Summer is here, and it is time for a BBQ road trip! In this episode, The Low & Slow Barbecue travels to South Carolina to review a pair of places that are getting increasingly popular in Carolina barbecue circles. First up, we share the experience at Hector Garate’s Palmira Barbecue, which opened in Charleston in…

Believe it or not, the Carolinas don’t hold a monopoly on “Carolina barbecue.” In fact, you can even find it in the land of crab cakes. That’s where you’ll meet Farm BBQ, a Maryland-born barbecue pop-up that serves Carolina whole hog barbecue and promotes local family farms. In this episode of The Low & Slow…

Bryan Furman became the first pitmaster named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs. He’s caught the James Beard Foundation’s attention, too, landing on the list of semi-finalists for best chefs in the Southeast twice. Now, the successful barbecue entrepreneur steps into The Low & Slow Barbecue Show Spotlight – a spotlight that…

BBQ Competition is serious business in the Carolinas, so we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look with pros in the know. From training competition BBQ judges and their work at the scorers’ table to the pit perspectives of the contenders and the thrill of victory, this episode smokes out all the secrets. Listen to find out everything…

In a barbecue world that’s full of options, from the best places to eat, to the right equipment to you and the latest methods you want to try, it helps to have a tour guide. BBQ Tourist Ryan Cooper is that guide to the best pit stops in America. He’s great a resource for news…

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer but it is also a time to salute the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. In this episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show, we meet a military member who serves our nation in the U.S. Army and serves barbecue fans…

Jon G’s Barbecue serves Texas barbecue tradition in the small North Carolina town of Peachland, where he’s attracting plenty of big-city attention. Whether it’s Texas Monthly, Southern Living, or the Barbecue Bros, everyone who makes the trek to Jon G’s sings the praises of the brisket, beef ribs, kolaches, and the traditional sides that quickly…

The Low & Slow Barbecue Show steps into the competition BBQ circuit with the Vicious Pig BBQ team and Lori’s Ace Hardware, the site of a big BBQ Battle. We find out what goes into a competition barbecue event for the hosts and the competitors. Listen to Lori Stobbe share the details on her barbecue…

Today we introduce an organization created to provide barbecue and comfort at times when our community’s heroes need it most. On the heels of a law enforcement tragedy in Charlotte, NC, we talk with Hungry Heroes founder Amanda Riggan. Discover why she started a mission to serve barbecue to first responders, military members, and veterans…

Summer smoking season is fast approaching – are you ready for a weekend backyard BBQ party? You need the right meat, the right sides, and the right recipes for the world’s best (Lexington) BBQ sauce. Do NOT forget dessert! In this Low & Slow Barbecue Show, we serve up some of our favorite backyard BBQ…