(photo from Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette) Shortly after dinner rush this past Monday night Wilson’s Bar-B-Q caught on fire and quickly erupted into an inferno as the business that has called the North Side home for 59 years was left a charred reminder of the past. Wilson’s has always held a special place in my heart as…
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National BBQ Month
When the temperature stays above 50F or your forecast never contains the word “snow” you may find it comical there are people who have a “barbecue season”. Personally, I have the fire burning all year long but the majority of residents here in the mid-Atlantic states circle the first of May as the day to…
Get ready for a wild 2018
I won’t make you groan with BBQ puns this early in the year. I could say “This year will be smokin!” but really I’m better than that (no I’m not). This year will be smokin! 2017 was an amazing year as I was able to get out and meet many of you while talking smoke.…
Secret BBQ Sauce Powering the Pittsburgh Steelers
When I first saw the headline “Weslaco entrepreneur, Super Bowl champ partner in barbecue sauce venture” pop up in my barbecue news feed (what, you’re surprised I have one?) my first thought was “Man, wouldn’t it be cool if it was the Steelers? This is a Texas outlet though so it’s probably Dallas.” and guess…
Where to eat BBQ in Kansas City - Steelers vs Chiefs
This weekend the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) will play the Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) in a 2017 AFC divisional round playoff game on their way to Super Bowl LI. Steelers Nation will need to make sure they’re on top of their game as they enter Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and the best way to prepare is…
Getting Saucy with Heinz BBQ Pitmaster Collection
This summer the Heinz BBQ Pitmaster Collection hit the shelves with the support of 4 styles representing American BBQ. When I cook I’m a “sauce on the side guy” for the most part but these offerings present a solid case to go wet. I kicked the tires on these sauces over several meals and while…