The Secret of Barbecue Sauce

Because the barbecue sauce is the most important deal in barbecuing, some people who have perfected the art of making the barbecue sauce claim that their recipe is best. Some give the recipe away, while others claim it as secret barbecue sauce recipe and sell it before you are given the permission to know it.

A lot of barbecue sauce recipes, as you know, are available. Some of them you find in cookbooks, television or in the Web; some are suggested by family and friends. What you should know is that even if it is very convenient for you to just buy a readymade barbecue sauce, there is still nothing that can beat a homemade barbecue sauce. You do not need to know about the secret barbecue sauce recipe of other people; you can make one yourself. It is always best that you opt to create a homemade sauce because with such, you can make sure that no chemicals will ever be added in your sauce and that you can be proud to tell your guests or family that you made the sauce yourself.

It is okay to get a few help from people or the internet when you start trying to come up with the perfect barbecue sauce. You may fail once or twice, but that should not stop you from coming up with your own secret recipe. It is best that you follow your instincts. Try a few recipes and ask your friends what they think about them. You will never know that your secret barbecue sauce recipe will be listed as one of the best sauces in town!

This thick and flavorful BBQ sauce recipe came about as the result of some experimenting, and it has become a much-requested favorite of friends and family (in fact, they demanded that I would write down the recipe). The whiskey gives the sauce a subtle, smoky flavor, and simmering it cooks away the alcohol so you can serve it without a problem if you are having children over for you barbecue party.

The recipe makes quite a bit of BBQ sauce - enough for 2-3 racks of baby back ribs - and can easily be doubled (or halved). It is great on chicken, ribs and chops, but I like it the most on barbecue ribs (but that's not a big surprise, I just love barbecue ribs the most).

Ingredients:

1/2 stick (1/4 C) unsalted butter or margarine

2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce

1 C ketchup

1/4 C white vinegar

1/2 C whiskey

1 C packed brown sugar

2 T molasses

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. celery salt

1 tsp. chili powder

Melt the butter or the margarine in a medium saucepan. When it's melted, add the remaining ingredients and whisk them together. Bring everything to a simmer but don't let it boil. Let it simmer for half an hour. Stir the mixture frequently.

When you are grilling the meat, you should brush the BBQ sauce over the meat for the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling.

A couple of variations:

For an Asian twist, substitute 2 T bottled teriyaki sauce for the molasses. Or for an extra kick, add 1 tsp. or more of Tobasco or other hot pepper sauce to taste.

There are a lot of different barbecue sauces out there, but this is one of my personal favorites. Just try to see if you like it, you might be surprised.

Having hosted different barbecue parties myself, I know that it isn't as hard as it seems. With the right information you can go a long way. If you like to find more barbecue recipes, or barbecue tips you should take a look at my website: barbeque recipe blog.

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Crock Full of Beef

The crock pot is the busy person's best friend and right hand man (woman,) always working with you, never against you, and couldn't care less about what the weather's doing outside.

The beauty of the crock pot is that it can be stocked in the morning and left to its own devices all day. No babysitting required. And by the time you drag your sore body home at the end of a hectic day, your crock pot will greet you with a ready-to-serve home-cooked meal!

If you're curious to test the servitude of your crock pot, here's a quick (prep time wise) and easy recipe for barbecue beef.

Crock Full of Beef

4lb roast of beef

2 tbsp cooking oil

1 large onion, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup water

5 cloves of garlic, peeled

1tsp salt

1tsp ground black pepper

2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Add cooking oil to frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Remove from heat.

To stock your pot, add 1/2 of the sliced onion to the bottom of the pot. Place the browned roast on top of the onion. Add the water, garlic cloves, salt and pepper and the remaining onion.

Cover and set timer according to the length of your work day for a minimum 4-6 hours or maximum 8-10 hours. The longer you work, the better your roast will be!

Fast forward 6-10 hours ...

Welcome home! Supper's almost ready!

Remove the roast from your trusty crock pot and discard the juices. Shred the meat using a fork and return it to the crock pot.

Add the barbecue sauce and cook on high for another 30-60 minutes, or the amount of time it takes to change into something comfortable and check a day's worth of emails.

Once the last email is answered, you will have yourself one happy crock full of tasty beef!

Serve it over rice or pasta, or make a gourmet sloppy joe and serve it up on a fresh bun.

For an easy all-purpose barbecue sauce, which tastes great with beef, pork or chicken, here's one of my favorites from "Barbecue Secrets Revealed".

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored either in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.

Amazing All Purpose Barbecue Sauce

1 cup Catsup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 dashes Bottled hot pepper sauce

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Vinegar

1 tbsp Brown sugar

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Celery seed

1 tbsp Minced onions

Combine ingredients in slow-cooking pot. Cover and cook over low heat 2 to 3 hours.

Makes 2 to 2 1/4 cups sauce.

Happy crockin'!

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Healthy Lunch Recipes

Take-out lunches should be forgotten because there are so many healthy lunch solutions that can easily be taken to the office, to school and anywhere else you may need to go. Listed below are some tasty recipes which include delicious fresh produce such as fresh vegetables and lean protein which will fuel you for the rest of the day so that your body will not feel deprived.

o BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Leftover cooked chicken can be tossed in barbeque sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken

1/4 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 teaspoons light ranch dressing

1 small whole-wheat sandwich bun

1 leaf romaine lettuce

Method:

In a medium bowl combine the chicken, carrots and barbecue sauce. Spread ranch dressing on the bun and top with the chicken mixture and lettuce.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

323 calories

8g fat (1g sat, 2g mono)

62mg cholesterol

38g carbohydrate

26g protein

4g fiber

729mg sodium

456mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (100% daily value), Selenium (56% daily value).

o Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons lime juice

4 teaspoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 pound cooked and peeled small shrimp

1 cup thinly sliced red, yellow, and/or orange bell pepper

1 cup seeded and thinly sliced cucumber

1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs

Method:

Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, cucumber, bell pepper and fresh herbs and toss to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

170 calories

5g fat (1g sat, 2g mono)

221mg cholesterol

6g carbohydrate

25g protein

1g fiber

652mg sodium

315mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (60% daily value), Vitamin A (25% daily value), Iron (21% daily value).

o Tomato & Fennel Salad

Heirloom tomatoes are best used in this recipe. They are at their peak during the summer months and worth purchasing in your local grocery store or farmers' market. However, any type of tomato will work well in this recipe.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 pound tomatoes cut into wedges

2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1/3cup toasted pine nuts

Method:

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, fennel, parsley and pine nuts and toss to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

141 calories

12g fat (1g sat, 5g mono)

0mg cholesterol

9g carbohydrate

3g protein

3g fiber

321mg sodium

513mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Vitamin A (25% daily value), Potassium (15% daily value).

o Lebanese Potato Salad

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 pounds of potatoes

1/4 lemon juice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

4 spring onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Method:

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and bring to the boil in slightly salted water until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow them to cool for 20 minutes and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.

Just before serving add the spring onions and mint and toss gently.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

143 calories

5g fat (1g sat, 4g mono)

0mg cholesterol

22g carbohydrates

3g protein

2g fiber

153mg sodium

516mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Potassium (15% daily value).

o Artichoke & Ripe Olive Tuna Salad

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce can tuna, drained and flaked

1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts

1/2 cup chopped olives

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Method:

Mix together the tuna, artichokes, olives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and oregano.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

210 calories

8g fat (1g sat, 1g mono)

25mg cholesterol

12g carbohydrate

20g protein

3g fiber

791mg sodium

166mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Selenium (78% daily value), Vitamin C (19% daily value).

o Hot & Sour Slaw

This slaw is a perfect accompaniment to grilled pork tenderloin and a glass of Riesling.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 cups shredded greed cabbage

1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1/3 cup sliced spring onions

1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced

Method:

In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, oil, ginger, white pepper and crushed red pepper. Add the green cabbage, bell pepper, spring onions and bamboo shoots. Toss to coat all of the ingredients.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:

62 calories

4g fat (1g sat, 1g mono)

0mg cholesterol

6g carbohydrate

2g protein

2g fiber

112mg sodium

189mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (85% daily value), Vitamin A (18% daily value).

o Tijuana Torta

This is a Mexican-style torta, just like a burrito, except the "wrapper" is a hollowed-out roll rather than a tortilla. It is the most delicious lunch when it is served with grilled corn on the cob or Spanish rice.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 15-ounce can black beans, well rinsed

3 tablespoons prepared salsa

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 ripe avocado, pitted

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 16-to-20 inch long baguette

1 1/3 cups shredded green cabbage

Method:

In a small bowl, mash together the beans, salsa, jalapeño and cumin. In a separate bowl mash the avocado, onion and lime juice.

