Showing posts with label BBQ and Spice Rub Links. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBQ and Spice Rub Links. Show all posts
July 20, 2009
Pork Barrel BBQ Tools of the Trade: Rib Rack
We love to cook ribs - in fact, I just smoked two slabs yesterday - they are so easy to cook, and with a little bit of Pork Barrel BBQ's All American Spice Rub - they are guaranteed to be a big success at the party. A big part of grilling or cooking is space management. We've talked about a lot of important tools on this blog - if you bbq a lot, epecially bbq ribs on your bbq smoker or grill - a rib rack is a key tool of the trade! We use the 22.5 inch Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, and always use the rib rack to make sure we can fit all the ribs we are smoking. There are a lot of good choices - make sure you get a heavy duty kind, I've seen some that bend at the mere site of the ribs we cook!
June 12, 2009
Pork Barrel BBQ Launch Party Video
On Sunday, May 31, more than 100 Pork Barrel BBQ fans and supporters showed up at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Virginia to celebrate the official launch of Pork Barrel BBQ. Over 150 pounds of pork shoulder, beef brisket and vegetables were smoked and grilled with Pork Barrel BBQ's All American Spice Rub. A big Pork Barrel BBQ thank you to everyone who showed up to show their support - we couldn't be doing what we are doing without your support and advice.
At the end of the picnic we were able to donate several trays of pork shoulder, pickles, potato chips and several watermelons to the Carpenters Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia.
June 11, 2009
Pork Barrel BBQ Crosses 10,000 Followers on Twitter
We are just having fun on Twitter - but think its pretty cool that under the #food listing on Wefollow - http://wefollow.com/tag/food - we have just passed Tyler Florence and are on the heels of the LA Times - see here:
May 26, 2009
BBQ and Spice Rub Page - BBQ and Spice Rub Links
We spend all our time thinking about BBQ, dry rubs, and bbq grills - but BBQ cakes? Uh... no. Check out these amazing creations by the fine folks at Cake Wrecks
Here's a sneak peak to make you hungry (or not...):
Pretty cool huh? Now check this one out - this one, not so much...
May 16, 2009
BBQ and Spice Rub Page - BBQ and Spice Rub Links
We spend entirely too much time searching the web for information on BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque and Spice Rubs! We thought we would create a page that has some of our favorite BBQ and Spice Rub links - we will add to this page over the upcoming days and months - if you have a favorite BBQ or Spice Rub link, or own your own Barbeque or Spice Rub company and want to be included on this page - please send us an email to PorkBarrelBBQ@gmail.com. Also, if all this reading makes you hungry - please be sure to order some of our All American Spice Rub!
Best BBQ Joints in America
Arthur Bryant's BBQ - Arthur Bryant was know as the "King of Ribs" and some have called him the most renowned barbequer in the history of barbeque.
Dickie Doo Bar-B-Que - Dickie Doo-Bar-B-Que has the best B.B.Q. Beans we've ever had - they are amazing and will put a smile on your face!!
Gates Bar-B-Q - We are confident that we put a few members of the Gates family through college with the amount of money that left our wallets in exchange for a Mixed Plate, Beef on Bun, or Burnt End Sandwich.
Jammin Joe's BBQ - We are a huge fan of their Pulled Pork Sandwich - they provide a very generous portion, with a great sauce.
Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a great lunch inside a gas station? If so, look no further than Oklahoma Joe's in Kansas City, Kansas.
Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company - If you're in DC, this is where midwesterners go for good barbecue.
BBQ Joints Around the World
Bodean's in London - Next time you're in London and you're craving a little bit of home why not drop into one of Bodean's locations in Soho, Tower Hill, Clapham, Fulham, or Westbourne Grove?
BBQ Recipes
Food Shows and Sites
Local Organic Butchers
Lets Meat on the Avenue (Alexandria, VA)
The Organic Butcher of mcclean (McClean, VA)
Our Favorite BBQ Twitters
The Tools of the BBQ Trade
Grills and Smokers
Char-Broil - They make great gas and charcoal grills and smokers. They even have a turkey fryer that uses zero oil!
Char-Broil Owners Blog - a great resource for anyone who loves grilling.
Char-Griller - A great, cheap grill and smoker that produces amazing BBQ!
Weber Kettle Grill - The classic - you will never go wrong grilling, smoking or BBQing on this amazing grill!
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker - Want to smoke your meat and poultry for 18 hours? Look no further - this thing makes great competition level barbecue!
Virtual Weber Bullet Site - The ultimate resource for your WSMC!
Supplies
Chimney Smoker - An essential tool - your coals are ready in 15 minutes, and you never have to use lighter fluid!
