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BBQ Tips
American Idol for BBQ: Inside the BBQ World Cup
The founders of Barbecue World Cup say they're building "American Idol for barbecue," with a $1 million prize and a plan to pull backyard cooks and seasoned teams into the same global spotlight. In this week's episode of the BBQ Tips podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover sits down with founders Shannon Pruitt and Scott Erdmann to walk through the basics of the new competition, including how teams can qualify and why the top prize is set at $1 million. BBQ World Cuphttps://youtu.be/3U9nvuubJaw Shop Snake River Farms and use code GI...
2026-02-12
43 min
BBQ Tips
Goldee's Brisket: Will it work for competition BBQ?
Goldee's BBQ is known for its brisket. They don't wrap it during the cook. They only wrap it when they hold it. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what happened when she tested the slow and low method to see if it could work for competition BBQ. See the Results on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/3U9nvuubJaw Competition Tell-All Courseshttps://competitionbbqtips.com BBQ World Cuphttps://bbqworldcup.com/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator ...
2026-02-05
13 min
BBQ Tips
Did the judges even taste my meat?
Do you ever wonder if the judges actually tasted the meat you turned in or if your box might have gotten mixed up? In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what she learned about contesting your scores. She shares that insight along with a few other things she looks for when her scores don't match her expectations. Competition Tell-All Courseshttps://competitionbbqtips.com BBQ World Cuphttps://bbqworldcup.com/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop...
2026-01-29
22 min
BBQ Tips
First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup
The race to the $1 million prize is officially underway. In this episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the first competitions that have qualified teams for the upcoming Barbecue World Cup. Here from two teams who locked in their spots early: God's Country Barbecue out of Texas and Uncle Jesse's Barbecue from Utah. BBQ World Cuphttps://bbqworldcup.com/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Com...
2026-01-22
13 min
BBQ Tips
The Most Forgiving Chicken Cut (and It's Under $1/lb)
Chicken is one of the most common proteins people cook on the grill, and also one of the most complained about. Most people default to chicken breasts, but those are one of the least forgiving cuts you can cook. In this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is going to share her secrets to juicy breasts, but she's also going to share a more budget friendly alternative that doesn't dry out. Juicy Grilled Chicken Breastshttps://girlscangrill.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-breasts/ Smoked Chicken Quartershttps://girlscangrill.com...
2026-01-15
13 min
BBQ Tips
Stop Guessing: The Right Way to Cook Prime Rib
Regisration is open for the Memphis in May Open Fire World Championships. Plus, prime rib doesn't have to be scary. In this episode, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill shares her step-by-step method for grilling a melt-in-your-mouth prime rib with a bold herb crust. Learn how to prep the roast, control your grill temperature and nail the perfect doneness, no matter what grill you're using. Memphis in May Open Fire World Championshiphttps://memphisinmay.org/open-fire/ Prime Rib Recipehttps://girlscangrill.com/hot/how-to-grill-prime-rib-roast/ Creamy Horseradish Saucehttps://g...
2025-12-19
15 min
BBQ Tips
Baking on the Grill: Holiday Desserts with Smoke & Flair
It's the holidays, which means it's baking season. But who says dessert has to stay in the kitchen? In this episode, Christie Vanover reveals why some of the best dessert makers in the country are actually pitmasters… and how YOU can bake incredible treats right on your grill or smoker. Christie recaps the wild success of this year's BBQ Jackpot (including a dessert category that rivaled The Jack and the American Royal), shares behind-the-scenes stories from Food Network's Barbecue Brawl, and breaks down her top tips for baking cookies, cakes, pies and more over live fire.
2025-12-04
13 min
BBQ Tips
Let's Talk Turkey: Cook The Perfect Turkey On Any Grill
This Thanksgiving-themed episode breaks down everything you need to cook the perfect holiday turkey no matter what grill you're using. Christie Vanover shares her step-by-step tips for choosing the right size bird, thawing it safely, brining it for max juiciness, seasoning it with herbs and a whiskey bacon glaze, and cooking it on charcoal, pellet, drum, or gas grills. Plus, she reminds you to grab your copy of Holiday Grilling with 111 recipes to make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.g...
2025-11-20
14 min
BBQ Tips
How Live Fire Is Reshaping Competition Barbecue
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the explosive rise of live fire competitions after working behind the scenes at the Texas Open Fire Meat Up. She shares how the event drew global teams, 2,500 attendees and 80 million combined social media followers. Learn why Memphis in May is adding a new Open Fire category for 2026. Vanover also previews how she's bringing the movement to Las Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot's BBQ Pit Stop. If you want to see where competition barbecue is heading, this episode lights the way. KCBS BBQ Courses: CompetitionBBQTips.com Girls Can...
2025-11-13
15 min
BBQ Tips
I'm sharing ALL my competition secrets
Award-winning pitmaster and Girls Can Grill founder Christie Vanover pulls back the curtain on her newest venture: Competition BBQ Tips, an online education platform designed to help backyard cooks and aspiring pitmasters start earning calls. In this launch episode, Christie shares her journey from finishing mid-pack to becoming a championship competitor, the lessons she learned on the KCBS circuit, and how these new courses can help you shortcut the struggle, master the four meats, and finally hear your name called. If you're tired of guessing, wasting weekends, and wondering what judges really want, this episode...
2025-11-06
05 min
BBQ Tips
Pastrami Kits and BBQ Festivals
Christie shares where she's at in the launch of her new pastrami kit, plus she invites everyone out to the Las Vegas BBQ Festival and car show, which is a fun free event where she'll be doing BBQ demos. Pastrami Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/pastrami/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVk...
2025-10-23
08 min
BBQ Tips
Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage
Judging the Jack Daniel's Invitational Barbecue is not just a seat at the table. It is a front-row view of how the world's best teams win, how flavors evolve, and how tradition and Tennessee whiskey fuel an entire town for one unforgettable weekend. 2025 Results: https://mms.kcbs.us/members/evr/view_scores.php?org_id=KCBA&evid=47558697 Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Coo...
