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Grill Daddy Cleans with Steam
The Grill Daddy is a grill brush with a twist. It has a small tank of water that is released onto the hot grill grate will cleaning to release a cloud of steam, helping to get backed on food off of the grate. The stainless steel bristles and heavy duty handle make it an all around excellent grill brush, even without the steam.
The Grill Daddy is available in two sizes, the $19.99 Grill Daddy and the $24.99 Grill Daddy Pro. The pro models is significantly longer and beefier, and adds a second handle for a better grip.
You can find the Grill Daddy online, or at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmancy and other stores.
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Best BBQ Spots in America
Where’s the best places to get BBQ across America? A debated question to be sure. Undaunted, Details magazine has published their picks for the top establishments.
They’ve picked a couple from each of the key BBQ areas of the country. Some of their choices, I’m sure you have heard of:
- Smitty’s in Lockhart, Texas
- Lexington Barbecue, Lexington, North Carolina
- Big Bob Gibson’s, Decatur, Alabama
Want to see more? Follow the link to see all the picks.
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The Mother all BBQ Sauce Sites
Looking for unique and delicious BBQ sauces? Look no further than the The Sauce Hog. These guys specialize in selling those specialty, award winning rubs and sauces from top BBQ pros.
Looking for the famous Bob Gibson’s White Sauce? They got it. Willingham’s? Neely’s? They got it all. Dozens and dozens, of different sauces in every style you can imagine. Kansas City, Memphis, Cajun, whatever you’re looking for they probably go you covered.
Not sure what you want? They have a a number of assorted collections that will give you a taste of some of their best sellers.
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Cal Flame’s new smart grill
Cal Flame’s state-of-the-art Smart Grill has completely electronic controls. There are no knobs or valves to twist or turn, adding to the grill’s sleek, clean style. The on/off switch, temperature gauge, timers, convection controls and lighting are completely digital, making it simple and safe to use. The numerous safety features include electronic shut-off valves if the grill is unused for an hour (there is an override capacity) and automatic shutdown in the event of a misfire or no fire.
Suggested retail price is $2999, and the unit is expected to be available this fall. I wonder if they will send me a test unit?
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How to barbecue ribs
If you don’t know your baby back ribs from your spare ribs, or have any idea what a St. Louis style cut is, then you better head on over to the BBQ Institute for some learning!
Step by step with lots of photos. the experts over at this extensive barbecue website will have you cooking with the best of them in no time. Expecially not the instrunctions on trimming the ribs, and removing the membrante. This is a step novices often miss.
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Smoked Chicken with the Smokenator
A few weeks ago I wrote about the The Smokenator contraption that converts your Weber grill into a water smoker. The other day I tried out a smoked chicken recipe to see how it did.
To get started, cut some pats of butter (about 1/2 a stick) and some fresh herbs such as rosemary and basil. Using a knife, loosen the skin under the breast, thighs, and legs. Push the butter and herbs between the skin and the meat, distributing them throughout the chicken.
To prepare I lit my coals, added some wood chunks, and filled the pan with water. To cook the chicken I sat it atop a broiler pan in the bottom of the grill, rising it up a few inches. About 1 1/2 hours later (a little faster than my Brinkman water smoker, as the smokenator runs hot) the chicken was ready. Tasty!
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Ronnie’s Steak House
Ronnie’s Steak House is a Orlando landmark of sorts. Here’s everything you need to know about this popular Florida steak house. Every visitor to Disney World who does their research will come across Ronnie’s Steak House at least once in their online research when searching for restaurant reviews in Orlando, Florida. Ronnie’s always shows up listed as the best steak house in town, and the worst!
Serving fine grilled steaks and chops, Ronnie’s Steak House location at 7500 International Drive in Orlando, Florida made it a prime advertising target for those on a Disney Vacation seeking an aged, prime steak or juicy lobster. But the verdict was always split down the middle, with some visitors claiming it the best steak they’d every eaten, other’s the worst. My theory is that lots of Orlando tourists aren’t exactly familiar with top quality steaks, and believe whatever they are told about the quality of the meal.
