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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.

Tuffy Stone Wins 2015 Jack Daniels Invitational

Interview with Tuffy Stone, Winner of the Jack Daniels Invitational

October 27, 2015

This past weekend, many of the world's best competition barbecue teams assembled in Lynchburg, TN for the 27th Annual Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue contest.

For the second time in three years, the grand champion title went to a man who has been on a serious roll recently with solid showings at both the American Royal Invitational and the American Royal Open -- Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke. I caught up with Tuffy immediately after the Jack Daniels victory to hear in his words what such a prestigious win means. Here's the full interview...

Tuffy Stone Wins Jack Daniels Invitational 2015

2015 Jack Daniels Invitational Results

October 25, 2015

Every fourth Saturday in October, some of the finest teams from the US and abroad converge on Lynchburg, TN for one of the most prestigious barbecue contests in the world – The Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. This year I was honored to be one of the judges at what truly was an unforgettable weekend.

Here's a recap of the event as well as complete results!

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