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Big news, Denison! Downtown Denison has launched a new shop-local rewards program, and NTX BBQ Supply is proud to be a participating business. Through Downtown Denison Open Rewards, you can earn 5% in rewards on eligible purchases at participating downtown shops, restaurants and entertainment spots, including right here at 327 W. Crawford St. You earn those rewards through the free Open Rewards app, not as a discount at the register. Shop Local. Earn Rewards. Support Downtown Denison. The timin …

The holiday reinforcements just rolled in. A fresh Meat Church shipment is on the shelves at NTX BBQ Supply, alongside the brines, rubs, injections and glazes we stock every Thanksgiving from Kosmos Q, SuckleBusters, John Henry's and 2 Gringo's Chupacabra. Last week we covered how to cook the bird in the NTX Thanksgiving Turkey Game Plan. This week is all about flavor: what each product actually does, how to choose between them, and a few combinations worth trying. In this guide: Brine vs. in …

Everybody remembers the turkey. Pull a juicy bird with crisp, mahogany skin and a kiss of smoke off the pit and you're the hero of Thanksgiving. Serve a dry one and the dinner table gets real quiet. The good news: a great smoked turkey isn't luck. It's a plan. This is the NTX Thanksgiving Turkey Game Plan, and it takes you from the grocery store to the carving board: thawing, prep, brining, seasoning, smoke, temperature, resting and carving. Along the way we'll point out the rubs, pellets, ther …

Before and after a professional cleaning. Photo: NTX BBQ Supply. Most grills don't get dirty all at once. It happens a cook at a time: drippings that never quite make it to the tray, carbon that settles on the grates, a film of grease inside the lid, and spots and streaks on the stainless drawers and cabinets around it. One day you lift the lid and realize the grill you invested in doesn't look much like it did on install day. That's the job NTX BBQ Supply's new grill cleaning service was built …

Ribs on a PK Grill. Photo: PK Grills. BBQ gear changes constantly. Every season brings new controllers, new apps, new materials and new features. And then there's PK. Since 1952, the basic idea behind the Portable Kitchen hasn't changed much: a thick cast-aluminum capsule, charcoal, and a simple set of vents that lets you grill hot and fast or smoke low and slow on the same cooker. That design was born in Tyler, Texas, and it has outlasted a lot of grills that were supposed to replace it. We car …

Homegrown Scotch bonnet peppers from Small Batch, TX, the heat behind their salsa and Caribbean jerk sauce. Photo: Small Batch, TX. Some of the most interesting jars on the shelves at NTX BBQ Supply don't come from a giant food company. They come from a small North Texas maker that starts its own peppers from seed, grows them out, and turns them into salsa, jams, pickles and sauces in small batches. That maker is Small Batch, TX. We carry a hand-picked selection of their products at our store in …

Most people start planning an outdoor kitchen with a grill in mind. What they end up needing is a system: somewhere to store tools out of the weather, a spot for a cooler or fridge, counter space that doesn't warp in the sun, and a layout that actually fits the patio they have. That's the gap Majestic Outdoor Kitchens is built to close. Majestic makes American-made, weathersealed modular cabinetry that can be ordered as a pre-designed grill island or built out piece by piece into a fully custom …

Walk up to any serious barbecue setup and you'll rarely find just one knife. There's a narrow blade for trimming, a bigger blade for chopping and carving, something heavy for bone, and usually a small knife that never leaves the cook's side. Each one does a job the others do poorly. The Moe Cason knife collection from Route 83 is built around that idea, with one twist: every knife has an oversized handle made for cooks with big hands. Below you'll find who Moe Cason is, why he designed these kni …

Mastering Your Fusion Griddle: Cooking and Cleaning Techniques If you're new to cooking on a Fusion Griddle, there's a short learning curve — and once you get past it, you'll wonder how you ever grilled without one. A few quick cooking and cleaning techniques can make a big difference in how your griddle performs and how long it lasts. Please try these techniques and watch the videos below to get better acquainted with your griddle. A Quick Word on Fusion Griddle's French Roots Fusion Gri …

Welcome to the latest feature on Michael's Outdoor Innovations, proudly brought to you by NTX BBQ Supply. This week, we've set our sights on a true piece of American grilling prowess – the Smokin Brothers Pellet Grills, manufactured with pride in Missouri, USA.The Heartland of Grilling It's in the rolling hills and wide-open spaces of Missouri where the Smokin Brothers Pellet Grills come to life. Here, the dedication to quality and love for authentic American BBQ is evident in every grill t …