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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Beef Flavor | 1/30/2012 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I have a lot of good recipes for Beef stew, Beef Vegetable Soup, etc. The problem is, they never ... A: Howdy Ken, Thank you for writing. I have found a lot of the canned beef products do have a ... | ||
| Help | 7/14/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Why are spices added early in the cooking process? What is the difference between a seasoning and a ... A: OK, here we go...lol Spices are added early to allow those spices to blend with the rest of the ... | ||
| rub concentration | 6/2/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I'm making a batch of venison jerky. In the past, I've always used marinades but want to try this ... A: Paul, You will have a concentration of flavor with a dry rub. That is not a bad thing. I think ... | ||
| too much thyme..... | 5/3/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I have added too much thyme to my split pea & ham soup recipe. Other than telling me to wear my ... A: Libby, I am soo sorry about not getting back to you. there 2 ways to take care of the problem. no, ... | ||
| To much salt | 4/17/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I added to much salt in my seafood salad what can I do to? A: Shari, well you picked the one thing that is very hard to correct. As seafood is salty then over ... | ||
| Kalua Pork | 2/19/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am looking to try make the Hawaiian recipe for their traditional Kalua Pork. In the UK i can not ... A: Howdy Laura, any type of course sea salt will work and you will not be sacrificing any flavor if ... | ||
| Maya Maize | 1/27/2011 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Several years ago someone asked you to duplicate this popcorn seasoning. I couldn't find your answer ... A: Linette, Here the answer That I gave to that question. I am afraid I was not very helpful then or ... | ||
| BLESS YOU | 12/2/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever we sniff pepper it makes us sneeze? ... A: Pepper contains an alkaloid of pyridine called piperine. Piperine irritates the nerve endings inside ... | ||
| sage | 11/25/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: first time i have used the spice sage dried and in a glass jar.... it is not loose... a little ... A: Howdy Teri, Happy Thanksgiving! It sounds like that it is a little old or was kept close to heat. ... | ||
| YOUR SO HOT | 11/19/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: whenever we eat food with chilli in it why does it ... A: Cameron, Howdy Mate! Chili by itself normally will not make you nose run. The word chili covers a ... | ||
| Seasoning salt for potatoes? | 9/13/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am planning on making some sort of seasoning mix/seasoning salt/spice mix/spice rub as gifts this ... A: J, Blending spices is one of the toughest things to do. Start with salt and pepper in equal parts ... | ||
| Jerk Chicken Rub/Marinade | 8/27/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I've had it! I have been searching and searching for a wonderful and most delicious mix of herbs and ... A: Miss Caroline, you can marinade the chicken for up to 24 hrs. The longer it is in the marinade the ... | ||
| Jerk Chicken Rub/Marinade | 8/24/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I've had it! I have been searching and searching for a wonderful and most delicious mix of herbs and ... A: Howdy from Texas, Thank you for writing Caroline, First let me say that Caribbean Jerk is like ... | ||
| over spiceing | 6/3/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I primarily cook Italian dishes mostly spaghetti meat sauce and I started with 2 to 3 spices but ... A: to answer your question, yes you can over spice. using too many spices can completely hid the ... | ||
| turkey leg brine | 5/23/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am going to smoke turkey legs and have lost my recipe for brine. I would like to know if you can ... A: Here is my recipe This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The ... | ||
| McDonalds mexican shaker fries seasoning | 5/1/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Do you know what is in the seasoning? Or where to get it from or something similar to it. McDonalds ... A: Don, I am not familiar with that seasoning. I do have a seasoning on my web site that is great on ... | ||
| lamb chops | 4/4/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I'm just cooking lamb chops for the first time and was just wondering what type of seasonings should ... A: Aaron, The traditional spices to use on Lamb chops is rosemary and thyme. Fresh herbs are best if ... | ||
| Biryani | 3/26/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: A: Sandra, Biryani is a Pakistani/Indian rice dish which is often reserved for very special occasions ... | ||
| homemade corned beef | 3/25/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Am having a hard time finding 'pink salt' here in dallas. some say we can substitute salt peter for ... A: Macayla, I have made corned beef several times and have never used pink salt. I would use kosher ... | ||
| pickling spices | 3/10/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: how much pickeling spice for 3 lbs of cornbeef A: Wayne, here is a formula for amount of brine, this is only the brine you will need to decide what ... | ||
| too much onion powder | 3/1/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: My boyfriend put too much onion powder in a pot of soup he made. Is there anyway to fix it so we ... A: Barbara, I would try to add sugar first. Sugar cuts the taste of most spices. Ad a little at a time ... | ||