A favorite tactic at Ronnie’s Steak House was the bait and switch on the wine. When an unsuspecting tourist dropped in and order a bottle of wine, the waiter would claim that they were out but would “upgrade” them to a “better” bottle of wine to accompany their t-bone, strip steak, or fillet. Inevitably this would turn out to be the cheapest wine around.
If you’re looking to make reservations to Ronnie’s Steak House you are too late. Ronnie’s has closed their doors for good. Seems the good reviews from clueless customers could not overcome the bad reviews from more discerning patrons.
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Save 15% off of Tabasco Products
Through May 8, you can save 15% off your order at the Tabasco Store by using the checkout code CS44. Now’s a good time to pickup some Tabasco branded underwear, umbrellas, backscratchers, dog food, and about 1000 other items slathered in the logo of the ubiquitous hot sauce.
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Feeding a crowd? Go whole hog
Got a crowd of hungry folks to feed? Weighing in anywhere from 80 to 120 pounds, barbecuing a whole hog is a sure way to feed a hungry crowd.
This article provides some interesting background on this Southern tradition. While a pig roast is always cause for a celebration, for everyone except the pig I guess, in tends to remain a Southern phenomenon:
“You find it more in rural areas because that’s where the whole hogs are,” he said. “When barbecue leaves the rural precincts as whole hog, it becomes ribs and shoulders in the urban setting. It’s like the blues: When it left the South and arrived in Chicago, it became electrified.”
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Recipe: Huli Huli Chicken
Huli Huli is Hawaiian for barbecued chicken, and it sounds delicious. Pineapple, rice wine vinegar, and ginger give this dish an Asian flavor. This recipe is especially well suited to rotisserie cooking.
By the way, one of the ingredients may not ring a bell to you. “Shoyu” is a type of Japanese soy sauce. Understanding that your neighborhood 7-11 just doesn’t stock this kinda of thing, feel free to substitute whatever type of soy sauce you can get a hold of.
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Kabob heaven
If you like cooking kabob’s on the grill, you’ll find this link interesting.
Here you’ll find more kabob recipes than you can, well, shake a stick at. Everything from Coconut Cumin Chicken Shish Kabobs to Spicy Salmon Kabobs and a little of everything in between.
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Recipe: Simple grilled plums
Grilled some plums tonight. Nothing fancy, but they sure were good. Heat the grill to medium or medium high heat, and prepare the plums.
I first slice them down the center, and remove the pit. Then brush lightly on both sides with a little molasses. Place cut side down on the grill till the fruit begins to get a little char, then flip them over. Shut the lid and give them a few minutes until they reach the desired softness.
Goes great with pork, and makes an easy dessert when paired with ice cream.
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Try Char Crust rub for the perfect char
If like me you like your steaks charred on the outside and pink and juicy on the inside, I suggest you try out the Char Crust rub. It’s been around forever, originating in a Chicago steakhouse in the 1950’s. It gives your steaks (and chickens as well) a delicious crusty exterior every time.
It comes in several flavors, including my favorite Original Hickory Grilled (perfect for steaks) and Roasted Garlic Peppercorn which goes great with chicken. Just rub a little on the meat before grilling over direct heat.
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Another nod for chimney starters
Awhile ago I wrote about the benefits of using a chimney starter instead of lighter fluid for starting your fire. Over at the BBQ Junkie you’ll find another vote for this method.
Seems like they agree. It’s fast, easy, and convenient. It also uses no chemicals, and when paired with lump charcoal creates about as natural a fire as you could hope to achieve. Best of all, they are cheap, usually less than $12 or so.
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Building a real trash can barbecue
Too cheap to buy one of them fancy store bought Weber smokers? Got a trash can (or a neighbor with a trash can?) and a hot plate? You are all set buddy boy. Following the plans on this link you can build your own trash can barbecue for less than $50.
A few tips for my fellow Aggies who may attempt this:
- Use a metal trash can, PVC is not a good flavored smoke
- Make sure you’ve emptied the trash before you begin
- If you live near Sesame Street, check for Oscar
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