The pork butt is one of those cuts that is relatively inexpensive but is oh so good when properly cooked low and slow.
Here’s my “go to” recipe for smoked pork butt which uses a flavorful injection and dry rub seasoning to really take the pork to a new level. When preparing this recipe, be sure that the pork butt you purchase hasn’t been enhanced (sometimes labeled as “moist and tender") as it has already been injected with a salty mixture at the factory.
Ask anyone you know what he or she likes to grill and more often than not one of the top answers will be burgers. The problem is, many of these burgers end up being dry and flavorless due to any number of factors including the type of meat being used, the cooking temperature used, the amount of time they spend on the grill, etc.
But worry no more! Today Grillocracy's got 10 tips for reaching burger perfection.
Attention buffalo chicken wing fans: You've officially been put on notice.
Putting a new spin on this game-day classic is Malcom Reed, National Barbecue Association (NBBQA) member, point-man for Killer Hogs BBQ competition team, and the muscle behind howtobbqright.com, with his recipe for smoked bacon wrapped buffalo chicken roll-ups.
Read MoreHead South to the Lone Star State with this Chili Cheese Burger recipe from yours truly and sponsored by Omaha Steaks.
Read MoreWhy would you frequent fast food Mexican joints when you can enjoy a freshly grilled sirloin burrito in the comfort of your home? To make it even better, the fine folks at Master Purveyors, specialists in fresh hanging wet and dry aged prime beef, have put together the following recipe that also features a fiery red chimichurri sauce.
Read MoreWhen it comes to smokers, I am a huge fan of the simplicity and efficiency of the Weber Smokey Mountain. In fact, I currently own four of them. So when my BBQ buddy Bill Gillespie unveiled his cookbook Secrets to Smoking on the Weber Smokey Mountain and Other Smokers (Page Street Publishing Co.), I knew it was for me!
In the book, Bill's got some wildly creative recipes such as buttery smoked cabbage, grown up style pigs in a blanket, and mozzarella stuffed meatballs. But today we're going ol' school with Bill's recipe for beer can smoked chicken.
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When it comes to barbecue and grilling cookbooks, there are literally thousands from which to choose.
And while there are so many among them that are chocked full of great recipes, tips, and how-tos, there are 10 that I would rank above all others when starting your personal collection.