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10 BBQ and Grilling Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

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.

Easy Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe, So Good You'll Slap Yo Mama

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.

How to Grill a Hamburger

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.

Mudville BBQ Wins 2019 American Royal Invitational

American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational Results 2019

September 15, 2019

Congratulations to all of the teams that competed in the 2019 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational, including “the best of the best” Grand Champion Mudville BBQ!

Here are the complete overall results:

Pork Tenderloin Lollipops with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce

September 9, 2019

Continuing Grillocracy’s partnership with the fine folks at Smithfield*, today we’re firing up the grill for what is certain to become one of your “go to” appetizers -- Pork Tenderloin Lollipops with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce featuring Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin!

Meat-Up in Memphis 2020: a "Can't Miss" Event for BBQ Lovers

August 26, 2019

We are thrilled to announce that our good friends at AmazingRibs.com have unveiled details for the AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Club Meat-Up In Memphis, a first-of-its-kind BBQ weekend filled with spectacular food, seminars, and fellowship taking place in Memphis from July 31 - August 2, 2020.

The event is limited to 400 attendees, so early registration is encouraged here.

Smoked Chili

August 23, 2019

There are few dishes that take the bite out of a cold winter day than a great big bowl of chili. And while I’ve been known to turn out some pretty darn good batches of chili, I really wanted to amp it up last weekend so I decided to smoke the beef before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. The result? A rich, smoky batch of goodness that the family truly loved!

Better Than Sex Brisket Recipe

July 27, 2019

Smoking brisket can be a frightening task to many but with the right guidance you'll be turning out melt-in-your-mouth slices in no time! To get you started, Grillocracy is turning to one of our favorite BBQ and grilling bloggers, Robyn Medlin Lindars of GrillGirl.com, for her "Better than Sex Brisket" recipe.

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