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.

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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/ 

Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator:

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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  

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About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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.  

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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/4lC2K4g 

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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  

Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe  

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About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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/bbq-tips/10-grilling-mistakes-to-avoid/ 

Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator:

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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  

Competition BBQ Scores Log Book: https://amzn.to/3xPJMUe  

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Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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 High Elevation: https://girlscangrill.com/competition-bbq/barbecue-at-high-altitudes/ 

Ep 1-22: RFX Launch: https://bbqtips.com/rfx-meat-wireless-meat-thermometer/ 

Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator:

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Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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:

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Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!

Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/

Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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 FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/

Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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/4dXE1EA 

Girls Can Grill Rubs Store Locator:

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Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!

Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/

Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/girlscangrill  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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/ https://amzn.to/40btkry 

Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!

Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/

Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/girlscangrill  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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:

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Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!

Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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  

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Visit her website for even more BBQ Tips and Recipes: https://girlscangrill.com/

Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/girlscangrill  

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

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/store-locator  https://shop.girlscangrill.com/ https://amzn.to/40btkry 

Buy Girls Can Grill books on Amazon now!

Ninja FlexFlame Quick Grilled Dinners: https://amzn.to/43FU8U4 

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 Girls Can Grill YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlscangrill?sub_confirmation=1

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Sign up for her weekly newsletter: https://girlscangrill.com/subscribe/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlscangrill  

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@girlscangrill  

About Girls Can Grill:

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com. The site, which was launched in 2015, includes hundreds of recipes for your charcoal, pellet, gas or electric grill or smoker along with thousands of BBQ tips that will make you crush it behind the grill. Christie has won multiple BBQ championships and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.