How to Make Perfect Pork BBQ with Pitmaster Chris Lilly

This is a great video from Epicurious and legendary Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.  Chris was in New York City at the Big Apple Barebecue Block Party and did this great "How To" video on perfect pulled pork. Chris is an amazing pitmaster as well as a great ambassador of Pork! Make sure to check out Epicurious and if you want to see how to make perfect pork then check out this video!

Enjoy!

Rob

The sign from in front of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, AL

Walmart Fires Up “Dibs on My Ribs” Contest | www.Pork.org

Walmart Fires Up “Dibs on My Ribs” Contest | www.Pork.org

With our current rib promotion, "Ready Set Ribs!" currently underway, I decided to take a bit of a trip down memory lane and look at my first rib promotion, "Dibs on my Ribs!"

The attached link is to an interview I did for the Pork Checkoff back in 2012. It features information about the promotion as well as plenty of quotes from yours truly.

Enjoy!

Rob

Johnsonville Sausage Survey the Popularity of Sausauges | Grilling with Rich

Johnsonville Sausage Survey the Popularity of Sausauges | Grilling with Rich

It was 4 years ago this summer that Johnsonville launched their Brat and Italian Patties with the help of the National Pork Board. The "No Ordinary Burger" promotion at Walmart truly set the standard for our summer retail promotions at the Big W.

Check out the article above from Grilling with Rich that discusses America's current love for Johnsonville brats. Add some spice to your grill this summer by trying one of the great flavor of traditional brats or brat patties available from Johnsonville and don't forget to read the attached article. It truly is No Ordinary Burger!

Enjoy!

Rob

BBQ Pitmasters Tips on how to Make Perfect BBQ Pork Ribs | Grilling with Rich

BBQ Pitmasters Tips on how to Make Perfect BBQ Pork Ribs | Grilling with Rich

Moe and Tuffy live from the Kentucky Speedway

We had a great time at the Satellite Media Tour for Ready Set Ribs. Check out the link below for one of the interviews Moe and Tuffy did at the Kentucky Speedway!  Great tips and information for all BBQ enthusiasts! 

http://youtu.be/H6FWvtMVNAY

Restaurant reviews to come!

I will be reviewing barbecue restaurants along with other random dining establishments from all over the country starting in my backyard of Des Moines, IA. If you're not from this area, you may not realize all of the great barbecue here in the pork state.  Stay tuned and we will be reviewing the best!

Factoid of the day: Did you know there are more pigs in Iowa than people?! Iowa is the #1 pork producing state in the union. With all that pork here, there was bound to be great bbq to go along with it, right?! 

Cooking on the Big Green Egg: Tip of the week

Always be sure to cook with your egg's dome lid closed. Your Big Green Egg was designed to remain closed while cooking.

Remember, if you're looking, you're not cooking!