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October is National Chili Month


And now a note from our editor…
I apologize to our readers outside of the United States, but here in America October is National Chili Month. Now I don’t know who declared it National Chili Month but the writers here at Get Your Grill On think it’s a great idea.
Grilling, Barbecue and Chili just seem to […]

3 racks 3 rubs 3 steps 3 results


It’s time to get the meat in to the cooker. I’m cooking ribs on the Weber Smokey Mountain, and it’s ready. The water pan is full. The smoke is sweet blue and it’s holding temperature at 242 degrees. 242 degrees? Isn’t that hot for barbecue? Well, yes it is, but it’s still within the acceptable […]

Coals: How Hot Is Too Hot?


Is there a science to figuring out if your coals are the right temperature for the grilling you’re about to embark upon? Sure is, or so say the folks at Family Circle magazine. They suggest you hold your hand, palm side down, over the coals, about 6 inches away, and count until the […]

A New Level of Sausage Gravy


Sausage gravy is perfect as it is, right?
Well, it’s great, but, as with most things, it can always be improved. I think I found one way to improve this class, though.
It all starts with the foundation ingredients. Sausage gravy is one of the simplest things to make, whether it’s done with sausage crumbled […]

Monday’s Leftovers: Brisket Rotell Dip


It’s football season, which means that Americans will likely consume more brats, chili, and Velveeta than ever. In honor of tailgating everywhere, here’s a party staple with a BBQ twist. Everyone has had Rotell with green chilies and Velveeta served with chips. Simple to make and simple to serve. Add some pulled pork or chopped […]

Trust Your Instincts, They Make Amazing Ribs


I was in the kitchen with a friend once, making dinner and throwing this and that into the pan when while she stared at me incredulously before asking “how do you know you can put those things together?” Simple, I replied, it tastes good in my head.
Regardless of whether or not I’m cooking from […]

Grilled Peanut Chicken


I tend to be picky about mixing sweet and savory things, but putting peanut butter in a savory dish is usually an automatic winner with me. When I spied a recipe for Grilled Peanut Chicken on AllRecipes recently, there was no question as to what would be hitting the table.
Incredibly simple to make, it smelled […]

BBQ Recipes: Big Bob Gibson’s White Barbecue Sauce


Here it is, Big Bob Gibson’s recipe for his infamous White Barbeque Sauce.
This recipe has been published for years on the internet, but I trust that this one is the real thing. This is the version as published by Mike Mills in the fantastic book, Peace, Love and Barbeque. Enjoy.
Big Bob Gibson’s Hickory-Smoked Chicken

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BBQ Recipes: Alabama White Chicken


Here’s something different to try out this week, White Barbecue Sauce. I found this recipe on the web and it’s worth giving a whorl. Tomorrow I’ll post the original recipe from Big Bob Gibson’s. Enjoy.
Alabama-style barbecue uses a mayonnaise-vinegar sauce
By Jill Wendholt Silva McClatchy Newspapers
In the Midwest, barbecue sauce is red, but in northern Alabama, […]

Some Like It Hot


Shaved Roast Beef
Sliced Jarlsburg Swiss or Vermont Cheddar
Shaved Red Onion
Leaf Lettuce
Sliced Tomato
W/Chipotle Hot Sauce & Horseradish Mayo
Hearty Marble Rye, French Roll or Ciabatta Bread

Take 4 oz of shaved beef, 2 oz of sliced cheese and place on the bottom of the roll or slice of bread. Top with shaved red onion, sliced tomato, leaf […]