July 2005
Gas or charcoal?
How do you weigh in on this question? Let’s face it, charcoal is great but gas is way more convenient. But, do you really want to sacrifice flavor, tradition, and authenticity for convenience? Don’t get me wrong, I love charcoal just as much as the next barbecuer… but, on a warm summer evening when you just get home from work and want to grill dinner what do you do? Read the article and make up your own mind.
A brief history of barbecue in the South
An interesting project on the history of BBQ and what it means in the south from a very southern perspective. There are recipes as well as images of taken from menu covers.
BBQ state championship in San Dimas
This August 5th and 6th there will be a barbecue state championship, also known as the Joe Davidson Go for the Gold, at the East Shore RV Park in San Dimas. It should be a hot one.
Imu - Hawaiian Underground Oven
I made some kalua pig this weekend in my smoker; the recipe will be posted soon. In the mean time here is an excellent article that I found that takes you through the process of making your own Hawaiian-style underground oven also known as an imu. Not only does this article show you how to build an imu, it shows you how to cook with one. Enjoy.
Also, see the Kalua pig recipe.
…and yet some other BBQ smokers here
PAM for Grillers
Wow, I didn’t even know that PAM made a no-stick grilling spray? Evidently they are spreading the word by sponsoring a grilling contest with prizes… hot. Basically, all you have to do is give them all of your personal info and tell them why (in 100 words or less) you are an amazing griller. Prizes include $10,000 dollars. Good luck.
Grilled Salad
I saw this recipe while watching Everyday Italian on the Food Network the other day. It looked amazing. You actually grill the lettuce. I will definitely try this one out sooner rather than later
The recipe
I told Jill of Da Grill about it and she mentioned this recipe for a grilled salad with herbed vinaigrette which also looked super delicious.
Here is that recipe
Smoking a pork butt
Here is an article in which J. Scott Wilson takes you on a step-by-step journey of creating your very own smoked pork butt. Included as part of his recipe is a brine to make the pork that much more juicy.