Why it made the list: Girl Carnivore AKA Kita Roberts clearly knows her BBQ. Great recipes from the simple yet mouthwatering smoked chicken linked below, to steamed fresh crabs. Amazing photography and good sense of humour make’s this blog a must read.

Why it made the list: BBQ can be a bit of a men only club. Elizabeth Karmel is a chef and author from North Carolina who shares a range of bbq recipes, sides and desserts.

Why it made the list: BBQ can be a bit of a men only club. Elizabeth Karmel is a chef and author from North Carolina who shares a range of bbq recipes, sides and desserts and definitely belongs on the best bbq blogs list.

Why it made the list: If the name didn’t give it away take it from Malcom Reed himself – “I’ve been competing for over a decade and have learned from the best. Now I’m just passing that info along and hopefully helping others better their BBQ. You’ll find a huge range of delicious recipes as well as BBQ tips & techniques.

Why it made the list: Rather than just hawking their own products, the guys from Pork Barrel BBQ have a wealth of the latest BBQ news, and competition write ups and even a humerus “Can you grill it” YouTube series involving the latest phones being introduced to searing hot heat.