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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.

Smithfield Carnitas Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Smoked Carnitas Grilled Cheese Sandwich

January 5, 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Grillocracy has teamed with the fine folks at Smithfield* to celebrate their marinated fresh pork products.

Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, the Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork products include pre-seasoned tenderloins, sirloins, and loin filets as well as a few new additions to the Smithfield Fresh Pork collection!

Over the next several months, we’ll be highlighting select products with some mouth watering grilled fresh pork recipes including the Smoked Carnitas “Grilled” Cheese Sandwiches below.

Rio Valley Meat Wins Smokin with Smithfield

Rio Valley Meat BBQ Crowned First-Ever Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Champion

November 25, 2019

Recently I had the extreme pleasure of judging the inaugural Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship in New Orleans, a high stakes showdown between several of this year’s top teams from various competition BBQ sanction bodies. Here’s a full recap…

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!

Smithfield Announces the Smokin' With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship

September 14, 2018

Ready to put your competition BBQ skills to the test against the best-of-the-best AND get a shot at cash and prizes worth up the $50,000?

If so, the fine folks at Smithfield officially announced today the launch of their new program, the Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Cup!

Smoked Smithfield Pork Sirloin with Sweet Potato Hash

Smoked Garlic Studded Pork Sirloin with Sriracha-Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Hash

October 2, 2017

In celebration of Smithfield’s recently introduced line of marinated fresh pork sirloin and as part of Grillocracy’s ongoing collaboration with the leading purveyor of premium pork products, we’re firing up the grill for a flavor packed meal of Smoked Garlic Studded Pork Sirloin with Sriracha-Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Hash.

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