2025-10-16
24 min
BBQ Tips
Downsizing My Competition Trailer: New Design Must-Haves
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is changing up her competition trailer and entire travel setup. Find out what she's looking for with her new trailer design and why she's making the change. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Compet...
2025-10-02
11 min
BBQ Tips
Smoked Tri-Tip Chili: My award-Winning Recipe
It's fall, so champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is walking you through her full recipe for smoked chili with tri tip. Full Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/beef/champion-chili/ YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/XQoB945VVqM Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book...
2025-09-25
12 min
BBQ Tips
BBQ Myths, BBQ Fails and BBQ AI
Kell Phelps, publisher of Barbecue News and managing partner of NBBQA, has launched a new barbecue podcast called Now That's Smokin. This week's BBQ Tips Podcast is a collab with Kell. He invited champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill to talk about barbecue myths, failures and how she incorporates AI into her business. Join NBBQA: https://www.nbbqa.org/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Ama...
2025-09-18
52 min
The Rebel Devs
Leveling Up with Veeam: Rick Vanover on Community, Cloud, and the Future of Data Protection
Hosts: Tom May & Jonah MayGuest: Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at VeeamEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Rebel Devs, Tom and Jonah sit down with none other than Rick Vanover—“Rickatron”—from Veeam. Fresh off VeeamON, Rick shares behind-the-scenes insights about how the event comes together, what’s next in the Veeam Data Cloud journey, and why the Veeam community continues to be one of the company’s strongest differentiators.This conversation blends industry perspective, personal anecdotes, and technical deep dives—from new Linux-based appliances to the challenges of balancing p...
2025-09-12
58 min
BBQ Tips
Make BBQ Not War: Tending the Fire Of Unity
In a divided time, BBQ may be the common ground we all need. Christie Vanover reflects on how BBQ is more than food. It's a way to unite people across divides. Discover how tending the fire can heal, humanize and bring us together in a time of division. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: htt...
2025-09-11
05 min
BBQ Tips
World Champ + Official Judge Share Everything You Need to Know About The Jack
This is a special episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover is joined by BBQ World Champion David Bouska of Butcher BBQ. Together, they share some real insider tips about the Jack Daniel's World Championship. From the draw to load in to the competition itself and what the judges are looking for, if you're a competitive pitmaster, you don't want to miss this. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!
2025-09-04
1h 12
BBQ Tips
On the BBQ Trail: Where I'll Be (and How to Join In)
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover will be traveling across the country over the next few months to compete, judge and organize different events. From Idaho to Tennessee to Texas, check out the live fire activities and learn how you can be involved. Idaho Competition: https://meatandtaterbbq.com/ Lunch Meat Demo: https://premierbbqs.com/ The Jack: https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/bbq Las Vegas BBQ Festival: https://www.nvbbq.org/lasvegasbbqfestival Texas Open Fire Meat Up: https://www.openfiremeatup.com/ BBQ Jackpot: https://bbqjackpot.com/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girls...
2025-08-28
11 min
BBQ Tips
How to grill oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver
Last week, Christie shared the top 10 foods Americans hate. This week, she grilled up some oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver. Here's what happened. Find out if the foods are on her love it or hate it list. 🔥 Full Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/roundups/10-most-hated-foods-in-america-are-you-brave-enough-to-eat-them/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff...
2025-08-21
10 min
BBQ Tips
The Top 10 Hated Foods According to Americans
YouGov just released the results of the most hated foods in America. Here are the top 10. Are any of yours on this list? This is Part 1 where I reveal the top 10 hated foods. Stay tuned for Part 2. I'm going to cook 5 of them on the grill to see if I can get them to taste good. Gull Survey Results: https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/52689-ranking-americans-most-hated-foods Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girl...
2025-08-14
06 min
BBQ Tips
How to grill the perfect ribeye steak
Struggling with flare-ups, dry steak or guessing doneness? Don't ruin your ribeye! In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover will explain how to cook ribeye steak perfectly every time. 🔥 Full Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/steak/how-to-cook-ribeye-steak/ Thermoworks RFX: https://alnk.to/610hLIM Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/4jReHBA Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4...
2025-08-07
09 min
BBQ Tips
How to Make Smoked Sausage That Snaps
If your homemade sausage keeps crumbling or lacks that signature snap, the problem may not be your seasoning. It's your temperature control. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill is here to break down the sausage science step-by-step. Links in this Episode: Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3IKNGCP Meat Grinder: https://amzn.to/3H3riUJ Sausage Stuffer: https://amzn.to/4lG5vS3 Sausage Casings: https://amzn.to/4lJ23pP Pink Salt: https://amzn.to/3UzmBoF Smoked Sausage Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/smoked-beef-sausage/
2025-07-24
19 min
BBQ Tips
Avoid Food Poisoning: 5 Summer BBQ Safety Rules
Throwing a cookout for your family and friends can be so much fun. Everyone loves the food, the laughter, the memories. Unless those memories mean hugging a toilet all night. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill shares 5 BBQ safety tips so you can avoid sending anyone home with more than leftovers. Links in this Episode: BBQ Jackpot: https://bbqjackpot.com/ Ninja FlexFlame Cookbook: Pizza Party on the Grill: https://amzn.to/3GBSARR Thermapen ONE: https://alnk.to/8iS059U YETI Insulated Bowls: https://amzn.to/4lC2...
2025-07-17
11 min
BBQ Tips
10 Grilling Mistakes to Avoid
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill knows the secret to mouthwatering barbecue isn't just in the rub or the smoker. It's in avoiding the most common grilling mistakes. These are 10 little things that can make or break your cookout, but once you know what to look out for, it's easy to get more consistent results every time.. Links in this Episode: Brisket Temp Calculator: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/brisket/at-what-temp-is-brisket-done/ Ninja FlexFlame Cookbook: Pizza Party on the Grill: https://amzn.to/3GBSARR Full Article: https://girlscangrill.com/b...
