March 27, 2021
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Meat-Up In Memphis Invoices Sent!
For any who've signed up for the MEAT-UP IN MEMPHIS August 27-29, 2021, we've recently sent out invoices to the email address you gave us when you registered. If you've paid a deposit, you can easily pay your balance by clicking the button below. Balances are due by April 20.

If you have any questions about your invoice, click here for info or to contact us.
For several months we were sold out of seats for this summer's Meat-Up In Memphis. However, due to cancels we now have about 20 seats available, first-come, first served!

Only 5 months to go.

Click the button to reserve your spot!

We will be following all the Peabody's and the state of Tennessee's current COVID guidelines.
March Happy Hour A Burning Good Time
Our Virtual Happy Hours occur LIVE on Zoom the first Thursday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) at 7:30 p.m. Central.
The latest was March 4. We talked all things charcoal with special guest Ed Reilly of B&B Charcoal, Meathead, Max, and Clint Cantwell.
Future 2021 Happy Hour Dates:
  • May 6,
  • July 1,
  • September 2,
  • November 4
Save this link to view LIVE: https://tinyurl.com/pitmasterclub
March Sweepstakes Winners
Each month we draw 3 Pitmaster Club members' names out of the hat for Grand, Second, and Third Prize and add them to the winner's list, 36 winners each year.

Grand Prize winners get to choose a cooker from about 10 of our favorite Gold & Platinum medal-winners, which range in value up toward $2,000.

March 2021's GRAND PRIZE winner: Give a congratulations to 6-year member Paul Mattsen a.k.a. "palm333"!
"I am thrilled to be selected for the March Giveaway. I've always worried if I was ever selected that I'd miss the notice because it was in my spam folder -- but thank goodness that didn't happen! It is an honor -- and such a hard choice!...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!", Paul said.

Paul picked the Hasty-Bake Gourmet 256 Dual Finish Charcoal Grill, valued at $1,599!
"Since 1948 Hasty-Bake has made charcoal cookers with a unique design that specifically enables owners to easily and effectively smoke, grill and super-sear with one unmodified cooker and no optional add-on devices. The adjustable coal tray moves up and down with a crank on the left side. A large door on the right side gives complete access to the charcoal tray to easily add coal and move it around for 2-zone cooking." - Meathead
Second Prize winners get to pick 1 prize from among the Pit Barrel Cooker, Ergo Chef knife set, Fireboard remote thermometer, Slow 'N Sear Kettle Deluxe package, or the UltraQ digital controller from BBQ Guru; they run in value up to $515.
March 2021's SECOND PRIZE winner is Gregory Scott, a.k.a. "Alanside". "Thank you all!" Gregory said.

Gregory selected the SnS Grills Deluxe Kettle Package, which includes the Kettle, high quality cover, 2 rubs, Deluxe Slow 'N Sear insert and Drip 'N Griddle pan, a $515 value!
THIRD PRIZE winners get the Backyard Pitmaster Package with a variety of cool stuff:
  1. 3-bottle gift set of Black Swan gourmet BBQ sauces,
  2. 4-bottle pack of Heaven Made Products premium seasonings,
  3. $100 digital gift card to Porter Road premium meats, and
  4. the Williams-Sonoma Grill School book, containing over 100 unique recipes and co-authored by our own David Joachim! Total value $225.
March 2021's THIRD PRIZE winner is Leonard Graves, a.k.a. "Poppi". "Thanks for the win! Been wanting to try new flavors." Leonard said. And plenty of new flavors he gets to try!
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Ongoing Deals For Members Only
The team at Tappecue have created an exclusive 15% discount for our members!

