11 Essential Tools for Campfire Grilling 2019 Hey Grillaholics, One of the best things about grilling is the ability to cook just about anywhere. You could set up a grill on Mt. Everest (it's been done), or you could set up a grill in the middle of Death Valley, and get a damn good steak from both of them. While we don’t suspect any of us will be grilling on Mt. Everest, there’s nothing like a good campfire grill. Grilling over an open flame, in the middle of nowhere...it’s a great way to get in touch with nature, and perhaps fin...

Shredded Carnitas Tacos Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 (2 lb.) Shoulder Cut Pork 3-4 C. Smoking Wood Chips 1 White Onion, diced 1/4 C. Fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 Pack Soft Corn Tortillas 1 Lime (Dry Rub) 1/4 C. Brown Sugar 1/4 C. Paprika 1 Tbsp. Sea Salt 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper 3 Tsp. Cumin 2 Tsp. Onion Powder 2 Tsp. Garlic Powder 2 Tsp. Sage 2 Tsp. Thyme Powder Cook: 2-3 hours Ready in: 2.5-3.5 hours Directions: Mix all dry rub ingredients and massage your meat, generously, front and back. (That IS what she ...

How To Grill Chicken Wings Grillaholics, fall is quickly approaching, and while the end of summer can be a depressing time for many barbecue enthusiasts, true Grillaholics know the beginning of falls means football, and football means tailgating. There’s no better way to prepare for the big game than to crack open a cold beer, fire up the grill, and throw some delicious burgers onto the hot grates. But as Grillaholics, we pride ourselves on the ability to bring more to the tailgate than just basic burgers! For Grilla...

Grilled Venison Backstrap with Cherry-Bourbon Sauce Hey there Grillaholics!Fall time is fast approaching (depending on when you're reading this), and that means two things for us Grillaholics.1. Grilling gets even better because we don't have to sweat our butts off in 100º+ weather2. Hunting season is right around the cornerFor those of us that are hunters (I suspect more than a handful of us), this recipe alone may be what motivates you to don your camo, and track down a beauty of a stag.Just a heads up - If you've never worked wi...

How to Smoke a Brisket How many of you have wanted to create your own brisket masterpiece at home but have had no idea on how to go about it? Well, we’ve been there, and now we’re here to help! We’ve put together the simplest “how-to” guide on how to smoke a brisket. This will ease your mind and satisfy your taste buds. You’re welcome. 1. Choosing a Brisket There are a couple necessary details you need to pay attention to when you are picking out a brisket, and they are as follows: 1) Make sure that your brisket i...

10 Signs You Have A Grilling Addiction Has anyone ever told you that you may have a grilling addiction? It has been said that acceptance is the first step in admitting you have a problem. Now, we here at Grillaholics have already admitted that we have an addiction, and we have compiled a list to help you recognize yours. Here are 10 steps that will help you make a self-diagnoses. 1) Lying About or Concealing Your Grilling You may not even recognize that you’re doing it, but if you ever feel guilty about grilling or feel like you n...

How To Grill a Ribeye Steak Hey there, Grillaholics! "How do I grill a ribeye?" This is a question we get a lot. There’s nothing better than a perfectly cooked, bone-in ribeye steak. Being more expensive than a regular cut of steak, many people are more cautious about grilling a ribeye, and rightfully so! Whether you choose the classic seasoning of salt and pepper or kick it up a notch with a pinch of spice, this all-American cut is always a crowd pleaser. Choosing Your Ribeye: When shopping for a ribeye, al...

How to Make a Coffee Dry Rub If we’re cooking a single-serving steak or smaller cut of meat just for yourself, we’d typically stick to salt and pepper. But, when doing a large project like a full loin, or an entire roast, you’ll never find us far away from a nice dry rub. The possibilities are truly endless. Or rather -- should be! But all too often, dry rub recipes seem to be some re-arranged version of the next dry rub recipe. Onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, or some combination thereof. While defini...

How to Make THE BEST Honey Barbecue Sauce Going down the aisles at your local grocery store, there’s no shortage of barbecue sauce options. But take a look at the labels a little more closely, and you might be scratching your head at some of the ingredients. Take a look at one popular brand of barbecue sauce’s ingredient list: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Distilled vinegar, Tomato Puree (Water, tomato Paste), Salt, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn and Soy Protein, Spice, Onion Powder, D...

Should You Soak Your Wood Chips? Grillaholics, In the BBQ and smoking world, there are tons of debates. What's the perfect temperature to smoke a brisket at?What's the BEST charcoal to use?What flavor of wood should I use for that perfect pork loin? The list goes on.Most of these come down to opinion of taste and many other factors. We’ll be discussing a hot topic in the smoking world. No pun intended. I’m sure that if you’ve been in the ‘que game for a while, you’ve probably heard of using soaked or wet wood when sm...

Bacon Cheeseburger Cupcake A cupcake for MEN……a beefy, cheesy, bacon filled treat perfect for the BIG GAME! INGREDIENTS 1 package wonton wrappers (about 2.5-3 inches across) 1 pound lean ground beef 4 slices bacon, diced and cooked until crisp ½ cup ketchup ½ cup barbecue sauce 3 cups cheese, divided (whatever you like on your burgers!) Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, pickles, mustard, mayo, tomatoes. INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium pan, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until b...

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends Burnt ends - To the die hard Grillaholic, these little nuggets are tangy, meaty, smoky little morsels from heaven.Now, you may have had burnt ends before. They're typically made from beef brisket, and are sold at any BBQ joint worth their salt, but today, we're going to teach you how to make burnt ends from a less traditional, but (some would argue) incredibly more flavorful cut of meat - the pork belly.If you haven't yet worked with pork belly (most famously known as the starting...

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Armadillo Eggs Hey there Grillaholics! Armadillio eggs are a classic Texas Barbecue staple, and today, we're going to show you how to make them!But first, you may have a question about what exactly an Armadillo Egg is. Ever had a Scotch Egg? Kinda like that, but... kinda NOTHING like that. See, your classic Armadillo Eggs is made without an actual egg, instead - there's a jalapeno. I guess you could think of Armadillo Eggs as your classic grilled jalapeno popper on steroids. A sort of jalapeno pop...

12 Easy Tailgating Recipes It’s about that time again…FOOTBALL SEASON! Basically the most sacred time that we look forward to all year. You may be mentally prepared, but have you even thought about what you’re going to be grilling up for the game? Don’t sweat it. We’ve compiled a list 12 easy tailgating recipes that will ensure that your tailgate party will be a successful one. All About Those Dips! You can never go wrong with a delicious appetizer that you know all of your guests will be chowing down on while watchin...

CRACK Chicken Rub Recipe CRACK Chicken Dry Rub Recipe Let's face it - Plain chicken on the grill can feel a bit... uninspired. Well fret no more. Grillaholics is here to take your chicken to the next level - and the level after that with this CRACK chicken dry rub recipe.Trust us when we say this stuff is addictive. The prefect mix between spicy, salty, sweet, and tangy will have you using this rub every time you grill chicken, and will have your friends banging down your door. LET'S GE...

Brown Sugar, Bacon & Bourbon Baked Beans When you think of BBQ sides, one dish that surely comes top of mind is baked beans. The sweet, savory flavor of baked beans has become a BBQ staple at almost every backyard bbq, right beside cole slaw and potato salad - But most people just opt for the easier canned version, which, while delicious, lacks the depth of flavor you'll find in a batch of homemade baked beans.But forget the store-bought version - With this recipe, you'll be making your own baked beans, flavored with brown s...