2025-07-10
12 min
BBQ Tips
ThermoWorks RFX Launches Bluetooth Only Mode
High elevation can throw off your brisket cook, unless you know how to adjust. At a competition 4,500 feet above sea level, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover leaned on instinct, science and ThermoWorks' new Bluetooth upgrade for the Wireless RFX to land a top brisket score. Learn how to use the Bluetooth feature, when to use it and how reliable it is when you're cooking meat in the middle of some random parking lot. Links in this Episode: RFX: https://alnk.to/610hLIM Thermapen ONE: https://alnk.to/8iS059U Cooking at...
2025-07-03
14 min
BBQ Tips
The 5-Hour BBQ Plan to Feed a Crowd
Worried about running out of food at your next party? Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has a five-hour BBQ plan that delivers juicy pulled pork and brisket without the stress. Plus, plenty of tips for serving it up right. Links in this Episode: Full Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/how-to-cook-bbq-meals-for-large-groups/ Coleslaw Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/salads/classic-creamy-coleslaw-with-a-tangy-twist/ Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/im-BxjmbeLw Aluminum Half Pans: https://amzn.to/3TCrPj5 Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girl...
2025-06-26
15 min
BBQ Tips
What Grill Should You Buy? Take This 7-Question Quiz
There are so many grills out there: pellet, gas, charcoal, electric. It can be overwhelming. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has created a quick quiz that matches you with the perfect grill based on your cooking style. Here's how it works: ❓ Answer a few easy questions ✅ Get your Grill Match instantly Take The Quiz: https://whatgrillshouldibuy.com Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now! Ninja Fl...
2025-06-19
11 min
BBQ Tips
Burger Bootcamp: Build a Better Burger
Think you know how to grill a burger? Not so fast. From picking the right meat to building it like a boss and feeding a crowd without losing your cool, this is Burger bootcamp. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is breaking down the rookie mistakes and the secret upgrades to bring your burgers to legendary status. Burger Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/category/recipe/burgers/ How to turn brisket into ground beef: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/brisket/ground-brisket/ Bacon Jam: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/bacon/bacon-jam/ Burger Bootcamp Essentials: https://amzn.to/4...
2025-06-12
20 min
BBQ Tips
BBQ Brawl: What It's Really Like Being on Food Network
Ever wondered if the drama, the pressure and the ticking clock on BBQ Brawl are as real as they seem? When pitmaster Christie Vanover joined Season 4 of Food Network's BBQ Brawl, she stepped into a whirlwind of fire, flavor and fast decisions. With Season 6 now heating up, she's sharing the behind-the-scenes scoop on everything viewers don't see but desperately want to know. Recipes Christie Made on BBQ Brawl: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-brawl-recipes/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ htt...
2025-06-05
20 min
BBQ Tips
KCBS vs. SCA: What It Really Costs to Organize a BBQ Competition
Have you ever thought about organizing a barbecue competition? Two of the most popular sanctioning bodies are the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA). Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has organized both. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, she shares the real costs and key differences, so you can decide which route fits your goals. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now...
2025-05-29
20 min
BBQ Tips
Trimming Competition Chicken Thighs With Girls Can Grill
In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her step-by-step technique for selecting and trimming chicken thighs for a BBQ competition. Follow her through the full process. Equipment: https://amzn.to/45ku41C Grilled Chicken Thighs: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/chicken/grilled-chicken-thighs/ Smoked Chicken Thighs on a Ninja Grill: https://girlscangrill.com/ninja-grill-recipes/smoked-chicken-thighs-on-a-ninja-grill/ Competition Chicken Thighs: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/competition-chicken-thighs/ Schmaltz: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/chicken/schmaltz/ Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages...
2025-05-23
22 min
BBQ Tips
Scheels BBQ University: Briskets, Belief and Big Breaks
In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares some keys to her business success: taking risks, surrounding yourself with people you can trust and having faith. Find out how this philosophy recently paid off for Girls Can Grill. Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/pages/store-locator https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Scheels BBQ University Tutorials Brisket: https://youtu.be/bY8_V92xXSg Pork Butt: https://youtu.be/WCCbpEbu1Sg Baby Back Ribs: https://youtu.be/6SgF...
2025-05-08
14 min
BBQ Tips
I won $5,000 with this burger recipe
I competed at the 2025 National Hardware Show Celebrity Cookoff in Las Vegas and won $5,000 with this burger recipe cooked on a Monument Grills. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, I'm going to show you exactly how to make the Thai Inspired Cheese Stuffed Slider with Thai Basil Mint Chimichurri and Spicy Mayo. Full Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/the-5000-dollar-burger/ Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: http...
2025-05-01
17 min
BBQ Tips
What Is Wagyu Beef And Why It's the Choice of Champions
When selecting beef, there are so many terms: select, choice, prime, angus, wagyu. It can all be rather confusing. In this BBQ Tips Podcast, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill explains what wagyu beef is and why it's the choice of champion pitmasters. Save 10% on Snake River Farms wagyu beef with code GIRLSCANGRILL https://snakeriverfarms.pxf.io/NKW06N Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick G...
2025-04-17
11 min
BBQ Tips
Set Up Your Competition Cook Site Like a Pro
One key to being successful in competition barbecue is having an organized cook site. Today champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares the different sections of her cook site and how she sets it up. Links in This Episode: Packing List: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/checklist/ Competition Equipment I Use: https://amzn.to/3G5frEF Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now! Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to...
2025-04-04
16 min
BBQ Tips
2025 Vegas Pizza Expo: Backyard Pizza Trends
In this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. From the latest backyard pizza ovens by Ooni and Gozney to the newly released Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza Cookbook, Christie shares her top takeaways from the floor of this year's event. Links in This Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Giveaway: https://grillinggiveaway.com Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza: https://amzn.to/3RmdupS Thermoworks IR Guns: https://alnk.to/a41zTlu Girls Can Grill Rubs https...
2025-03-27
17 min
BBQ Tips
BBQ Competitions: The Winning Secret to Selecting Meats
Competitive pitmaster Christie Vanover has more than 75 top 10 calls under her belt. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, she shares what she looks for when selecting her competition chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Tune in and learn her secrets to help improve your stats on the circuit. Links in This Episode: Snake River Farms Brisket: https://snakeriverfarms.pxf.io/5bEZ7o Use code GIRLSCANGRILL to save 10% Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now!
