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Barbecue 101: Rubs, Sauces, and Marinades Overview

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Barbecue cooks have individual preferences about the proper meats and sauces to use, which differ from region to region. The various seasoning methods produce different results, and can be divided into three main categories: rubs–wet and dry, marinades, and sauces. Following are descriptions of each, along with cooking suggestions and recipes. Although barbecuing is one of the oldest cooking methods on earth, remember that the rules are not set in stone. Use these guidelines as a base, then create some classics of your own.

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Hot News: New Ballpark Grub for Opening Game Day

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Aramark being the food and beverage partner for nine MLB stadiums, it makes sense that they’d change up the rotation when it comes to baseball fare. This season they reimagined the classic concession staples we’ve all come to know and love. Here’s a taste of what you can expect at those nine lucky stadiums, starting opening day.

Burn! Tested: Pirate Johnny’s Scorching Pirate and Jerk Spice Rubs

In Product Reviews, Reviews, Stories by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

Pirate Johnny’s was a huge hit at last year’s show. Their Caribbean-style rubs went over like butane at a pyromaniac convention. If pyromaniacs had a convention. Which, if they did, would be pretty obvious from the inferno observable from outer space. But this story isn’t about the type of fire that gets you life in prison. It’s about the delicious kind that burns in your mouth the more you eat. Namely, Pirate Johnny’s Hot Jerk Spice Rub and Scorched Pirate BBQ Rub. Both were my pleasure to test for Burn! Blog.

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Game Day Grilling: 4 Great Articles for Awesome Grub

In BBQ - Grilling - Smoking, Burgers, Sandwiches & Dogs, Recipes by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, you need to get ready now if you want to throw a great game party. Our Fiery Foods & Barbecue Super Site has a ton of hot and spicy ways to make that happen, but I’ve narrowed down a list of articles aimed just at this sort of occasion. Click on the titles in bold to see the full stories.