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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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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Last-Minute Pastrami: Pitmaster's Grocery Store Hack
03/13/2025
Last-Minute Pastrami: Pitmaster's Grocery Store Hack
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and grocery stores are stocked with pre-brined corned beef briskets. But before you grab the first one you see, there are a few things to consider to get the best cut for your cooking needs. Even better, if you love pastrami, you can easily transform store-bought corned beef into a a few different pastrami dishes with BBQ Tips from champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Girll. Links in This Episode: Pastrami Process: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/holidays/st-patricks-day/homemade-pastrami/ Pastrami Rub: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/rubs-sauces/homemade-pastrami-rub/ Thermoworks RFX: https://alnk.to/610hLIM Pastrami Burnt Ends: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/beer-braised-smoked-corned-beef-burnt-ends/ Pastrami Sausage: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/corned-beef-brisket-sausage/ Commercial Sausage Grinder: https://amzn.to/3Fm2czo KitchenAid Sausage Grinder/Stuffer: https://amzn.to/3DDemDk Sausage Stuffer: https://amzn.to/3DAIOhw Sausage Casings: https://amzn.to/3FknQDV Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 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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KBIS 2025: The Companies Now Entering The Grill Space
03/06/2025
KBIS 2025: The Companies Now Entering The Grill Space
Some big names in indoor appliances are moving outdoors. Find out which companies introduced new grill and outdoor kitchen lineups at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Links in This Episode: How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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Ninja FlexFlame: Everything You Need To Know
02/25/2025
Ninja FlexFlame: Everything You Need To Know
Ninja has expanded its outdoor kitchen lineup with the Ninja FlexFlame – a propane grill that can smoke, griddle and cook pizza. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has been beta testing it for months. Find out how the grill works, what makes it different than all other propane grills she's cooked on and what her overall impressions are. SHOP NINJA (affiliate link) Join The Ninja FlexFlame Facebook Community Join the Ninja Grill Recipes Club Links in This Episode: Full Review: Accessories: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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The Ultimate Crawfish Cookout: Live Fire Edition
02/20/2025
The Ultimate Crawfish Cookout: Live Fire Edition
Fire up the feast! Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares four bold ways to cook crawfish over live fire just in time for Mardi Gras. Links in This Episode: Grilled Crawfish: Crawfish Boil on the Grill: Crawfish Fettuccine: Crawfish Etouffee: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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3 Ways To Grill Restaurant Quality Steaks At Home
02/13/2025
3 Ways To Grill Restaurant Quality Steaks At Home
Want to really impress your Valentine? Grill up a restaurant quality steak at home. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her three favorite methods for cooking the perfect steak. Plus, she shares BBQ tips on seasoning, testing for doneness and resting. Links in This Episode: Steak Recipes: Thermapen ONE: Thermoworks RFX: Thermapen IR: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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Meatball Hacks You NEED for Game Day
02/06/2025
Meatball Hacks You NEED for Game Day
Game day isn’t complete without a platter of juicy, flavor-packed meatballs, but not all meatballs are created equal. If you’ve ever ended up with dry, bland bites, don’t worry, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has the hacks to fix that. From key ingredients to foolproof techniques, she'll show you how to make the ultimate game-day meatballs that’ll have everyone coming back for more. Links in This Episode: 20 Game Day Recipes: BBQ Meatballs: Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: Shrimp Meatballs: Bacon Wrapped Meatballs: Chicken Wings Guide: GCG on LTK: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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From $50 to $10,000: Which Charcoal Grill is REALLY Worth It?
01/30/2025
From $50 to $10,000: Which Charcoal Grill is REALLY Worth It?
