Barbecue Sauce History
How was barbecue sauce invented? By whom? When? Learn the fascinating history of how BBQ sauce evolved from Chinese sweet and sour sauce. You’ll find out about the first written mentions of barbecue sauce (in the 1800s), the first written recipes, and the evolution of today’s best loved commercial bottled BBQ sauces.
Salt Potatoes Are A Unique Specialty Of Syracuse, New York
This delicious salt potatoes recipe is based on a traditional upstate New York side dish. Salt potatoes came about in the 1800s when, legend has it, Irish salt miners made lunch by putting potatoes in baskets and lowered them into the kettles of boiling brine. The spuds were then crowned with gobs of butter.
The History Of Barbecue Competitions
Barbecue competitions have become big business with prizes ranging up to $100,000 and some getting national television coverage. Here is the fascinating story of how these contests started in Hawaii “For Men Only,” and how they became a popular sport with more than 500 annual events.
Struttin With Some Barbecue With Louis Armstrong
In 1927 Louis Armstrong made his first recording of the iconic tune ‘Struttin’ with Some Barbecue’. Surprisingly, it is not about food.
Amp Up Your Leftovers With This Turkey Or Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers with this delicious recipe for turkey pot pie. A twist on traditional chicken pot pie, this recipe nestles turkey, vegetables, gravy and apple beneath a flaky golden brown crust. You can also customize the recipe, swapping turkey for short ribs, pulled pork and more!
Charcoal Science: How Charcoal Is Made And How Charcoal Works
Ever wonder how barbecue charcoal is made? Here’s an inside look at the manufacturing process for pillow shaped charcoal briquets, hardwood lump charcoal, bone charcoal, and other forms of charcoal such as binchotan. We also explain which kind of charcoal is best and how to use it.
What is Bark, and Why It Makes Us Howl for More
Bark is that sweet, rich, crusty surface on low and slow cooked meat, and for many of us, the best part. It is part pellicle and part spice crust, but how does it form? The Maillard reaction, polymerization, and evaporation are key. Find out how to get better bark on your brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder.
Barbecue History: Outdoor Cooking Through The Ages
Barbecue was not invented in America. Here is the true story of where barbecue came from and how it evolved, including the evolution of BBQ cooks, cookers, restaurants, and foods. You may be surprised to learn that the history of barbecue goes further back than China and even further back than homo sapiens.
Turducken? Don’t Bother.
Turduckens are turkeys stuffed with chickens stuffed with duck breasts and cornbread and andouille sausage and spices and, well, it is a Birdzilla and just not as good as it sounds.
New Pork Names
In April 2013 the National Pork Board announced new names for old familar pork cuts. Here are photos.
The Story Of Hawaiian Huli-Huli Chicken Marinade Is As Delicious As The Recipe
Hawaiian huli-huli chicken is a hugely popular type of grilled chicken with a sweet teriyaki style barbecue sauce. Here’s my take on the recipe.
Quiz: So You Think You’re A Pitmaster
Quiz: Test your knowledge of barbecue.
Barbecue Fubar: Some Of The Worst Outdoor Cooking Disasters
How do you avoid the worst BBQ mistakes? Undercooked chicken? Burnt chicken? Burned outside and raw inside? We ran a contest to hear some of the juiciest stories, so you can learn from the trials and tribulations of others. Here are the best of the worst cooking disasters and how to avoid them the next time you grill.
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So You Want to Start a Business? Why Not a Hot Dog Stand?
Opening a hot dog stand is a good living if you don’t mind long hours and hard work. Here’s how.