BBQ Kingdom

Dedicated and experienced grill masters already know that experimenting with various meat rubs can yield some truly incredible results. While there are a variety of rubs out there, the one makes the most of an impression (in this blogger’s estimation) is in fact cajun rub.

Cajun rubs and seasonings are terrifc “gateway” rubs to get finicky eaters to break out of their limited eating preferences. Just having a meat option on hand with cajun rub pre-applied is enough to incite the curiosity of any self respecting BBQ enthusiast!

Cajun Rubs... And Beyond!

Mouthwatering as it is intriguing (and even, for some, addictive), cajun flavoring can definitely go a long way as an available option on the grill.

Finding yourself starved for a new BBQ option? Don’t rely on traditional BBQ sauce every time you fire up the grill! It can be easy to stick with your favorite brand or taste, but don’t forget all of the possibilities out there for expanding your BBQ horizons.

If you’re a fan of hot sauce, there are several varieties out there, but among the most popular are habanero hot sauces and delicious garlic hot sauces. Garlic hot sauces are particularly delicious options for those who want a distinct flavor without sacrificing the tongue-scorching pleasures of their favorite hot sauces.

For those who want to experiment with different sauces for specific meats like steaks and hotwings, there are a lot of great options out there. Step into the world of steak sauces with something fun like Elvis steak sauce, or try some A1 steak sauce if you want to experience the classic, much loved standby sauce.

Hotwing fans are probably already well versed in the deliciousness of buffalo wing sauce, but there are a lot of varieties available to try out – Check out the deliciousness found in the hotwing sauces available out there.

Just because the leaves start falling and the days get shorter doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up the barbecue just yet! There are many ways you can keep the grill open while celebrating the onset of the cooler, crisper season.

Grilled vegetable recipes like this one call for sweet potatoes, baking potatoes and acorn squash. Placed beside a grill standard like steak or pork, these delicious fall vegetables make great alternatives for those who enjoy creating new seasonal cooking traditions!

Naturally, you can always mix it up by trying other combinations of popular fall vegetables, and even add new twists to your BBQ meats by adding popular fall trimmings like cranberries.

While last time around we focused on the convenience aspect of gas grills, today we’re taking a moment to tackle the biggest selling point for charcoal grills: The coals themselves.

‘Coal cooks find that the rich smoked flavor derived from the red glowing coals are worth the trouble of cleaning and disposing of the ashy remains. For many, the cleanup factor simply isn’t an issue – the smokey flavor is enough of a reward. And speaking of charcoal flavors, there are more than a few interesting variations out there.

Charcoal has its heating benefits as well, but at the expense of the convenience of having a controllable temperature. The charcoal grill’s ace in the hole comes from a higher grill temperature translating into a hotter grill, which proves useful while searing a delicious New York strip.

Charcoal grills can indeed run hotter than the average gas grill, so grillers can and should plan accordingly.

The battle between barbecue pit masters who want to crown their favored cooking styles as the top grilling approach has raged for years. The debate falls between the grilling styles of those who choose the power of propane versus the smoked flavor of charcoal. Each of these beloved cooking styles comes fully equipped with their own set of pros and cons, and today we’re going to run through some quick reasons why propane/gas grills might be the best for a novice griller to adopt.

The gas grill proponents of gas grills often place a heavy emphasis on some of the conveniences that the gas grill poses over the coal method. While the coal grillers may like the more traditional smokey flavor that charcoal brings to their cooking game, there’s no denying convenience factor.

This “Push-Button Convenience” cannot be overstated. On a blustery day, a coal bbq enthusiast may use an entire book of matches to get their coals ignited while also trying to make sure that their surroundings don’t get “sooty” due to gusty conditions.

For the propane supporters, this presence of this messy black soot indicates that more time could theoretically be spent cleaning than actually grilling.

In order to grill meats to perfection, you need to have a solid handle on the heat. Propane users find the ease of a dial controlled temperature setting to be in their benefit for more precise cooking temperatures.

Winter is over and spring is here, so it is time to start the barbeque. In my case this can be most of the year, as meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas were all done outside, on the bbq or in the wood fired oven. After a long winter for us, for Easter we did a lamb roast and cross rib beef roast in the oven and roasted veggies on the bbq. As we get closer to May, the real season starts as several local groups start catering for all types of organization. I am part of the Rotary team and there are other groups as well and we can cook for up to 800+ people. We usually cook tri-tip, top sirloin or chicken. Another popular item here is Swiss sausage and sweet breads that are barbequed.

The real sign that spring is here is the annual Anderson party at a remote location in the Los Padres National Forrest. They have a cabin on government land, and for years they have had around 70 people come and enjoy no cell phones, fresh spring water, a little wine and great company. I usually do the cooking of the main course but everyone contributes their special dish. In the early evening, we drive home content and ready for the new week

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