| Hot Wing Sauce | 2/5/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am overseas visiting family in Denmark. My family and I will be watching the superbowl this coming ... A: Jakob, Here is a recipe that is easy to make and you should be able to get all the ingredients ... | ||
| over spiced with thyme | 1/31/2010 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I put a little too much thyme in a jambalaya can i reduce it in any way? A: Steve, Depending on how you like your jambalaya, you can use one of three things. Black pepper, ... | ||
| enough or not spice | 12/28/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am cooking breakfast for 55 personel for Levee day (1st Jan)and am doing Scrambled eggs. I will be ... A: Howdy Bob, I am one of those cooks that cooks by taste not by measurement. I would say put a ... | ||
| horseradish | 12/20/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: We did add about 1 tbsp of vinegar to 1 cup of horseradish cubes to the processor which helped to ... A: for pure horseradish taste and hotness. you would need to add fresh horseradish not a processed ... | ||
| spices | 12/7/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: what is pickling spice? A: Michael, I am sorry for the delay, I have been away from a computer for the last few days. Now to ... | ||
| Master of Spices? | 12/3/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: What do you call an expert in spices? For example wine has a sommelier. Are there any schools that ... A: Terry, To my knowledge there is not a school or courses that are designed to teach you spices. My ... | ||
| To much Seasoning | 9/25/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I made clam chowder with potatoes. I added Old Bay seasoning and added to much. I read that I could ... A: Howdy Traci, Adding cream would my first choice, Add 1/2 cup of cream with a tablespoon of sugar. ... | ||
| different types of salt | 8/31/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Alan: Can you tell me the difference between table salt, kosher salt and pickeling salt. I made ... A: Darlene, The 3 are basically the same table salt is a fine grind where kosher and pickling are not ... | ||
| spices | 8/17/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: is there a difference between pickling spice and whole spice ? i have a recipe for pickles that ... A: Sandi, whole spices mean that they have not been crushed or cut. Pickling spices are normally ... | ||
| scrambled eggs | 7/26/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: what kinds of spices are you putting in your scrambled eggs? ... A: Howdy Gina, I love my "HELL FROM TEXAS RUB" it has sea salt, ground pepper, onion, garlic, and ... | ||
| Salt | 7/23/2009 | Renee Aun |
| Q: Sorry for such a simple, possibly stupid question, but I would like to know. I watch so many cooking ... A: I haven't used regular salt in ages. My suggestion is to use sea salt. I find it has a nice mellow ... | ||
| chillies | 6/7/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: i have 1 big bag of red & green chillies in the freezer from last year crop what can i make with ... A: Alex, Not knowing what type of chillies and how big they are I will give you a couple of things ... | ||
| Garlic | 5/31/2009 | Chef Glen L. Davis II |
| Q: How do you roast Garlic cloves whole? I was told to trim top carefully, put in 1 drop olive oil and ... A: That is almost all you need to know. You should use enough olive oil to "wet" the entire cut side ... | ||
| marinade recipe | 5/8/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: we plan on grilling shiskabobs on an upcoming camping trip. I am looking for an easy marinade ... A: Mollie, I am more of a dry rub advocate. You can use a mixture of salt ( sea salt if you have it ... | ||
| Unsalted Rub | 5/3/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: I am a chef who recently started working for a hospital. I am looking for a beef rub that doesn't ... A: Thomas, That is always the tough one. When you cannot use salt it just isn't the same. I have ... | ||
| chili spices | 4/21/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Can the spices used in a chili recipe create a chemical reaction causing the chili to "bubble" after ... A: Tina, Sorry it took so long to answer. To answer your question...NO The spices in chili should ... | ||
| Grilling with a oxygen-rich hydrogen flame -- good idea or not? | 3/19/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in which for every 1 molecule of ... A: Green, I will be honest with you. I have no idea. I think we live in a world that looks for new ... | ||
| wild hog meat | 3/18/2009 | Alan Vogel |
| Q: Okay, I have to figure out what to do with the meat that my husband got from 2 wild hogs that they ... A: Kim, you lucky girl...LOL I am partial to my rubs at www.bigalstexasrubs.com or any dry rub that ... | ||
| seasonings | 3/12/2009 | Chef Glen L. Davis II |
| Q: good morning sir! can you give me the benefits and harmful effects of food seasonings when we are ... A: Unfortunately the extent of my experience with "rock salt" is limited to "de-icing" the driveway and ... | ||
Alan Vogel
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
BBQ Rubs and Seasonning. Types of meats best for smoking, grilling even oven cooking, Suggested recipes for any occasion.
Experience
cooking and catering for 30 years. Native Texan and Licsened Food Manufacturer. Public Speaker on outdoor cooking, sports and education.
Owner of Big Al's Texas Rubs, BBQ Rubs and Seasonnings.www.BigAlsTexasRubs.com
Education/Credentials
My cooking education has been self taught by cooking and catering for over 30 yrs. Have spent extensive time in Mexico and different states that have strong ideas in regards to why their style of BBQ is best.
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