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Thursday, February 4. 2010
Having a BBQ at home is a fun summer treat for any family. You can make this experience even more fun by serving tasty BBQ with your own very BBQ rub. Here’s how to do it.
Basic types of BBQ rubs
The basic types of BBQ rubs include the all-purpose, the Caribbean, the Kansas City, and the Prime Rib. BBQ rubs are dry. They are the perfect alternative for those who do not want their BBQ to be drenched in sauce. The Caribbean BBQ rub delivers a sweet and spicy flavor, which is why is it also called jerk seasoning. Aside from pork and beef, this rub works just as well on chicken meat. The Prime Rib rub is a wet BBQ rub, which contains olive oil that holds the flavors together and adds a lot of moisture to the meat. If you want to create a rub that is just your own, start with the all-purpose rub. This can be used on almost anything, and you can easily substitute and change the proportions to create your own unique taste.
Tips to create the perfect homemade BBQ rub
Proportion and the amount of heat are essential in making the perfect BBQ rub. The type of wood you use for grilling also affects how tasty your meat turns out. Hickory, maple, apple, and cherry are often the best when it comes to making BBQ. Give the meat ample time to absorb the taste of the rub by applying the rub to the meat three or four hours before grilling time.
BBQ rubs are a great alternative to BBQ sauces. With the right proportion of ingredients, you can create a tasty barbeque with your own BBQ rub.
Friday, January 29. 2010
New York is known for the great dining experience it can offer. One such place that offers this is Brother Jimmy's BBQ at Lexington Ave., NY, which has been serving great BBQ for over 20 years.
What makes it one of the best BBQ restaurants in New York
What makes Brother Jimmy's BBQ a popular eating place is its North Carolina BBQ and southern dishes. The restaurant sits on the Lexington Avenue and sports a homey, laid-back atmosphere that is part of its charm. The barbeque is the house specialty and are slow-smoked in hickory wood for that distinctive southern flavor. The restaurant is also popular because of its friendly servers and the fact that despite its popularity, it never gets too crowded. And for $100, the place offers free beer, which makes it a favorite of the younger crowd who want to eat and have fun at the same time. The place is far from the upscale, modern bars and trendy restaurants that characterize Manhattan, which is exactly why a lot of New Yorkers prefer to eat here.
Best-selling BBQ dishes
The restaurant’s best sellers include the Northern, Southern, and dry rub varieties. The Northern BBQs are sweet, while the Southern variations are on the spicy side. Other popular items on the menu include the BBQ chicken, hush puppies, Cajun chicken, wings, fries, and frickles.
For a hearty meal in the city, nothing beats the tasty BBQ dishes of Brother Jimmy's BBQ at Lexington Ave., NY. With its tasty Southern meals and laid- back atmosphere, Brother Jimmy's BBQ at Lexington Ave., NY is one great place to unwind after work.
Wednesday, January 20. 2010
BBQs are a popular treat for many Americans. Below are some recommended BBQ US restaurants and their best dishes.
Best BBQ restaurants in the US
If you’re after some tasty soul food, then stop by Everett & Jones Barbeque. They are most known for their Super-Que barbecue sauce, which is so popular that the sauce is sold in bottles in different stores. You can also try the Fox Bros Bar-BQ in Atlanta, which is owned by identical twins Jonathan and Justin Fox. Here, they use a special structure that prevents the smoke of the hickory wood from going to the dining space. Meat here is tender but still quite tough, just enough to enjoy the flavors as they stay in your mouth.
Favorite BBQ dishes ordered from BBQ restaurants
Fliorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue in Kansas City is not only known for its meaty ribs but also its tasty fish dishes. The Fox Twin’s Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q serve their meat with fried squares of mac n’ cheese (rolled in crumbs), while the ribs have a pinkish color near the bone.
There are a lot more BBQ restaurants for you to choose from. Start exploring the wonderful dishes in these restaurants on your next road trip.
Monday, December 14. 2009
Cooking and eating BBQ dishes is part of our culture. Having a barbecue in the backyard is one of the ways through which we can bond with our family and friends. Because of this, it really pays if you have a lot of knowledge about barbecue sauces. Read on to know some info about BBQ sauces that could make your barbecue dishes more delicious.
Ketchup-based DIY BBQ sauce
One of the most popular and commonly used BBQ sauces is the ketchup-based sauce. You can actually make the ketchup-based sauce as sweet or as hot as you like. You can also have an option for the thickness of the ketchup-based sauce.
Vinegar-based DIY BBQ sauce
A vinegar-based DIY BBQ sauce is also an excellent option for sauce. The vinegar sauce can be used as marinade for meat and also as the primary sauce. The apple cider vinegar is one of the commonly used vinegars for this sauce.
Other types of BBQ sauce
Other DIY BBQ sauces include tomato-based sauces. And there are also BBQ sauces that are based from other types of fruits. Your options for the sauces really depends on the meat you are going to barbecue.
