BBQ Tips
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover, the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com and a contestant on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, shares quick BBQ tips you can squeeze into your day to help you up your BBQ game.
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How Live Fire Is Reshaping Competition Barbecue
11/13/2025
How Live Fire Is Reshaping Competition Barbecue
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: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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I'm sharing ALL my competition secrets
11/06/2025
I'm sharing ALL my competition secrets
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 really want, this episode is your roadmap to cooking barbecue that scores. Learn more and enroll: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Pastrami Kits and BBQ Festivals
10/23/2025
Pastrami Kits and BBQ Festivals
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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover’s inside look at barbecue’s biggest stage
10/16/2025
Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover’s inside look at barbecue’s biggest stage
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 up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Downsizing My Competition Trailer: New Design Must-Haves
10/02/2025
Downsizing My Competition Trailer: New Design Must-Haves
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is changing up her competition trailer and entire travel setup. Find out what she's looking for with her new trailer design and why she's making the change. 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Smoked Tri-Tip Chili: My award-Winning Recipe
09/25/2025
Smoked Tri-Tip Chili: My award-Winning Recipe
It's fall, so champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is walking you through her full recipe for smoked chili with tri tip. Full Recipe: YouTube Video: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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BBQ Myths, BBQ Fails and BBQ AI
09/18/2025
BBQ Myths, BBQ Fails and BBQ AI
Kell Phelps, publisher of Barbecue News and managing partner of NBBQA, has launched a new barbecue podcast called Now That’s Smokin. This week's BBQ Tips Podcast is a collab with Kell. He invited champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill to talk about barbecue myths, failures and how she incorporates AI into her business. Join NBBQA: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Make BBQ Not War: Tending the Fire Of Unity
09/11/2025
Make BBQ Not War: Tending the Fire Of Unity
In a divided time, BBQ may be the common ground we all need. Christie Vanover reflects on how BBQ is more than food. It’s a way to unite people across divides. Discover how tending the fire can heal, humanize and bring us together in a time of division. 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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World Champ + Official Judge Share Everything You Need to Know About The Jack
09/04/2025
World Champ + Official Judge Share Everything You Need to Know About The Jack
This is a special episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover is joined by BBQ World Champion David Bouska of Butcher BBQ. Together, they share some real insider tips about the Jack Daniel's World Championship. From the draw to load in to the competition itself and what the judges are looking for, if you're a competitive pitmaster, you don't want to miss this. 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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On the BBQ Trail: Where I’ll Be (and How to Join In)
08/28/2025
On the BBQ Trail: Where I’ll Be (and How to Join In)
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover will be traveling across the country over the next few months to compete, judge and organize different events. From Idaho to Tennessee to Texas, check out the live fire activities and learn how you can be involved. Idaho Competition: Lunch Meat Demo: The Jack: Las Vegas BBQ Festival: Texas Open Fire Meat Up: BBQ Jackpot: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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How to grill oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver
08/21/2025
How to grill oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver
Last week, Christie shared the top 10 foods Americans hate. This week, she grilled up some oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver. Here's what happened. Find out if the foods are on her love it or hate it list. 🔥 Full Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/roundups/10-most-hated-foods-in-america-are-you-brave-enough-to-eat-them/ 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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The Top 10 Hated Foods According to Americans
08/14/2025
The Top 10 Hated Foods According to Americans
YouGov 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 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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How to grill the perfect ribeye steak
08/07/2025
How to grill the perfect ribeye steak
Struggling with flare-ups, dry steak or guessing doneness? Don’t ruin your ribeye! In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover will explain how to cook ribeye steak perfectly every time. 🔥 Full Recipe: Thermoworks RFX: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Edible Candles with Tallow, Butter or Coconut Oil
07/31/2025
Edible Candles with Tallow, Butter or Coconut Oil
Forget about candles that just look pretty. These tallow candles are pretty and edible. Make them with tallow, butter or coconut oil. Full Recipe: Edible candle wicks: Girl Carnivore compound butter inspiration: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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How to Make Smoked Sausage That Snaps
07/24/2025
How to Make Smoked Sausage That Snaps
If your homemade sausage keeps crumbling or lacks that signature snap, the problem may not be your seasoning. It’s your temperature control. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill is here to break down the sausage science step-by-step. Links in this Episode: Kitchen Scale: Meat Grinder: Sausage Stuffer: Sausage Casings: Pink Salt: Smoked Sausage Recipe: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Avoid Food Poisoning: 5 Summer BBQ Safety Rules
07/17/2025
Avoid Food Poisoning: 5 Summer BBQ Safety Rules
Throwing a cookout for your family and friends can be so much fun. Everyone loves the food, the laughter, the memories. Unless those memories mean hugging a toilet all night. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill shares 5 BBQ safety tips so you can avoid sending anyone home with more than leftovers. Links in this Episode: BBQ Jackpot: Ninja FlexFlame Cookbook: Pizza Party on the Grill: Thermapen ONE: YETI Insulated Bowls: heats Flame Free Buffet Kits: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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10 Grilling Mistakes to Avoid
07/10/2025
10 Grilling Mistakes to Avoid
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill knows the secret to mouthwatering barbecue isn’t just in the rub or the smoker. It’s in avoiding the most common grilling mistakes. These are 10 little things that can make or break your cookout, but once you know what to look out for, it’s easy to get more consistent results every time.. Links in this Episode: Brisket Temp Calculator: Ninja FlexFlame Cookbook: Pizza Party on the Grill: Full Article: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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ThermoWorks RFX Launches Bluetooth Only Mode
07/03/2025
