We at the Traeger Store take barbecue seriously and, like many of our customers, we spend a lot of on the Internet researching barbecue techniques, barbecue recipes, barbcue competitions and barbecue books.

The following links are among our favorite barbecue information sites, and we hope that you enjoy them, too. Please bookmark this page and check back often, as we will be updating this page frequently.

BARBECUE INFORMATION SITES

Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC (formerly Traeger Industries) - No list is complete without a link to our friends at Traeger!

About.com Barbecue Site - The barbecue information portion of one of the world's largest information directories.

Barbecue Online - A wonderful example of great barbecue sites based in the UK.

Barbecue'n on the Internet - A comprehensive site discussing all aspects of barbecue and grilling.

The BBQ Fools - Fun, if not opinionated list reviews of barbecue products of all sorts. Peppered with tips and recipes throughout.

BBQTV.com - Source for BBQ competition coverage, cooking tips, sauces, rubs, grills, equipment and anything to do with barbecue. BBQTV also features a free newsletter, the BBQ Mall and WebCasts of BBQTV programs.

Ravnhaus, Austin, Texas, Barbecue - Facts, links and opinions from a Texas barbecue devotee.

Ribman's All About Ribs - A good education on all things ribs.

The Smoke Ring - The place to find everything you need to know about barbecue, grilling and smoking.

Virtual Weber Bullet - A great site for owners of this "other" type of smoker, we love the recipes and the section on brining.

BARBECUE RECIPE AND FOOD SITES

Barbecue Sauce of the Month - A great way to have great BBQ Sauces or Rubs delivered to your home every month.

The Food Network - Includes cooking and wine guides, and recipes. Provides information and schedule of television shows featuring celebrity chefs, cooking instruction and food-related travel and entertainment.

Clark's Outpost - Renowned Texas caterer that will ship prepared BBQ foods anywhere in the USA.

Daddy Hinkle's - An Oklahoma steak restaurant that sells its wonderful marinades online.

Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc. - Trade association of the foodservice disposables industry.

Phamous Phloyd's - Award-winning sauces and great recipes.

The Ingredients Store - The place to get your supplies if you're making your own rubs or sauces.

McClard's Bar-B-Q - McClard's barbeque restaurant has been a Hot Springs, Arkansas dining tradition since the 1920's. Buy McClard's barbeque sauce and bbq products online.

TexasCook.Com - Your Place for Texas Style Barbecue and Totally Texmex cookin'.

BARBECUE ASSOCIATIONS & GROUPS

The Barbecue Forum - One of the most prominent barbecue information forums. Lots of great advice.

California Barbecue Association - The official CBBQA website, with an active forum and news of regional competitions.

Kansas City Barbecue Society - Website of the major organization that sanctions barbecue competitions around the USA.

National Barbecue Association - Promotes the barbecue industry and awareness thereof.

New England Barbecue Society - Home of one of the USA's major barbecue associations.

Western Barbecue Association - Active forum for one of the USA's newest major barbecue associations.

MEAT INFORMATION

American Meat Institute - Represents packers and processors of 70% of the USA's meat and poultry and their suppliers.

American Sheep Industry Association - Promotes the interestes of the sheep industry.

Beef Cuts - Information from the folks who promote Certified Angus Beef®.

EliteFarmer.com - Useful information for people with small farms or rural property. Topics include farms, cattle, beef, goats, sheep, swine, poultry and much more.

National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Promotes the U.S. beef industry.

National Pork Producers Council - Promotional body for the U.S. pork industry.

USDA Barbecue Food Safety - Tips on safe food handling from the Feds.

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association - Promotes the poultry and egg industry.