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| boston butt pulled pork | 11/1/2008 |
Q: If I am preparing boston butt pulled pork for 120 people attending a luncheon, hove many pounds of ...
A: For Boston butt the general rule is 1 1/2 pounds per person due to the amount of fat and bone in the ...
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| boston butt on a gas grill | 11/1/2008 |
Q: i would kike to know the best way to cook a 4.5 lb. butt on my 3 burner gas grill,thanx
A: The best way to cook Boston butt roast is best prepared with indirect heat. This will depend on your ...
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| Tender Meat on a Smoker | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am really into using a smoker now, I love that taste! I used to just cook in a crock-pot inside ...
A: The main reason for tough pork butt is that allot of people make the mistake of not allowing it to ...
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| BBQ'd whole pig in ground | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Do you happen to have a few different recipes for cooking a whole pig in the ground?
A: Most people just season it with salt, cook it and have sauces on the side that people can use for ...
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| MOP for my steamship | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My next question is; what do you recommend for a mop mixture that does not use sugar? This beef ...
A: Here are a couple for ideas but you can modify them to your own personal tastes and probably double ...
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| Cooking a Steamship Round | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I will be cooking a 70lb or so steamship round (hind qtr) on a spit over charcoal shortly. I've ...
A: I would have the butcher cut out the tougher shank and heel portions. The hindquarter has the ...
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| barbeque dinner | 7/29/2008 |
Q: We are having a barbeque dinner fund raiser at my church. The menu will be: barbeque with roll or ...
A: I really like your idea of selling the leftover portions I may have to suggest that at the next ...
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| barbeque | 7/28/2008 |
Q: how many pounds of shoulder (bone in ) and pork butt ( bone in ) do I need to purchase to grill for ...
A: Usually I use this rule 1/2 pound per person if its boneless and if its bone in I up it to pound or ...
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| Barbeque | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am new to grilling.Yesterday i tried to grill some vegetables like vegetable kebab.I tried with ...
A: Here are a few tips that I hope help you with your veggie grilling experience. I tend to soak my ...
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| steamship round | 7/24/2008 |
Q: We will be cooking about 50 lbs. of beef in a pig cooker with charcoal. How many minutes per pound ...
A: For medium rare as a general rule its 18 minutes a pound slow cooked at 250 to 300 degrees F but ...
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| whole hogs | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
A: I wanted to give you a couple more sauce recipe ideas. ...
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| whole hogs | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
A: I only use commercially prepared sauces when I am fixed for time or via request of who I am cooking ...
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| whole hogs | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
A: Your grill sounds awesome I would really love to see a picture of it! I won't bother you will the ...
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| grilling | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i am glad to ask you the following question. I am a trainer in Lebanon in the project of worldlinks ...
A: There is an ongoing debate about which is better to use charcoal or gas when grilling. I tend to ...
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| Boston butt, gas/infared rotisserie | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Can a Boston butt be cooked using a propane fed infared rotisserie? Is it better to do this or use ...
A: Boston butt is best cooked using indirect or slow heat methods of cooking. Which means cooking it ...
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| Fast or slow rotisserie chicken? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a five burner Kenmore grill with an infrared rotisserie burner. I tried roasting a chicken ...
A: I am sorry your chicken didn't turn out as great as you expected it to. Is this the first time you ...
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| char-grilled pork shoulder | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i'm considering doing the above on an average, no frills charcoal grill; from viewing recipes, it ...
A: You should attach a grill thermometer to your grill. Usually they are placed on the lid of the ...
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| char-grilled pork shoulder | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i'm considering doing the above on an average, no frills charcoal grill; from viewing recipes, it ...
A: I actually like no frills grills. I guess because they are just simple do the job and there are less ...
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| cooking boston butts on gas grill | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 burner gas grill should i only turn on one burner to cook the butts, i will be cooking ...
A: Ideally I would use the left and right burner and place the butts in the center of the grill to ...
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| bbq'ing baby back ribs | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Are the jack daniels wood chips a good choice for adding a smoke flavor to the ribs? What do you ...
A: It isn't always the brand as much as it is the type of wood and what added to it that enhances the ...
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| Questions about clay ovens? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a tandoor clay oven that can be fueled by bituminous coals. I've looked at many ...
A: If you can find an authentic tandoor oven it should be able to handle temperatures of 900F [480C]. ...
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| Good overnight mainade for shikabob | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I need a good overnight marinade for beef tenderloin shiskabob. Vegetables will be added to the ...
A: I normally do not marinade beef tenderloin over night. I do have a favorite recipe that is so tasty ...
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| grill search | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am in the the search for a built in grill without the cabinets. I have reviewed BBQ Galore and ...
A: Any of the grills you mentioned as well as others brands should make burgers taste like burgers. The ...