2025-03-20
18 min
BBQ Tips
Last-Minute Pastrami: Pitmaster's Grocery Store Hack
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and grocery stores are stocked with pre-brined corned beef briskets. But before you grab the first one you see, there are a few things to consider to get the best cut for your cooking needs. Even better, if you love pastrami, you can easily transform store-bought corned beef into a a few different pastrami dishes with BBQ Tips from champion pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Girll. Links in This Episode: Pastrami Process: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/holidays/st-patricks-day/homemade-pastrami/ Pastrami Rub: https://girlscangrill.com...
2025-03-13
16 min
BBQ Tips
KBIS 2025: The Companies Now Entering The Grill Space
Some big names in indoor appliances are moving outdoors. Find out which companies introduced new grill and outdoor kitchen lineups at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Links in This Episode: How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen: https://girlscangrill.com/outdoor-kitchen/design-an-outdoor-kitchen/ Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7...
2025-03-06
15 min
BBQ Tips
Ninja FlexFlame: Everything You Need To Know
Ninja has expanded its outdoor kitchen lineup with the Ninja FlexFlame – a propane grill that can smoke, griddle and cook pizza. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has been beta testing it for months. Find out how the grill works, what makes it different than all other propane grills she's cooked on and what her overall impressions are. SHOP NINJAhttps://ninjakitchen.pxf.io/c/343481/2796189/8360?adname=influencer (affiliate link) Join The Ninja FlexFlame Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninjaflexflamegrill Join the Ninja Grill Recipes Club https://ninjagrillrecipes.com/ Li...
2025-02-25
15 min
BBQ Tips
The Ultimate Crawfish Cookout: Live Fire Edition
Fire up the feast! Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares four bold ways to cook crawfish over live fire just in time for Mardi Gras. Links in This Episode: Grilled Crawfish: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/grilled-crawfish/ Crawfish Boil on the Grill: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/crawfish-boil-on-the-grill/ Crawfish Fettuccine: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/crawfish-fettuccine-with-blackened-shrimp/ Crawfish Etouffee: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/seafood/crawfish-etouffee/ Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon...
2025-02-20
16 min
BBQ Tips
3 Ways To Grill Restaurant Quality Steaks At Home
Want to really impress your Valentine? Grill up a restaurant quality steak at home. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her three favorite methods for cooking the perfect steak. Plus, she shares BBQ tips on seasoning, testing for doneness and resting. Links in This Episode: Steak Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/category/recipe/steak/ Thermapen ONE: https://alnk.to/8iS059U Thermoworks RFX: https://alnk.to/610hLIM Thermapen IR: https://alnk.to/apR5R0u Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ http...
2025-02-13
17 min
BBQ Tips
Meatball Hacks You NEED for Game Day
Game day isn't complete without a platter of juicy, flavor-packed meatballs, but not all meatballs are created equal. If you've ever ended up with dry, bland bites, don't worry, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has the hacks to fix that. From key ingredients to foolproof techniques, she'll show you how to make the ultimate game-day meatballs that'll have everyone coming back for more. Links in This Episode: 20 Game Day Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/20-winning-recipes-for-your-super-bowl-party/ BBQ Meatballs: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/grilled-bbq-meatballs/ Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/cheese-stuffed-meatballs/
2025-02-06
15 min
BBQ Tips
From $50 to $10,000: Which Charcoal Grill is REALLY Worth It?
There are so many different types of charcoal grills out there. It's hard to figure out which one is going to be the best one to fit your needs. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the types of charcoal grills, along with their advantages, disadvantages and costs. Grill Reviews: Breeo Live-Fire Grill: https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/breeo-live-fire-grill-review/ Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050: https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/masterbuilt-gravity-series-1050-grill-and-smoker-review/ Konnected Joe: https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/kamado-joe-konnected-joe-digital-charcoal-grill-review/ Bronco Pro: https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/oklahoma-joes-bronco-pro-drum-smoker-review/
2025-01-30
15 min
BBQ Tips
Shrimp Buying and Cooking Guide: Sizes, Prep and Grilling Tips
Join champion pitmaster Christie Vanover as she dives into everything you need to know about shrimp, from grocery store sizing mysteries to mastering the grill. In this episode, Christie breaks down the difference between peel-on and deveined shrimp, shares her favorite ways to thaw them, and reveals her secrets for grilling shrimp to perfection. Whether you're a seafood newbie or a seasoned pro, Christie's expert tips will help you buy, prep and cook shrimp with confidence. Grilled Shrimp Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/best-grilled-shrimp-planet/ Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.g...
2025-01-16
16 min
BBQ Tips
My Favorite Indoor Grill This Winter
Baby, it's cold outside, which makes grilling outdoors challenging. But it doesn't mean you can't grill at all. In today's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her favorite indoor grill. Learn what she loves about the Ninja Sizzle and what makes it different from other indoor grills. Ninja Sizzle: https://amzn.to/40313Do Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score...
2025-01-09
15 min
BBQ Tips
5 Ways to Make Veggies Taste Good
It's January, that means we're thinking about healthy eating again. And healthy eating, usually means more veggies. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her top five tips for making veggies actually taste good. Plus, she includes tips for how to grill vegetables once to create several meals for the week. Guide: How to grill 20 vegetables https://girlscangrill.com/hot/how-to-grill-vegetables/ Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holida...
2025-01-03
15 min
BBQ Tips
Everything You Need to Know to Grill Prime Rib
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover loves prime rib so much she put it on the cover of her Holiday Grilling Cookbook. In this week's BBQ Tips podcast, she shares her top tips for cooking prime rib on the grill. She goes over how to select a great prime rib, how to trim it, season it and cook it. Plus, she shares her recipes for gravy and horseradish sauce. Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko
2024-12-19
19 min
BBQ Tips
7 Tips for a Perfect Smoked Turkey
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her seven key tips to smoking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how she picks the right size bird, makes it super juicy and creates craveable crispy skin. Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned: Turkey Brine: https://girlscangr...
2024-11-21
14 min
BBQ Tips
What it takes to produce and sell BBQ rubs
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover's award-winning BBQ rubs are back on the market. Learn all about the spice production process, the flavor profiles of each of her blends and where you can buy them. Girls Can Grill Rubs https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the G...