Cut the baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each one in half and pull out most of the soft bread from the center. Divide the mixture and the cabbage equally amongst the sandwiches.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Per serving:

354 calories

9g fat (1g sat, 5g mono)

0mg cholesterol

60g carbohydrate

17g protein

17g fiber

682mg sodium

639mg potassium

Nutrition bonus: Folate & Vitamin C (29% daily value), Potassium (18% daily value), Iron (15% daily value).

Healthy lunch recipes really are that simple. Why go to your local café or restaurant for a lunch that may not be so good for your waistline, not to mention your health, when these delicious lunches can be prepared in no time at all. Another added bonus to preparing these healthy lunch snacks is that you know exactly what ingredients have been used to prepare them. What can be better than that?

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Picnics and Backyard Barbeque - Plan a Healthy Deck Party

Picnic and BBQ season is still going strong. There's nothing more fun than having a few friends or neighbors over for a barbecue. Don't think you can plan a healthy deck party that everyone will enjoy? Well think again. Use these simple steps for your next summer gathering and everyone will have a smile on their faces and want to come back next weekend!

Ten Simple Steps to a Healthy Deck Party

1. Use your grill. Grilling is a low fat cooking method since no fat is added, and the fat in the food item drips off.

2. Think outside the beef box. Sure, a grilled steak is great, but poultry and fish are wonderful on the grill too. Choose "meaty" fish such as salmon filets, shark, tuna steaks or swordfish. It's worth investing in a grill plate so that items such as fish don't disappear into the grill rack and into the fire.

3. Remove most of the skin from the chicken pieces. While a little bit of skin will add flavor and keep the chicken moist, the skin is high in saturated fat, which is not healthy for your heart.

4. Add lots of flavor. There are a number of grilling sauces and rubs available on the market today. Be sure to choose one that is fat free or low in fat. Keep an eye out for excess sodium on the label too. Some sodium is okay, but if the sauce or rub does contain sodium, be aware that you won't have to add additional salt.

5. Use the grill for the whole meal. Even if you don't have a side burner, you can grill the vegetables too. Grill them first, and then set them aside while you grill the chicken, fish or meat. Simply brush the veggies with some olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and grill. They only take a few minutes, so check often, and then remove to a platter. They can be eaten as is, or chopped into a salad or rice pilaf. Vegetables like zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion slices, and bell pepper halves work well.

6. Try some healthier options to the traditional side dishes. Instead of an old-fashioned mayonnaise-laden macaroni salad, try a pasta and vegetable salad that is tossed with a vinaigrette dressing; instead of baked beans, try a three bean salad; instead of chips, try pretzels or a cereal mix; instead of potato salad, try a mixed green salad tossed with greens, sliced strawberries, slivered almonds, and a vinaigrette; instead of cole slaw, try a mixed rice and spinach salad.

7. Include some fresh fruit. You do not have to be fancy or make a time-consuming fruit salad. Just serve a platter of sliced melon, a bowl of grapes, a bowl of berries or nectarines. Let everyone help his or her self.

8. Along with the fruit, include a dip with low fat whole grain crackers while everyone is waiting for dinner. Try the low fat artichoke dip recipe below.

9. Instead of a bucket of soft drinks for the children, purchase small water bottles or mix up your own lemonade. Lemonade can contain less sugar than soda, and a child may drink less of it when it is served in a smaller cup, and you will have less waste. For the grown-ups, summertime is a great time to try some lighter white wines. Try a Pinot Grigio, a Riesling, or a Sauvignon Blanc.

10. Don't tell anyone that is it "low fat" or "healthy". Just sit back, take the compliments, and watch them enjoy the meal.

Enjoy your backyard or deck, and keep your friends and family healthy this summer.

Light and Healthy Artichoke Dip

14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise

1/2 cup grated Romano or parmesan cheese

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened (Neufchatel)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon hot sauce, like Frank's (optional)

1. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well combined.

4. Place mixture into prepared 3 quart baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly golden.

Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Consulting, Writing, Lectures
Licensed Provider for Real Living Nutrition Services®

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Let's Get All Fired Up For Memorial Day!

I am a southerner so barbecue is just a way of life for me! There are as many great BBQ sauces as there are cooks; everybody has their favorite sauce plus every region has a different way of preparing their sauces. I grew up with tomato based sauces and they are still my favorites.

I have selected a few BBQ sauce recipes for you to try from the Southern Living 'myrecipes' collection. I picked a recipe for quick, easy, and make-ahead - you make the call! They are all wonderful and will be the hit if your Memorial Day celebration.

Quick

Four-Alarm Barbecue Sauce

This sticky sauce is better for dipping than basting, since its sugars will cause food to stick to the grill. Try it with shrimp or use it as a table sauce to pour over your grilled food.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup bottled chili sauce

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon chipolte chile powder

1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper

1 12-oz can cola

jalapeno pepper, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add 3/4 cup water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 12 minutes).
Place half of chili sauce mixture in a blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture into bowl or container.
Repeat procedure with remaining chili sauce.


Southern Living, JUNE 2006

Easy

Thick and Robust Barbeque Sauce

This is a delicious sauce - thick, tomatoey, and sweet with just a hint of hot.

Ingredients

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup chili sauce

2 Tablespoons chopped onion

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Dash of ground red pepper

Directions

Stir together all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Divide sauce into separate containers for basting and serving at the table. Basting sauce brushed on raw food should not be used as a table sauce.
Discard any remaining basting sauce when meat is cooked.
Refrigerate remaining table sauce for future use.
Makes 1 1/4 cups sauce.

Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2003

Make-Ahead

Baby Loin Back Ribs

This make-ahead recipe does take time but it is so worth it! Once you have made the rub and sauces, you can store them in your fridge for use all summer long. The sauce is intended for ribs but will work equally well on any meat.

The work plan:

Prepare the Basting Sauce and let stand at least 8 hours.
Prepare the Rub, spread on ribs, cover and store in fridge at least 3 hours.
Prepare the sweet sauce.
Grill the ribs on a covered grill using medium heat (300 - 350 degrees) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours basting with the Basting Sauce every 30 minutes. Turn the ribs occasionally.
Brush ribs with the Sweet Sauce the last 30 minutes of grilling time.



Basting Sauce

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 cups red wine vinegar

2 cups water

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1 small bay leaf

Stir together all ingredients in a small jar, cover and let stand 8 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Rub

3 Tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or small container.

Sweet Sauce

1 cup ketchup

1 cup red wine vinegar 1 8-oz can tomato sauce

1/2 cup spicy honey mustard

1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons hot sauce

1 Tablespoon seasoned salt

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Southern Living, May 2001

These and other recipes can be found at MomsMealConnection.com. MomsMealConnection is designed to help busy moms everywhere prepare meals - family meals, holiday celebrations, and special dinners plus entertaining - through recipe and meal planning links. Most of the links are fast, fun, and free to use. Who has time to waste searching endlessly through the web? Certainly not us moms!

I am the mother of five grown children who are now starting families of their own so to say that I have 'been there, done that' is an understatement! My trick is to plan weekly menus and grocery shop only once per week. I am a firm believer that once-a-week meal planning and grocery shopping saves a lot of time and money! We can all use more of those commodities.

