The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23

It is Super Bowl 57 this weekend and it is one of the unofficial dates that really kicks off smoking season for 2023. The choices were aplenty at the H-E-B and the quality of the meat is unmatched. Are you thinking it is time to smoke the first brisket of 2023 or are you dreamingContinue reading “The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef and Pork 1-22-23

2023 is in full swing now and the carnivorous selections at H-E-B are looking quite delicious for this late in January. Which one you picking? Tomahawk Steak? Brisket? Ribs? Pork Belly Burnt Ends? or BACON? I love to hear and see what you are creating out there my fellow BBQ pitmasters.

The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23

We have a friend in town from North Carolina so I just had to make a meat run over to La Azteca Meat Market to pick up Carne De Puerco Al Pastor/Marinated Pork For Tacos. I know I have said this before but if you are a taco lover and especially Tacos Al Pastor, LaContinue reading “The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork, Baking and Cornish Hens, Ducks & Turkey 1-07-23

The first Meat Report of 2023 from my favorite meat department, H-E-B. What are you smoking for the first time this year? Ribs? Brisket? Duck?

Xmas 2022 Early Gifts: Meat Church BBQ 11-25-22

It is always a great day at the mailbox when you see a box arrive from Meat Church BBQ in Waxahachie, Texas. I had started to run low on Texas Sugar BBQ Rub and decided to put in an BBQ rub order for some more Sugar booger. I thought sweet & spicy and added toContinue reading “Xmas 2022 Early Gifts: Meat Church BBQ 11-25-22”

Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22

Today is special. We are celebrating as a family the birthday of our Matthew. I thought I would go back and look at our BBQ smoking sessions and the great memories & amazing smoked meats we had made. Courtney and Matt’s Birthday Party at Henry’s 11-05-22 We celebrated Courtney and Matt’s Birthdays 🎂 tonight atContinue reading “Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22”

BBQ Spices & Rubs: Fergolicious BBQ Sweet Luv 10-08-22

I went to my local Ace Hardware store, Westlake Hardware today. I was on the search for Fergolicious BBQ rubs to try out after seeing them featured on Michael Symon’s BBQ USA this fall. I have had tremendous luck in finding the best rubs in the BBQ biz at Westlake and today I hit theContinue reading “BBQ Spices & Rubs: Fergolicious BBQ Sweet Luv 10-08-22”

Texas Sugar BBQ Rub: First Smoking Session 9-24-22

Texas Sugar BBQ Rub has been on my mind ever since it debuted earlier this month. I have been thinking of the day I would get the opportunity to use Meat Church’s latest contribution to the Barbecue Game. Well, today is that day. It is a beautiful sunny Saturday morning with perfect conditions for myContinue reading “Texas Sugar BBQ Rub: First Smoking Session 9-24-22”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22

H-E-B is simply #1 when it comes their amazing Meat Market. I was picking up supplies for my Saturday smoking session and just had to check out the deals H-E-B has going on beef, pork and turkey. As usual, the quality of their meats is unmatched and the prices are fair in an inflation drivenContinue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22”

My Texas Sugar BBQ Rub Order Arrives 9-21-12

Today was the Barbecue equivalent of Christmas coming early with the arrival of my first bottle of Texas Sugar BBQ Rub from Meat Church BBQ. I am so excited to fire up my Traeger and use a bag of Traeger Meat Church Blend pellets with this new rub. I am thinking a rack of porkContinue reading “My Texas Sugar BBQ Rub Order Arrives 9-21-12”