rubs and sauces. 

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Chicken Wing Throwdown: Mustard Sauces

Rather than taking a look at a single sauce today, let’s do a comparison review of a group of four different sauces.  In order to keep things somewhat consistent, all of the sauces for today’s bulk review are mustard-based sauces.  So let’s jump in!

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BBQ Pitmasters In Their Own Words: Cotton Patch Cooking Crew

Last week, we had Randy Hill of Southern Krunk Burn One Boys BBQ talk about his experience of being on BBQ Pitmasters, with Charles and Alli Wilson of C-Dub’s Corruption BBQ Crew talking about their experience the week before.  I won’t waste any more time with a lengthy introduction – here’s Hank Vaiden of Cotton Patch Cooking Crew talking about BBQ Pitmasters, in his own words…

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