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Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, but turkey is having its own time in the BBQ spotlight. At the 2018 American Royal World Series of BBQ, turkey...

Johnny Joseph is a legend with a heart of gold, and a fire in his belly. When you talk to Johnny Joseph, whether it’s the first time or the...

There are few things more refreshing than washing down a meal of barbecue with a cold drink. One drink that has a long and storied history with BBQ...

When one person gives you $100, you can buy a nice meal for two. But when 1,000 people give you $100, you can start a business. Such is the power...

Imagine you could connect with your customers every day — with only the press of a finger? That’s the power of an app. App creator...

Some competition cooks wait their whole lives to win a grand championship. Ty Machado was 14 when he won his first big win. Last year, at...

Nathan Hays was just five when he entered his first barbecue contest — his small hands gripping the tongs while he carefully flipped chicken...

When Matt Curmi moved from the UK to work as head chef at a restaurant in Idaho, there was a word on the menu that perplexed him:...

Some great ideas start with a spark. Stephen Thibodeaux’ started with a leaf blower. The day the Houston resident first began imagining the...

Looks aren't everything, but when it comes to competition BBQ, the attractiveness of your food plays a big role. No matter how much flavor you...

It takes just two words to elicit laughter from some BBQ folks: vegan BBQ. That's the reaction Chef Mick Brown sometimes gets when he explains...

When it comes to picking the right wood, Kathy Pullin learned to trust her gut. Not figuratively, but literally. “I tasted a piece of brisket...