Halleluiah Barbecue Blog: BBQ Tips, Guides & Catering Ideas
Smoked meat know-how, event planning help and delicious ideas from our pitmasters.
Welcome to the Halleluiah Barbecue blog. Here you will find practical guides on planning BBQ catering, understanding smoked meats like brisket and ribs, and getting the most out of sauces, sides and desserts. New to catering? Start with how much BBQ per person.
Catering & Event Planning
How Much BBQ Per Person? A Catering Portion Guide
Plan the right amount of brisket, ribs, sides and dessert for your event. Simple per-person BBQ portion rules plus quick tables for 25, 50 and 100 guests.
Read more →BBQ Wedding Catering: A Complete Planning Guide
Thinking about barbecue for your wedding? Learn service styles, menu ideas, timing, budgeting tips and the questions to ask your BBQ caterer.
Read more →Corporate BBQ Catering: How to Plan a Company Cookout
Plan a smooth company cookout or office BBQ lunch: headcounts, dietary needs, service styles, timing and tips for feeding a busy team well.
Read more →Family Reunion BBQ Catering: Planning Tips That Work
Feed every generation at your family reunion with smoked barbecue. Planning timelines, portion tips, kid-friendly ideas and ways to keep it stress-free.
Read more →High Desert Outdoor Events: Heat & Food Safety Tips
Hosting an outdoor party in California's High Desert? Plan for heat, wind and cool nights, and keep BBQ safe with simple food safety rules.
Read more →Barbecue Know-How
Smoked Beef Brisket Explained: Bark, Smoke Ring & Slicing
What makes smoked brisket so tender? Learn the point vs. flat, bark, smoke ring, low-and-slow cooking, resting and how to slice brisket the right way.
Read more →Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs: What's the Difference?
Spare ribs, St. Louis cut or baby backs? Compare where each rib comes from, how they taste, how they're smoked and how many to plan per person.
Read more →The BBQ Sandwich Guide: Brisket, Pulled Pork and More
What makes a great barbecue sandwich? Meats, breads, sauces, pickles and onions, plus tips for building, ordering and catering BBQ sandwiches.
Read more →How to Reheat Leftover BBQ Without Drying It Out
Reheat brisket, ribs and pulled meat so they stay juicy. Oven, steam, skillet and microwave methods, safe temperatures and smart storage tips.
Read more →Sauce, Sides & Desserts
12 Delicious Ways to Use BBQ Sauce Beyond the Grill
Get more from your bottle of barbecue sauce: 12 easy ideas for glazes, dips, marinades, sandwiches, pizza, beans and more, plus storage tips.
Read more →Classic BBQ Side Dishes and How to Pair Them
From mac and cheese to coleslaw and cornbread, discover classic barbecue sides, why they work and how to pair them with ribs, brisket and chicken.
Read more →Best Desserts to Serve With BBQ: Cheesecake & More
Finish a barbecue meal the right way. Why cheesecake, German chocolate and other classic desserts pair so well with smoky BBQ, plus serving tips.
Read more →Hungry Yet?
Put these tips to work with slow-smoked barbecue from Halleluiah Barbecue.
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