Barbecue (pulled pork) Pizza

This may not be a new concept to some, but many people who I show this to are actually quite surprised by how well this works. People need to break out of the pizza sauce + cheese + pepperoni trio when building pizzas and try to branch out a bit. After all, you are essentially [...]

Barbecue Brisket

After a long winter eating nourishing soups and stews inside my very warm kitchen, I’m happy to be able to do my cooking outside and enjoy the weather. Over the past few weeks I experimented with a friend’s smoker to great success. Having already tackled Memphis style dry rub ribs and southern style pulled pork, [...]

Barbecue Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is quintessential barbecue fare. Regional distinctions dictating the use of different sauces and cooking methods exist, but in the southern US there are two things in common with nearly all barbecues: time and smoke.
Time is essential because barbecue is slow cooked to dissolve and soften the connective tissues and fats in the tougher [...]

Memphis-style Barbecue ribs

Inspired by recent events, I wanted to have a go at making my own barbecue. Around here, pulled pork seems to be king, but I wanted something that I can’t seem to get enough of in North Carolina: Memphis-style dry ribs.
For dry ribs, it’s not strictly necessary to have a smoker to achieve perfectly good [...]

Cuegrass Festival

It certainly is Spring now; when it’s not raining, it’s wonderful outside. The sun invites you outside to have a few drinks, listen to some music, and light up the grill. Over the weekend, Raleigh worked all three into its first Cuegrass festival: a potent mixture of beers, bluegrass, and barbecue.
There was a “Pigs on [...]

Jillian’s BBQ

While BBQ purists may scoff at this version, it’s actually very good. Yes, I know it’s not authentic but dammit, it’s VERY easy. So stop complaining and shove some BBQ into your mouth instead.
This is a classic crock-pot recipe that takes maybe 10 minutes of real work. You just let everything sit in the crock [...]

Allen and Son Barbecue

Allen & Son Barbecue review. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, they use the traditional vinegar based barbecue sauce. Hushpuppies, Brunswick Stew, and -of course- the barbecue are all highly recommended.