Sauces, Rubs & Flavor

Build bigger, bolder barbecue flavor — homemade sauces, dry rubs, brines, marinades and injections, plus how to layer them like a pitmaster. Match your flavors to the cook with our smoking guides and grilling techniques.

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Should You Brine a Turkey Before Smoking? Brine vs Injection

Whether to brine, which kind of brine to use, how injecting is different, and how to layer both without ending...

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7 Best Glazes for Holiday Ham (With Recipes)

Seven ham glaze recipes with actual measurements, the wood pairing for each, and the timing that turns glaze glossy instead...

Pro Tip: How to Build Flavor in Layers Like a Pitmaster

Pro Tip: How to Build Flavor in Layers Like a Pitmaster

The secret to great barbecue isn't one magic rub or sauce. Learn how pitmasters build flavor in layers using seasoning,...

Pro Tip: How to Use Sweet BBQ Sauces Without Burning Them

Pro Tip: How to Use Sweet BBQ Sauces Without Burning Them

Whether you’re brushing maple bacon sauce onto pork chops, glazing chicken wings, finishing ribs, or adding a final layer to...

Pro Tip: Build-Your-Own Fiesta Marinades (One Formula, Any Protein)

Pro Tip: Build-Your-Own Fiesta Marinades (One Formula, Any Protein)

Master the art of bold, fiesta-ready flavor with one simple marinade formula. Using the Flavor Fiesta box, this pro tip...

Grill Masters Club pro tip: layering flavors for the juiciest Thanksgiving turkey

How to Brine, Inject and Season a Turkey, Step by Step

Master your Thanksgiving feast with the flavor-layering secrets behind the Turkey Takeover Box! From brining and injecting to seasoning and...

Jerk 101: Bringing Caribbean Flavors to Your Backyard Grill

Jerk 101: Bringing Caribbean Flavors to Your Backyard Grill

Spicy, smoky, and full of island soul—Jamaican jerk is a flavor tradition unlike any other. In this guide, we explore...

The Perfect Pairing: How Mustard & Vinegar Elevate Barbecue

The Perfect Pairing: How Mustard & Vinegar Elevate Barbecue

The combination of mustard and vinegar might sound simple, but it brings out the best in barbecue in ways that...

Pro Tip: Master the Pantry Staples of BBQ

Pro Tip: Master the Pantry Staples of BBQ

Author: Pitmaster Rosalie ParejaIG: @castironskillz Though there are so many different proteins, cultures of barbecue, flavor profiles, and ways to...

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Ultimate Guide to BBQ Sauce

Are you looking to add some sizzle to your summer barbecues? Nothing can bring life to your grilled meats like...

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The Best Rib Rubs (And How To Make Them)

Table of Contents A Brief History of RibsMyron Mixon's Dry Rub Recipe for RibsAaron Franklin's Dry Rub Recipe for RibsHeath...

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Tip: How to make Homemade Bourbon BBQ Sauce

A tangy tomato, vinegar, mustard and bourbon whiskey based barbecue sauce that's the perfect mop for grilled Chicken, Beef, and...

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