The Essence BBQ Rub

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This is a great BBQ rub called the Essence. It has a tangy spice flavor with just a hint of heat with the cayenne pepper. You can make modifications to make it a little hotter (add another tsp of cayenne pepper), or add brown sugar to sweeten it to your liking. Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons [...]

Classic BBQ Baby Back Ribs

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A recipe for classic BBQ Baby Back Ribs.  The kind of ribs that are “melt off the bone tender”, provide the kid in you an excuse to suck your thumb (and fingers) to get off the last hint of BBQ sauce, and encourage you to emit sighs of deep satisfaction as you devour the entire [...]

BBQ Rub Recipe for Memphis Style Ribs

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In a previous post, we provided a recipe for BBQ Ribs – Memphis style.  Here is an awesome rub to complement that recipe for Memphis style ribs… Ingredients: 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons coarse salt, such as [...]

BBQ Ribs – Memphis Style

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BBQ ribs are one of my favorite BBQ foods! They are delicious. My wife is not a big pork eater, so whenever I get a chance to order rack of ribs, I usually jump at the chance. Here is a great recipe for BBQ Ribs – Memphis style.  They have a little kick to them.  [...]

Cucumbers and little known methods of protecting against type two diabetes

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Do you think you’re cool as a cucumber? Not just is the cucumber known for it’s power to cool-down our bodies, it has also been known to help with jaundice, diarrhea, epilepsy, sore throat, conjunctivitis (redness of the eye) and swelling of extremities. Often you should try to de-seed the cucumber as the body can [...]

Looking for an amazing BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe

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I have had a tender beef brisket twice in the last week and have a hunger to BBQ Brisket in the next couple of weekends. I am wanting to try a new recipe that provides a different twist to what I normally cook up. However, I want to try a recommended BBQ Brisket Recipe rather [...]

Carolina Pork Butt BBQ

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The weekend is fast approaching and I am starting to make plans for what goes on the grill. I was thinking about a Pork Butt – this time Carolina style. I wanted to see how different this is than the Boston Butt recipes that have been so good for so long. Carolina Pork Barbecue 1 [...]

BBQ Pork Ribs – St. Louis Style

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This recipe creates a moist, wet, tender, tasty set of St. Louis style BBQ Pork Ribs that is perfect for a family summer BBQ.  Check it out and let us know how things turn out. Ingredients: Neely’s Seasoning Rub – 4 ounces paprika – 2 ounces sugar – 1 teaspoon onion powder Mix all ingredients [...]

Marinated Pork Tenderloins

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Mmmmm, pork tenderloins. Imagine a hard days work of yard work while you work up a BIG appetite. After you are done and the tools are all put away, you grab a cold drink and put the pork on the barbecue. The tantalizing smell of the grilling meat hits the spot as you anticipate the [...]

Smoking a Boston Butt Recipe

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When it comes to BBQ, nothing is better than a good smoked Boston Butt on the grill. It is great with sandwiches or just plain with a selection of salads, breads, grilled vegetables, and a fantastic dessert to seal the deal. This recipe is a great recipe the results in a moist, juicy, and tender [...]