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Piggy Parts: Cuts of Ribs in America

Posted on July 16, 2012 by S

Do you know your piggy parts? Ribs are ribs, right? Can you tell your spare ribs from your St. Louis cut? Not all ribs are the same and their culinary contributions can vary. If you are little confused, let me … Continue reading →

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Prepare Your Cooker

Posted on July 10, 2012 by S

Prepare Your Cooker Knowing how to prepare your cooker is critical to your success. Don’t just dump lit charcoal into your pit & cook your meat above. I highly recommend you prepare your cooker for indirect cooking. Regardless of your … Continue reading →

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About Pits & Cooking Temps

Posted on July 10, 2012 by S

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals If you are a BBQ newbie considering the purchase of a cheap offset smoker, or are about to use it for the first time, read this whole page and be sure to carefully read … Continue reading →

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Safety First!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by S

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals Don’t let your lust for luscious flavors get in the way of safety: Safety First! My dad was a professional firefighter for 25 years in a metropolitan area. As a kid, I grew up … Continue reading →

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The Lowdown on Cheap Offset Smokers (COS)

Posted on July 10, 2012 by S

If you are a BBQ newbie considering the purchase of a cheap offset smoker, or are about to use one for the first time, be sure to read everything below as well as my article about pits and cooking temperature. … Continue reading →

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