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| boston butt for bbq | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am cooking two 5lb boston butt in my slow cooker this is for bbq sandwiches. How much water do i ...
A: I don't use crockpots allot so I gave my girlfriend a call since she does cook Boston butts and ...
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| gas grills | 6/3/2008 |
Q: We are getting ready to purchase a gas grill which will not be under covered area. What has been ...
A: This is just my own personal opinion and I am not endorsing any particular grill. Allot depends on ...
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| Marinading? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: how long is to long to marinade boneless chicken? it's my 1st grilling ribs.how long do i grill them ...
A: Chicken tends to absorb the flavors fast so its best to marinade chicken 3 hours before cooking ...
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| lp to ng | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Kenmore Elite Grill 16682......Can I convert it from propane to Natural gas? Where can I ...
A: Sears has conversion kits for some of the elite grills. I would recommend you give them a call to ...
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| cooking a 100 pound pig help | 4/26/2008 |
Q: .. I rented a 5 foot propane rotisserie grill and need advice like how long it needs to be cooked ...
A: Roasting a whole pig is allot of work but the end result is well worth it. Make sure to recruit some ...
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| The Searing option for the propane grills | 4/18/2008 |
Q: , Thanks in advance for the advice. Th CFO approved the purchase of a new grill and I'm wondering ...
A: I don't own an infrared grill but have used them. What I did was use it to sear and then put it on ...
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| The Searing option for the propane grills | 4/18/2008 |
Q: , Thanks in advance for the advice. Th CFO approved the purchase of a new grill and I'm wondering ...
A: Congratulations on the approval of a new grill. Sounds like you are doing your research to get the ...
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| beef ribs | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I love the taste of beef ribs off of the bbq. However, I find that they are very fatty, even after ...
A: I love beef ribs too. There is some prep work but the end result makes it all worth it. Start the ...
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| Cleaning Cast Iron Grills | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I was reading an earlier post by Joseph Johnson indicating that brass brushes shouldn't be used to ...
A: I wish he was around to ask as well. I did some research around to see and came to the conclusion ...
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| Grill/Smoker | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
A: Yes and never hesitate to ask me or get clarification. :) My all time favorite brand of lump ...
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| Grill/Smoker | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
A: I smoke both chickens and turkeys in my smoker. The results are excellent. I always double check ...
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| Grill/Smoker | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
A: I guess the easiest way I can explain this is by saying that the sidebox is only used to prepare ...
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| Wing Sauce | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to open a hot wing restaurant overseas. I have selected the sauces I want to ...
A: I can only direct you with some ideas to help answer your questions. I would seek out a food testing ...
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| boston butt cooked on infrared rotisserie in gas grill | 3/3/2008 |
Q: what are thought about cooking Boston butt on a infrared rotisserie in a gas grill? Mahalo
A: My thoughts are that it is possible to cook a Boston butt on a infrared rotisserie. The plus side is ...
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| BBQ question - Porcelain or Lava rocks? | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I was using lava rocks and was going to replace the old rocks w/new ones but wanted your take on ...
A: The biggest difference really is the cost. Usually the ceramic briquettes come with the more ...
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| grilling steak | 1/14/2008 |
Q: should a steak be scored before marinating?
A: Most steaks will not need scoring as the marinade will do the trick. The only time one needs to ...
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| Stainless Steel | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I recently built a pit for our church to be used for fund raisers. It is 42" wide by 9' long. I was ...
A: It can get costly to use stainless vs cast iron grates however with stainless you wont get the rust ...
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| boston butt, grilling verses smoking | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I own a smoker and a gas grill. I would like to smoke or grill a boston pork butt for the first ...
A: Its really just a matter of personal preference. I like it both ways. Gas is always easier as there ...
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| pit cooking | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I'm pit cooking a hog for the first time is it ok to use lava rocks in the pit with the wood or ...
A: Great question especially as I watch the snow fall and dream of Hawaii where they use both wood and ...
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| BBQíng a Turkey | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I would like some handy hints on how to barbeque a Turkey???
A: I would love to give you some hints but first I need a bit more information which you can give me in ...
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| Steamship Round | 11/17/2007 |
Q: What is the origin of the name if this huge cut of met. IE: Why is it called steamship?
A: I really wasn't able to find allot about its origins other than this impressive meal was invented by ...
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| steamship round | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Can I cook a steamship round on my pig cooker? If so, how do I do it? Thanks!
A: The steamship round is easy to make on the pig cooker. I will need some more details to give you a ...
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| Grilling a Filet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am preparing a 9 lb filet today. It has been some time since i've done one. I will salt/pepper ...
A: Since filet mignon is a roast that is long and usually not that thick the timing is more about the ...
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| Grilling a Filet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am preparing a 9 lb filet today. It has been some time since i've done one. I will salt/pepper ...
A: http://www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety/components/pdfs/GrillingFoodSafely.pdf (is for meats) ...
