The 2 biggest questions about cooking KCBS Chicken 1. Does it matter if the thighs are bone-in or de-boned? I’ve done it both ways; the bone-in thighs score higher for me and I’ve always said that meat cooked on the bone just has better taste. The de-boned method produces a good looking entry, but I’m seeing a lot of judges …
Choosing and Cutting the Perfect Rib
Had a great question today about finding that perfect slab of ribs… I am having an issue when i go to cut the ribs about they are ready?Any tips on what to do? How to get enough meat on them? Do you leave meat on both sides or just one? What do you look for when you are getting ready to …
Pre-Plan For Smoking A Whole Hog…
Had a question from Jim a few days ago about the planning that goes into smoking a whole hog… and it actually is the reason I decided to do my newsletter on whole hog this week. It’s all about getting ready to serve your hog before you ever start cooking it. Just a little pre-planning goes a long way when …
Pork Turn-In Box
Got a great question today… Hey Malcom ! I appreciate all your valuable info you’ve given me from your website to the newsletters !!! I do have a question for you though regarding your pork turn in box. You’ve stated that some judges like both pulled and sliced pork and you turn in both. My question is what’s your method …
Sausage and Cheese Plate… a Memphis Tradition
If you’re looking for a quick appetizer that can be prepared on a smoker or grill, then this recipe is perfect for you. The Sausage and Cheese Plate is a staple at just about every BBQ joint in Memphis; it’s one of my favorite things to order when I’m in the mood for restaurant Q; and it goes perfect with …
How To Freeze and Reheat BBQ
I just got a question about freezing BBQ and I thought I’d share. Can pulled pork be frozen? Do you just thaw it out or put it in hot water? And about how long will it keep? As much BBQ as I cook at competitions, I am constantly freezing BBQ. It’s perfect to save for your beans or give to …
Prepping Baby Back Ribs at KCBS contest
At one of our last contests, I shot a quick video about how I prep and dry rub my baby back ribs. I use mustard as a binder, add the dry rub and then let them sit in the cooler like that for several hours – to let the flavors of the rub really penetrate the meat. Then I’ll pull …
Easy & Fast….Grilled Boneless Pork Chops
Ever need a fast dinner? Tonight it was my turn to cook for the family, so of course I’m thinking fire up the grill. The only question was…what to cook? On the weekends I don’t mind all the prepping and long smoking hours, but through the week I just want to get in and get out. The first thing that …
Cooking a Beef Brisket – the biggest questions…
I love talking BBQ. And I’m always willing to share what I’ve learned over the years, mostly because I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for a bunch of folks helping me out and answering my questions. But in the past few weeks, I’ve gotten some really great questions on cooking brisket. You can check out my …
How to Cook Beer Bath Bratwurst on the Grill
At BBQ contests we are always cooking something… even on Friday nights. This past weekend at Variety Club, we cooked some brats in a beer bath, grilled them off to give that great color and flavor and then served them to a few quests. I even cut some onions and peppers and simmered them on the grill too… Watch the …
Memphis In May – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
This past weekend was Memphis In May. It’s the biggest contest we do each year – by far – and it takes us weeks to prepare… not to mention an entire week out there setting everything up, cooking catering for private dinners and lunches and just entertaining in general. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it is a …
The Money Muscle… and all the other sections of a Pork Butt
Several people have asked me “where is the money muscle?” and “where do I pull the turn-in meat from a pork butt?” So I decided to take a few pictures – and shoot a short video – to explain where the money muscle in pork butts really are. These cross sections pictures will help you understand exactly where I’m getting …
Amy & Mike Mills’ Business of Barbecue
I had a great opportunity a while back to attend The Business Of Barbecue – one of the premier BBQ classes available. It’s hosted by Mike Mills and his daughter Amy Mills at their 17th Street Restaurant in Murphysboro IL. This isn’t your average competition BBQ class; it’s purpose is to give you a detail look into what it takes …
Listen to the BBQ Central Show w/ Greg Rempe
Tonight I’ll be joining host Greg Rempe on the BBQ Central Radio Show. http://thebbqcentralshow.com/ We’ll be talking BBQ Catering and the newsletter I wrote a couple weeks ago. Greg’s show is always informative and he has some of the top Pitmasters in the country join him every week. If you haven’t tuned in to the show, you’re missing out. I’ll …
Indirect Cooking on a Weber Grill
I wrote a guest blog post on GrillingWithRich.com about cooking on indirect heat. This is a great way to smoke on a regular charcoal grill. So check it out here… Malcom Reed Connect on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Find me on Google+ Follow me on Instagram Have a Question About This Recipe? Connect with …