There are so many different types of charcoal grills out there. It's hard to figure out which one is going to be the best one to fit your needs. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the types of charcoal grills, along with their advantages, disadvantages and costs. Grill Reviews: Breeo Live-Fire Grill: Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050: Konnected Joe: Bronco Pro: Hunsaker Drum Smokers: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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Shrimp Buying and Cooking Guide: Sizes, Prep and Grilling Tips
01/16/2025
Shrimp Buying and Cooking Guide: Sizes, Prep and Grilling Tips
Join champion pitmaster Christie Vanover as she dives into everything you need to know about shrimp, from grocery store sizing mysteries to mastering the grill. In this episode, Christie breaks down the difference between peel-on and deveined shrimp, shares her favorite ways to thaw them, and reveals her secrets for grilling shrimp to perfection. Whether you’re a seafood newbie or a seasoned pro, Christie’s expert tips will help you buy, prep and cook shrimp with confidence. Grilled Shrimp Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/best-grilled-shrimp-planet/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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My Favorite Indoor Grill This Winter
01/09/2025
My Favorite Indoor Grill This Winter
Baby, it's cold outside, which makes grilling outdoors challenging. But it doesn't mean you can't grill at all. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her favorite indoor grill. Learn what she loves about the Ninja Sizzle and what makes it different from other indoor grills. Ninja Sizzle: Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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5 Ways to Make Veggies Taste Good
01/02/2025
5 Ways to Make Veggies Taste Good
It's January, that means we're thinking about healthy eating again. And healthy eating, usually means more veggies. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her top five tips for making veggies actually taste good. Plus, she includes tips for how to grill vegetables once to create several meals for the week. Guide: How to grill 20 vegetables Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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Everything You Need to Know to Grill Prime Rib
12/19/2024
Everything You Need to Know to Grill Prime Rib
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover loves prime rib so much she put it on the cover of her Holiday Grilling Cookbook. In this week’s BBQ Tips podcast, she shares her top tips for cooking prime rib on the grill. She goes over how to select a great prime rib, how to trim it, season it and cook it. Plus, she shares her recipes for gravy and horseradish sauce. Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned: Prime Rib: Horseradish Sauce: Snake River Farms (save 10% with code GIRLSCANGRILL): Thermoworks: 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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7 Tips for a Perfect Smoked Turkey
11/21/2024
7 Tips for a Perfect Smoked Turkey
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her seven key tips to smoking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how she picks the right size bird, makes it super juicy and creates craveable crispy skin. Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned: Turkey Brine: Brining Bucket: Brining Bags: Turkey Rub: Meat Thermometers: Full Thanksgiving Guide: 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 it takes to produce and sell BBQ rubs
11/14/2024
What it takes to produce and sell BBQ rubs
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover’s award-winning BBQ rubs are back on the market. Learn all about the spice production process, the flavor profiles of each of her blends and where you can buy them. Girls Can Grill Rubs Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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New Recipe and Forum Site Launched for Ninja Grill Owners
10/31/2024
New Recipe and Forum Site Launched for Ninja Grill Owners
Ninja Grill owners struggle with finding recipes and information tailored to their style of grill. Well, Pitmaster Christie Vanover just launched a new website dedicated to Ninja Grills. She shares all the details in this week’s BBQ Tips Podcast. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: Ninja Grill Recipes: Breeo Live Fire Grill: 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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2024 Jack Recap from inside the judge’s tent
10/17/2024
2024 Jack Recap from inside the judge’s tent
Pitmaster Christie Vanover just got back from judging the 2024 Jack Daniel’s World Championships. Find out what she thought about the entries she judged and what trends she saw. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: Pastrami Beef Ribs Recipe: Digital KCBS Calculated Scores Spreadsheet: Full Results from the Jack: 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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Pastrami on a Stick: How to smoke pastrami beef ribs
10/03/2024
Pastrami on a Stick: How to smoke pastrami beef ribs
Beef plate ribs are impressive on their own. When you turn them into smoked pastrami beef ribs, they’re an amazing display of meat on a stick. In this week’s BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover walks you through her technique. Holiday Grilling Cookbook Available Now! Links mentioned in this episode:Pastrami Beef Ribs Recipe: Pastrami Brine: Pickling Spice: Pastrami Rub: Pickled Red Onions: Types of Beef Ribs: Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! Buy her competition log books on Amazon now!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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How to do the Jack: Get the Most out of Lynchburg
