Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover shares 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.
What’s Trending
These are the grill recipes that everyone is talking about and making from GirlsCanGrill.com. Give them a try and leave a review to let me know how much you love them.
About Christie
Christie Vanover is a champion pitmaster and founder of Girls Can Grill – one of the most influential BBQ brands in the country. She has competed and judged at the highest levels of the sport, including multiple appearances at the Jack Daniel’s World Championships, and was named the Nevada BBQ Team of the Year in 2020 and 2023. As seen on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl and Pitmasters.
Vanover shares her expertise through girlscangrill.com, her award-winning rub line, and her cookbooks, Holiday Grilling and Ignited Q.
BBQ Tips
I’ve picked up several BBQ tips over the years. Read through these to help up your grill game.
Two Ways to Make Homemade Hot Honey
Hot honey is on restaurant menus, in fast food drive-throughs and all over your social media feed. Here’s two ways to make homemade hot honey.
Smoked Brisket Pastrami
Make brisket pastrami at home: cure in corned beef brine, season with pastrami rub, then smoke until tender and deli-style delicious.
Why Won’t My Brisket Get Tender?
If your brisket won’t get tender, it likely needs more time. Learn why brisket stays tough and how to finish cooking it properly.
How to Fix Dry Brisket
Dry brisket can’t be fully reversed, but it can be improved. Learn how slicing, added moisture and finishing techniques make brisket better.
How to Fix Overcooked Brisket
Overcooked brisket falls apart and won’t slice cleanly. Learn how to add moisture, adjust texture and prevent overcooking next time.
How to Fix Undercooked Brisket
If brisket is undercooked, it will feel tight and tough. Learn how to finish cooking brisket until it becomes probe tender.
Listen to the Podcast
Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover, the girl behind one of America’s top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com and a contestant on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, shares quick BBQ tips you can squeeze into your day to help you up your BBQ game.
Latest Grilling Recipes
I’m always cooking up new creations. Check out my latest grill and barbecue recipes, including mains, sides and desserts.
Ninja Grill Recipes
A collection of main dishes and sides, using the different cooking features you get with a Ninja Grill. From slow and low barbecue to easy weeknight dinners.
Competition BBQ
I compete and judge for both the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the Steak Cookoff Association. I’ve received several first place calls and have judged multiple world championships. If you’re interested in competing, be sure to check out the section of my website devoted to all things competition BBQ, including trimming, site set up, checklists, event requirements and more.