I sincerely hope you have fun with your meal planning and preparation,

Elizabeth Randall and Family

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Tips and Tricks on How to Prepare Your Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Barbeque, barbecue, bar-B-cue, bar-BQ, bar-B-que or BBQ - no matter how you spell it, barbeque is just not barbeque without barbeque sauce. The thick flavoring, poured onto meat during or after grilling, is what makes your barbecued chicken, beef or pork tasty and mouthwatering. There are a lot of commercial barbeque sauces in the market, but most of them are basically made up of the same key ingredients: tomato paste or ketchup, vinegar, sweeteners and spices. Wouldn't it be more exciting yet money-saving if you simply made your own homemade barbeque sauce?

A homemade Bar-B-cue sauce is a great way to add a homey touch to your barbeque bonding time in afternoon family get-togethers or maybe group gatherings for special events. For a basic homemade BBQ sauce, the key ingredients you will need are ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and black pepper. In a bowl, simply mix all the ingredients-and voila! You've got a barbeque sauce that can readily coat your barbequed food, but you can prepare it a night before and let it stand in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors can blend together better. Because it is a base recipe, you can choose to experiment and add your own brand of flavor to it.

An example of a variation of the base recipe could be to blend together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder and liquid smoke (usually found in the barbeque sauces section of groceries). Refrigerate the mixture for 4 hours then heat on low fire for 15 minutes and you'll enjoy a smoky old-style barbeque sauce to go with your barbecued meat. Want to add a sweet flavor to your barbeque sauce? Try adding honey or raisins to the base recipe. For a tangy taste, pour in an ounce or two of whiskey to the mixture while cooking. If you wish to add more color and flavor, you can mix in a teaspoon of parsley to the blend.

Barbeque sauce is great for dipping chicken nuggets, French fries and even pizza. Additionally coating your favorite chicken tenders with barbeque sauce is a great way to top a salad or fill a wrap with healthy vegetables. While many people think barbeque sauce is just for grilling, it can also be baked on your favorite meats in the oven; it's especially delicious on pork ribs and chicken wings. Add your favorite hot sauce to the mix and you have a sweet and spicy wing dip that will knock your socks off!

Homemade BBQ sauces are not only economical; they can also be fun to make and can be prepared in a thousand different ways to make the unique flavor and taste you are looking for. Be a home chef yourself and cook up the perfect sauce that will top off your barbequed food.

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Barbecue Party Tips for a Truly Amazing Event

Barbecue party tips can help a host put together an extraordinary event for family and friends. Eating outdoors is a favorite pastime enjoyed by everyone and planning the event can help make it more memorable and stress-free for the host. Big or small, a barbecue party requires an adequate amount of planning and preparation to ensure that everything is laid out properly.

It is advisable to plan the event around a theme in order to create a focal point for the barbecue party. This way, all aspects of the party such as the food, games and decorations can be fashioned around a central theme. Favorite themes for barbecue parties include a Hawaiian motif, nostalgic seventies get-together, or, if you are near the sea, opt for a beach bbq party!

Planning the menu is perhaps the most important part of any get-together especially for a barbecue party as most guests will be looking forward to an array of lip-smacking roasted meats dripping in bbq sauce.

Barbecue on the Beach Anyone?

Ah, what can be better than a great barbecue on the beach? The beach is definitely one of the best locations to have a barbecue. After all, the nature of grilling and barbecuing as a cooking technique is that it's fun, exciting and very rewarding. Similarly, the beach pretty much exudes the same atmosphere. There are a lot of fun and exciting activities to do at the beach. It's a place where people can be themselves in their 'bare essentials' and the relaxation factor is definitely rewarding. Putting these two wonderful concepts together, a barbecue on the beach is pretty much a recipe for a great time!

But before you pack your stuff, gear up your grill and hit the sand for one hell of a barbecue on the beach party, bear in mind that there are various safety procedures and other rules governing beach areas so it would be best to consult authorities and secure the proper permissions before you even think about organizing a beach barbecue party.

Assuming you've done that and you've already picked a nice spot, next would be preparing for your barbecue on the beach. There are various grill types that you may use for barbecuing on the beach - you have the wood or charcoal grill, gas grill or you may also use a campfire tripod. Be sure to station your grill in a stable spot, away from any flammable material and safe from people possibly bumping into it.

Bring your marinated meat, poultry or seafood in a cooler and take them out only when you're ready to start barbecuing to avoid spoilage. Further, the last seasoning you would want on your barbecue on the beach is sand right? So keep them covered!

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Barbeque Smokers: Question: What Is A Barbeque Smoker?

Answer: a barbeque smoker is a special type of grill that uses special elements to enhance the flavor of foods. Specifically, it combines liquid moisture, wood scent (lack of oxygen to the wood makes it smoke instead of burn), and, of course heat to cook the food.

An example of popular bbq smokers is the Bradley smoker. This bbq smoker is one of a kind. This grill actually regulates and monitors the amount of smoke available to heat your food using its own generator. Unlike electric smokers, as well as other smokers, you don't have to worry about dealing with the quality of the smoke. The Bradley smoker produces ¨fresh¨ and healthy smoke for up to 8 hours without having to tend to it. It comes in two levels - burning hot smoke or slow roast. Smoker grills are special in that they specializing in enhancing flavor instead of concentrating on cooking efficiently (although it does that too). Your barbecue will be greatly improved.

Brinkmann smokers are another example of bbq smokers.

These smoker grills are popular for cooking large amounts of food, up to 75 pounds on the Brinkmann Gas Grill Deluxe. Not even the favorite Weber Grill can handle this much! Brinkmann smokers also include shelves to store your paprika and bbq sauces, or perhaps turn it into a mini barbecue library by stashing away your favorite recipes. These smokers are one of a kind and top of the line with its features. Chrome grills and fancy porcelain decorate this bbq smoker.

Settle for second best by purchasing an electric smoker. Electric smokers provide the same great taste. Smoker grills are for the enthusiast - want to cook mass amounts of good for a large crowd, or simply for your 23 cousins? Take out your recipes, turn on your Bradley smoker or Brinkmann smoker, and get started today

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American Cook Out Time

Gird yourself!

America has unveiled the country's top grilling cities and has selected the city of St. Louis as number one. St. Louis is immensely noteworthy for its great barbecue and rubs. It is proven by the long standing grills still used by its famous restaurants. "That's because we know nothing can bring family and friends together like a cookout with that great smoky, real barbecue flavor of charcoal-grilled foods", said Earline Walker, owner of one of the city's best restaurants.

If you dream of throwing your own garden cookout, start it with the meat you want to serve. If kids are coming, prepare hotdogs and hamburgers, while steak, chicken or ribs may be preferred by adults. There are a number of grills on the market from charcoal to gas powered and even slow smokers that you can easily try. Kingsford introduces its new charcoal briquets featuring Charcoal with Sure Fire Grooves™. Cookout must always be fun.

Easy to Do

Employ a chimney to light the briquets. Simply set loosely wadded newspaper in the lower chamber, put charcoal on top and light the paper. The briquets are set when they turn an ash-gray in color. Just pour them into the grill. Chimneys are available at any hardware, garden and superstores, or you can visit Kingsford for additional information on lighting techniques.

Seasonal Side Dishes on the Grates

Everybody will be delighted with a side dish, so develop splendid seasonal sides by sprinkling fresh new veggies such as summer squash and corn on the cob with Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, instead of plain butter. Likewise, you can heat side dishes, like beans and veggies in a saucepan on the grates, or grill pizza and quesadillas for a great smoky, real barbecue flavor.

Quick Desserts

Desserts can also be grilled, but be sure to brush the grates first before grilling to eliminate meat tastes, or marinades from actual meat. Drizzle KC Masterpiece® Barbecue Sauce on slices of pineapple, melon and apple. Gently grill to caramelize the topping, and serve with your favorite ice cream.

Think of the Great Outdoors

It is possible to grill just about anything! Try grilling chicken wings instead of deep frying, or might as well bake them as they are conventionally prepared. You might like this awesome grilled chicken wings recipe created by Earline and Otis Walker, owners of Smoki O's, St. Louis.

