Review: 5 -0 Rub from Code 3 Spices

Posted on November 24, 2012 by abowman by | 1 Comment

5 – 0 Rub aka “The Police Rub”

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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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Review: Code 3 Spices, Inc

Posted on November 22, 2012 by abowman by | 1 Comment

The Code 3 Lineup

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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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Grillin’ and Chillin’ on Main 2012 – Waxhaw, NC

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Big Wayner by | Leave a comment

Last year, I got to be a judge for Grillin’ and Chillin’ on Main in Waxhaw, NC.  Last year was the first year that the event was sanctioned by KCBS, and it was a very well run event from the judge’s perspective.  I got to participate in the event this year (October 12-13), but now on the other side of the coin.

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Jesse Black’s “My American Royal”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

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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The American Royal Experience

Posted on October 12, 2012 by abowman by | 3 Comments

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New Smoker and New Rub: Adventures in Cooking

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 3 Comments

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

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 4 Comments

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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