09/26/2024
How to do the Jack: Get the Most out of Lynchburg
For those headed to Lynchburg, Tennessee, for the Jack Daniel’s BBQ World Championships, Pitmaster Christie Vanover has some tips for how to get the most out of Lynchburg. This week’s BBQ Tips Podcast shares information about team load-in, the parade, Barbecue Hill and the extra activities you should make time for. Links mentioned in this episode: Distillery Tour: Miss Mary Bobo’s: The Jack: Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! Holiday Grilling Cookbook Coming Soon! Buy her new books on Amazon now! 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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The Jack Dessert: Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did
09/19/2024
The Jack Dessert: Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did
Pitmaster Christie Vanover loves entering the dessert category in BBQ competitions. She usually takes first place with a perfect score. But she made one critical error when competing at the Jack. Find out what that was and how to avoid it at your next competition. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: Dessert Plates and Decorations: The Jack: My dessert recipes: 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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The Jack: Examples of What Teams Turn In For Cook's Choice
09/12/2024
The Jack: Examples of What Teams Turn In For Cook's Choice
The top barbecue teams from around the world will be competing in the Jack Daniel’s BBQ World Championships in October. Several will enter the Cook's Choice category, which is where they can get really creative and show their culinary point of view. Pitmaster Christie Vanover, who has both cooked and judged the Jack, shares examples of what she and other teams have turned in. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: Cook’s Choice Plates and Decorations: Sous Vide Filet Mignon: The Jack: 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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The Jack: Tips for competing in the sauce category
09/05/2024
The Jack: Tips for competing in the sauce category
The Jack Daniel’s BBQ World Invitational has ancillary categories in addition to the four main meats. Pitmaster Christie Vanover, who has both cooked and judged the Jack, shares why you should enter the sauce category along with her secrets for getting top scores. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Sauce Recipe: The Jack: 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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Is Competition BBQ Dead? No! And Here’s Why
08/15/2024
Is Competition BBQ Dead? No! And Here’s Why
There are fewer BBQ competitions happening this fall. Teams and judges are hungry for more, so what’s happening? Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has a hunch she’s figured out what’s going on.. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Jackpot Competition: 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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Jack Draw: What it takes to get invited to the world championships
08/08/2024
Jack Draw: What it takes to get invited to the world championships
Teams around the country are on pins and needles waiting to find out if they qualified to compete in the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BBQ. The draw is taking place Aug. 8. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has cooked and judged the Jack. In this week’s episode, she explains how the draw works. CORRECTION: In this podcast when explaining the trickle effect, I said that the home state teams were taken out of the draw. Today, I confirmed that's not accurate. Home state teams are left in the draw. If after the draw, there are still home state teams not represented, then the Jack adds them. Also, I confirmed that the draw is done randomly, not in alphabetical order. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Jackpot Competition: Jack Daniel’s BBQ Facebook Group: 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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Competition BBQ Returns to Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot
08/01/2024
Competition BBQ Returns to Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover is bringing KCBS back to Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot Master Series Competition. It will be held in December at Bass Pro Shops and promises to be the Biggest BBQ Bash in Sin City. Tune in to learn all about how you can compete, judge or even sponsor the event. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Jackpot Competition: Subscribe to find out when registration opens: BBQ Jackpot Facebook Group: JCUP Judges Training: 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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SCA Steak Cookoffs Explained: from steak selection to judging
07/25/2024
SCA Steak Cookoffs Explained: from steak selection to judging
The SCA Steak Cookoff Association is an internationally sanctioned competition BBQ organization that’s taken the world by storm. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares how the contests work, from steak selection to judging. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: Links mentioned in this episode: Thermoworks RFX Wireless Thermometer: Twine: Meat Pins: Grill Grates: Steak Cookoffs: 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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