Wednesday, December 9. 2009
One of the most important things in making barbecue is the charcoal. The choice for charcoal is very important because this one affects the ease in cooking and even the taste and scent of the barbecue. There are various types of charcoal for your BBQ grill.
Match lighting charcoal
Match lighting charcoal usually has an added lighter fluid that makes lighting it easier. Using match lighting charcoal can really make your barbecue activity more efficient and fun.
Lump charcoal
Lump charcoal are whole pieces of wood that have been exposed to high temperature, which drives out volatile chemicals and leaves only carbon. A lump charcoal is a clean fuel. Usually, lump charcoal has no additives or fillers, resulting to very little ash remaining.
Choosing the right charcoal type for your needs
The choice of charcoal is very important when setting up your barbecue grill. This is why you really have to choose one that best suits your needs. When choosing a charcoal, you have to consider the type of wood used. Some woods can render excellent scents to your barbecue. You can actually opt for this type of charcoal. You also have to consider the "cleanliness" of the charcoal. As much as possible, choose one that is very clean.
Friday, December 4. 2009
Want to know some veggie grilling tips? Read on.
Grilling vegetables the right way
Grilling your veggies is easy. You just have to cut the vegetables evenly. Each piece should be no thicker than about 3/4 to 1 inch. Before grilling your veggies, you need to soak the vegetables in cold water for half an hour to keep them from drying out. You also need to brush the pieces with oil to prevent them from sticking on the grill.
Grilled veggie recipes
There are a lot of grilled veggie recipes out there. One is the grilled eggplant. When making this one, you have to cut the eggplant lengthwise and soak it in water, pat dry, then brush with oil, and grill for 2 to 3 minutes. For grilled mushrooms, you have to clean them well, pat dry, and grill for 4 to five minutes,
Healthy grilling tips
The most important thing to remember is to never overcook the veggies. Overcooked veggies are unhealthy and do not really taste good. This is why you have to ensure that the veggies are grilled the right way.
Monday, May 14. 2007
Do you enjoy smoking? Well, everybody's telling you to stop it but I'm here to tell you not to stop it. Go on and smoke all your life. Your whole family would love you for it. Just be sure that you're using the latest and the perfect smoker like Cookshack new grilling product called AmeriQue. Apparently it is especially made for barbecue lovers and grilling connoiseur. This is made for your family's cravings stomachs (just like mine right now).
Sunday, May 13. 2007
Trying hard smokers are losers! Don't do it if you cannot because it will only turn out bad. This new Cookshack smoker is an innovative technology that allows you to grill inside your house without smoking the entire area. Before, this product was only available to pro chefs but Cookshack wants to share this new facility to home-smokers. It is a silver smoker that gives a restaurant quality to your barbecue that you can make it a business. Just be sure you know about managing a business.
Saturday, May 12. 2007
This recent bombing of Lebanon is really frustrating. Children, women, elders, innocent people were killed. How long would this senseless act continue? Imagine if you're one of those children. You were innocently playing along with friends. Or, you were hiding because of war attacks. Suddenly, you heard an explosion then a smoke, smoke everywhere. There was nothing to hide, nothing to go. You were like a barbecue inside a smoker. Tell me, how would you feel?
Friday, May 11. 2007
 This recipe is easy to do, very ideal for all women who are practicing to grill for their lovers. You cannot really resist it once you try it. I tell you, he will crave for this food and would probably wish that the day never ends. It's also ideal for your children since it's a healthy recipe. With a little cinnamon, it is yummy to the nose,too.
Thursday, May 10. 2007
1 pineapple (Make sure it's fresh because you won't be able to cook it if it's rotten. Duh! Peel it. Duh again! Cut them into rings and make sure it's cored.)
¼ cup of coconut milk (Warning: Do not climb a coconut tree. It's dangerous to your health. Tinned coconut milk is available in the market.)
½ cup cinnamon sugar (Hmm...yummy smell!)
See? All you need are these three ingredients for that delicious grilling masterpiece.
Wednesday, May 9. 2007
1)Preheat the grill. If it's already hot, time to oil that grate.
2)Dip those pineapple slices into a cup of coconut milk. After that you can coat them with cinnamon sugar.
3)6 minutes is enough for the grilling of your yummylicious pineapple slices. Put them on a plate and serve it to your craving family right away. (Before you eat all the pineapple slices up!)
Your cooking masterpiece is ready within 22 minutes. So, while you are grilling, your hubby can teach electric guitar to your little boy or they can play PS2 games.
Tuesday, May 8. 2007
Grilling needs special attention because it is an intricate way of cooking. A grilling station is part of an American house as well as having picnic at the backyard. This is usually considered by families as a family bonding activity to improve family relationship. So to all you grillers out there, we must love our griller and take good care of them by applying regular maintenance such as cleaning to prevent rust and disfunctionality.
