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Spicy Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Pineapple Salsa

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This is a simple dish with all sorts of summer feel to it.  The pineapple and mango not only compliment the pork with the flavor, but it’s also brings a slight coolness to the spicy chop.

Filed Under: 2011, BBQ Contests, Pork Recipes, Sauces, Marinades & Rubs

Breaking in a new BBQ Grill

So you just bought a new grill and are anxious to get it home and cook some thick, juicy steaks for you, boneless, skinless BBQ chicken for your wife, veggies for your vegetarian brother-in-law, and hot dogs for the kids. The first thing you have to do is get it home safely. (I laughed and [...]

Filed Under: Caring for your BBQ, Grills

How to Tell when Barbecue Ribs are Done?

The other day I tried cooking ribs for the first time. It went pretty good – they were looking great, but I didn’t know how to tell when they were done. With ribs it is very hard to know when they are done. I did a little research on the subject and found out that [...]

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipes

Roast Seasoning Options

There are a couple of ways to season a roast. The most common are: Rubs Marinades Each of these has their own advantages and disadvantages. It just depends on what you’re looking for. There are two different types of rubs dry and wet. To use a dry rub simply take it and cover your meat [...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Sauces, Marinades & Rubs

Josh’s First BBQ Ribs

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So today I decided that I wanted to cook some ribs. Since I’ve never cooked ribs I was kind of nervous but I think that they turned out great! And plus my family LOVED!!! them! The Recipe 1 Rack of Beef or Pork Ribs Your favorite Barbecue Sauce Simply put the rack on your grill [...]

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipes

How to Control Flare-Ups

A flare-up is when some grease or fat gets down into your gas grill and catches fire. Flare-Ups are a normal part of grilling, but they can quickly get out of hand and char a perfectly good piece of meat. In order to control flare-ups simply move the grease/fat covered food(s) away from the location [...]

Filed Under: Caring for your BBQ, Grills, Outdoor Cooking, Tips & Tricks

How to Light a Charcoal Grill

There are two main ways to light a charcoal grill. Both are safe and almost always work. The first way to light your grill is an electric charcoal starter 1. Take your electric lighter and put its metal end inside the bed of coals and plug the starter in. After about 2-3 minutes it will [...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Grills, Outdoor Cooking