Grilled Chicken Wings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons granulated garlic

- 5 teaspoons red or green pepper

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 pound chicken wings

- 1 1/2 cups Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing

- 2 cups KC Masterpiece Original Barbecue sauce

Procedure:

Light grill using Kingsford Charcoal with Sure Fire Grooves. Mix garlic, red pepper and salt, then rub mixture onto wings. Pour Ranch dressing into glass food storage bag and combine wings. Shake bag to coat wings. Remove wings from bag, place on aluminum foil, fold into cooking pockets and seal tightly. Place pockets on main grill rack for about an hour and a half. Remove wings from pocket and finish directly on grill over moderate flame. Turn every two minutes until wings develop a crust. Baste wings with KC Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce. Serve warm

If a smoker is available, arrange the wings on smoker. Cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove and place on grill over moderate flame and grill as directed above.

Now you have one of the best chicken recipes in the world. You don't have to live in St. Louis to have a little kicky, a little offbeat, a little unusual, but home cooking good menu. With these tips from Walker, you can create your own pork and ribs smoked out back with fine Missouri cherry wood to give it a sweet aroma.

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Fourth Of July Barbeque Recipes

Fourth of July celebrations can barely be complete without the lip-smacking barbecue. For foodies indulging in the culinary delights of the barbecue is an important part of Fourth of July celebrations. There are vastly different types of barbeque's to delight ones taste buds. Here are a few to choose from this Independence Day.

If chicken is your delight, this is the one for you.

BBQ Chicken

Ingredients:

1 fryer chicken or 4 to 6 breasts

1/2 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 tbsp. brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place chicken in slow-cooker. Mix all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook over low heat for at least 8 hours.

For those who prefer red meat, barbecued lamb is just a delight.

Barbecued Lamb

Ingredients:

8 lb Lamb leg; boned and butterflied

1 1/4 cup Olive oil

1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce

2 Garlic clove; diced

1 cup Soy sauce; light

2 tbsp. Dry mustard

1/4 cup Red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tbsp. Parsley, chopped

1/4 cup Lemon juice

Directions:

Mix together the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, parsley, and lemon juice. Marinate lamb roast overnight, basting occasionally. Cook over hot grill, basting as needed.

There are excellent barbeques made of sea-food. For sea food lovers grilled salmon or lobsters top the list. If you are planning to treat your taste buds to some sea-food delight this Fourth of July, check this out.

Grilled Whole Salmon

Ingredients:

1 Whole salmon - butterflied

Marinade:

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 Cup rye whiskey

1 Tablespoon molasses

1/2 Cup vegetable oil

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

1 Tablespoon Salt And Pepper

2 Garlic Cloves - minced

Directions:

Remove head, tail and fins from salmon. Run a sharp knife down backbone until salmon opens flat. Place flesh side down in a large dish. Remove backbone. Combine marinade ingredients, mix well and pour over salmon. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. When ready to grill, remove salmon from marinade and place skin side down on heavy foil. Barbecue until flesh is opaque and flakes easily, 20-30 minutes.

Vegetarians need not loose heart. You can stick to your vegetarian diet and yet enjoy barbeque delicacies this Independence Day. Check this one out for a starter:

Three-Potato Grill BBQ Recipe

Ingredients:

2 medium Idaho potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half

2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half

1 tablespoon olive oil

seasoned salt - to taste.

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

Lightly brush potatoes with oil. Position potatoes, cut side down, in centre of cooking grate. Grill 28 to 30 minutes or until tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. In a small bowl, combine seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over potatoes (makes 6 servings).

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Break Out the Grill! Great Barbecue Recipe Ideas

When summer comes, being inside feels like some sort of sin. If you're a church-goer, it might not be a sin you'll mention come Sunday, but it sure feels like you're doing something wrong. You should be outside, manning the barbecue with a drink in one hand, a spatula in the other, and the sun on your face. Sounds like summer, right?

Just being in the sun outside by the grill is great. But, really, what's the point of grilling if you don't get that wonderful barbecue flavor? Without a really great barbecue recipe or three, you're just... having a picnic with hot food. You're not having a great barbecue! Want help choosing the tastiest, most impressive barbeque recipe? Read on.

Recipes for Barbecue Marinades

Especially since you want to be sure to fully cook meats like chicken and pork on the grill, they have a tendency to dry out. A marinade is a popular way to add flavor and moisture to barbecue meats. Want your marinade to tenderize, too? Look for one with a nice balance of acid and salt.

Keep in mind, however, that marinades aren't a traditionally used type of barbecue recipe. They can taste great, but they sometimes have a tendency to make your meat a little soggy. If you want to get the flavor and tenderizing properties of a marinade while keeping your BBQ traditional, try a BBQ rub.

Recipes for Barbecue Rubs

While you might think BBQ sauce is the most important kind of barbecue recipe, the truth is... it's all in the rub. In fact, a lot of traditional American barbecue doesn't use any sauce at all. Instead, they just use a thick coating of a super-flavorful BBQ spice rub, and cook the meat slowly over an open flame.

A spice rub makes all the difference, so don't leave it out. Especially since it takes approximately six micro-seconds to mix and apply a BBQ rub to your meat. Look for one with a nice balance of salts and sugars, and plenty of spice.

Recipes for Barbecue Sauce

Now we're getting to the fun part. The sauce. Barbecue is popular all over the world, and there are so many types of barbecue sauce just in America alone that knowing what to try can be hard! We all have different tastes, and there's a barbecue recipe out there for any type of BBQ sauce you could dream up.

One of the most popular kinds of BBQ sauce is vinegar-based. Vinegar-based sauces are thin and sharply-flavored, and don't contain the heavy tomato sauce or ketchup you find in other types of barbecue sauce. A vinegar-based barbecue recipe is good on pork, especially with pulled pork sandwiches.

If you're looking to make chicken or turkey on the BBQ grill, you might want to think about trying a white barbecue sauce. White BBQ sauces are made with mayonnaise instead of ketchup, and are creamy, tangy, a touch spicy, and wonderful with poultry.

There are so many great barbecue sauces... without trying them all, you just can't know what you like best. So be sure to try thick, sweet Kansas City barbecue sauce, a spicy Texas barbecue recipe or two, some sweet-and-tangy Memphis BBQ sauce, and... you get the idea.

Fortunately, testing out new recipes is the fun part!

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How to Grill Better Barbecue Foods

Grilling the real way is by cooking the meat above the fire with smoke instead of direct fire. The object is to capture the heat from the smoke that provides the meat those tasty flavours - cooking above mesquite and hickory wood gives the meat these preferred tastes. Want to know more on how you can acquire those restaurant-style flavours and barbecue like a chef?

Find Good Meat Cuts

If you skimp on the kind of meats you should be grilling with your not really going to get good results. Getting top quality meats on the barbeque grill that has a good cut and thicker is one of the most critical barbecue grilling recommendations any one may give. I always cooked with real thin meats and no wonder I always burnt it. I did not select a good cut of meat which was thick, the meat needs to be able to catch the flavour with the smoke. The best meats for a great steak is New York Strip or Rib Eye, each is great selection for keeping in the flavour and has an easy to cut texture. For pork, the best one is to choose tenderloin.

The very best seafood dish is Alaskan Salmon, these kinds of fish cook up as a steak - Halibut and Swordfish make good steaks too. Be cautious with fish, they grill fast. A lot of people like to grill poultry, select skinless breasts for the health-conscious, but if you grill with the skin on, it will help safeguard the chicken from any burning and enables the meat to savor the fats juices. It simply taste better. Regardless of what meat you select make sure they're fresh, the finest cut meats will taste better. Should you go to your local grocery store the butcher will help you out, they enjoy making a barbecue a very good one.

Get yourself a Smoker Grill

Barbecuing with a smoker barbecue grill keeps the mouth watering flavours in the meats, unlike a propane gas grill. A smoker filled up with wet wood chips provides you with among the best meals you've ever had. Load it up with the wood chips, close the hood, turn down the heat and allow it to cook for awhile. Place a few of your veggies, potatoes or corn on the cob in aluminum foil and walk away. In case your camping, putting the meats in a rolled up aluminum foil in the shape of a teepee operates just as good on the open flame, however, you won't have the flavor from the wood chips.