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| serving boston butts | 10/27/2007 |
Q: How can I serve boston butt in my tea room other than dinner plates and BBQ? if not BBQ what kind of ...
A: Its all a matter of personal preference and taste. If you cook Boston butt to an internal temp of ...
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| Fireboxes | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a great BBQ grill made of an old steel drum. I want to add a firebox to convert it to an ...
A: This URL has a plan as well as some information on where to find what you need to make a firebox. ...
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| boston butts | 10/21/2007 |
Q: can these be cooked at a low temp and how would they turn out i dont have a smoker ...
A: It generally takes 1.5 hours per pound at a temperature of about 225 to cook to the proper temp. So ...
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| qty | 10/18/2007 |
Q: how much chicken do i need to feed 180 people 1/2 chicken per plate. Were also going to have pork ...
A: If you are feeding 180 people 1/2 chicken per plate you would need 90 chickens. Fryers in the 4 to 5 ...
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| Natural gas connect all the time? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: If I use a grill that connect to the house's natural gas supply, can I leave it connected all the ...
A: Usually, from my understanding of how a natural gas grill works when properly installed, you have a ...
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| Smoking in a Horizontal Smoker | 9/29/2007 |
Q: We have a horizontal smoker and just cant seem to get the cooking chamber hot enough to cook ...
A: You might need to give me a follow up question with more detail if my tips do not help you. Make ...
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| Steamship Round | 9/24/2007 |
Q: what does steamship round mean? Where did the term originate?
A: I really wasn't able to find allot about its origins other than this impressive meal was invented by ...
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| Rotisserie pig | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I will be cooking a 50 lb pig on a spit in early October (Canadian Thanksgiving)and have never done ...
A: Great question. I have had stuffed and non stuffed pigs. It all depends on your objective. Some ...
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| boston butt | 9/18/2007 |
Q: hey, i am experienced with grilling many meats. when i do ribs i use a dry rub, an apple juice ...
A: My personal opinion on pork butt is that you don't need to foil it at all. The reason being is pork ...
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| Rotisserie pig | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I will be cooking a 50 lb pig on a spit in early October (Canadian Thanksgiving)and have never done ...
A: Some of my tips are that no matter how tempting it is to rush the cooking process do not do it. ...
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| bbq hash | 9/15/2007 |
Q: need any information on cooking southern bbq hash. had it in south carolina was served over rice ...
A: Pork hash varies from region to region but in South Carolina pork hash is usually the head meat ...
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| Smoking a whole pig | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am having a pig roast for around 80 people. I have purchased a 250lb fully dressed pig from a ...
A: I need to ask a few questions before I can give you a good answer. When you mean 250 pound pig is ...
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| Smoker not smoking | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a BBQ Grillware vertical gas smoker. It is cast iron, has a cast iron woodchip box ...
A: When you say that it has cooked several things and they come out ok do they appear to have been ...
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| Smoked Boston Butt | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I'm cooking 2-8pound Boston Butts on an electric smoker (on two different racks) How long would say ...
A: It generally will take one to one and a half hours per pound of meat. Use a meat thermometer to ...
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| boston butt roast | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Where can you buy a Boston butt roast?
A: You should be able to get a Boston Butt at any supermarket or meat market. Sometimes if you don't ...
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| Cooking Pork Butts on a Gas Grill | 8/17/2007 |
Q: HELP! My husband and I are hosting a large party this September. Rather than a pig roast...which ...
A: That is a typo on my part I apologize. Boneless generally take 1 1/2 hours per pound to cook and ...
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| Cooking Pork Butts on a Gas Grill | 8/16/2007 |
Q: HELP! My husband and I are hosting a large party this September. Rather than a pig roast...which ...
A: Allot will depend on the pork butt size and if its boneless or bone in. Bone in generally runs about ...
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| horizontal bbq smoker | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
A: If you want the more drier smoked salmon its best to use salmon filets that are frozen. If its fresh ...
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| horizontal bbq smoker | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
A: The key to successful smoking is to be prepared in advance. For ribs I like to mix a dry rub either ...
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| how to carve a pig | 7/30/2007 |
Q: We are rotisserie cooking a 100 lb pig for the first time. I am looking for instructions on caring ...
A: Lots of people have different ways of carving the pig. Some will take a hacksaw and cut it into ...
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| horizontal bbq smoker | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
A: You really shouldn't need a pan of water in the smoking chamber. If your meat is getting dried out ...
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| Grilling | 7/28/2007 |
Q: How do you cook a slab of pork spare ribs on the George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill?
A: There are many ways to prepare spareribs and almost every recipe should work with the foreman grill. ...
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| natural gas grill Vs. probaine gas grill | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of naturaul gas grill vs. propane gas grill ...
A: There is no real difference in performance and functionality between a natural gas vs a propane ...
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