2024-11-14
18 min
BBQ Tips
New Recipe and Forum Site Launched for Ninja Grill Owners
Ninja Grill owners struggle with finding recipes and information tailored to their style of grill. Well, Pitmaster Christie Vanover just launched a new website dedicated to Ninja Grills. She shares all the details in this week's BBQ Tips Podcast. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links m...
2024-10-31
09 min
BBQ Tips
2024 Jack Recap from inside the judge's tent
Pitmaster Christie Vanover just got back from judging the 2024 Jack Daniel's World Championships. Find out what she thought about the entries she judged and what trends she saw. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Holiday Grilling: https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: Pastrami Beef Ribs Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/reci...
2024-10-17
26 min
BBQ Tips
Pastrami on a Stick: How to smoke pastrami beef ribs
Beef plate ribs are impressive on their own. When you turn them into smoked pastrami beef ribs, they're an amazing display of meat on a stick. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, champion pitmaster Christie Vanover walks you through her technique. Holiday Grilling Cookbook Available Now!https://amzn.to/4eKkVko Links mentioned in this episode:Pastrami Beef Ribs Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/beef/smoked-pastrami-beef-ribs/ Pastrami Brine: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/rubs-sauces/corned-beef-brine/ Pickling Spice: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/rubs-sauces/homemade-pickling-spice/ Pastrami Rub: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/rubs-sauces/homemade-pastrami-rub/ Pi...
2024-10-03
16 min
BBQ Tips
How to do the Jack: Get the Most out of Lynchburg
For those headed to Lynchburg, Tennessee, for the Jack Daniel's BBQ World Championships, Pitmaster Christie Vanover has some tips for how to get the most out of Lynchburg. This week's BBQ Tips Podcast shares information about team load-in, the parade, Barbecue Hill and the extra activities you should make time for. Links mentioned in this episode: Distillery Tour: https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/visit-us Miss Mary Bobo's: https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/Miss-Mary-Bobos-Restaurant The Jack: https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/bbq Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon!
2024-09-26
20 min
BBQ Tips
The Jack Dessert: Don't Make the Same Mistake I Did
Pitmaster Christie Vanover loves entering the dessert category in BBQ competitions. She usually takes first place with a perfect score. But she made one critical error when competing at the Jack. Find out what that was and how to avoid it at your next competition. Girls Can Grill Rubs Coming Soon! https://girls-can-grill.myshopify.com/ Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: ...
2024-09-19
19 min
BBQ Tips
The Jack: Examples of What Teams Turn In For Cook's Choice
The top barbecue teams from around the world will be competing in the Jack Daniel's BBQ World Championships in October. Several will enter the Cook's Choice category, which is where they can get really creative and show their culinary point of view. Pitmaster Christie Vanover, who has both cooked and judged the Jack, shares examples of what she and other teams have turned in. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe ...
2024-09-12
17 min
BBQ Tips
The Jack: Tips for competing in the sauce category
The Jack Daniel's BBQ World Invitational has ancillary categories in addition to the four main meats. Pitmaster Christie Vanover, who has both cooked and judged the Jack, shares why you should enter the sauce category along with her secrets for getting top scores. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Sauce Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/rubs-sauces/homemade-bbq-sauce/ The Jack: https://www.jackda...
2024-09-05
12 min
BBQ Tips
Is Competition BBQ Dead? No! And Here's Why
There are fewer BBQ competitions happening this fall. Teams and judges are hungry for more, so what's happening? Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover has a hunch she's figured out what's going on.. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/46q7xPl Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Jackpot Competition: https://bbqjackpot.com Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www...
2024-08-15
13 min
BBQ Tips
Jack Draw: What it takes to get invited to the world championships
Teams around the country are on pins and needles waiting to find out if they qualified to compete in the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BBQ. The draw is taking place Aug. 8. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover has cooked and judged the Jack. In this week's episode, she explains how the draw works. CORRECTION: In this podcast when explaining the trickle effect, I said that the home state teams were taken out of the draw. Today, I confirmed that's not accurate. Home state teams are left in the draw. If after the draw, there are still home state t...
2024-08-08
13 min
BBQ Tips
Competition BBQ Returns to Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot
Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover is bringing KCBS back to Vegas with the BBQ Jackpot Master Series Competition. It will be held in December at Bass Pro Shops and promises to be the Biggest BBQ Bash in Sin City. Tune in to learn all about how you can compete, judge or even sponsor the event. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/3yjOPfN Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: BBQ Ja...
2024-08-01
15 min
BBQ Tips
SCA Steak Cookoffs Explained: from steak selection to judging
The SCA Steak Cookoff Association is an internationally sanctioned competition BBQ organization that's taken the world by storm. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares how the contests work, from steak selection to judging. Buy her new books on Amazon now! Steak Cookoff Score Sheet Log Book: https://amzn.to/3yjOPfN Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: Thermoworks RFX Wireless Thermometer: https://alnk.to/610hLIM Twine: https://amzn.to/4fe8oXv Meat Pins: https://amzn.to/3WxbVJ4
2024-07-25
17 min
BBQ Tips
Build a BBQ Brand: Follow these 3 golden rules
Christie Vanover is not only a champion pitmaster. She has also built and managed brand identities for companies for around 30 years. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, she shares her three golden rules for building a successful barbecue brand. Buy her new book on Amazon now! Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Links mentioned in this episode: Social Search: https://www.namecheckr.com/ https://brandsnag.com/ URL Search: https://www.godaddy.com/ Trademark Search: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/search/search-information Graphics Help: https...
2024-07-18
18 min
BBQ Tips
New Book: Track competition scores to improve your results
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover just launched a new book to help competition cooks improve their results. Plus, she shares some updates from the KCBS Board of Directors related to the West Coast. Links mentioned in this episode: NEW Competition BBQ Score Sheets Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe Digital KCBS Calculated Scores Spreadsheet: https://mailchi.mp/girlscangrill/kcbs-scores KCBS July 8, 2024 Meeting Notes: https://kcbs.us/news_manager.php?page=17854 Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtub...