To take advantage of this amazing offer, explore their various products in their online store here then use promo code RIBS15 at checkout.
10% off discount at Heaven Made Products, offering a unique addition to the saturated rubs & seasonings market with high umami, low-salt, low-MSG, and gluten-, soy- and egg-free products. Don't let what's not there fool you, these products are awesome!
One-time $15 off $100 purchase from Porter Road, an online butcher shop specializing in meats from Kentucky and Tennessee. Hand-cut at their facility and shipped fresh whenever possible!
Share The "Amazing" - Pitmaster Club Gift Cards
Want to share what you love about the Pitmaster Club with your family, coworkers, or your neighbor? Send them the gift of a 1-year Pitmaster Club membership. Next time you eat at their house you'll be glad you did!
Your gift recipient will be mailed a physical Visa card that they can use to join the Pitmaster Club, along with instructions on how to join. The card will go in the mail within 24 hours. Recipients must live in the US or Canada.

Price is $30 and includes one year membership plus printing, postage, and handling. Value of the card: $23.95.
Sharing your love for the AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Club with friends and family will mean eating at their house will finally be as tasty as your cooking!
Show Us What You're Cooking!
Speaking of cooking, the following shots are from the member submissions the past month in our previous "Show Us What You're Cooking (SUWYC) Volume 20 - Winter 2020/2021" and our brand new "Volume 21- Spring 2021" sticky topic in our Show Us channel.
What a better way to kick off spring than a blazing hot Santa Maria Grill steak cook from JakeT! Great looking steak, Jake!
Now that St. Patrick's Day is behind us, we all have left overs......I'd say this cook from Atttjack was a great way to put those lefties to work.
Hot Juanita went deep with his 16-hour brisket cook this weekend. Check out those slices and outdoor cooking set up!
Tmorrison80 had the spit going on his Weber kettle for some great looking yard bird. Looks like he had a great spin on these birds.
We all know that Texas is known for beef, but Troutman got his hands on some glorious looking Berkshire pork tomahawk chops. Basted with Woody's and Italian dressing and served with a Dijon cream sauce, a vinaigrette salad and some corn.
Next, let's head down to South Africa and check out this great looking cook from holehogg. He had his kettle loaded up with these two spatchcocked chickens. Fantastic color!
This chimichurri made by tcariberg brings a new meaning to the term spring freshness. This was served over a perfectly grill flank steak.
Given the warmer weather with spring and all, steak fajitas are a tough thing to beat. Old Glory's cook last month was living proof of that... great colorful presentation too!
Heading up to the Great Lakes Region, we check out these massive tomahawk steaks made by jhoskins. These babies were 1.5 lbs a piece and fit for a king!
MeatMonster had his thinking cap on over in Aberdeenshire. He took one of his most popular sandwiches (The Triple Tasty) and turned it into a pie!
Ernest may have outdone himself again with this amazing fish sauce pork belly dish. Just spectacular.
clb239 fired up his PBC this month and made some killer Asian noodle bowl with char siu pork tenderloin. Great action shot!
SheilaAnn went the surf & turf route this month with this awesome meal of Kalbi, seared tuna, steamed rice, seaweed salad, and marinated cukes.
Now for some eat coast action from JCBBQ, check out these huge beef ribs that he made for fight night.
Your assignment: sharpen photography skills and set up some great poses to help your pic get in the running for next month's issue. Make sure to consider proper lighting and unique dishes to make your cooks really stand out. For help with food shots, don't miss Meathead's Food Photography article.

To share your cooks, please visit the current "Show Us What You're Cooking (SUWYC)" topic.
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Meathead's LIVE Weekly & Monthly Chats
Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. Central / 4 p.m. Eastern Meathead and formidable Chef Elizabeth Karmel will be hosting a "Humpday Happy Hour" on BBQ & Grilling in the new social media sensation, Clubhouse. Bring your burning questions, your wisdom and recipes, friends, and a drink!

Alas, right now you can only join Clubhouse if you have an iPhone (not currently available on Android or computers but likely will be soon), and you need an invitation. More details here.
Join Meathead on the last Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. Central for his live monthly "fireside chats" on Facebook and YouTube. Bring your toughest questions and click the icons.
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