When I met Jamal Etienne-Harrigan, the first impression I had was “Dang, this dude is OBSESSED with perfecting his Uncle Jammy sauces.” We finished recording an episode with Hop Nation USA back in 2018 and spent time geeking out afterward about what makes the perfect rub and sauce. Attention to detail and a never-quit attitude…
Category: Pittsburgh BBQ News

Talking BBQ with YaJagoff! podcast
What’s up all yinz jagoffs! Welcome to all heading over from the YaJagoff Podcast! If you’re one of our regular readers check out the latest episode of their show on their website or on the KDKA Radio app. Now you may have some questions as to what exactly is going on here so here’s the…

Where to celebrate National Barbecue Month 2021 in Pittsburgh
I’d say that after this past year we’re all ready for National Barbecue Month to get rocking but the snow that fell here in Western PA last weekend feels like one last shot from mother nature before all of our pits are finally lit. I know that idea seems unfathomable down south but we work…

Pittsburgh BBQ Directory expands to all of Western PA BBQ
When I started this site the most Western PA BBQ joints a group of local food and drink writers could come up with were 5-6. My curiosity leads to the discovery of 20 more and by the end of the first year, that number grew to around 35. Fast forward almost 5 years and today…