BBQ Junkie

Once again Wildomar will host The Ultimate BBQ Showdown East vs. West II this Saturday March 19th. Four Q, me included, will be there as well as 55 other teams. It’s the first of many KCBS BBQ competitions in SoCal this year. I’ll take plenty of photos and let you know how we do. If [...]

If you have ever wondered what real BBQ tastes like and want to support a great cause while tasting some, come by the Orange County Fairgrounds this Saturday. This will be the fourth annual Kristie’s Foundation BBQ competition. If you do come down, stop by the Four Q BBQ team booth and say hello. Or, [...]

Cooking on a kettle grill brings back memories of what it was like before I purchased a dedicated smoker and how I used to make pretty good BBQ on just that one simple piece of equipment. Not everyone has a smoker, but most folks have a kettle-style grill of some sort. So in honor of Labor Day, here is a little something for you to try.

I got an email one day that asked if I was interested in coming up with a BBQ sauce using Pepsi’s new product Pepsi Natural. I’m a real big fan of Pepsi Throwback and of colas in general, so the proposition was somewhat intriguing. I’ve have seen cola BBQ sauces around and was always interested [...]

So much has been going on since my last post… There was Fathers Day, a bunch of graduations, birthdays, the Summer Equinox and now the 4th is this weekend. Long weekends are perfect for barbecuing, especially now that June gloom has dissipated and our weather has warmed up. I’m currently working on making some rub [...]

The unofficial start of summer is this weekend and what better way to kick things off than with a barbeque. Get out that power sprayer and grill brush and be ready to go in no time. I’m looking for a couple of recipes to try out this weekend. I smoked some pulled pork and beer [...]

One of the most simple and effortless things to BBQ in your smoker is the classic fatty (also spelled fattie). These little gems are guaranteed to make you a couple of new friends, as long as you are willing to share. And why not? We all know that BBQ is all about sharing… and, of [...]

The 2nd Annual Que’n for Kids BBQ competition is happening this Saturday May 9 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. This is a very fun event for both attendees and competitors… and you can feel good about it, as the proceeds go towards Kristie’s Foundation which benefits terminally ill children. There will be [...]

The Los Angeles BBQ Festival is happening this weekend (May 9 & 10) in the parking lot right next to the Santa Monica Pier. The tickets cost you $10 per day or $50 dollars for the VIP Pass. The VIP pass guarantees access to “express” lines, admission for the weekend and a couple of other [...]

I found this great mini-documentary that details the daily life Dr. BBQ. It’s the side of the story that never gets told and shows how dedicated the professionals are to this culture. It may not get you hungry but it will get you inspired. Now, go trim your meat, and start the heat.