Home Made Barbecue Recipes Sauce

You don't need to be a chef to create your own recipes for barbecuing. A lot of times you can look at the store bought ingredients for getting some ideas. Here's one I cooked up that has lots of flavor and works well for many meats - beef, ribs, pork, chicken and fish. Use 1/8 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup molasses, 3/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1 ½ powdered mustard, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke and use other seasonings to taste, like garlic, sage, onion powder, red pepper or cayenne.

You can do this with a barbecue grill or pit that was designed to cook like this - such as a rotisserie barbecue grill or one of the best smoker grills will provide you with these results. You can also obtain the similar results with a charcoal, gas or propane grill with the hood down so you keep the smoke from escaping.

Because taste is the main factor all of us eat barbecued foods, it's best grilled using indirect heat or smoke instead of on the open flame. Even though it may take longer, 6 to 8 hours for barbecued ribs, if you do not have the time, you can still use some of the best barbecue grills that use gas or electrical power that will allow you experience excellent barbecue flavours. Using these three basic barbecue grilling ideas, it is possible to enjoy traditional smoky flavors when your guests will have believed you spent hours cooking over a barbecue charcoal cooker. I won't tell them, if you do not tell them.

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Finding the Right BBQ Stores For BBQ Fans

If your passion is grilling in your backyard, on your patio or by the pool then you will will need to find the latest and ideal Barbeque items accessible. You are able to shop the web, eBay or pay a visit to local discount shops, but the best place to discover items to the passionate Bbq griller is really a Bbq shop.

A Bbq retailer could have the really best in accessories, barbecue grills, gas logs and patio furniture. Everything you could possibly have to have or want for entertaining or just enjoying a quiet evening together with your Barbeque grill. You are able to now design your own, "Outdoor Kitchen", which will require special equipment to fit your requires and a contractor to build it. All of these specialty items is usually observed at a Bbq retailer.

A Barbeque shop will have expert sales folks to answer any of the questions about Barbeque and its essential accessories. They can uncover an ideal Barbeque grill for your needs and also the furniture for you to sit on while you're grilling and can even suggest an ideal wine to pair together with your Barbeque meal. A Bbq keep can have grill classes for that novice griller or seasoned ones to discover new trends in grilling. They'll provide recipes to the Bbq meal of your option plus quite a few other delectable grilling delights.

Each and every Bbq utensil made for grilling will be in a Barbeque save, as will mitts, aprons, lava rocks and mosquito spray. They can have a grocery section containing rubs, sauces, seasonings and cookbooks. They've full lines of patio and summer furniture. They have gas logs and fireplace screens. Most Barbeque retailers have complete selections of wine for all occasions but mainly for barbecue. They could have a complete selection of indoor/outdoor sound systems and host and hostess gifts with the crazy griller. Every thing and something you could wish to go with your Barbeque meal or to make with it can be observed in a Barbeque shop.

Whenever you walk into a Bbq save you will find delectable smells from the in shop grilling demonstrations that will make you desire to purchase a new grill right away. Even in case you just wanted to browse the keep and did not intend on buying something, the divine smells wafting through the air will change your mind.

You'll quickly walk over to the Barbeque demonstration and join in so that you are able to get a sample of what is cooking on the grill. For that avid griller this experience is awesome. He can banter back and forth with the cook and learn all kinds of new tricks for grilling. Maybe the perfect gift for your crazy griller can be a gift certificate to go to the local Barbeque shop.

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Easy Grilling For the Beginner

Grilling or Barbecuing food is a wonderful way to make an everyday meal a special event. Even if you are only cooking for yourself, modern grills allow you to prepare, cook and clean with no fuss. Add some friends and you have instant mood for a party.

If you are new to grilling here's a few tips to get you started with confidence. Prepare ahead, walk through the process and get everything ready before you need it.

Firstly check the weather, many a party had been ruined by the natural elements and grilling inside is not quite the same. Once you know it's going to be fine, decide on a recipe. Stick with one grilled course for your first few times, prepare other courses inside to begin with. That way you can focus on your grilling.

The recipe you choose should be simple but utilise the full advantages of grilling. If you don't want to get to fancy simply browse the meat department of your local supermarket for cuts of meat that have been prepared for grilling. With the addition of a few herbs and spices these can be a real hit. You can accompany the meat with salads like coleslaw, Italian salad or potato salad.

If you want to branch out and try preparing your own make sure to read the recipe thoroughly. Many grill recipes require marinating overnight and you don't want to discover this when your guests are about to arrive. Simple favourites include Lemon butter fish, Lemon Marinated Chicken and Ribeye Steaks marinated in Worcestershire Sauce.

On the equipment side of things make sure your energy supply is topped up, whether gas, briquettes or natural wood make sure it's all fully stocked. Make sure your cooking implements are ready at hand and all clean and perfectly functioning.

Have a contingency plan worked out. Grills are reliable and simple pieces of equipment but it always helps to have a backup plan. Mostly take care of your grill and enjoy the special atmosphere a freshly barbecued meal creates.

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Summer BBQ Recipes - Best Grilling Techniques

Now is a good time to know some summer BBQ recipes and start getting ready for your barbecue party. While barbecuing, it is important to know a couple of things to make sure your party goes flawless.

Lots of meats and side dishes may be used when barbecuing. Historically, people make pork, beef, and fish on their grills. Look for meats that are packaged and specially cut for barbecue in your supermarket.

Potato salad, beans, and coleslaw are traditionally used for side dishes. These sides work well with all the variety of meats and are simple to cook and store until it will be time to eat. Include onions, pickles, and relish as part of your condiment bar.

1. Marinating prior to you cook adds flavor, but covering your meat in barbecue sauce can dry the meat out and can even cause it to burn. Most barbecue sauces have great amounts of sugar and fat, that can burn pretty easy. Do not be afraid to gently season the meat however. That works well and is not going to produce any negative effects.

2. Spray the cooking area using a nonstick spray before you cook. This prevents the meat from sticking when you rotate or remove it. When the meat sticks and tears, it loses large amount of juice and may dry out.

3. Always watch for the grill to get to the right heat prior to placing food on the grill. The temperature fluctuations make the food to dry out or burn. If you are using a charcoal grill, be sure that the coals are completely gray prior to placing the meat on the grill.

4. Though searing the meat locks in juices and taste, do not cook your meat at that heat all the time. After you have seared both sides, reduce the heat to medium. It will ensure that your meat is full of flavor and tender.

5. Do not poke the meat while it is cooking. This would make the juice to leak out into the grill. The meat can become dry and unappealing in the end, and you also might ruin your barbecue grill.

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BBQ Sauce - Bring Out the Sweetness Baby!

BBQ sauce is generally a basic mixture of tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Tomatoes used can be in various forms such as tomato sauce, paste, puree and even ketchup. Sugar adds sweetness to the barbecue sauce and can either be corn syrup, honey or molasses. The addition of vinegar, on the other hand, lends a sour flavor to the bbq sauce and can be in the form of beer, white or flavored vinegar, wine or citrus juices. In general, bbq sauces can be used throughout the barbecue process from preparation to cooking. However, be careful with sugar based bbq sauces when cooking as they can easily burn while cooking and ruin the flavor of the meat.

The combination of these three ingredients makes up the basic recipe of almost all bbq sauces. However, variations based on tastes and personal preferences often lend a hand in the creation of a unique bbq sauce. On the whole, most people will have their own special barbecue sauce although there are still many who search for their ideal barbecue sauce in stores.

The "best" tagline is a cliché. Still, it would not be wrong, to say that Corkys bbq sauce is the better-known Barbecue Gourmet Sauce. Corkys gourmet barbecue sauce is Memphis based and a family owned business. As it is with family businesses, corkys have some fabulous seasonings, up its sleeve, which unquestionably gives it an edge over other barbeque sauces. Farrah Fawcett says: "Corky's, thank you for the best BBQ ever, and I'm from Texas." Anette Benning, far away from her American Beauty narrow-mindedness, pays a fulsome compliment: " The BBQ is fabulous".

