The Barbeque Life

The Barbeque Life

Do you obsess over barbeque? Or maybe you're just getting started and want to learn more? Light up the pit and join Kurt Mueller, lifelong barbeque fanatic and competitor on the pro circuit as he has the most passionate people in barbeque, from Pitmasters to Restaurant Owners, join him on the show sharing their barbeque journey, and their unique tips, tricks, timelines and techniques that will make sure your barbeque gets better every time you fire up that grill or pit! Welcome to The Barbeque Life... read less

Starting from a Concession Stand to Building a BBQ Business w/ Paul Buob of Smoking Ghost BBQ
Mar 9 2023
Starting from a Concession Stand to Building a BBQ Business w/ Paul Buob of Smoking Ghost BBQ
Kurt talks with Paul Bob, Pit Master of SmokinGhost BBQ out of Chillicothe, IL about how he started cooking BBQ through his kid’s concession stand at school, how he came up with the name “Smoking Ghost BBQ,” the lessons he’s learned through competing, how he developed his line of rubs and sauces, unique ideas about growing the sport of BBQ, some wise words of wisdom for anyone thinking of getting into or already in competition BBQ, and more! SmokinGhost BBQ has award winning rubs & sauces and is a 7 time champion at the National Barbecue Association. “You’re gonna be as good as the people you surround yourself with.” Follow and connect with SmokinGhost BBQ and their sponsor  below! Facebook: www.facebook.com/smokinghostbbqil Instagram: www.instagram.com/smokinghostbbq/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@smokinghostbbq Website: http://SmokinGhostbbq.com/ Email: info@smokinghostbbq.com Jealous Devil Charcoal: www.jealousdevil.com The Barbeque Life is Powered by Hound Hogs BBQ Supply! Follow and connect with them here: www.houndhogsbbqsupply.com Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Facebook! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YkKv7h Spotify: http://bit.ly/3RvpAwc Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebarbequelife/reviews Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: https://linktr.ee/thebarbequelife Want to reach us? Email us at kurt@thebarbequelife.com KEEP CALM AND SMOKE ON! 🔥 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebarbequelife/message
Building a Butcher Shop From Scratch w/ Bobby Gay of Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
Mar 2 2023
Building a Butcher Shop From Scratch w/ Bobby Gay of Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
Kurt talks with return guest Bobby Gay (first episode with Bobby) out of Gainesville, FL about his new butcher shop, Sweet Meat Butcher Shop, opening soon in High Springs, FL which will provide different types of meats, BBQ supplies, catering, BBQ classes, and more! Bobby shares his journey from idea to opening up the butcher shop with his wife after he had a very serious injury at work in 2021, the four parts of his business, looking at five different locations before finally being able to find one that worked, teaching BBQ classes, why whole hog is his favorite thing to cook right now, and more! “I’m kind of addicted to cooking whole hogs now.” Follow and connect with Sweet Meat Butcher Shop below! Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087418825737 Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmeatbutchershopbobbyg/ Email: sweetmeatbutchershop@yahoo.com The Barbeque Life is Powered by Hound Hogs BBQ Supply! Follow and connect with them here: https://houndhogsbbqsupply.com/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Facebook! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YkKv7h Spotify: http://bit.ly/3RvpAwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebarbequelife/reviews Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: https://linktr.ee/thebarbequelife Want to reach us? Email us at kurt@thebarbequelife.com KEEP CALM AND SMOKE ON! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebarbequelife/message
From Sunday Fundays to First Place Calls w/ Brant Champoux of Second Hand Smoke Iowa
Feb 23 2023
From Sunday Fundays to First Place Calls w/ Brant Champoux of Second Hand Smoke Iowa
Kurt talks with Brand Champoux, Pit Master and Team Captain of Second Hand Smoke Iowa out of Oskaloosa, Iowa about how he got started in BBQ with all second-hand tools, how he had to drop out of his friend’s wedding for an awesome opportunity in BBQ, his favorite meat to cook, what to do and what not to do when asking for a BBQ sponsorship, how to level the playing field in competition BBQ, an at home wing recipe, and more! “Decide what you need before you go asking sponsors for money.” Follow and connect with Second Hand Smoke Iowa and see their sponsors below! Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecondHandSmokeIowa Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondhandsmokeiowa TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@secondhandsmokeiowa Email: secondhandsmokeiowa@gmail.com Sponsors and Ambassadorships: https://bit.ly/3KvNXIF Malcolm Reed (mentioned in the show): https://howtobbqright.com/ The Barbeque Life is Powered by Hound Hogs BBQ Supply! Follow and connect with them here: https://houndhogsbbqsupply.com/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Facebook! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YkKv7h Spotify: http://bit.ly/3RvpAwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebarbequelife/reviews Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: https://linktr.ee/thebarbequelife Want to reach us? Email us at kurt@thebarbequelife.com KEEP CALM AND SMOKE ON! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebarbequelife/message
Try New Things and Be Unique with Your Cooks + Smoked Desserts, w/ Sammy Ever of 702 in the Kitchen
Jan 26 2023
Try New Things and Be Unique with Your Cooks + Smoked Desserts, w/ Sammy Ever of 702 in the Kitchen
Kurt talks with Sammy Ever of 702 in the Kitchen out of Las Vegas, NV about how his passion for cooking started when he was growing up helping his mom in the kitchen, why he likes trying new things and being unique, supporting small businesses, how he deals with failure and learns from every cook, he talks about his specialty of smoked desserts, cooking different steaks, great seasonings that go with them and more! "One thing from smoking and my BBQ journey, it’s amazing how you learn almost anything can be smoked." Follow and connect with 702 in the Kitchen and their sponsors below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/702inthekitchen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sammy.ever.9 Sponsor's links: https://linktr.ee/702inthekitchen Smoked Dessert Recipes provided by 702 in the Kitchen! Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter 2 cups self rising flour 1/2 cup Granulated white sugar 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups granulated white sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups boiling water 1. Fire smoker up to 350 degrees. 2. Melt the butter in a 12 inch cast iron skillet 3. Stir together in a medium bowl flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp cocoa, Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. 4. spoon batter over the melted butter in skillet 5. Stir together the remaining 2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa,and then sprinkle that over batter. 6. Slowly pour boiling water over the top of the mixture 7. Bake for 30-40 minutes on the smoker until it sets. 8. Let cool down a little so hardens a little but serve warm with ice cream Smoked Peach Cobbler Ingredients: 6 peaches 1/4 cup sugar juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 Teaspoon ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Ground ginger Pinch of Kosher Salt Topping: 1 1/2 cup All purpose flour 1 cup of packed brown sugar 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 stick of melted butter Ice cream for when its done: 1. Fire up smoker to 375 2. Cut up peaches thinly 3. In a large bowl combine cut up peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and salt Make topping: 1. In a medium bowl combine flour, Brown, sugar, salt, cinnamon, 2. Pour in melted butter until becomes crumbly Pour peaches mix into a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle topping over peaches. Smoke until peaches are bubbly. Approximately 45-50 Min. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebarbequelife/message