2024-07-11
12 min
BBQ Tips
Changing BBQ: I took risks and the judges weighed in
Last week, Pitmaster Christie Vanover teased that she might go all out and get risky with her competition BBQ turn ins. Well, she did just that at a competition in California. Find out what changes she made and how the judges reacted. Links mentioned in this episode: Competition Chicken Legs: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/how-to-smoke-competition-chicken-legs/ Snake River Farms Brisket: https://snakeriverfarms.pxf.io/NKW06N (use code GIRLSCANGRILL to save 10%) Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/gir...
2024-07-04
19 min
BBQ Tips
Why I'm bored with competition BBQ and the risk I'm about to take
Do you have the guts to take a risk? To be bold? To be different? In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares why she's getting a little bit bored with competition BBQ. Find out why and what she plans to do about it. ------------------------- Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/ Sign up fo...
2024-06-27
17 min
BBQ Tips
RFX Meat: Thermoworks unveils its first wireless meat thermometer
ThermoWorks just announced that it's going wireless! Pitmaster Christie Vanover was at their headquarters when they unveiled their first wireless leave-in thermometer - the RFX Meat. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast she shares how the RFX Meat works and how it has overcome the problems that many other wireless thermometers face. She also explains the Thermoworks products that she uses regularly and what makes each one different. Links mentioned in this episode: (affiliate links) Thermapen MK4: https://alnk.to/44VKEQm Thermapen ONE: https://alnk.to/8iS059U Thermapen IR...
2024-06-20
26 min
BBQ Tips
BBQ Terms: Learn the language of BBQ
Does this sentence make any sense to you? "I'm going to put my A9 flat on the barrel after it has blue smoke and look for some bark before I do the Texas crutch. Hopefully, that bend is good enough for a call." If not, you should definitely listen to this episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast. Pitmaster, Christie Vanover is going to break down some of the popular slang terms used in the world of BBQ. So you can talk the talk. ------------------------- Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to t...
2024-06-13
20 min
BBQ Tips
Competition BBQ Trailers: How to choose the right one
When you're serious about competition BBQ, you're probably ready for a competition BBQ trailer. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her trailer evolution, the type that she is currently using and what sets it apart from others she's tried. Links mentioned in this episode: Dune Sport Toy Haulers: https://dunesport.com/ ------------------------- Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------- Visit her website for ev...
2024-06-06
11 min
BBQ Tips
KCBS BBQ results: What do all these numbers mean?
When you get your KCBS BBQ results, they can look confusing. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast Pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down what all the numbers mean. That way you can fully understand your KCBS BBQ scores, which will help you up your competition BBQ game. FREE KCBS CALCULATED SCORES SPREADSHEET: https://mailchi.mp/girlscangrill/kcbs-scores Links mentioned in this episode: KCBS Event Results: https://mms.kcbs.us/members/evr_search.php?org_id=KCBA&sy=X Results from the Best Dam BBQ Challenge: https://mms.kcbs.us/members/evr/view...
2024-05-30
20 min
BBQ Tips
Drum smokers: Which is best for competition BBQ?
Pitmaster Christie Vanover has talked a lot about barbecuing at hotter temperatures. She finds the best way to do that is on a drum smoker. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast she shares the pros and cons about four drum smokers she's cooked on and which one she likes best. Links mentioned in this episode: Pit Barrel Smoker: https://homedepot.sjv.io/q4Mv7N Oklahoma Joe's Bronco: https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/oklahoma-joes-bronco-pro-drum-smoker-review/ Gateway Drum Smoker: https://bbqguys.sjv.io/AWZQbN Hunsaker Smoker:https://girlscangrill.com/product-reviews/hunsak...
2024-05-09
18 min
Vanover Ventures
Vanover Venture EP.6 Thornberry
join us as we meet with Nathan Thornberry! Nathan talks about Shark tank, acquisition, and developments in Multiple countries.We talk about How to use assets to reduce tax liability and lessons learned over His very successful career.
2024-05-03
1h 08
BBQ Tips
Become a grand champion: Smoke a winning competition brisket
We are down to our final KCBS competition meat. Pitmaster Christie Vanover has shared her winning BBQ Tips for chicken, ribs and pork. Now it's time for brisket. Brisket is the one meat in a BBQ competition that if you can nail it, you have a really good chance at being grand champion. Links mentioned in this episode: Proud Souls BBQ Class: https://www.proudsoulsbbq.com/bbq-classes How to separate the point and flat: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/separate-brisket-point-and-flat/ Injecting: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/brisket-injection-tools-recipe-and-technique/ Seasoning: https...
2024-05-02
23 min
BBQ Tips
BBQ tips for creating competition pork butt that wins
Pork butt is pitmaster Christie Vanover's number one KCBS meat category. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, she goes over the judging rules and shares her winning secrets for competition pork. Links mentioned in this episode: Competition Pork Butt Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/competition-pork-butt/ Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 Supplies mentioned (affiliate links): Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/4aWIg0r Injector: https://amzn.to/3U6tb...
2024-04-25
29 min
Vanover Ventures
Vanover Ventures EP.5 UPDATE
After two months of living in the jungle, we’re here to give updates about being in the Dominican Republic so far… We cover tips on travel to the DR, our expectations vs reality, and everything we’ve been up to since arriving!
2024-04-22
42 min
BBQ Tips
Struggling with tenderness scores on competition ribs? Try this technique
Tenderness seems to be what gets everybody tripped up in the KCBS rib category. We always hear the phrase fall-off-the-bone ribs. That is not good in a competition. In a competition, that's considered overdone. The challenge is finding the balance. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her process for competition BBQ pork ribs. Links mentioned in this episode: Competition Prep + Timeline: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips-podcast/judging-prepping-and-cooking-tips-for-competition-chicken/ Competition Chicken Prep: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips-podcast/how-a-champion-pitmaster-preps-for-a-bbq-competition/ How to trim ribs for competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHdK-EU6...