The Cowtown Night of the Living Barbeque Sauce has kethcup, brown sugar, vinegar, chipotles puree, worcestershire, liquid smoke, ground mustard, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper and spices as its ingredient. The Cowtown Night is tomato based with a heat index of 2 and has won the Best Hot Barbeque Sauce award at the 2002 American Royal Barbeque Contest.

Dijon mustard, brown sugar, tomato sauce, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onions, Worcester sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, spices and soy oil are what goes into the making of Dave's BBQ Sauce. This sauce is made from a chile Dijon base and is slightly sweet, slightly spicy and very, very tangy. It is too good as toppings on chicken, burgers, veggies, pork chops, etc.

Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce, Pappy's Moonshine Madness, Maguires Irish BBQ Sauce and Smuggler's Run Scurvy Dog BBQ Sauce are some other reputed Barbecue gourmet sauce, worth trying.

Rub it on...

Barbecue rubs give traditional barbecue a whole new dimension. It makes for a tastier and more flavorful barbecue. In fact, most famed barbecue restaurants use rubs to give their ribs, chicken and steaks a rich deep flavor. Barbecue rubs should be rubbed thickly into the meat and left there for at least four hours or more. When grilling, the barbecue rub will give the meat a nice, chunky and crusty coating.

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The Chosen Meat for This BBQ Recipe Would Be a Beef Rib

Who does not love having a good barbeque on a relaxing Sunday? It is indeed relaxing and encourages among family and happiness as well. The good thing about barbeque is that you could also call other people to join you! Now, is not that fun?

Some people believe that barbequing are for skilled people, knowledgeable of long running recipes handed down, aged for generations. Well, to tell you all the truth, that is not completely true. Every person could make a perfect barbeque and this article would prove so.

The chosen meat for this recipe would be a rib. A rib, as you all know, is a good ingredient for barbeque. Almost every people love it, which leaves you the obligation to make them actually love it as well.

Here is a barbecue rib recipe that is really mouth-watering and tasty. For the ingredients, all you need are the following:

2 pound baby back ribs, ½ cup onion-minced, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 ½ tablespoons honey, ½ cup vinegar, 2 ¼ tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups of water, ½ cup tomato paste, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke for seasoning, 2 teaspoons whiskey, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, salt, ¼ teaspoon paprika, black pepper, red chilly pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dark molasses.

To start of, season the rib which must already be cut into halves with salt and pepper. Do not overplace salt and pepper, but put a generous amount for taste. Warp carefully it in foil, to avoid early burns and to maintain the flavour and fluids, then bake for about 2 and a half hours. Keep it aside. Take a good sized saucepan that could accommodate a lot of sauce good for your army. Heat the vegetable oil then sauté onions until golden brown. Pour water and tomato paste then stir it very well to mix the flavours well and to avoid big pieces of ingredients, you would not want that. Add brown sugar, honey, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to make this gravy. Then add salt, liquid smoke, pepper, whiskey, paprika, garlic powder, molasses, onion powder and ground chilly pepper. Bring it to a boil then simmer for about an hour until the sauce thickens.

Brush the sauce on your bbq ribs when it is near cooked state. Remember that this is not a part of the rub. For the rub, you could just grab your favourite rub recipe; just make sure that it would fit the taste of your bbq ribs.

The sauce could also be used as a sauce for your already cooked bbq ribs.

Now, with that good read, is not it encouraging to cook your own barbeque rib? Just take note that each ingredient can be "tweaked" a little bit to fit your taste, just be careful in doing so, because you would not want to have a bad tasting rib.

Good luck and happy grilling, make your family, friends, workmates, and just about anybody crave for your new barbeque rib recipe, cheers!

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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes: 3 Quick and Easy Ideas

If you're looking for something different at your next BBQ or grill-up, then a homemade BBQ sauce recipe is something you'll want to try.

Good BBQ sauce recipes are worth their weight in gold, but are often closely-guarded chef's secrets.

As the popularity of cooking has increased over the past 10 years -thanks to celebrity chef-type TV shows, many people are seeking inspiration for their menus from the internet, books and TV. Cooking and social events to eat or celebrate food are now hugely popular with many people.

Of all these social events, BBQs are one of the most popular forms of social gathering in many parts of the world.

They allow for a variety of meats and side dishes to be cooked creatively and enjoyed in a relaxed manner, which is why sauce and marinade recipes are in such hot demand.

Adding a spicy or gourmet sauce to the menu is a great way to add something special to your next gathering with friends and family.

Think BBQ sauce is just about something sweet and tomato based? Think again!

There are many recipes that are based on vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and even soy and Hoisin sauces.

No matter whether you're frying, grilling or even baking meat, or need a tasty dipping sauce, then a homemade recipe is a great choice.

What's more, many recipes are quick and easy to make in advance. Some can be frozen or kept refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, so you won't find yourself have to be stuck in the kitchen while family and friends are socializing outside.

BBQ sauce can be used not only as a traditional pour-on sauce for cooked meat, but also as a basting aide when cooking, or as a marinade. The main thing to remember is that the best sauce always starts with a great recipe!

BBQ Sauce Recipes - Fast, Easy, and Tasty!

There are many BBQ sauce recipes that are very simple to follow and understand.

Depending on the specific recipe, you will often start by cooking garlic or onions in a frying pan or heavy saucepan with oil. After this, blends of sauce such as Worcestershire, tomato ketchup, spices, brown sugar, mustard or vinegar are added.

This is often simmered over a low heat, allowed to thicken and then cooled to room temperature.

Homemade BBQ sauce really is that easy!

How to Use as a Marinade

You can also use BBQ sauce as a marinade for meats. This is best done for at least 2 hours, and preferably overnight barbequing.

Allowing the meat to marinate overnight gives the it plenty of time to absorb all of the flavors of the BBQ sauce or marinade.

After giving the meat enough time to absorb the spices, heat up your barbeque, and then place your meat onto the barbeque to start the cooking process.

How to Use as a Baste

If you're using a homemade recipe as a baste, use a mop (a piece of clean cloth, such as a tea-towel) to dab the sauce onto the meat.

Start by 'mopping' the sauce onto the meat before you place it on the barbecue to cook.

Each time you turn the meat, baste the top side with the mop and sauce. Repeat the process until the meat is cooked and tender.

Keep in mind that small cuts like chicken wings may only take a few minutes to cook.

Try More Than One Recipe

Since BBQ sauce is very popular at parties with friends and family, make sure to have plenty available for your guests to eat.

If you're feeling creative and really want to impress, use several recipes which will allow your guests to choose their favorites or try one of each if they so desire!

I'm not a gourmet chef, but I really do like trying out new, quick and tasty recipes with my family and friends. For more ideas and recipes for BBQ sauce visit BBQSAUCEHQ.com

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5 Reasons To Barbecue All The Year Round

Let's get one thing straight: the humble barbecue is one of the greatest inventions ever conceived by the hand of man. After all, sliced bread is simply the combination of a loaf of bread and a knife, the printing press is rapidly going out of fashion with the rise of the internet, and can the Great Pyramid of Gaza cook a 12oz marbled ribeye steak to perfection? I think not. This leaves us with only one possible conclusion: barbecues are divine culinary machines, sent to us as manna from the Lord Himself.

And yet once the weather turns sour, this fantastic contraption is relegated to the garage or kept under covers to take a time-out for the winter months. I could give a million reasons why this is blasphemy against the BBQ gods, but 5 will have to suffice...

Reason 1. Homemade BBQ sauce

It's a well-known stereotype that women love to cook. In reality, most of them don't - men are simply too lazy to go through the arduous processes involved in the kitchen, and ladies are generally sympathetic to this. But in the realm of the barbecue, the man is king - and there should be no king who is not able to concoct his own special barbecue sauce recipe. And why should you limit improving your sauce creating skills to just the hot months of the year?

