Box Overview: Uncork the Pork
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Box Overview: Uncork the Pork
Welcome to The Ultimate BBQ Experience: Uncork the Pork! The products, accessories and recipes in this box were hand-selected by our team of expert pitmasters.
University of Que G.P.A. Sauce: Everyone strives for a HIGH G.P.A., and with the University of Que’s award-winning G.P.A. Sauce, your food is sure to be perfect! G.P.A. Sauce has earned top marks on the competition circuit as well as in the backyard, winning over taste buds and competitions time and time again with its sweet flavor and subtle amount of spice!
Hickman’s Divine Swine Pork Rub and Hickman’s Divine Swine Injectable Pork Marinade: Hickman’s is BBQ made simple that will remind you of a simpler time. This one-two punch of flavor is the ideal rub and marinade for all things pork! Just start the coals and throw that pork on the pit. Hickman’s matching rub and injectable marinade will help you get just the right flavor to serve your guests some divine swine right in your own backyard. Keep it simple with Hickman’s!
Spiceology Smoky Honey Habanero Rub: Slightly smoky from the smoked paprika, slightly sweet from the honey granules and the perfect kick from the habanero to spice things up a bit - it's a full-on delight! We absolutely love this blend and Spiceology’s customers agree...it's their #1 best seller! Upgrade your steak, burgers, chicken & pork, sprinkle it on bacon for outrageously delicious candied bacon, and so much more.
Gourmet BBQ Smoke 'Ems Wood Chips by Bear Mountain BBQ: The simplest way to add real wood smoke flavor to any meal! Perfect for the backyard, patio, and grilled meals on the go, all-natural smoke flavor has never been this easy. Adding up to 45 minutes of natural hardwood smoke, these small but mighty packets are ideal for life on the go!. Use Smoke ‘Ems on all outdoor gas, charcoal or electric grills, or while camping and tailgating.
Happy grilling,
The Grill Masters Club Team
Did you know? Several past Grill Masters Club boxes are in stock and available for purchase while supplies last. If you loved these products and just want more, or if you missed a box, this is your chance to grab these items!
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Featured BBQ Sauce: University of Que G.P.A. Sauce
Vendor: University of Que (Killen, AL)
Size: 21.5 oz plastic
Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Ketchup, Cider Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Cane Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Worcestershire Sauce, Water, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic, Worcestershire Powder, Vanilla, Paprika Oleoresin, and Spices
Try it On: Pork & Poultry
About:
AWARDS
- 1st place - Best Grilling Sauce in the World, International Flavor Awards (2020)
- 2nd place - Best Mild/Medium Vinegar Sauce in the World, Scovie Awards (2021)
- 3rd place - Best Mild Vinegar Sauce in the World, National BBQ & Grilling Association (2020)
- 2nd place - Best Vinegar Sauce on the Planet, American Royal (2020)
- 2nd place - Best BBQ-Vinegar Sauce in the World, International Flavor Awards (2020)
- 3rd place - Best Mild Vinegar Sauce in the World, National BBQ & Grilling Association (2021)
AROMA
A very unique aroma with a strong tang and super savory elements fills the nose upon first whiff of this sauce. The primary savoriness is no doubt derived from Worcestershire, but it's more prominent than in your average sauce and also has a little tamarind undertone. Behind the vinegar and Worcestershire sits a fruity tomato that has the sweet presence of ketchup and molasses, but with the sugars being a bit drowned out due to the hefty tang. A deeper noseful does bring the sweetness a little more to the forefront and there's a vanilla tinge to it, which only adds to the uniqueness of the aroma. That more forceful whiff also imparts a tingle in the nostrils which can be mostly attributed to vinegar, but there's also a hint of pepper at work too.
THICKNESS & TEXTURE
While this sauce has a dark maroon hue, its semi-transparency makes it easy to see a lot of medium sized black and white spice bits, along with a ton of small orange ones. The sauce's medium-thin thickness and smooth, very syrupy consistency has it falling from a suspended spoon in fast and steady pour that takes only a few seconds until almost all of the sauce has released and, after a few slower drips, leaves a thin coating left clinging to the silverware.
OUT OF THE JAR
The first taste of this sauce brings a strong sugary start that has an immediate molasses depth to it. As the sauce settle in on the tongue, a bright and fruity tomato enters the party, adding a ketchup-y taste that then begins to meld with the savory complexity of Worcestershire and tamarind. Next the vinegar enters with a mild tartness that then ramps up as faint tastes of garlic and vanilla add even more depth to an already complex sauce. As the sauce exits the mouth, there's an initial bump in sweetness that's quickly followed by an increased vinegar tang and mellow sharp black pepper heat that completes the barbecue profile in the aftertaste, which still holds the flavors of all the ingredients that came before.
SLATHERED & COOKED
This sauce brushed onto the chicken in a thin and even coating that slid off the meat in places. The sauce layer and color was very light at first, but with the sauce baking down well, only one extra coating was needed to bring it up to par with a baseline barbecue sauce. When moved from indirect to direct heat, all the sauce stayed put and there was good caramelization without any burning. The light visual look of the sauce was matched with a flavor that was scaled back from what was tasted out of the jar. A sweet and tangy tomato profile, with a Worcestershire savoriness, was still there from bite one, but a lot of the depth and complexity was diminished mainly due to just not having enough sauce there.