2024-04-18
24 min
BBQ Tips
Judging, prepping and cooking tips for competition chicken
After judging a recent barbecue competition, Team Girls Can Grill is back at the pits. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what she learned about judging chicken and how she preps and cooks her competition chicken thighs. Links mentioned in this episode: Chicken Trimming Video: https://youtu.be/37FICIDgtCQ Competition Chicken Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/competition-chicken-thighs/ Chicken Schmaltz: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/chicken/schmaltz/ Supplies mentioned (affiliate links): Shears: https://amzn.to/4aM37U0 Gloveworks Gloves: https...
2024-04-11
17 min
The Logistics of Logistics
AI Driven Sales & Marketing with Jason Jimenez Vanover
Jason Jimenez-Vanover and Joe Lynch discuss AI driven sales & marketing. Jason is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused content marketing agency that specializes in working with transportation, logistics and supply chain companies. About Jason Jimenez-Vanover Jason Jimenez-Vanover is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused marketing agency. With more than a decade of experience in marketing for the supply chain, Jason built his career on content creation as a copywriter and marketing consultant. His expertise stretches across the logistics universe, working with brands from the Top 100 Logistics Providers and many brokers. He...
2024-04-08
55 min
Vanover Ventures
Vanover Ventures EP.4 SMANG
Join us for a wild and uproarious ride as we dive into the world of building the ultimate resort in the breathtaking Dominican Republic! In this electrifying podcast episode with my twin brothers wife Angela. Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt as we explore every corner of the imagination, from wild design ideas to quirky amenities, all in the pursuit of crafting the perfect tropical getaway. With her infectious humor and boundless energy, our guest promises to keep you entertained and enlightened every step of the way. So buckle up...
2024-04-06
40 min
BBQ Tips
Marcio Borguezan shares how to trim a whole hog
In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, world champion Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction shares how to trim a whole hog for live fire cooking. Links mentioned in this episode: Hogs for the Cause: https://hogsforthecause.rallybound.org/2024/HogAddiction Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/ Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/ GCG Merch: https://girls-can-grill.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW GIRLS CAN GRILL: YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/girlscangrill Instagram: https://www...
2024-04-04
13 min
Vanover Ventures
Investing with my Twin Vanover Ventures Ep.3
GET READY, in todays episode we cover pitfalls of starting business what we have learned! The difference between comfort and adventure.Investing in a foreign country and what we have discovered on the road to building a resort!
2024-03-29
45 min
BBQ Tips
Top BBQ finds from the 2024 National Hardware Show
Pitmaster Christie Vanover explored the 2024 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas to find what's new in the outdoor BBQ and grilling space. Check out her top finds and the new outdoor appliances that will be released soon. Links mentioned in this episode: Flammkraft Grill: https://bbqguys.sjv.io/756EVY (affiliate link) Kenmore Retro Portable Gas Grill: https://kenmoregrill.com/product/permasteel-2-burner-retro-portable-gas-grill/ Cuisinart Outdoor Wok: https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/outdoor-grilling/ Mack's Fyers: https://macksfryers.com/#products Bradley Raven Smoker: https://www.bradleysmoker.com/ MEAT...
2024-03-28
11 min
Vanover Ventures
“Building in the Dominican” EP.2
Today We’ll share the untold stories of our adventure - from the initial spark of inspiration to the concrete steps of making it a reality. Discover the challenges we faced, from navigating foreign investment landscapes to adapting to a new culture, and the incredible discoveries that have enriched our journey. Hear firsthand the lessons we’ve learned about taking chances in both business and life, the importance of embracing change, and how we’re building not just a resort, but a dream destination for adventurers and dreamers alike. Whethe...
2024-03-22
31 min
BBQ Tips
How to smoke ham using any type of grill or smoker
If you're smoking a ham this Easter, tune into this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast. Pitmaster Christie Vanover walks you through how she selects, seasons and smokes a ham on a charcoal, pellet or gas grill. Plus, she includes her recipe for a perfect versatile glaze. Links mentioned in this episode: How to smoke on a gas grill: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/wood-chip-foil-pouch/ Orange-glazed ham: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/grilled-ham/ Aluminum half pans: https://amzn.to/3IIgBUL Basting mop: https://amzn.to/3vi69jJ (affiliate links)
2024-03-21
10 min
Vanover Ventures
Vanover Ventures “Moving to the Dominican Republic” Ep.1
Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Vanover Ventures,' the podcast where we dive deep into the world of business, explore the exhilarating paths of travel, and celebrate the audacity of taking chances. In this opening episode, we embark on a captivating journey to the Dominican Republic, a land of breathtaking beauty and burgeoning opportunities. Our hosts share their own daring leap—risking it all to establish a business in a foreign land. Listen as they unfold the story of their venture, from the initial spark of inspiration to the challenges and triumphs of building a business from the gr...
2024-03-15
32 min
BBQ Tips
Tips for entering, winning a BBQ ancillary category
On this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what a competition BBQ ancillary category is all about with tips from her experience as a world champion competitor and judge. Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/ Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/ GCG Merch: https://girls-can-grill.myshopify.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GIRLS C...
2024-03-14
14 min
BBQ Tips
What happened when a pitmaster judged a BBQ competition
On this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Pitmaster Christie Vanover participated in the Golden State Battle BBQ competition, not to cook, but to judge. Find out what she learned and what changes she may now make to her competition BBQ strategy. Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/ Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/ G...
2024-03-07
21 min
BBQ Tips
BONUS: Interview with Hestan and Grillworks
During the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, Grillworks and Hestan teamed up to showcase a Grillworks 36" Langelier that was fitted into a Hestan Commercial suite. Christie Vanover had the chance to interview Ben Eisendrath, owner of Grillworks, and Basil Larkin, the vice president of sales for Heston Commercial Corporation. Listen to this bonus footage of the BBQ Tips Podcast to hear how the partnership developed and what the future may hold.
2024-03-01
05 min
BBQ Tips
KBIS 2024: What's new in electric, gas, charcoal grills
On this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Christie goes to the Kitchen and Bath Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. She shows off some of the new electric grills that are coming out plus some great German innovation in the gas grill industry, a couple of safety features, and last but not least, the sexiest charcoal grill she has ever seen. Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips a...