One of my most recent favourites is Chef Todd Mohr's mustard BBQ sauce recipe - or should I say, primer. Mohr is awesome in that he hates recipes - he gives you the basics and you can embellish and create your own. If you're not into making your own sauces, it's not like you won't have a frankly ridiculously huge selection available at your local supermarket...

Reason 2. It's not just an outdoor thing

Just because you can only realistically barbecue outdoors, why does the rest of the party have to be limited to the same location? The Barbecue Umbrella was invented to help you help yourself. Put your barbecue under a sheltered part of your garden or balcony. People can always congregate indoors while the meat master does his thing.

Hell, I went to one barbecue where the rain started coming down and they moved the whole barbecue tray indoors. They stuck it on the stove, beneath the extractor fan, and opened a few windows for good measure. Now that's real never-say-die barbecuing. It got a little smoky inside, but hey - nobody died, and the food turned out great.

Reason 3. No pots and pans ot wash up!

Stove/oven cooking is all well and good, but for the sheer amount of food to washing up ratio, barbeques win. One dirty grill and you're done. Since the barbecue is best used to feed a whole lot of hungry mouths, you can avoid the torturous cleaning step that is usually associated with cooking for lots of people. Also an additional hallelujah: the majority of barbecued food is conveniently designed to be eaten out of the hands, and you can always use paper plates and/or a disposable barbecue if you really hate to wash up.

Reason 4. Meat. That is all. Well, and vegetables.

When it comes to meaty treats, what can't you barbecue to a state of deliciousness? Steaks, ribs, burgers, sausages, bacon, fish, prawns, shrimp, kebabs and skewers with all and any kinds of animal - throw it onto the barbecue and you're going to make a lot of people very happy.

And OK, so vegetarians are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to the almighty barbecue. It's a meat-oriented thing, and there's no two ways about it. There are, however, a myriad of vegetables that taste great when barbecued - sometimes even more so when combined with your extra-special BBQ sauce (see above).

Along with the great selection of 'faux meats' available, you and your flesh-intolerant friends can still find something to stuff between some bread: veggie burgers and dogs. Along with vegetable kebabs, veggies and vegans are pretty well catered for. Forgive them, father, for they know not what they are missing out on.

Reason 5. Friends love a BBQ, come rain or shine

Putting aside the fact that barbecued food simply tastes that much better than anything else, a barbecue is not just about getting your chow on - it's also about getting together a bunch of people you like. Ask them to bring something along to put on the barbecue. Prepare the meat, sauces and salads together. Open a few beers or bottles of wine and whet your social appetite.

Hell, corporations should instate barbecues as team-building events. Improve your teamwork and get to know each other a little bit better, with the incredible motivation of all that delicious food at the end of it. If that isn't win-win, I don't know what is. I'm pitching this to my boss on Monday.

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Don't We Just Love Chicken Barbecue!

Chicken is one of the most popular choices amongst grilling and barbecue enthusiasts. It's versatile - it goes well with a variety of seasonings, sauces, side dishes, and toppings. It's cheaper than steaks too, making it an ideal option for barbecue parties. And of course, chicken is also healthier. Did you know that skinless, light-meat chicken when cooked is 33% to 80% leaner than trimmed cooked beef (though it may of course vary on the cut and grade of the beef). In addition, chicken absorbs flavors easier than pork or beef that you can marinate it for as little as half an hour and off you go, ready for the grill.

Chicken Barbecue - The Best Parts...

Virtually any part of the chicken makes for a great barbecue. You can even cook an entire chicken on the grill if you have the time. However, popular choices for individual servings include the breasts, thighs, drumsticks, marylands (i.e., the thigh and drumstick in one piece) and wings.

Chicken breasts are considered white meat. As such, they are considered to be the healthiest part of the chicken for a barbecue. Compared to dark meat, they are quicker to cook and easier to dry out when over-cooked. Also the largest portion of the chicken, they are available bone-in or boneless. Using either direct or indirect heat, bone-in chicken breasts require 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time per side, while boneless breasts only needs 6 to 8 minutes per side.

The thigh is the darker, more succulent meat. Thighs are also available bone-in and boneless. Barbecue cooking time for the bone-in variety is 10 to 15 minutes on each side and 6 to 8 minutes on each side of a boneless thigh.

Chicken legs or drumsticks can be barbecued for about 10 minutes on each side. Check doneness using a skewer instead of going by its color. You might need to move it on a cooler part of the barbecue grill to ensure that it cooks through. Marylands or leg quarters may take 10 to 15 minutes for each side to cook on direct heat. Again, use skewers to test for doneness by checking if the juices are clear. Also, to ensure that it cooks right through, it would be a good idea to slash the chicken to the bone.

Lastly, chicken wings can be skewered for easy turning and can be placed on the barbecue for a total of 25 to 30 minutes using direct heat, and 35 to 40 minutes using indirect heat.

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Why People Love Barbecue

When it comes to grilled food, the first thing that comes to our mind is the deliciously pronounced word, Barbecue. This word came from barbacoa, which is from an early Indian language called Taino. It is their method of making fire and dry meat in them. Later, in the Spanish regime, they borrowed the word and in the process, later on, it applied on cooking or grilling meat in fire rather than drying them. Since then, many countries and industries adopted the newly discovered style of cooking meat and made numerous barbecue recipes using different kinds of meat and in unique styles.

When you talk about barbecue, it is always the favorite when it comes to gatherings and celebrations, which is except for the desserts. It is also quite famous in outings and picnics with friends and families. Some people use sauce for a more definite taste and some season the meat while cooking. One of the commonly known styles of barbecue making is marinating. It is when you soak the meat into a mixture or seasonings so that the meat will absorb the flavor. It is set aside for like a couple of hours so that meat will be tendered by the different spices added.

Ever since barbecue recipes were made, many people adopted its adequate taste. Now, many restaurants are offering barbecue options in their menus. Many people love its taste, so it is not quite surprising that it is one of the most ordered meals in most fast food chains. In some countries, commonly the Philippines, barbecue stalls are found on streets where there are many other options of barbecue rather than just meat and fat. Filipino people love street foods and exotic foods, and some barbecues in the Philippines are just too exotic compared to other countries, where they sell grilled intestines, heads and feet of chicken and also pork liver.

Barbecue recipes also play a good part in the industry of shows and showbiz. Nowadays, many cooking shows teach viewers how to season and grill barbecue. There are also cooking contests that do not omit barbecue from their contest criteria. Shows where people find out what food that tingle their taste buds.

Barbecue then became a part of the list of food that people want to savor and enjoy during meals and special occasions. Aside from its low-cost because of the few ingredients, it is a good addition to the food served to the visitors due to its unique and lovable taste.

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Become a BBQ Star With These Popular BBQ Books, DVDs, and Accessories

Improving your backyard barbecue skills can be a tough road to travel, especially when it's hard to decide which of the many books, DVDs, and accessories can really help up your BBQ game.

One of the biggest challenges faced by backyard barbecue enthusiasts today is how to go about selecting the resources that can really impact the quality of what you put on the table. There are literally hundreds of books, videos, and accessories out there promising to make you the star of your next BBQ cookout. However, unless you know up front which ones have actually proven useful to folks, you can feel a bit like you're poking around in the dark.

Here are some of the most popular books, videos, and accessories members of a trusted online BBQ community have found useful. Take a look, and you're sure to find some information that will head you in the right direction and have you upping your BBQ cook out game in no time.

Popular BBQ Books

America's Best BBQ: 100 Recipes from America's Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants by Ardie A. Davis and Chef Paul Kirk took the #1 spot (no surprise, there from these two Kansas City BBQ guys) with Real Barbecue: The Classic Barbecue Guide to the Best Joints Across the USA - with Recipes, Porklore, and More! by Vince Staten and Greg Johnson finishing at the #2 position. The Staten/Johnson book has always been a favorite among readers of The BBQ Smoker Site blog - especially those who are of the "build your own barbecue smoker" variety. Backyard BBQ: The Art of Smokology by Rich McPeake took the #3 spot and is a solid pick for backyard BBQ folks interested in learning some of the more intricate aspects of the art of barbecue.

