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!

The legendary McDonald’s McRib returns … For now!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by A.J.

Looking for your annual McRib fix? Well, look no further! McDonald’s is serving up the flavorful McRib sandwiches for a limited time. For those who are not familiar with this wonderful McConcoction, you don’t know what you’re missing! The McDonald’s … Continue reading →

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A closer look at Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants

Posted on September 22, 2010 by A.J.

With almost 200 locations in 36 states, Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurant is one of our nation’s largest BBQ franchises. Famous Dave’s offers everything from their award winning BBQ ribs to sandwiches, seafood, chicken, burgers, wings, soups, sides, desserts and more. … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Restaurants | Tagged barbecue, bbq, bbq burgers, bbq catering, bbq chicken, BBQ Competitions, bbq marinades, BBQ Pork, BBQ Recipes, BBQ Restaurants, BBQ Rubs, bbq salads, bbq sauce, bbq wings, brisket, catfish, famous daves, pulled pork, Smokers, smoking woods, Tips on Barbecuing | Comments Off

Crispy, spicy and savory grilled pizza recipe

Posted on June 25, 2010 by A.J.

Looking to spice things up on the grilling front? You may want to tap into your inner Italian and grill yourself a rustic homemade pizza. Besides tasting great, there is no need to crank up your oven and heat up … Continue reading →

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Time & temperature charts to assist with smoking & grilling meats

Posted on June 22, 2010 by A.J.

As the summer continues to heat up, us grilling, barbecuing and smoking fanatics are cooking strong in our backyards, campgrounds, picnics, parties and wherever else we can haul our BBQ equipment. This is why I am posting easy to understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Smoking Techniques | Tagged beef ribs, brisket, chicken, grilling-temperatures, meat-temperatures, pork butt, pork chops, smoke time, Smokers, smoking, spare ribs, tempurature, tempurature-gauge, turkey, veal | Comments Off

Barbecuing tips from BBQ Pitmaster Harry Soo

Posted on February 25, 2010 by A.J.

If you haven’t seen TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters, you are missing one great barbecue competition show! These Pitmasters are part chef, part athlete, and part five-star general. They not only talk a big game, but walk it every step of the … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Competitions, BBQ Pork, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Rubs, BBQ Sauce, BBQ Television Shows, Homemade BBQ Sauce, Northern US BBQ, Regional BBQ, Smokers, Southern US BBQ, Tips on Barbecuing, Weber Smokers | Tagged bbq, BBQ Competitions, bbq pitmasters, bbq tips, tlc | Comments Off

Pat’s BBQ on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

Posted on August 6, 2009 by A.J.

Great inspiration for people in competition barbecuing and/or anyone who would love to open up a BBQ joint. You can find Pat’s BBQ on the web.

Posted in BBQ Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Competitions, BBQ Pork, BBQ Restaurants, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, BBQ Television Shows, General BBQ | Tagged bbq, pat's bbq, salt lake city, utah | Comments Off

GAC’s Summer BBQ Sweepstakes with Blake Shelton!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by A.J.

One grand prize winner and 3 guests will receive a trip to Nashville for a private BBQ party hosted by GAC (Grand American Country) at the Warner Bros. Records building where you’ll meet Blake Shelton and see him perform. The … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Sweepstakes, BBQ Television Shows, Contests | Tagged bbq, Blake Shelton, Contests, Country Music, f.y.e., food network, nashville, Paula Deen, Smithfield, Sweepstakes, Warner Bros. | Comments Off

Ten new BBQ accessories & gadgets

Posted on July 29, 2009 by A.J.

With the summer in full stride and lots of you have been grilling up a storm, I thought it would be helpful to publish the latest in BBQ accessories and gadgets. I have found a bunch of stuff to consider … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Accessories, bbq gadgets, Electric Grills, Grills | Tagged accessories, bbq, bbq tools, convection cooking, gadgets, Smokers, thermometers, timers | Comments Off

Wheels of Fortunes Celebrity Judged BBQ Cook Off

Posted on May 13, 2009 by A.J.

I just received word this week from Mr. Lester Smith, CEO of Marquee Ventures regarding a celebrity judged BBQ cook off to be held on September 12, 2009. The nationally covered Wheels of Fortune celebrity judged BBQ event is sponsored … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ Chicken, BBQ Competitions, BBQ News, BBQ Pork, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Television Shows, Contests | Tagged bbq, beef, celebrities, chicken, competition, harley-davidson, las vegas, pork, ribs | Comments Off

Cinco De Mayo Barbecue Recipes

Posted on May 5, 2009 by A.J.

For me, each year Cinco De Mayo kicks off the barbecue season. Even though I did smoke a Boston butt the other week. So what better way to begin this season than a few delicioso recipes! But first, how about … Continue reading →