Here are some of my favorite BBQ related links

The   International Barbeque Cookers Association   tracks cook-offs all over Texas.    Great organization for information on contesting.

The   National Barbeque Association   publishes an informative monthly newsletter and hosts a national conference every year.

The   Barbeque Search   page connects you with all kinds of BBQ info.

BBQTV.com   is the source for BBQ competition coverage,  cooking tips,  sauces,  rubs,  grills,  equipment and anything to do with barbecue.    BBQTV also features a free newsletter,  the BBQ Mall and WebCasts of BBQTV programs.

One of the best pit manufacturers -    Klose Pits     Everything from backyard smokers to huge commercial pits,  located here in Houston.    Their shop is just a few blocks away from mine.

TexasCook.Com - Your Place for Barbecue and TexMex Recipes.

Go directly to The Smoke Ring 's  homepage.

Here are some links to other sites I like

Need some good cowboy music?    Try my personal favorite,  Riders in the Sky!     Just choose Too Slim's Mercantile from the menu at the site for a wide selection of music CDs.    Be sure to catch their show if you get the chance!    You won't be disappointed.

Ron Reil's site   where I got the basic design for my forge's propane burner.    I modified his EZ-burner to allow the use of forced air.    His site has plenty of links to other forge related sites.

Due to popular demand,  I have decided to include a trading partners area.

Ok,  just these guys have asked for it.    Thanks,  ya'll,  for listing my site!

Carolina Sauce Company - A wide variety of sauces:  hot sauce,  barbeque sauce,  grilling sauce,  salad dressing,  marinades,  and snacks at great prices.

Epicurean Foods International - Gourmet Food,  Corporate Gifts and Gift Baskets - Creating quality Canadian gourmet foods and gift baskets for gourmet chefs around the world.     Gourmet pasta sauces,  teas,  fine chocolates,  exotic oils and vinegars,  maple syrup,  corporate and retail gifts and more.    Wholesale inquiries welcome.

Coastal Professional Grills - Handmade bbq grills using heavier materials than industry standards;  popular with homeowners,  tailgaters,  executive chefs,  fire stations,  churches,  civic groups,  caterers,  & competition cookers.

Southern Yankee Bar-B-Q - Custom high end manufacturer of Concession Trailers and Bar-B-Q Smokers that will help you deliver the Real Southern BBQ flavor.    Our products are used and shipped world wide.    Nothing else compares!

Tipking.com - Household tips,  hints and ideas to make our lives easier simple and cheaper.    Get a tip hint for home,  cleaning,  garden,  stains,  beauty,  washing,  health,  pets,  kitchen,  internet,  children,  homemaking,  home repair and worklife.

Lock's Bar-B-Q Sauce - Sample this all natural Chicago original,  the town that knows and loves its barbecue sauce!    Sweet and tangy,  the tantalizing flavor lasts from the first bite to the last.

Porky Pitts BBQ - Catering,  retail and wholesale bbq sauce and rubs,  bbq gift baskets,  and wood chips.    Porky Pitts - sweet with just the right kick.

The Home Chef - Home of the award-winning cookbook,  Grilling and Smoking with The Home Chef,  by Steve Collins,  columnist for National BBQ News.    We offer wonderful equipment for grilling,  smoking and other outdoor cooking.    Selling the Rocket Roaster,  Round Rock Fire Pit and Cameron Stovetop Smokers.    Also woodchips,  hot sauces,  BBQ sauces and marinades.

Van's Pig Stands - Founded in 1930,  Van's Pig Stand is the oldest single family owned Bar-B-Q Restaurant in the state of Oklahoma.    We are most famous for our Pig Sandwiches,  Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs,  Vanized Potatoes and of course our Award Winning Bar-B-Q Sauce.    Visit us online and learn more about our history, locations, menu items or even order Bar-B-Q Sauce online.

Austin National Smokers - We manufacture the highest quality mobile concession trailer or backyard barbecue pits available!

Ole Hickory Pits:   Commercial Barbecue Smokers - Ole Hickory Pits world-class barbecue smokers featuring patented technology that produces delicious barbecue consistently with over 20 models to choose from.    Fool-proof,  economical and easy to use,  our smokers are designed to help you barbecue at Your best and can be trailer mounted too.

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