I get questions about building a UDS all the time… and I love it because they are pretty simple to make, they are very inexpensive and work like a machine. I’ve got several of them and always have a few lent out to friends and family. But for my backyard smoking, it’s all I use. So here are a couple …
Jack Daniel’s 2012 World Championship Invitational Barbecue
You have to walk a thin line when your trying to enjoy The Jack to the fullest… and trying to turn-in your best barbecue. I’ve wanted to cook The Jack for a while now – and while we didn’t get any calls at this contest – I still got to live the dream. There isn’t much information about The Jack …
BBQ Person Of The Year! Hell Yeah!
Mr. Darryl Mast of BBQSuperstars has named me BBQ Person of the Year. pretty amazing… Thanks Darryl and BBQ Superstars! I’m honored. 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 us in our HowToBBQRight Facebook group for recipe …
Using Cinnamon in BBQ??
Great question about flavors that are hot on the competition circuit right now… I smell a lot of cinnamon coming from winning teams smokers. Any ideas on that? THANK YOU for your help. I think the cinnamon you’re picking up is in the seasonings. I know I use a little in The BBQ Rub. In small doses it goes well …
The American Royal
It was our first time ever to cook the largest BBQ competition in the world, The American Royal held at the lovely Kemper arena in Kansas City. And we had a great time. It was an experience like no other. This contest is really something you have to see. Between the 500 PLUS bbq teams, to the live bands set-up …
Cooking “Goat Days” BBQ Contest
This past weekend we had a great, local contest. It was in Millington, TN at the International Goat Days Festival. This is our second time to cook this contest and I will definitely be back next year. And yes, they did have a Cabrito cooking contest as a Goat parade too. There was a lot going on at this one… We had a …
Cooking a Whole Hog for 4th Of July
I think more people cook whole hogs on July 4th than any other time of year. It makes sence to me, since that how I was raised… going to a hog pickin’ with family every July 4th. And I’ve gotten a couple of really great questions about the best way to cook a whole hog. So I thought I’d answer …
BBQ Bologna… or as I like to call it, “Mississippi Prime Rib”
This past weekend was Memphis In May – and we spent 4 days on the banks of the Mississippi cooking every kind of BBQ you can imagine… Pulled Pork, Brisket, Baby-Back Ribs, Sausage… plus all the fixins’ But the one thing I kept hearing everyone talk about was the BBQ Bologna. They just couldn’t stop eating it. One guy on …
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 …
My Pork Steak Recipe
Last week I added my Pork Steak Recipe to the website – and shot a little video to go along with it. This is a great recipe… mostly because I personally love Pork Steak! The fat gets crunchy on the outside while the muscles stay juicy and tender on the inside. Pork steak is a lot like a pork loin …
Got a great email… Blood Type Q BBQ Team
I got this email the other day… Malcom, Good afternoon. Just wanted to let you know and say thank you for giving me the knowledge and courage to compete in my first comp. I entered the Backyard division at the Capital City Cookoff in Jefferson City, Missouri with my wife and we got called three times!!!! 3rd overall. 3rd in …
How to build a UDS – Ugly Drum Smoker
I built my own UDS last summer. And I liked it so much I built 2 more. Right now one is in my backyard, one is on the BBQ trailer and one my buddy borrowed. I finally put all my plans on how I built my UDS – along with the CADD drawing Waylon did for me – on the …
Smoked Salmon Recipe
Smoked Salmon Recipe My recipe and pictures for slow-smoking Salmon on a grill Not only is smoked Salmon delicious, but it is also good for you. It’s packed with heart healthy Omega-3 oils that fight cardiovascular disease and improve the health of your heart. If your doctor is after you to cut back on the pork and red meat, he’ll …
Cleaning Your Smoker Can’t Get Any Easier!
How to clean your BBQ smoker in the easiest way possible
For The Love Of BBQ
My love of BBQ is why I compete, why I share my bbq recipes and why I have my BBQ website.