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Simple and inventive Southern BBQ recipes for barbecuing anything from meat like chuck roast and spare ribs to fruit and vegetables. In the South, though not as universally recognized, black people have made strong impactful contributions to the world of bbq. BBQ has always been an underrated and under recognized part of the soul food repertoire.

Grilling season is all year round for me. And I'm food agnostic as to what types of foods get the smoke treatment. Fruits, vegetables, traditional and non-traditional proteins all make for great BBQ recipes. You'll find tutorials and recipes for cabbage, whole cauliflower, grilled duck breast, beef suya, and ribs whether we're talking fail proof 3-2-1 Ribs, Smoked Pork Belly Ribs, beef suya or Rib Tips. This is also the place for super dope spice rubs and boss sauces. I use the term smoker loosely to refer to both high heat grill recipes and indirect slow and low smoked dishes.

Try this guide for best woods for smoking ribs or this roundup of some of the very best BBQ Sides.

If you're craving tender, flavorful pork with a perfect balance of smokiness and richness, smoked pork belly is the dish for you! This recipe takes the indulgent cut of pork belly and elevates it with a slow smoking process that infuses it with deep, savory flavors. With its crispy, caramelized exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior, smoked …

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Go for grilling greatness by stepping into the world of the Tomahawk Pork Chop. Picture this: a pork chop so divine, with a mighty bone reminiscent of ancestral honor, kissed by flames and seasoned with secrets passed down through generations. It’s more than a meal; it’s a legacy of taste that sings the songs of …

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I’m not saying this is the best Cornish hen recipe ever, but these smoked cornish hens are basically next level “herb chicken!” These little birds get top-notch treatment; they’re dry brined, marinated, smoked and then fried for both internal juiciness and external crispiness. Most recipes for smoke cornish hens involve pieces of the hen, but I prefer to smoke the entire …

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Grilling season for me is all year round. I'm not much for rain, but the elements generally do not stop me from that grill life, especially during football playoffs season. Big games are scheduled this winter weekend so I'll be pretending I'm vacationing in the islands with an ice cold Red Stripe Lager and these slow-smoked jerk ribs. Make this for your gameday experience or wait til the summer if you're not inclined to deal with the weather. Enjoy

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If trying to find the best wood for smoking ribs you have some quality choices with each offering distinct flavor characteristics that will elevate your ribs. Consideration will need to be given to the flavor profile you're going for and its fit with a particular type of food, which in this case is pork. Today …

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Experience the tantalizing flavors of seared duck breast infused with West African suya spice—a fusion of savory and aromatic sensations in every bite! Related Pan Seared Posts: I’m proud to collaborate with more than 30 Black recipe developers as we celebrate Black History Month 2022. This Virtual Potluck explores Black food through the lens of …

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As part of this year’s Black History Month celebration, I’ve collaborated with several other amazing black food bloggers for our 2021 Black History Month Virtual Potluck Takeover.  Not only do we celebrate and honor the culinary traditions of people across the African diaspora, but we also share some historical context behind many of the dishes. My contribution this …

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Add smoked chuck roast to your bbq repertoire! Beef chuck roast is the cheaper, less sexy cousin to the ever-popular brisket. It’s a great addition to any large family bbq celebration. Related Smoker Recipe Posts: Add smoked chuck roast aka poor man's brisket to your bbq repertoire! Beef chuck roast is the cheaper, less sexy cousin to the ever-popular …

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Grilled whole roasted cauliflower meets classic Alabama white BBQ sauce for delicious vegetarian BBQ option that meat-eaters will love. A whole cauliflower head is seasoned inside and out then roasted on the grill. After roasting, the grilled cauliflower head is dipped into a tangy and delicious mayonnaise-based bbq sauce.  MOOD MUSIC People complain about the …

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If you’re gonna make burnt ends, poor man’s burnt ends are the way to go. These sweet, sticky, and tender beef chunks are a great alternative to classic burnt ends. For those of you who don't know, burnt ends are the crispy, flavorful bits of meat that come from smoking a beef brisket. They're usually only found on …

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