Author Archives: A.J.

About A.J.

Owner and creator of MegaBBQ.com. Worked in the BBQ industry since 1987. No longer in the restaurant business, however I am enjoying experimenting at home smoking, grilling, barbecuing and writing about my experiences here on MegaBBQ.com!

Dunkin’ Donuts offers BBQ recipes to fire up your summer fare

Posted on June 17, 2011 by A.J.

When we think of Dunkin’ Donuts, barbecue doesn’t seem to come to mind. Or does it? In honor of the start of summer, Dunkin’ Brands’ Culinary Team, led by three-time James Beard Award nominee Executive Chef Stan Frankenthaler (bio), has … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Recipes | Tagged baked beans, barbecue, barbeque, bbq, BBQ Rubs, brine, coffee, corn on the cob, desserts, Dunkin' Brands, Dunkin' Donuts, Filet steak, ice cream, NY Strip steak, peanut butter, pork chops, pork loin, pork rib chops, Porterhouse steak, ribs | Comments Off

BradsDeals Father’s Day Grill Giveaway!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by A.J.

How great would it be to win a new grill for Father’s Day?! Not only is BradsDeals giving away a grill, but they are also throwing in grilling accessories as well as meats to slap on that new free grill! … Continue reading →

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Summertime barbecue classic recipes [kicked up a notch]

Posted on June 8, 2011 by A.J.

Summertime is just about upon us and what better way to welcome in those hot lazy days? With a great backyard (or other locations like parks, beaches, etc.) barbecue! I have taken a few of the classic grilled/barbecued dishes & … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Recipes | Tagged 3 Eyz BBQ rub, American, American cheese, baked beans, barbecue, barbeque, bbq tips, Boar's Head, Bobby Flay, Cape Cod Kettle potato chips, cheeseburgers, chicago, Chicago style hot dog, chicken legs, drumsticks, French's mustard, hamburgers, hot dogs, Jim Beam, Jim Beam barbecue sauce, Memorial Day, sauces, sport peppers, summer, summertime, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, Tips on Barbecuing, Ugly tomato, Vidalia onion, Vienna beef hot dogs, Wonder bread | Comments Off

How are you celebrating National BBQ Month this May?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by A.J.

As you might (or might not) know, May is National BBQ month. This was designated by the National Barbecue Association to encourage Restauranteurs, Caterers, Manufacturers and even Tailgaters to promote the flavor, fun and family ties of good barbecue in … Continue reading →

Posted in National BBQ Month | Tagged barbecue, barbeque, bbq, bbq month, catering, may, national barbecue association, national bbq month, restaurant, restauranteurs, tailgating | Comments Off

Make yourself an inexpensive homemade smoker

Posted on March 10, 2011 by A.J.

Looking for an inexpensive way to smoke your pork, ribs and chicken? You don’t have to spend a fortune to produce great barbecue! We all know that there are just three things you definitely need to smoke meat: Heat, smoke … Continue reading →

Posted in Homemade Smokers | Tagged 55 Gallon Smoker, Alton Brown, Cardboard Smoker, Ceramic Pot Smoker, Flower Pot Smoker, Homemade Smoker, Refrigerator Smoker, Smokers, trashcan smoker | Comments Off

Indoor Barbecuing; Oven baked BBQ pork spare ribs

Posted on January 6, 2011 by A.J.

Keeping with our “It’s too cold outside to fire up the grill” theme lately, I found a great recipe that’s great in the winter because you bake these delicious ribs in your oven. However, you can make this tasty recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Recipes, BBQ Ribs | Tagged barbecue, barbeque, bbq, bbq recipe, BBQ Recipes, ribs, spare ribs | Comments Off

Top 7 electric and gas fireplaces & stoves

Posted on January 4, 2011 by A.J.

Since we are in the middle of winter and many of our readers up north are most likely grilling indoors, I thought it would be of great service to write an article and list our top electric and gas fireplaces … Continue reading →

Posted in Fireplaces & Stoves | Tagged Bainbridge, Bionaire, Dimplex, electric fireplace, electric stove, fireplace, heaters, remote control, stoves | Comments Off

New space-saving Char-Broil infrared Patio Bistro® gas and electric grills

Posted on December 30, 2010 by A.J.

The folks at Char-Broil have introduced a great-looking, space-saving, yet powerful infrared grill to the marketplace. The grill is part of Char-Broil’s Patio Bistro® line and can cook up to 12 hamburgers at once — speeding up cooking time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Char-Broil, Electric Grills, Gas Grills, Grills, Infared Grills | Tagged barbecue, barbeque, bbq, Char-Broil, electric grill, Electric Grills, Gas Grills, grill manuals, infrared, infrared cooker, Patio Bistro | Comments Off

Weathering the storms; Safely barbecuing while it’s cold outside

Posted on December 28, 2010 by A.J.

It seems like every winter there are these tragic barbecuing stories. I came across an article this week reporting that carbon monoxide leached into a family’s home while barbecuing in their garage. Luckily the folks that were barbecuing in their … Continue reading →