Ribs, Ribs, Ribs!

Summer grilling is in in full swing! Have you been grilling anything and everything you could possibly imagine? Have you found out how to make perfect delicious ribs? Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

1. Prevent Ribs From Burning. The first dry rub that goes on the ribs should have a very low sugar content. If you start out with a rub that contains sugar, the ribs will turn black on you.  Sugar burns fairly fast and you don't want that.  It will create a bitter, unpleasant taste. 

2. Seasoning Your Ribs. Put your rub on liberally and let the slab sit for about 20-30 minutes before going on the smoker.  Doing so will allow the fibers in the meat to "open up" and allow the seasonings and smoke to penetrate the meat.

3. Smoking Your Ribs. After two hours at 225 ribs won't take any more smoke.  The meat will have reached an internal temp of around 160 degrees.  Adding smoke after this point is not a good idea.  Have you ever tasted BBQ that had too strong of a smoke taste?  It's because the fibers in the meat close around 160 internal. Using smoke at after this temperature will create a foul tasting rib.  Stick with a good clean charcoal after 160 internal and all of your pork will turn out great.

4. Perfectly Tender Ribs. The trick to getting perfectly tender ribs is to wrap the slabs in Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. 

For more great tips and tricks, join us this Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, for our third class in our Competitive Series class: Ribs! Shawn Reagan from Boca BBQ will teach you all the tips and tricks on perfecting those ribs. You don't want to miss this!

The Almighty Pig!

Who's ready to cook the pork of a lifetime at our Backyard BBQ Battle in June? No, not yet? You're not ready? Well, fear no more. Just Grillin is here to save the day! Here are just a few tips to get your ready for the big competition!

1. To make a rub recipe for pulled pork, you can improvise with pantry items like salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar and dried mustard. You don't need to measure. Finish the rub with a few dashes of Liquid Smoke and let it all sit in your refrigerator over night. 
2. To adjust the sauce's spiciness, adding cayenne, hot sauce or spicy BBQ sauce.
3. You will know your pork is done if it easily comes off the bone with little effort.
4. To store left-over pulled pork, freeze it in quart-size freezer bags. When you are ready to eat it again, thaw a bag of it in your refrigerator and then place it in a small aluminum pan on the grill. 
5. Serve pulled pork sandwich recipe with coleslaw and/or beans.

Can't get enough tips on the Almighty Pig? Join the owner, Doug Driscoll, as he instructs you on making the perfect pulled pork for competition. The class is this Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and is $10.00 per person. Click here to register! 

You'll have everyone lined up for seconds with these great tips and more- you don't want to miss this!

For all you moms out there…

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! If you’re not a mom, wish a mom a Happy Mother’s Day. Ever wonder how to make Mother’s Day absolutely perfect? You’re in luck! Here a few tips to make any Mother’s Day special!

1. Hug it out! They are a quick and easy way to show that you care. Sure, emotional closeness is great. But we also have a physical need to feel comforted. Hugging your mom will release special “Awwww” endorphins, triggering to her brain that she is loved, appreciated and not alone.

2. Shhhh. When most kids talk to their mom, they go on and on about themselves. But, contrary to popular belief, mothers are fully realized humans. They have their own experiences, dreams and stories to tell. If you want to make your mom feel special, do some shutting up and giveher a chance to share with you. After all, a big part of feeling loved is feeling heard. And that should be a two-way street. 

3. Say thanks! The truth is: Mothers go above and beyond to make sure we are cared for. And that takes work! So say thank you for the meals that magically appear on the table and the cell phone bill that magically gets paid. 

Think about it: She’s so good at helping, you don’t even notice when she’s doing it. Mama be stealth! But that’s not an excuse to take her kindness for granted.

 4. Put her love on top. Mama will return your call when that pretty girl from last night won’t. So learn how to prioritize. Don’t put somebody who wears body glitter before the woman who gave you life. Mama’s love is consistent and unconditional. Therefore, your reverence for her should be, too. Sure, you’re busy and you know a lot of people, but you’ve got to remember to put your mother’s happiness and well-being high on your list of priorities.

So there you have it. Make sure you honor your mom this weekend. And what better way than to stop by Just Grillin to find lots of great buys for your mom that are 20%! All weekend long.

Grill on!