Did the judges even taste my meat?
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Do you ever wonder if the judges actually tasted the meat you turned in or if your box might have gotten mixed up? In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what she learned about contesting your scores. She shares that insight along with a few other things she looks for when her scores don't match her expectations. Competition Tell-All Courses BBQ World Cup Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book:...
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First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup
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The race to the $1 million prize is officially underway. In this episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the first competitions that have qualified teams for the upcoming Barbecue World Cup. Here from two teams who locked in their spots early: God’s Country Barbecue out of Texas and Uncle Jesse’s Barbecue from Utah. BBQ World Cup Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Competition Tell-All Courses Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log...
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The Most Forgiving Chicken Cut (and It’s Under $1/lb)
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Chicken is one of the most common proteins people cook on the grill, and also one of the most complained about. Most people default to chicken breasts, but those are one of the least forgiving cuts you can cook. In this week’s episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is going to share her secrets to juicy breasts, but she’s also going to share a more budget friendly alternative that doesn’t dry out. Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts Smoked Chicken Quartershttps://girlscangrill.com/recipe/smoked-chicken-quarters/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: ...
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Stop Guessing: The Right Way to Cook Prime Rib
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Regisration is open for the Memphis in May Open Fire World Championships. Plus, prime rib doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill shares her step-by-step method for grilling a melt-in-your-mouth prime rib with a bold herb crust. Learn how to prep the roast, control your grill temperature and nail the perfect doneness, no matter what grill you’re using. Memphis in May Open Fire World Championship Prime Rib Recipe Creamy Horseradish Sauce Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Competition Tell-All Courses Buy Girls Can Grill...
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Baking on the Grill: Holiday Desserts with Smoke & Flair
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It’s the holidays, which means it’s baking season. But who says dessert has to stay in the kitchen? In this episode, Christie Vanover reveals why some of the best dessert makers in the country are actually pitmasters… and how YOU can bake incredible treats right on your grill or smoker. Christie recaps the wild success of this year’s BBQ Jackpot (including a dessert category that rivaled The Jack and the American Royal), shares behind-the-scenes stories from Food Network’s Barbecue Brawl, and breaks down her top tips for baking cookies, cakes, pies and more over live fire. Christie's...
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Let's Talk Turkey: Cook The Perfect Turkey On Any Grill
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This Thanksgiving-themed episode breaks down everything you need to cook the perfect holiday turkey no matter what grill you’re using. Christie Vanover shares her step-by-step tips for choosing the right size bird, thawing it safely, brining it for max juiciness, seasoning it with herbs and a whiskey bacon glaze, and cooking it on charcoal, pellet, drum, or gas grills. Plus, she reminds you to grab your copy of Holiday Grilling with 111 recipes to make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja...
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How Live Fire Is Reshaping Competition Barbecue
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Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the explosive rise of live fire competitions after working behind the scenes at the Texas Open Fire Meat Up. She shares how the event drew global teams, 2,500 attendees and 80 million combined social media followers. Learn why Memphis in May is adding a new Open Fire category for 2026. Vanover also previews how she’s bringing the movement to Las Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot’s BBQ Pit Stop. If you want to see where competition barbecue is heading, this episode lights the way. KCBS BBQ Courses: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: ...
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I'm sharing ALL my competition secrets
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Award-winning pitmaster and Girls Can Grill founder Christie Vanover pulls back the curtain on her newest venture: Competition BBQ Tips, an online education platform designed to help backyard cooks and aspiring pitmasters start earning calls. In this launch episode, Christie shares her journey from finishing mid-pack to becoming a championship competitor, the lessons she learned on the KCBS circuit, and how these new courses can help you shortcut the struggle, master the four meats, and finally hear your name called. If you’re tired of guessing, wasting weekends, and wondering what judges...
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Pastrami Kits and BBQ Festivals
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Christie shares where she's at in the launch of her new pastrami kit, plus she invites everyone out to the Las Vegas BBQ Festival and car show, which is a fun free event where she'll be doing BBQ demos. Pastrami Recipes: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch:...
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Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover’s inside look at barbecue’s biggest stage
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Judging the Jack Daniel’s Invitational Barbecue is not just a seat at the table. It is a front-row view of how the world’s best teams win, how flavors evolve, and how tradition and Tennessee whiskey fuel an entire town for one unforgettable weekend. 2025 Results: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign...
info_outlineYouGov just released the results of the most hated foods in America. Here are the top 10. Are any of yours on this list?
This is Part 1 where I reveal the top 10 hated foods. Stay tuned for Part 2. I'm going to cook 5 of them on the grill to see if I can get them to taste good.
Gull Survey Results: https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/52689-ranking-americans-most-hated-foods
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About Girls Can Grill:
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.