✅ When a Water Pan Helps Thin-metal or bullet smokers (like a Weber Smokey Mountain): It evens out temperature swings and keeps temps lower. Long low-and-slow cooks (brisket, pork butt, ribs): Added humidity helps prevent the surface from drying before the interior finishes. When your smoker runs hot:...
A fresh twist on classic elote — corn “ribs” smoked with a citrusy kick and finished with creamy, cheesy toppings. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 6 fresh ears of corn (husks and silk removed) ¼ cup melted butter (or olive oil) 3 tbsp Three Little Pigs Lemon Pepper Rub ¼ cup mayonnaise...
Ingredients 3–4 lbs pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1½-inch cubes ¼ cup Three Little Pigs KC Spicy Honey Maple BBQ Rub ½ cup mango purée (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp minced habanero (adjust to heat preference) ½ cup Three Little Pigs Kansas City Competition BBQ...
Three Little Pigs is proud to honor its roots with an exciting new update to our Championship BBQ Sauce line. We're introducing a Legacy Label dedicated to the original creators of our award-winning sauces—Joan and Larry Marks. This meaningful design was first created by Joan in...
While they sound similar, pork loin and pork tenderloin are two very different cuts of meat that cook — and eat — very differently. Pork Loin is a wide, thick cut that comes from the back of the hog. It’s firm, slightly marbled, and ideal for...
A binder is a thin layer of liquid or paste applied to the surface of meat before the dry rub goes on. It helps the seasoning stick evenly and can enhance bark formation during smoking. 🐖 Why Use a Binder? 1. ✅ Better Rub Adhesion A binder creates...
The stall in BBQ smoking is a frustrating—but-completely normal—phenomenon where the internal temperature of the meat stops rising (or even drops slightly) for several hours during the cooking process. This usually happens when the meat’s internal temperature hits around 150°F to 170°F (65°C to 77°C). 🔥...
Three Little Pigs Texas Twinkies Ingredients: 10 large jalapeños 1 lb smoked brisket (chopped or shredded) 8 oz cream cheese, softened. 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar. 2 tbsp Texas Beef Rub or Pecan Rub 10 slices thick cut bacon Three Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce (warmed for glazing) Toothpicks (soaked in water for 30...
Brisket Point Pastrami Recipe Ingredients: For the Brine: 1 gallon water 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup pink curing salt #1 (Prague Powder #1) – very important for true pastrami 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 5 cloves garlic, smashed. 2 bay leaves For the Rub: 1/2 cup...
Serves: 4Prep Time: 15 minMarinate Time: 2–4 hrsCook Time: 10–12 min 🛒 Ingredients: 8 lamb chops (loin or rib) 2 tbsp Three Little Pigs Championship Rub (for that perfect BBQ backbone) 1 tbsp Three Little Pigs Spicy Honey Maple Rub (for a sweet & spicy contrast) 1 tbsp olive oil 2...