Discovering great Grills, Growlers, and Grapes
Winter and slow cookers go together like warm apples and cinnamon. The rich smells, savory ingredients melting together warm our homes and stomachs. But what to do when your power is out due to a windstorm? Experiment on the grills of course! This turned out so well, even the 11-year-old said it was the best. meal. ever.
A modified version of Adam Perry Lang’s Beef Back Ribs featured in BBQ 25: The World’s Most Flavorful Now Made Foolproof, this uncomplicated recipe had our picky eating 10 year old bowled over and asking for more. Our modifications included using a boullion paste and Salt Lick Dry Rub. We tried two different versions – one […]
Ancho imparts a mild, smoky taste reminiscent of many chili dishes. The trick here is to get thick pork chops and don’t overcook them. Pull them off at 140ºF/60ºC and let them rest a few minutes. The Bourbon Caramelized Apples will also impart a fantastic flavor pairing with the pork. Serve with a nice Syrah […]
After the Big Game, a few friends were asking for my recipe for Pulled Pork so here goes. It’s a bit of a mix of my favorite recipes so consider this to be tips and tricks. First off, be sure to make enough so you have leftovers for friends and co-workers as well. Tip of the hat […]
Have you ever wondered what brining really does to a piece of meat? We went the distance this weekend with tremendous results. But first, let’s start with the question – “What is Brining”? According to Wikipedia: “Brining is a process similar to marination in which meat or poultry is soaked in brine before cooking. [This] makes […]
Check out this hilarious new drinking game, just in time for Season 3 of BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America. This year’s format has definitely improved with the right mix of reality TV, Iron Chef-style competition and a faithfulness to competition BBQ. via The BBQ Pitmasters Drinking Game | Grill Grrrl Blog
Since moving into our home nearly four years ago, there’s one unfinished feature that has bugged me more than any other – the drab cookie-cutter concrete aggregate slab in our backyard that serves as our patio. Dull, lifeless, and far too small for our family. By some estimates, a backyard remodel can recoup up to 60% […]
– Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo DaVinci After brewing for over 15 years one starts to settle on recipes and sources of ingredients that just work. These recipes have one thing in common….Simplicity. Don’t get me wrong, I am still creating new and tasty brews. But the number one brew that keeps beckoning […]
If you love good BBQ and spend your time hunting local restaurants for that perfect rib, the perfect chicken or brisket, you’ve been looking in the wrong place. Rather than spending hard earned dollars on a hit or miss meal based on an online review, those in the know go to BBQ Judging class. At […]
The venerable Adam Perry Lang’s new book, “Charred & Scruffed: Bold new techniques for explosive flavor on and off the grill” is set to launch on May 8th. Now available for pre-order at Amazon.com, with Charred & Scruffed, bestselling cookbook author and acclaimed chef Adam Perry Lang employs his extensive culinary background to refine and concentrate the […]