Monday, May 7. 2007
One way of maintaining a rust-free griller is to brush it regularly. A grilling brush cleans away unnecessary dirts like rusts and coal residues. It will also help if your brush is durable enough to last for a long time because it is not easy to clean a griller. It takes patience to be able to make your griller look new again. Brushing will also shed those carcinogenic substances from grill residues that cause fatal cancer.
Sunday, May 6. 2007
 Choose your grill brush wisely. Or, simply choose The Grill Wizard Grill Brush that has various features for your convenience. Who says you can't combine convenience with functionality? This brush is especially designed for grills and it has a round scrub that allows it to clean intricately. You can also use it in hot or, if you want, cold cleaning. The Grill Wizard Grill Brush gives efficient scrubbing and its scrub is replaceable. Grilling is made happier with the right grill brush for you.
Saturday, May 5. 2007
A good friend once told me that a barbecue is like a good painting. The colors or the paint must be spread to the vital sections of the image to make it a masterpiece. Likewise in barbecues or any grilled meat, the marinade must be applied evenly to the meat to make it look flavorful and savory. One must be armed with a good brush and should know the proper brushstrokes used in grilling. But how to choose the right brush can be a problem if you haven't used any before.
Friday, May 4. 2007
The word brush refers to a wide collection of devices commonly with bristles, wire, and other filament of any possible material. A good barbecue brush should have bristles that are attached firmly to the ferrule. The Sauce Basting Brush by the Companion Group is a great accomplice if you want to produce tasty grilled cuts of meat. Simply put the marinade into the bottle, twist the lid of the brush, then paint your way to the tastiest barbecue that your family will love.
Thursday, May 3. 2007
 The bottle brush offers flexibility and convenience for the user. You can now use your right hand to flip the meat or adjust the fire settings while basting your barbecue with your left. To make sure that your bottle brush will last a lifetime, you must clean it after every usage. Don't use thinner to remove the excess sauce on the brush, a good dishwashing liquid will do. For the bottle, you can wash it the way you wash milk bottles, and sterilize it if you need to.
Wednesday, May 2. 2007
It is my personal belief that the people who can make the perfect barbecue are the same people who do rigid researches about the perfect barbecue's main ingredients. I'm not talking about the meat or ribs okay. I'm referring to the ingredients that compose the sauces or marinade. My sauces, I realized the other day, had ceased to become a food feature and were approaching the status of an actual poisonous liquid.
Tuesday, May 1. 2007
Guess this: It's a thin, dark, and pleasantly pungent sauce that you commonly use to season soups, vegetable juices, and meats. It's Worcestershire sauce, that's right! The famous sauce also known as Worcester is actually a mixture of garlic, molasses, chili peppers, soy sauce, onions, tamarind, lime, vinegar, anchovies, and other spices. It is an indispensable ingredient in Ceasar salad and beef steaks. Some said it's also used to make wines and brandy like Bloody Mary.
Monday, April 30. 2007
A quick Internet search told me that the sauce was first bottled in England, particularly in Worcester. It is originally an Indian recipe brought back to England by the legendary Lord Marcus Sandys. There were rumors that the sauce was stored in a barrel for a long time because the makers didn't like it's taste at first. After a few months, they tasted the sauce again and what they tasted was a wonderful sauce. The makers, by the way, were Messrs Lea and Perrins.
Sunday, April 29. 2007
I was hanging out in the mall last weekend and found myself watching a cooking demonstration of barbecues. I positioned myself in front of the cook who was making a spicy barbecue spareribs recipe. The grilled meat smelled like the steaks served in fancy French restaurants which are always packed during Valentines day. I never had a chance to visit France, but my brain insists that the smell of the barbecue and French steaks are the same.
Saturday, April 28. 2007
 The cook, expert on authentic French cuisine, insisted on giving the ingredients in ounces and pints, which is confusing. I took a copy of the recipe--- the pints were digitally converted to milliliters. My brain said it was easier to migrate to France. Here are the ingredients of the said recipe:
2 kilograms of pork or beef spareribs
A tablespoon of cane vinegar
A teaspoon of Tabasco and dried mustard
Two tablespoons of brown sugar
Two tablespoon of Worcestershire
Water
Friday, April 27. 2007
Boil ribs for ten minutes until tender, then drain on a wax paper. Grill ribs as usual. Mix vinegar and sugar and stir mixture until sugar dissolves. Add the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for ten minutes. Marinate ribs with the spicy sauce then grill for another five to ten minutes until they look and smell like French steaks. Serve ribs in a platter then pour the sauce all over the ribs.
Thursday, April 26. 2007
If my sister will have her way, you can visit our dwelling and watch me as I walk in and out of the house thinking where to find the perfect barbecue pit. I've always wanted a pit that I can use in my garden and leave it there after the barbecue party. But the malady here is that I can't find a product that will not ruin the design of my greenery.
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