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Barbecue. It’s more than a meal. It’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re just starting to see a spark of interest in barbecue or you’re fanning the flames of your burning passion for the craft — Tyson Fresh Meats can help you heat things up with pitmaster tips and the very best beef and pork.

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Five world-class pitmasters. Hundreds of grand championship awards. Three perfected proteins. Tuffy Stone, Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball, Tim Scheer, Fred Robles and Justin McGlaun are the ambassadors representing Tyson Fresh Meats.

Tuffy Stone

Sterling Ball

Tim Scheer

Fred Robles

Justin McGlaun

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How do you ‘cue?

Wet or dry. Smoked or grilled. Low and slow or hot and fast. There are just about as many barbecue techniques as there are pitmasters in this country — and that’s good news for barbecue fans. No matter what your technique and style is, there’s plenty of room to put your own spin on barbecue.

While new styles are growing in popularity, these are America’s favorite barbecue styles right now:

Kansas City
Texas
Memphis

Hawaiian
Louisiana
South Carolina

Kansas City
Texas
Memphis

Hawaiian
Louisiana
South Carolina

Technomic’s 2019 Flavor Consumer Trend Report

We’re not just blowing smoke

There’s a science behind the love of barbecue, and we like to think we’ve cracked the code. With barbecue popularity on the rise, two things are very clear. One, people really love barbecue. And two, meat quality makes all the difference.

of Americans say they find barbecue flavor appealing and more than one-third say they’ve eaten it in the past seven days¹

of people say barbecue is their favorite preparation style for beef²

and it is higher for pork at³

of DIY barbecuers prefer smoking or slow-cooking, but⁴

opt for quick and easy sauces⁵

1 – Source: Datassential 2015 Menu Trends Keynote Report
2, 3 – Source: Technomic’s 2019 Center of the Plate: Beef & Pork Consumer Trend Report
4, 5 – Source: Meat Consumer Segmentation 2.0 Research, Midan Marketing, 2019

Cook like the pros

Ready to up your barbecue game? Our Barbecue Masters have shared some of their top recipes to help you improve your ‘cue.

Grilled Spiced Pork Tenderloins With Apple Onion Jam

Korean Inspired Tri-Tip

Sweet & Savory Citrus St. Louis Style Ribs

Pork Belly Tacos

Sweet & Spicy Pork Belly Sandwiches With Asian Slaw

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For meat that can take the heat, choose Tyson Fresh Meats brands

Tyson Fresh Meats brands were born to be barbecued. With quality and consistency you can count on, explore all our brands to see which ones are perfect for you to ‘cue.

CHAIRMAN’S RESERVE^® MEATS

The highest quality meat available from Tyson Fresh Meats – Chairman’s Reserve beef and pork are the choice for true barbecue enthusiasts who only let the best meat grace their grills and smokers. Each Prime and Premium cut is hand-selected, hand-trimmed and follows strict standards to guarantee tender, juicy and flavorful results. As pitmaster Tim Scheer says, “Start with better to end with better! Take some time to pick the perfect piece of meat.”

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OPEN PRAIRIE^® NATURAL MEATS

The Open Prairie brand delivers beef and pork that follow strict Never Ever guidelines, perfect for barbecue lovers who care about where their meat comes from. And with their industry-leading Trusted Path™ Program, each cut of meat can be traced back to the animal’s birthplace. That means you can trust that each Open Prairie Natural Meats cut can help you produce great barbecue with a great story behind it.

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STAR RANCH ANGUS^® BEEF

Star Ranch Angus beef is 100% Angus, Grade A maturity and hand selected and trimmed to make sure you always get the best cut. It’s the kind of beef that you’re proud to barbecue for your family because it always delivers tasty results. With rich Angus flavor, no added ingredients and a surprisingly accessible price tag, Star Ranch Angus beef is the go-to for grillers and barbecue-lovers across the country.

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TYSON^® Brand

If you think the Tyson brand only offers chicken, think again. Choose beef and pork from the Tyson brand for tender, juicy barbecue time and time again. Take it from pitmaster Sterling Ball who says, “Whether I’m cooking for friends and family, competition or culinary development, I can count on Tyson Fresh Meats for great ribs, juicy pork or beautiful prime beef. Tyson is my absolute go-to for any protein I might want to cook. They are the only protein company that can cover all my bases.”

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Crafted with care, Flavored by fire™

Welcome!

How do you ‘cue?

We’re not just blowing smoke

Cook like the pros

For meat that can take the heat, choose Tyson Fresh Meats brands

Crafted with care,
Flavored by fire^™