For ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, check this post out from Seattle Butcher’s Wife. These beef back ribs from Felton’s Angus Beef were rich, juicy, and flavorful. After smoking two hours as a frenched standing crown, I put them in the chile sauce for 3 more hours, and slow cooked them to fall apart perfection.
Read MoreREVIEW: Dalstrong carving and slicing brisket knife
I’ve been using Dalstrong knives for five years now, and they offer an exceptional value. If you’re looking for high-quality kitchen knives at a great price, Dalstrong is your brand. The brand offers several series, from high-end to more budget conscious. For all things BBQ, from slicing a steak to carving up a brisket, this 12″ granton edge blade gets the job done.
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5 Tips for Growing Your Online Following
So you’re a foodie, a food photographer, blogger, influencer, or otherwise have an interest in food and social media. Welcome to a new series on tips and tricks for growing your online presence, gleaned from more than a decade of experience as a digital marketer and social media influencer.
Let me start by making clear these recommendations and “tips,” are being provided mainly to individuals. If you’re a brand or business looking for tips, get in touch for a consultation.

14 Ultimate BBQ and Grilling Gift Package Ideas
If you’re looking for the ultimate BBQ or grilling “wish list,” this is it! These are some of the best selling and most searched for accessories on our blog, Amazon.com, and Facebook backyard grilling groups.
We’ve done all the curating for you — click on the image to go to the product page.
BBQ Tip: Gloves for Hot and Cold Food Handling
Handling hot or cold food? This is my solution – black nitrile gloves over cotton knit gloves. I use them when applying rubs, trimming fat, wrapping or handling hot meats, or shredding things like pork shoulder.

7 BBQ Rubs You’ll Love
Looking to expand out of the salt and pepper flavor palette? We’ve got your covered. From savory to smoky, and spicy to sweet, these 7 BBQ rubs are sure to please almost any taste.

Review: Allen Brothers Wagyu Ribeye Steaks
Thanks to Matt Crawford (@SasquatchBBQ), I was able to try two Allen Brothers Wagyu Ribeyes earlier this month.
What a treat! The steaks came out juicy, tender, and packing big beefy flavor.
For the crust, I started with an olive oil base, and rubbed down with coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper.
4 must have products for Traeger Owners
Whether you’re brand new to Traeger, or a seasoned pro, these four products will make your smoking experience even that much better. Frankly, we think the company should ship these standard with every grill!

How to smoke a brisket flat on a pellet grill
Ever since the full packer experience, I’ve been wanting to try a brisket flat. Finally had the time!
Weighing in at 5 pounds, and $4.99/lb at Costco, this was about a $25 cook. At bottom are a number of links where you can find the tools of the trade that made this relativley LONG cook a success (remote thermometer, slicing knife, Traeger Century 22, etc). Let’s get started …