ThermoWorks RFX Launches Bluetooth Only Mode
High elevation can throw off your brisket cook, unless you know how to adjust. At a competition 4,500 feet above sea level, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover leaned on instinct, science and ThermoWorks’ new Bluetooth upgrade for the Wireless RFX to land a top brisket score. Learn how to use the Bluetooth feature, when to use it and how reliable it is when you’re cooking meat in the middle of some random parking lot. Links in this Episode: RFX: Thermapen ONE: Cooking at High Elevation: Ep 1-22: RFX Launch: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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The 5-Hour BBQ Plan to Feed a Crowd
06/26/2025
The 5-Hour BBQ Plan to Feed a Crowd
Worried about running out of food at your next party? Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has a five-hour BBQ plan that delivers juicy pulled pork and brisket without the stress. Plus, plenty of tips for serving it up right. Links in this Episode: Full Recipe: Coleslaw Recipe: Recipe Video: Aluminum Half Pans: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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What Grill Should You Buy? Take This 7-Question Quiz
06/19/2025
What Grill Should You Buy? Take This 7-Question Quiz
There are so many grills out there: pellet, gas, charcoal, electric. It can be overwhelming. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has created a quick quiz that matches you with the perfect grill based on your cooking style. Here’s how it works: ❓ Answer a few easy questions ✅ Get your Grill Match instantly Take The Quiz: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Burger Bootcamp: Build a Better Burger
06/12/2025
Burger Bootcamp: Build a Better Burger
Think you know how to grill a burger? Not so fast. From picking the right meat to building it like a boss and feeding a crowd without losing your cool, this is Burger bootcamp. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is breaking down the rookie mistakes and the secret upgrades to bring your burgers to legendary status. Burger Recipes: How to turn brisket into ground beef: Bacon Jam: Burger Bootcamp Essentials: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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BBQ Brawl: What It’s Really Like Being on Food Network
06/05/2025
BBQ Brawl: What It’s Really Like Being on Food Network
Ever wondered if the drama, the pressure and the ticking clock on BBQ Brawl are as real as they seem? When pitmaster Christie Vanover joined Season 4 of Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, she stepped into a whirlwind of fire, flavor and fast decisions. With Season 6 now heating up, she’s sharing the behind-the-scenes scoop on everything viewers don’t see but desperately want to know. Recipes Christie Made on BBQ Brawl: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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KCBS vs. SCA: What It Really Costs to Organize a BBQ Competition
05/29/2025
KCBS vs. SCA: What It Really Costs to Organize a BBQ Competition
Have you ever thought about organizing a barbecue competition? Two of the most popular sanctioning bodies are the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA). Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has organized both. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, she shares the real costs and key differences, so you can decide which route fits your goals. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: 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: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Trimming Competition Chicken Thighs With Girls Can Grill
05/23/2025
Trimming Competition Chicken Thighs With Girls Can Grill
In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her step-by-step technique for selecting and trimming chicken thighs for a BBQ competition. Follow her through the full process. Equipment: Grilled Chicken Thighs: Smoked Chicken Thighs on a Ninja Grill: Competition Chicken Thighs: Schmaltz: Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Scheels BBQ University: Briskets, Belief and Big Breaks
05/07/2025
Scheels BBQ University: Briskets, Belief and Big Breaks
In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares some keys to her business success: taking risks, surrounding yourself with people you can trust and having faith. Find out how this philosophy recently paid off for Girls Can Grill. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: Scheels BBQ University Tutorials Brisket: Pork Butt: Baby Back Ribs: Producing BBQ Rubs: Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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I won $5,000 with this burger recipe
05/01/2025
I won $5,000 with this burger recipe
I competed at the 2025 National Hardware Show Celebrity Cookoff in Las Vegas and won $5,000 with this burger recipe cooked on a Monument Grills. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, I'm going to show you exactly how to make the Thai Inspired Cheese Stuffed Slider with Thai Basil Mint Chimichurri and Spicy Mayo. Full Recipe: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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What Is Wagyu Beef And Why It's the Choice of Champions
04/17/2025
What Is Wagyu Beef And Why It's the Choice of Champions
When selecting beef, there are so many terms: select, choice, prime, angus, wagyu. It can all be rather confusing. In this BBQ Tips Podcast, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill explains what wagyu beef is and why it's the choice of champion pitmasters. Save 10% on Snake River Farms wagyu beef with code GIRLSCANGRILL Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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Set Up Your Competition Cook Site Like a Pro
04/04/2025
Set Up Your Competition Cook Site Like a Pro
One key to being successful in competition barbecue is having an organized cook site. Today champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares the different sections of her cook site and how she sets it up. Links in This Episode: Packing List: Competition Equipment I Use: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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2025 Vegas Pizza Expo: Backyard Pizza Trends
03/27/2025
2025 Vegas Pizza Expo: Backyard Pizza Trends
In this week’s episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. From the latest backyard pizza ovens by Ooni and Gozney to the newly released Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza Cookbook, Christie shares her top takeaways from the floor of this year's event. Links in This Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Giveaway: Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza: Thermoworks IR Guns: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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BBQ Competitions: The Winning Secret to Selecting Meats
03/20/2025
BBQ Competitions: The Winning Secret to Selecting Meats
Competitive pitmaster Christie Vanover has more than 75 top 10 calls under her belt. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, she shares what she looks for when selecting her competition chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Tune in and learn her secrets to help improve your stats on the circuit. Links in This Episode: Snake River Farms Brisket: Use code GIRLSCANGRILL to save 10% Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: Sign up for her weekly newsletter: GCG Merch: ------------------------- Follow Girls Can Grill: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: X (Twitter): Pinterest: Threads: 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.
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