2024-02-29
16 min
BBQ Tips
Learn the art of making pastrami
Do you know the difference between corned beef and pastrami or how the pastrami making process works? Tune into this week's episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast to learn all about the brine, seasoning and different meats that you can turn into pastrami. Links mentioned during the show: Full Pastrami Guide and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/category/bbq-tips/pastrami/ Pink Curing Salt: https://amzn.to/42NxkiG (affiliate link) Food-safe Brine Bag: https://amzn.to/3wsGQvF (affiliate link) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls...
2024-02-22
12 min
BBQ Tips
How a champion pitmaster preps for a BBQ Competition
Christie has two big BBQ competitions coming up, so this week she's sharing how she preps the week before a competition and what she includes on her competition BBQ checklist. Links mentioned during the show: Competition BBQ Checklist: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/checklist/ Competition BBQ Recipes and Tips: https://girlscangrill.com/category/competition-bbq/ Power Options: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/power-options/ Health and Fire Code Requirements: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/health-fire-requirements/ Snake River Farms Brisket: https://snakeriverfarms.pxf.io/5bEZ7o (affiliate link) Use code GIRLSCANGRILL at checkout to save 10% Prefer to wat...
2024-02-15
14 min
BBQ Tips
5 methods for cooking filet mignon
This week's BBQ Tips Podcast covers five methods for cooking filet mignon, including grilling, searing, the reverse sear, sous vide and one unique method restaurant chefs use. Links mentioned during the show: Grilled Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/grilled-filet-mignon/ Seared Filet Mignon: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/steak/cast-iron-steak/ Reverse Sous Vide Filet Mignon: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/steak/sous-vide-filet-mignon-steaks/ Steak Temperature Guide: https://girlscangrill.com/bbq-tips/steak-temperature-guide/ Thermoworks IR Gun: https://alnk.to/a41zTlu (affiliate link) Thermapen IR: https://alnk.to/apR5R0u (affiliate link)
2024-02-08
15 min
BBQ Tips
Game day ready: BBQ tips for smoked and grilled chicken wings
Never make bad wings again. This week's BBQ Tips podcast shares how to properly make smoked and grilled chicken wings from start to finish. Links mentioned during the show: Chicken Wings Guide: https://girlscangrill.com/category/recipe/wings/ Dry rub for chicken wings: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/wings/dry-rub-chicken-wings/ Thermoworks Smoke: https://alnk.to/fSeAh7J (affiliate link) Invest in FYR: https://wefunder.com/fyr Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit her we...
2024-02-01
15 min
BBQ Tips
CES 2024: 6 grill companies introduce AI technology
CES 2024 had new innovations in food technology, especially for grilling. Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares her thoughts on what was shown. Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for her weekly newsletter here: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/ Follow Girls Can Grill YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/girlscangrill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscangrill TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlscangrill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlscangrill X (Twitter): https...
2024-01-18
13 min
BBQ Tips
What is BBQ vs. Grilling vs. Smoking vs. Live Fire Cooking?
Welcome to the first episode of the BBQ Tips podcast. Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover, the girl behind one of America's top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com and a contestant on Food Network's BBQ Brawl, will be sharing quick BBQ tips you can squeeze into your day to help you up your BBQ game. This week, she explains the difference between BBQ, grilling, smoking and live fire cooking. Prefer to watch this podcast? Subscribe to the Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for her...
2024-01-11
12 min
RISE for Wildlife
RISE for Wildlife - Footsteps in the Desert: The Mojave Desert Tortoise
Anna Vanover and special guest Lida Tom discuss the importance of protecting the threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise .Support the show
2022-06-18
17 min
Financial Wellness Hour Show
Forgiveness, Finances & You! - Terrie Vanover, Divorce Strategist
As we go through relationship loss we find many struggles. Today show, Forgiveness, Finances & You with Guest, Terrie Vanover, Divorce Strategist and Host, Hirsch Serman will move you through with sound advice and encouragement. A show not to miss!WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com)A bit more about Terrie Vanover,Terrie is a Divorce Strategist, wants to share... I was completely overwhelmed during my divorce. I didn’t know what my options were or wh...
2021-10-11
45 min
The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly
91. Connor Vanover: A Tall Tale
The first thing you notice about Connor Vanover is the first thing everyone notices about Connor Vanover: He's tall. Really tall. But there's more to Vanover than just his height—he's got serious game, too. It's unusual, but it works: He's a 7'3" big man who shoots it like a guard, at a career rate of nearly 40 percent from deep. And that's not the only usual thing about Vanover's journey, which took a roundabout path to Arkansas. After a stop at Findlay Prep in Las Vegas, Vanover ended up at Cal. And just as things were starting to come to...
2020-12-16
52 min
M&A Unplugged
Building And Selling Your Business with Toby VanOver
In this episode, Domenic and Toby VanOver discuss: How they decided leaving their stable jobs and transitioning to their business The importance of staying consistent with maintaining one's business Consulting and creating a stable team for your business The process of selling a business and reaping the most profit Key Takeaways: Even after selling your business, maintain it consistently Maintain your business everyday as if you will sell it any day Have your team be completely up to speed and have chemistry to streamline the process Consult your team far in advance, prior to selling your business ...
2019-08-20
43 min
Hot & Delicious: Rocks The Planet
149 Scott Vanover (Edge Brewing Co founder - Barcelona)
Touchdown Barcelona 🇪🇸 My 1st time in Barcelona ever and the weather is all Thunderbolts & Lightning⚡⚡⛈⛈ But you can't keep a good man down and I immediately decide to dedicate Day 1 in Barcelona to indoor sports - AKA delicious tapas & craft beer!😃🍻✨ Flash forward 24 hours and I'm interviewing inspiring Tech Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist and American founder of Barcelona's largest #craftbeer brewery, Scott Vanover from Edge Brewing Co for the Hot & Delicious: Rocks The Planet! weekly @iTunes entrepreneurship podcast and been invited to the launch party of the inaugural Mash Craft Beer Festival in Barcelona, a craft beer festival collaboration and creation by Edge Brewing, Garage...
2017-09-25
39 min