1. America's Best BBQ: 100 Recipes from America's Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants

2. Real Barbecue: The Classic Barbecue Guide to the Best Joints Across the USA - with Recipes, Porklore, and More!

3. BBQ Joints: Stories and Secret Recipes from the Barbeque Belt

4. Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue

5. Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the World's Best Smoker & Grill

6. Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking

7. The Cook's Illustrated Guide To Grilling And Barbecue

8. The Big Book of BBQ: Recipes and Revelations from the Barbecue Belt

9. Barbecue! Bible: Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes

10. BBQ 25

Popular BBQ DVDs

Only a few Barbecue DVDs made it onto the list this time. It seems there is a lack of really up to date movies or documentaries out there about BBQ. I'd sure like to see more competition BBQ documentaries on the market. Here are a few that continue to make it into the video libraries of BBQ enthusiasts.

1. Backyard Barbecue with HomeBBQ.com

2. BBQ Secrets - The Master Guide To Extraordinary Barbecue Cookin'

3. Inside the World of Championship Barbecue

Popular BBQ Accessories

In the barbecue tools and accessories, thermometers and gauges took the #1 and #2 spots with the RC-T2 BBQ Grill Smoker Thermometer Gauge from River Country leading the pack as a surprise, followed by the Maverick ET-7 Remote-Check Wireless Thermometer (dual probe model). Bear Paws meat handles finished solid at #3, which makes sense as I see them in use at nearly every competition cook off I visit. Here are the more popular barbecue tools and accessories for last quarter.

1. River Country (RC-T2) BBQ Grill Smoker Thermometer Gauge (100 to 550 F)

2. Maverick ET-7 Remote-Check Wireless Thermometer With 2 Probes

3. Bear PAWS Meat Handles

4. Bradley All Weather Cover 4 Rack

5. Bradley Smoker 5 Flavor Variety Bisquettes 60 Pack

6. Outset QS77 Stainless Steel Wood Chip Smoker Box

7. Weber 9986 Premium Cover

8. Harold Imports 15-by-10-by-4-Inch Nonstick Professional Roasting Rack

9. Fresh Mill 210 Herb Storage Canister and Mill

10.Char Broil Silver Smoker

Barbecue smoked meats are widely loved when eaten, and feared when folks think of preparing them. Don't sweat it, smoke it! Jump in and discover the awesome power of Barbecue Smokers today!

Not sure where to start looking for your next BBQ Resource? Check out the BBQ Books, DVDs, and Accessories members of the BBQ Smoker Site community found most useful last quarter!

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Fruited Barbeque Sauce Recipe - Blueberry and Watermelon

Fruit barbeque sauces usually go great with chicken. Here are a couple of unusual fruit barbeque sauces. The first one is with blueberries and the second one uses watermelon.

Delicious Blueberry Barbeque Sauce Recipe

2 cp. fresh blueberries

1/4 cp. balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp honey

3 tbsp ketchup

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ginger powder

Bring all the ingredients to a low boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool. Pour the BBQ sauce into a blender and blend until smooth.

Put the chicken breasts and a 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce into a zip lock bag and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Reserve the rest of the sauce for serving. Grill the chicken over medium high until cooked, 7-8 minutes per side. Top the chicken with the BBQ sauce and serve.

Sounds delicious! My mouth is watering! This unique blueberry barbeque sauce will establish you as an expert grillmaster.

Barbecue sauce recipes come in a wide variety and can be made out of many different ingredients. This next one is no exception! It is the first time I have ever seen a barbecue sauce recipe using watermelon.

Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

1 - 6 Pound Seedless Watermelon chunk

8 Ounces Tomato Paste

1 Tablespoon Onion Powder

1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder

2 Cups Firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 Cup Sherry

2 Teaspoons Lemon juice

1 Teaspoon Liquid smoke

All you need to do is to cut the melon into pieces and cook in an uncovered saucepan over medium heat until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately 2-3 hours). Stir it occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 2 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature before using.

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The Fundamentals of Barbeque Sauce

For true connoisseurs, barbeque cannot just be complete without barbeque (BBQ) sauce. In addition, in an outdoor setting, barbeque sauce complements barbeque to make up a sumptuous dish. Outdoor cooking is simply not the same without barbeque sauce. Whether the meat is cooked slowly on an open grill, or is marinated with the sauce before being grilled, barbeque forms one of the central themes of culture and custom in America.

Barbeque is the central element of good cuisine and it is packed with much passion and fervor. A variety of ingredients, unique recipes, and a lot of painstaking and scrupulous preparation goes into preparing barbeque for a unique experience. Barbeque sauce adds to the delight of preparing and relishing barbeque.

Depending upon the barbeque recipe, these sauces differ from region to region and the style of cooking. Each chef has a distinct liking for a particular style of sauce. So for example, southern barbeque would be different in variety and style to barbeque of other regions in the United States. Some of the notable varieties of such sauces in the United States include the Southeastern and Midwestern types.

Each Barbeque sauce is differentiated according to its base. Some sauces are based on vinegar, while others are based on tomato sauce. You can also find sauces based on mayonnaise and even mustard. They can be sweet, sour, and even a combination of both. Additionally, they can be spicy or mildly spicy as well. Again, depending upon their use and the preference of the cooking involved, they can be thick, thin, or somewhere in between too. The combination of various herbs and spices in the sauce gives it the complex and unique taste.

The common ingredients in these sauces are the base, the sweetener, the elements that give the sour tangy taste, and ingredients that give the aroma to it. Usually, molasses is added as a sweetener and some people try other sweeteners. For the sour taste, vinegar is standard, but many sauces include other souring agents for this purpose. Another common ingredient is onions that lend the aroma to the sauce. In many sauces, a combination or garlic, onions, and other aromatic agents are also used.

The best flavors usually are trade secrets, so you will not really know what ingredients are added to the sauce to give them the unique flavor. These sauces are now available online in addition to your local store. You can even make your own homemade barbeque sauce for your unique outdoor event. Try experimenting with different flavors until you know which one is perfect!

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Discover Barbecue - How to Smoke Pork Ribs in a Weber Kettle

Everyone loves Barbecue Ribs! Did you know you can make great tasting, fall off the bone ribs with a piece of equipment you probably already own. Yes, the trusty Weber kettle, sitting in your garage, can be used to make great tasting barbeque ribs, and it is easy.

First, get the Kettle grill out of the garage, and blow the dust off it. Make sure you have all the parts, including the top. You must have the top to make real smoke barbecue. Take your kettle cooker, and set it up this way. Place one of those cheap aluminum baking dishes that you can buy for a buck at the grocery store in the center of the grill that holds the charcoal. Make two piles of charcoal on opposite sides of the aluminum pan. Light the charcoal, and let it burn down. Place the some soaked wood chips on the charcoal to make more smoke to flavor the meat. Place the grill rack back on it's holders.

Have your butcher trim the ribs in what is known "St Louis Style." He'll know what you are talking about. If he doesn't get a new butcher. Season the ribs liberally with a good quality barbecue rub that you like. Place the ribs on the center of the grill directly over the aluminum pan. This pan is to catch the drippings from the meat as it cooks. Place the lid on the bottom of the kettle, and adjust the top vents so that the internal temperature of the smoker stays around 250 degrees. Cook the ribs for about 4 hours or so. They are done when you can wiggle the rib bones and it fees and looks like the meat is going to fall right off the bone. This is about 3.5 to 4.5 hours. The last hour or so off cooking, brush they ribs with a good quality barbecue sauce. Most good barbecue masters make their own. There are numerous sauce recipes in many books on the Internet. When the ribs are done, serve with more barbecue sauce on the side, and whatever side dishes you prefer. Classic is coleslaw and potato salad.

For recipes and additional information on how to make real smoked barbecue, see http://www.bbq-jim.com which has a free review of a great barbecue information program and free links to barbecue cookers.

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