Hardwood Lump Charcoal - The best way to cook - burns hot and true, and contains no additives to ruin the taste of your barbeque or spice rub.
Meat Thermometer - The only way to know that its done and safe - nothing is worse than undercooked BBQ!
Other Great BBQ Sites
The Salt Lick - BBQ joint outside Austin, Texas - if we ever get to Austin, this one looks like it will make it on our Best BBQ Joints in America list.
March 3, 2009
BBQ Blog - Let's Meat on the Avenue Hosts - Beef 101 - Meat from a Butcher's Point of View
Visit Let's Meat on the Avenue online at:
From our friends at Taste DC -
Beef 101 - Meat from a Butcher's Point of View
Fee $78.00
March 22nd, 2009 (Sunday) From 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Let's Meat on the Avenue
2403 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
Join Taste DC as we meet you out at one of Virginia's best Butcher Shops - Let's Meat on the Avenue - for a late afternoon class and dinner full of tasting and enjoying many great cuts of Beef! We'll spend our time at Let's Meat on the Avenue learning all there is to know about cuts of beef, where they come from and how to cook them to maximize your tasting pleasure. Please see the Outline and Schedule Below! This event is all about the Butcher's perspective on beef: the how, where and why of choosing the finest steaks in the world! Our butcher for this class is Steve Gatward, an Englishman who became a butcher early in his career and has learned the ropes from the United Kingdom to a short stop in Australia! Let's Meat specializes in pasture-fed, free range and hormone-free meat and poultry raised on local farms, and much of his meats is sourced from an abattoir in Fauquier Virginia - now that's local! Also included in this event is a discussion and demonstration of the best selections of beef as well as a Full Dinner of various beef cuts including New York Strip, Sirloin, English Roast Beef, and Kobe Beef burgers with sides prepared in a cooking demonstration is included in the price of the event.
Beef 101 Class Outline:
Sourcing the Meat - the Cattle Connection:
-Raising Animals (Husbandry)
-Organic vs. Grass-Fed vs. Lot-Feeding
-Discussion of marbling and what makes the best cut of beef
-Flavor components of beef (tenderness, flavor, texture characteristics) with diagram
The Butcher's Perspective on Beef:
-What Butcher's Look for in Beef
-Diagram of a Steer and Overview of Various Cuts of Meat
-Carving demonstration displaying where different cuts come from, and how they'll be served ultimately to the customer
-Discussion of how meat is graded or if graded meat is better than non-graded meat
-Differences between restaurant and supermarket beef
-Choosing beef cuts including the most economical and specialty cuts
Cooking Demonstration and Steak Dinner
-Discussion of how to get the most flavor out of beef, cooking techniques, how different cuts should be cooked (braising, searing, stewing, baking)
-Aging of Meat and it's effect on quality and flavor
-Doneness of meat methods and why meat needs to rest
-Simple recipes for steaks and side dishes
-Question and Answer and more discussion of beef basics and trade secrets for getting the best deals on beef
PLEASE NOTE: All attendees of this event will get a special one day 10% off discount for all products purchased at Let's Meat on the Avenue.
THIS CLASS IS RAIN OR SHINE
Please come in casual clothing for this event.
March 1, 2009
How Do We Create Pork Barrel BBQ Spice Rubs? First Stop - Penzeys Spices
Heath is the real culinary genius of Pork Barrel BBQ - a true master of the bbq grill and kitchen. We have a special process for each dry rub we create. It all starts with a trip to Penzeys Spices - be sure to visit them at http://www.penzeys.com/. We are convinced they have every spice known to man!
For our All American Spice Rub, Heath purchased over $120 worth of spices and created five test dry rubs. We then hosted a meeting of the Pork Barrel Kitchen Cabinet, a group of 10 of our friends (really an excuse to eat and drink) that test each dry rub. At the end of the evening, we take their comments and Heath makes a rub combining the best of all the rubs!
Our All American Spice Rub contains Heath's secret blend of 14 spices. I was really amazed to see the final list - you'll never be able to guess all the ingredients! They sure do taste great together!!!
February 21, 2009
Pork Barrel BBQ Is Now Just A Twitter Away!
Pork Barrel BBQ is now twittering! If you are on twitter join our twitter feed to stay up to date with all the latest in Pork Barrel BBQ news!!! Go to http://www.twitter.com/ now and start following our twitter!!! We will update with our favorite BBQ recipes, and information on the top BBQ Grills, BBQ Smokers, Dry Rubs and BBQ sauces stay tuned at http://www.twitter.com/porkbarrelbbq!
Please be sure to try our All American Spice Rub!
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