The BBQ Central Show

I have been getting an incredible amount of emails asking about my specific rib recipes. It is one that I have cultivated over many years and I decided to put it down via audio file so you can take notes in your favorite book or binder and translate in your own BBQ short hand. Some think this is a little over the top, some thinks it's a little to risque, some think it's straight up rib porno...but...

Episode 141 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to September 10, 2013 –  Today is September 11, 2020. Is this just another day for you, or, does this still day hold an especially dark/sad place in your heart? If the latter, then I am right there with you. September 11, 2001 has been a day burned into my memory forever and I will continue to mention it and keep a quick remembrance of that date each and...

(September 8, 2020 - Hour 2) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the creator of the Hardcore Carnivore brand and esteemed and accomplished live-fire cook, Jess Pryles. Tonight we talk about the re-emergence of the "Just Keep Flipping" method that she has championed here over the past number of months. We will discuss it (it's very simple) and talk about why she is really in love with this way to...

(September 8, 2020 - Hour One) Is it the 2nd Tuesday of the month already? Well, then we must be getting ready for our monthly visit with Meathead from Amazingribs.com. Tonight we will be talking about the following items: High heat twig cooking, the new BBQ show on Netflix, grilling apples on the grill, seafood and we will ask and answer your questions from the chat. BBQ Central Show Sponsor...

Episode 140 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to September 2, 2014 -  And a patented Jon Solberg “Double Header”. This time, BBQ Hall of Fame’er and BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame’er Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe was the guest and we answered some listener questions that were submitted...you also hear him admit that he is indeed NOT a “REAL DOCTOR”....a fun segment and one you will want to hear the entire s...

(September 1, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined my other 1st Tuesday of the month regular guest, Sam The Cooking Guy. Sam has a brand new book ready for pre-order that we will talk about. I will also ask him about what writing books is like in 2020 vs. when he first started writing them years ago. I will also take him to task on the food craze sweeping the nation that has seen its...

(September 1, 2020 - Hour One) Leading off the new month, of course, is Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right. I believe we will also have a guest appearance by Malcom's wife, Rachelle who had a very successful steak competition recently. While Malcom is always free with his info, you know I want to get the techniques from the other cook in the house too! We will also talk about his latest recipe...

(Originally posted June 24, 2020) Ryan Sanderson had me on his show back in mid-June and we talked about the history of the BBQ Central Show and some other things as well. Ryan has a show that really covers the Canadian side of the live-fire scene and I enjoy listening to it each week to make sure I am on top of everything that is going on in N. America! His website is www.eatmorebarbecue.ca

Episode 139 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to August 26, 2014 –  Competition BBQ Round Table…RIBS edition.  Making up the panel back then: Drew McNatt (Hog Tide BBQ), Scott Smith (Que'N Stew'N & Brew'N) and Dana Hillis (Big Poppa's Country Kitchen). See how the best of the best were doing ribs back in 2014!!! Also, let me remind you, if there is a segment or a guest that yo...

(August 25, 2020 - Hour Two) n the 2nd hour, I will be joined my my trusted Embedded Correspondents. On tap for topics tonight: Covering of grills, the review of the Subway rib sub, the SCA event that decided to go optional everything as it relates to covid-19 and much more! We would love to have you weigh in as well on the Facebook chat or feel free to call in and do it live with us using the num...

(August 25, 2020 - Hour One) Tonight we close out the month of August and we do it in spectacular fashion! It has been a bit since we talked about competition BBQ and tonight I am joined by the pitmaster of Heavy Smoke, Chris Schafer. Chris is currently ranked 2nd in the KCBS Team Of The Year points chase and fresh of a GC this past weekend in Kansas. Chris will recap the weekend, give us his...

Episode 138 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to August 19, 2014 -  Competition BBQ Round Table...Pork Butt version.  Darren Warth (Iowa’s Smokey D’s), David Qualls (American Dream BBQ Team) and Matt Barber (Hot Wachulas) Also, let me remind you, if there is a segment or a guest that you have a special feeling towards, email Jon a request and he will do his best to meet your expectation!  MAKE S...