PUT TO USE
When this sauce was recommended to me and I saw awards it garnered, I couldn't wait to try it and the initial taste did not disappoint. With a strong sweetness, syrupy consistency, and glossy appearance, it was clear this sauce was crafted for competition originally, but there was so much savory depth that it was also unique and could both stand out in crowd and deliver a robust flavor that's well suited for backyard applications. Unfortunately, I lost a lot of what I loved about the sauce after being cooked and was left thinking, if this didn't hold up great on chicken, would it be even more diminished on heartier meats like ribs and brisket? To get the most out of the commendable flavor, I think this sauce is best suited for use in its raw state and could make a great finishing glaze for wings, a topper for burgers, or even a dip for fries. If you're going to take this sauce into battle at a competition, I do think it'll hold up better there, delivering the good looks and a sweetness that judges will love while retaining just enough heft to be tasted, but really allowing the taste of the meat below to shine through.
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About the Vendor: A Native Son of Detroit Rock City and a Rocket City Gal joined not only by marriage, but their unwavering love of all things BBQ, team up to produce some of the tastiest BBQ in the land. No longer are they in EGGseQuetive Session, Kevin and Tammy are now running the entire University of Que! They have now been joined by a new Junior Faculty Member, their son Brayden. They have been competing since 2005, won some, lost some, but always have fun and represent themselves in the highest manner. In addition to competing, the University of Que has an awesome line of Award Winning BBQ Rubs, Brines and Sauces on the Market.
These have been tested on the competition trail as well as the back yard and have proven to be a winner in both locations. The University of Que is also ready to take you to school with one of our classes. Be it BBQ 101 or a Tell-All postmaster course, we will leave you with a full notebook of how-to's and a fully belly. Please take some time to explore the page, and ask some questions. We know you will learn something, and if anything, leave craving for some smoke kissed, slow cooked meat! Let these BBQ Drs. Take Your Taste Buds to School!
Ever since Kevin took his first "Cooking for Kids" class in the 4th grade, he has been hooked. Whether he was at his mother's side taking notes in her kitchen, or working towards the Cooking Merit Badge, Kevin's love for the culinary world has been ever strong. Only after getting married and buying his first grill did he discover the Art of BBQ. It was a lot of trial and error in the beginning, with more error than good, but eventually he figured some tricks of the trade out, developed his own flavor profiles, and started having some success on the KCBS BBQ Circuit. Kevin has earned a Ph.D. from Colorado State University in College and University Leadership. He works at the University of North Alabama where he is the Director of Strategic Initiatives. Kevin coaches his son's travel baseball team and enjoys testing new BBQ recipes out on his students at his home. He has appeared on the Travel Channel's American Grilled where he made some of the tastiest Smoked Bologna and Red Cabbage Slaw Lettuce Wraps this side of Beale Street.
If you ask Tammy what her role is with the University of Que, she will tell you that she is the sidekick. That is the furthest from the truth. Tammy ensures that everything runs to schedule, tastes good, and looks good. That meat is injected and rubbed at the right time, that the parsley boxes look amazing, and that the meat is coming off when it should. She is the glue that holds the team together. Tammy recently completed her Ph.D. from Colorado State University in College and University Leadership. She is employed as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of North Alabama. She loves to travel and watch movies and can often be found learning about dinosaurs, Pokemon from Brayden, our Junior Faculty Member/Son, when we are not at the baseball field.
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Featured Dry Rub: Hickman’s Divine Swine Pork Rub 
Vendor: Hickman's BBQ Made Simple (Hickman, NE)
Size: 4 oz plastic shaker
Ingredients: Salt, sugar, dehydrated onion & garlic, spices, citric acid, natural smoke flavor, extractive of paprika, and less than 2% soybean oil & silicon dioxide added to prevent caking.
Try it On: Pork, pork chops, pork butt, pork loin
About: This delicious rub is for all things pork! Just start the coals and throw that pork on the pit. Hickman’s matching rub and injectable marinade will help you get just the right flavor to serve your guests some divine swine right in your own backyard.
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About the Vendor: Hickman’s is BBQ made simple that will remind you of a simpler time. We have three rubs, one for beef, one for pork and one for chicken ... and an injectable marinade to match each one. This product line can be used by the backyard grilling novice or the seasoned BBQ competitor. Our proprietary blends of these rubs and injectable marinades enhance the taste of your protein without overwhelming it. Keep it simple with Hickman’s.
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Grill Master's Choice: Hickman’s Divine Swine Injectable Pork Marinade
Vendor: Hickman's BBQ Made Simple (Hickman, NE)
Size: 12 oz glass bottle
Ingredients: Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent), Apple Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Onion & Garlic, Spices (Including Paprika), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative). Manufactured in a Nut-Free Facility.
