The classics of a summer BBQ cookout—steak, ribs, brisket, and chicken—are all here and at their very best in this collection of our best summer grilling ideas. Before we dive in, let’s take a look at some tips for taking the intimidation and guesswork out of cooking outdoors, from choosing the best meat to getting […]
There’s an easy way to bring your family together, without breaking the bank: spend a night under the stars, without ever leaving the comfort of your own back yard with a backyard campout. Throwing a backyard campout takes minimal planning, and the kids are going to love it. Check out Mommy Hates Cooking’s advice in her […]
We love a good tradition here at Head Country, and a Fourth of July cookout is one of our favorites of the year. You’ve worked hard to make a plan for fun and fireworks, so we’re here to take care of your Fourth-of-July menu planning and shopping lists so you can relax, kick back, and […]
BURGER BUFF: BBQ World Champion Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers reveals his secrets for turning out the best burger on the block, every time. Tip No. 1: Buy 80/20 meat in patties. This guards against overworking the meat. Plus, it’s best to keep the seasoning on the outside of the burger. Tip No. 2: […]
Ever wonder how to pick the perfect camping spot? How to set up once you get there? Or perhaps most important: What (and HOW) to cook for dinner? For the answers to these camping questions and more, check out this post from Sarah of SoTul Mom. Sarah wrote about her family’s recent camping trip to […]
Hosting a BBQ is a rite of passage for any Head Honcho. With just a bit of planning, it’s easy to whip up a BBQ smorgasbord for 20 or 200, all while relaxing and bringing friends, family, fun, and good food together. World BBQ Champion Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers offers these tips for […]
Pork spare ribs are a BBQ classic. A sure way to impress your friends and family at this summer’s cookouts is to serve up a platter stacked high with racks of ribs, each packed with tender, smoky flavor. The good news: ribs are as impressive on the serving board as they are easy to […]
Head Country fans—identified out in the wild as Head Honchos—live the BBQ lifestyle. That means that when the weekends and holidays hit, the grill is smoking, the meat is sizzling, and friends and family are gathered to share good times and great food. As Head Honchos know, there are lots of tools created for […]
From smoked queso blanco to classic barbecue ribs and competition-style brisket, here are our 10 most-popular recipes of all time. Competition Smoked Brisket Want to know which recipe Head Country takes to competition? It’s this one right here. You’ll need a bottle of our marinade, some of our Original seasoning, and the brisket. That’s it—simple […]
We like to say that a great bottle of BBQ sauce brings people together. For your summer enjoyment, we thought of a few more things a great bottle of BBQ sauce can do—72 of them, to be exact, one for every Head Country birthday. Bring this fun list along on your next campout. Weather forecaster […]