(August 18, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by show favorite, Sam The Cooking Guy. You will remember that Robyn and Sam switched up this month to accommodate some scheduling issues so be ready to get a fully loaded STCG! We will talk about his latest recipes, how popular his fast food re-creation videos are, my getting into the knife selling business too (not really) and much mo...

(August 18, 2020 - Hour One) Welcome to the 3rd week of August and let's welcome back 3rd Tuesday of the month regular, Steven Raichlen from The Barbecue Bible. We missed Steven last month because of the move (and the computer burning up) so it will be great catching up with him and seeing what he is up to! If you have any questions please send them to me and I will be sure to ask them during our...

Recently I was a guest on The Grill Coach podcast. We had a fun time talking about grilling highlights, some background on my show and I roasted one of the co-hosts (Jay) on his bias against gas grills...and much more! Enjoy it and subscribe t their show. Jay, Frankie and Wes do a great service for the backyard warriors with their sharing of great info, experience and opinions! Thanks to the guys...

Episode 137 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to August 7, 2012 -  Competition BBQ Round Table...CHICKEN VERSION.  Bob Roberts (2 Old Men and a Grill), Dennis Keck of 4 Smokin Butts and Dan McGrath (3 Eyz-BBQ).  It was the first I had heard of something called “SMART CHICKEN”...which, over the years, became the standard chicken for many years.  Also, let me remind you, if there is a segment or a gues...

(August 11, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Terryl Miller. Terryl is an incredibly accomplished dutch oven cook, is the head judge and judge coordinator for World Food Championship and does many rep/judging events for BBQ and SCA events as well. Tonight we will talk about a number if topics to include her statement on a past Pitmasters Podcast where she said she would score a...

(August 11, 2020 - Hour One) The 2nd Tuesday of the month brings a visit fromAmazingribs.com in the first hour. We missed Meathead last month due to the big move of 2020 that included the burning up of the Tower of Power 2. We will talk about when and what has to happen for a grill to go up or down in ratings on their website. Recently, the Masterbuilt gravity feed cooker was given a "GOLD" rating...

Episode 136 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to August 5, 2014 –  I've said it before and I'll say it again. Back when competition BBQ was something that everyone was interested in, I did "BBQ Round Table" shows where I gathered the most prominent cooks from across the country to give us their inside look of doing certain meats. This show is a competition brisket version with 3 of the...

August 4, 2020 - Hour Two In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Steve Deshazer from Lion Energy. Last week during the Embedded Correspondents segments, I asked Rusty Monson about this company and he gave us a high level look and review of his experience. I wanted to learn more, so, I reached out to Lion Energy and made contact with Steve and he has agreed to come on and talk about the company...

August 4, 2020 - Hour One Welcome to August and we welcome back a brand new YouTube status achiever, Malcom Reed, from How To BBQ Right. Recently, Malcom and his wife crossed over the million YouTube Subscriber mark and tonight we talk about what that marks means for them (if anything) and what they did to celebrate. We will take a quick look back at the start, the growth and the future of th...

Episode 135 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to July 29, 2014 -  Long time listener to the show and one of the top pitmasters on the competition side of things, Sylvie Curry from Lady of Q, is the focus of this week’s podcast.  Within these minutes we get some background on Sylvie and how she got into the competition side of things.  It’s a great listen and one you will definitely want to go back an...

(July 28, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents stop by to cover the world of live-fire! I also welcome a new correspondent to the fold. Rusty Monson from Salt City BBQ joins current correspondents Jon Solberg from Michigan and Doug Scheiding from Texas. We have PLENTY to go over tonight to include a revisit of the American Royal chances of coming off this year, getting mov...

(July 28, 2020 - Hour One) First up tonight is Mike Lang from Another Pint Please! Mike is a beer, BBQ and grilling expert and has some great mid-summer dishes for you to try as well as some delicious cocktails and other adult libations for you to try. I will also get Mike's best recommendation on cooking steaks. This seems to be an evolving topic over the past year as some big names in the indust...

Episode 134 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to June 29, 2010 – One of the biggest changes in the Pitmaster's format on TV was Season 2, when they made the show into more of a "Chopped" feel. They also installed Kevin Roberts as the host. Prior to the season starting, Kevin was on the Today's Show and mentioned how to "par-boil" ribs...that didn't go over to well! Take a listen to the interview I di...