Try It On: Pork, Pork chops, pork butt, pork loin
About: This one-two punch of flavor is the ideal rub and marinade for all things pork! Just start the coals and throw that pork on the pit. Hickman’s matching rub and injectable marinade will help you get just the right flavor to serve your guests some divine swine right in your own backyard.
Featured Recipes:
About the Vendor: Hickman’s is BBQ made simple that will remind you of a simpler time. We have three rubs, one for beef, one for pork and one for chicken... and an injectable marinade to match each one. This product line can be used by the backyard grilling novice or the seasoned BBQ competitor. Our proprietary blends of these rubs and injectable marinades enhance the taste of your protein without overwhelming it. Keep it simple with Hickman’s.
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Featured Bonus: Smoky Honey Habanero Seasoning
Vendor: Spiceology (Arcadia, CA)
Size: 1 oz glass
Ingredients: Honey Granules (Cane Syrup, Honey), Brown Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Salt, and Habanero Powder.
Try It On: Chicken, Pork, Steak, Nuts, Butter, Bacon, Burgers, Pineapple, Meatloaf. Sprinkle it on bacon for outrageously delicious candied bacon, or get creative with our recipe for Smoky Honey Habanero Butter.
About: If you're in the mood to impress, our Smoky Honey Habanero signature blend won't let you down.
- Grind fresh. Ship fresh. When it comes to flavor, fresh matters. We grind in small batches and ship direct, delivering the freshest most flavorful spices right to your door.
- Chef-owned and operated. Great flavor comes from chefs, not food scientists.
- Innovative, never-before-tasted flavors.
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About the Vendor: 
From humble beginnings at Spokane area farmers’ markets in 2013, Spiceology has grown to become the fastest-growing spice company in the U.S., listed on the Inc 5000 for four years in a row.
Spiceology‘s founders, executive chef Pete Taylor and food blogger Heather Scholten, saw a stale spice and seasoning market ripe for disruption: chefs and home cooks lacked easy access to unique ingredients and blends that could bring an extra dose of magic to their cooking.
Whether you’re a professional chef, weekend grill warrior or amateur home cook, we’re here to help with innovative signature blends and 300+ small-batch ground spices, chiles, herbs, salts, confections, fruit & vegetable powders and modernist ingredients.
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Chef-owned & Operated
Great taste comes from chefs, not food scientists, which is why we hire the best of the foodservice industry to develop our blends, create recipes and work with our professional clientele.
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Fresh Matters Ethos
Our chefs handpick all of our raw ingredients, grind in small batches and ship direct to your door to guarantee the freshness and quality of our product. Go ahead, take us for a taste test.
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Flavor Innovation
Our chefs are constantly creating the next great flavor combination or sourcing in-demand ingredients allowing our customers to quickly add new flavors to your shelves.
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Featured Bonus: Gourmet BBQ Smoke ‘Ems Wood Chip Packets by Bear Mountain BBQ
Vendor: Bear Mountain BBQ (Louisville, CO)
Size: 6 oz
Try it on: Use with all outdoor gas, charcoal or electric grills to add the perfect touch of 100% wood smoke.
About: The simplest way to add real wood smoke flavor to any meal is the all-new Bear Mountain BBQ Smoke ‘Ems™. Perfect for the backyard, patio, and grilled meals on the go, all-natural smoke flavor has never been this easy.
It's time to elevate your grill game. Our Gourmet BBQ blend can handle the heat, no matter the eats. Our most versatile hardwood blend will become your “Go-To” that works well with just about every type of food, on any grill.
- Use with all outdoor gas, charcoal or electric grills.
- Up to 45 minutes of real wood smoke
- Packet and packaging completely recyclable
- Made in the USA
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About the Vendor:
FOUNDED ON FLAVOR
We believe that BBQ should taste delicious!
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest since 1990, we’ve spent the past 30 years crafting premium quality wood pellets for those that are passionate about BBQ. But at Bear Mountain, we don’t just care deeply about the way our grilled food tastes; we also care a whole lot about the earth. That’s how we decided to bring these two passions together.
We wanted to add rich, smoky flavor to food without using anything artificial. So naturally (pun intended), we turned to wood pellets. We know wood smoke adds a depth of flavor you can’t get any other way — and is every grill master’s secret weapon. So, we experimented. After combining lots of different choice hardwoods, we learned a thing or two and have crafted delicious flavors with the perfect wood blends.
Now, we’ve got a full range of grilling and smoking pellets that pair perfectly with a whole lot of incredible foods and boost flavor to crowd-pleasing levels. Hickory that adds richness to steaks. Apple to bring out the sweetness in pork. Cherry for taking chicken beyond delicious. Alder for the perfect salmon. All using no fillers, no additives, zero binders — just pure, all-hardwood for mouthwatering flavor.
So now that you know our story, we invite you to try our BBQ pellets the next time you fire up your grill. We’re pretty sure you’ll experience an authentic BBQ taste you could never imagine (or find using anything else). And get ready... friends and family will start to gather and good times will arise, guaranteed.
- Your fellow BBQ lovers at Bear Mountain BBQ
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