The BBQ Blog

Have you ever wondered what makes Tony Roma so special? Tony Roma’s barbecue has a uniquely delicious flavor, and you may have tried to duplicate it at home, with little success. We’ll let you in on a little Tony Roma secret: it’s the sauce and the wood. No matter which of Tony Roma’s pre-cooked barbecue options you choose, you can count on a delicious, wood smoked flavor. Want extra smoke? You can add some hickory, pecan or Applewood chips to your grill when you heat up your Tony Roma’s pre-cooked ribs.

• Baby Back Pork Ribs are famous for their tenderness and rich, smoky flavor. Slow-cooked, smoked, seasoned and basted in Tony Roma’s original sauce, they practically fall off the bone. They’re sourced from the upper and lower parts of the spine and ribs and are typically smaller than other ribs but more tender.
• St Louis Style Ribs are a larger cut, boneless and almost rectangular in shape. These meaty, hearty ribs are a grill master’s delight; slow-cooked, smoky and smothered in Original Tony Roma’s BBQ sauce. When you bring the great outdoor grill taste inside, consider St. Louis Style Ribs.
• Pork Ribs made Tony Roma famous. Now you can bring home these succulent, slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bones, meaty ribs, which have been basted to perfection in Sweet Hickory sauce.
• Boneless Pork Ribs are even easier to eat! Seasoned with select spices and basted in Sweet Hickory sauce, these tender, meaty, delicious ribs are slow cooked and portioned into various sized boneless rib pieces.
• Pulled Pork is perfect for a barbecue sandwich. Or, for that matter, on its own! Sourced from the shoulder area, then marinated and slow cooked until it can easily be pulled apart, Tony Roma’s pulled pork is mouthwateringly moist and flavorful. It’s available in Sweet Hickory, for that smoky grilled taste, or Sweet and Spicy, for those who prefer things to be tangier.
• Pulled Chicken is lean and delicious. A mix of light and dark meat, Tony Roma’s slow-cooked, smoked chicken is smoky and delectable, with Sweet Hickory flavoring and original BBQ sauce. Marinated and seasoned for tenderness, it’s some of the best barbecue you can have!

Now, for some good news: it doesn’t matter if you can’t replicate this flavor at home, because you don’t have to! Tony Roma has already perfected the process and made this delicious barbecue readily available to you. All you have to do is pick up precooked barbecue from Tony Roma, conveniently located at your local grocer and prepare it in your own home in about twenty minutes. To find Tony Roma’s at a grocery store near you, visit the store locator on our website. To connect with the online community, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our mouthwatering Pinterest boards.

If you’re familiar with the name Tony Roma, then you know it means delicious barbecue. Who, then, is better equipped to bring you tips for getting your grill ready for the spring? With the weather warming up, you’ll want to get outside and enjoy it, and some of that outdoor time will almost certainly involve barbecue. Here are some tips from Tony Roma for getting your grill warm weather ready so you’ll have it when you need it.

• First, give your grill a once-over, for safety’s sake. If you have a gas grill, this means checking the hose from the propane to the burners to make sure it’s clean and in good working order. It’s better to replace a hose than to have it catch on fire! For a charcoal grill, look for rust. It’s better to replace a rusty part than deal with disaster when the bottom falls out during a barbecue.
• Spring-cleaning is good for grills. Wipe down the exterior with soapy water, using a scratch pad if your grill has excessive build up. Use a wire brush to thoroughly clean the grill racks, and run your grilling utensils through the dishwasher.
• Don’t forget the grease trap! If you didn’t clean it the last time you grilled, chances are good that you’ll have a greasy mess to deal with. It’s important to get rid of all that fat because it can ignite and cause a fire. To make it easier on yourself in the future, you might consider lining the grease trap with foil.
• Prevention is the best cure. A good coat of paint can prevent rust and protect your grill from damage. Another good way to prevent wear and tear on you grill is to keep it covered and shielded from the elements, maintaining good grill condition.
• Take it for a test spin before it really counts. Before you cook anything, turn on the grill, light it, and keep it burning for a few minutes, so that you can watch to see that all the burners are firing and nothing is leaking. This is also a good time to make sure and get stocked up on the supplies you may be lacking, whether it’s propane, charcoal, lighter fluid or wood chips.

Does your grill need more maintenance than you’d initially thought? Don’t worry, there’s no need to delay your barbecue consumption! Tony Roma offers pre-cooked barbecued ribs, chicken and pulled pork that are easy to prepare straight from your refrigerator in about twenty minutes. For more information on where to find Tony Roma products, visit the store locator on our website. To connect with other barbecue enthusiasts, join the online community by liking Tony Roma on Facebook, following us on Twitter and checking out recipes and more on Pinterest.

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