What are the first images that pop into your head whenever someone says the word “Christmas”? If in doubt this christmas, look at this chart, however our minds typically drift to images of family or loved ones, snow, Christmas trees, Christmas lights, presents, and – of course – Santa Claus. So, it’s fair to assume

The holiday season is among us, and there isn’t a better way to kick off this season than by delivering a gorgeous bird on Thanksgiving Day. Now, in many parts of the U.S. – and the world over – there are two things that generally embody these next 2 months: cool weather and tradition. Cool

By Blaine Kelton Summer marks the start of the BBQ season, and that means one food is ready to make a serious comeback into your weekly menu—Burgers. If you haven’t already busted out your grill this season to show of you outdoor culinary skills, you won’t be able to contain yourself after reading some of

Discovery has announced what is sure to become an instant hit with their new show BOSS HOG. The show premiers today (April 11th) at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and is packed full of entertainment that has really been developed for a wide audience. It’s a unique show that I think truly is a “one-of-a-kind” program and

When someone thinks of competition barbecue, world championship barbecue and The World Series of Barbecue, three words should instantly come to mind – The American Royal. Located in the Barbecue Mecca of Kansas City, Missouri, The American Royal is without doubt the ultimate barbecue competition and event. The American Royal is to barbecue as what

A quick introduction to what you are about to read – this article is not for the experienced pitmaster who expertly knows their way around the smoker and knows what wood to use for different flavor. This article is for the rest of us – those that love to spend a day smoking and barbecuing

By Cleo James There’s nothing quite like sitting at a table that’s covered with slow cooked ribs, pulled pork and other barbecued meat treats. To the average chef and average eater, they don’t care about what style they’re making or what style they’re eating – they simply enjoy being around family, good friends and good

by Cleo James When you mix football and tailgating you get a result that seems to be a marriage made in heaven – where else can you fire up the grill on a crisp afternoon and be surrounded by thousands of other sports fans? Although tailgating seems like an easy outdoor cooking experience, there are

Merry Christmas! And as a gift to you, starting at 7:00pm this evening and running until 12 noon on Christmas day, is a special set of shows from HomeBBQ.com, BBQ Superstars, GrateTV, Cooking Outdoors with Gary House, and The Smokin Guitar Player. Which covers cooking Turkey, Prime Rib, and much more. Come and join us!

The Outdoor Cooking Channel is now on Facebook, as an App! That’s right, you can watch right through Facebook. The URL is http://apps.facebook.com/outdoorcooking login, and give is a like, and stay awhile!