Mermaid BBQ Sauce is now available through FireCraft.com!

Since shipping has been getting more and more expensive every year, Mermaid BBQ Original Formula Sauce is now available through FireCraft.com (with new label art!) for the introductory price of $6.95 per bottle. The real advantage to our customers is the decreased shipping cost through UPS...   not only does FireCraft sell almost anything you'd need for grilling, smoking or outdoor cooking, but they also have some of the best shipping prices around. They have everything from whole smoker setups and Weber grills and accessories, to charcoal, smoking woods and even utensils. Orders over $99 ship free!

So make sure you check out the whole site while you're there. They have one of the best selections around, including many of the items we've already reviewed here. 

More recipes will be up soon, I hope everyone has already taken the time to grill at least a few weekends so far this year, I know we have!

A Full Plate Annual Rib Cookoff rules are up!

Both sets of rules have been posted to the new dedicated site for the September 12th battle royale.

As you may already know, the venue has changed to the Piazza at Schmidt's for this year.


Important info:

Entry Form

Professional Division Rules
($150 entrance fee, ribs, brisket and vegetarian entries)

Amateur Division Rules
($75 entrance fee, ribs required, anything goes and vegetarian optional)


Not entirely sure how we're entering yet, unless they surprise us and announce a new "Inebriated Division" to make it an easier choice.

Deadline to enter is 4pm on September 5th, so don't sleep.


Official timeline for the day should be announced soon, so stay tuned.

Summer Time

Obviously been a few months since I've updated this thing. Summer means less time at home and more beach, more woods, more out of town so I haven't had a lot of time to put into making some sweet BBQ. Not to say I haven't been grilling and smoking when I can but nothing I felt the need to document.

Scott is now a co-author on the blog and it makes perfect sense. Most any time we hang out, it's to cook food. He knows his shit and has the wisdom to match his years. Buy his BBQ sauce and spice rub.

A Full Plate announces date for 3rd annual Rib Cook-Off

Saturday, September 12th, 2009.

It's on Mr. Ribley!

We're doing it again! It's a few months away, but mark you calendars now for the 3rd Annual Rib Cook-Off. Saturday, September 12th, 2009 will mark the third time grillers from across the metro converge to cook up ribs and engage in two other categories of competition.

More details to follow, along with an official website where entry forms, complete rules and sponsorship details will be posted.

bring it.