Barbecue Master

Wink's Barbecue & Seafood - Salisbury, NC

2009-07-05T16:24:00.003-05:00

I've been checking out some of my old favorite barbecue joints as well as some new ones for my Yes You Can Grill web site. You can grill all the time, but it is nice to take a break from time to time and let someone else do the work. That's especially true of slow smoked North Carolina barbecue.North Carolina barbecue is pork, and it varies depending on whether you're on the coast (east) or

Cooking Out in Faith, NC for the 4th of July 2009

2009-07-05T09:30:00.003-05:00

Faith, NC has a yearly 4th of July festival, and the entire town gets in the spirit. When ride through to the festival or to visit friends, you'll see lots of patriotic decorations and lots of cook outs. I stopped by this one which was at full tilt when we were leaving the festival. They thought I was an old buddy but couldn't place my name (-: So, I had to confess that I was a blogger and wanted

Faith, North Carolina 4th of July Festival

2009-07-04T14:59:00.004-05:00

As many years as I have lived in this area, I've never made it out to the Faith, North Carolina 4th of July festival. It's a week long event kind of like a county fair and with entertainment, contests (like the Apple Ugly eating contest), Faith Idol singing, and fireworks to wrap the week. I'll probably crank up the grill later tonight, but the Faith NC Festival had plenty of good grilled good.

Lawry's 30 Minute Marinade Review - Mexican Chile & Lime

2009-07-03T15:41:00.004-05:00

I've always liked Lawry's products. The boys are especially wild about the seasoning shake that's orange colored. They like that on almost anything.When I saw that Lawry's had grill marinades out, I decided I'd better get a bottle and see what they were doing with marinades. They had several different types of grill marinade, but I went with the Mexican Chile & Lime. I've always been a Mexican

Happy 4th of July and Be Sure to Get Your Grill Cranked Up

2009-07-02T16:53:00.004-05:00

The 4th of July is the biggest grilling day of the year. Remember that it doesn't have to be fancy, although it can be fun to try out some new grilled or smoked foods.If you're looking for some inspiration, check out my grill web site Yes You Can Gril. The quickest way to see if I have what you're looking for it to check out the site map. I try to add all new articles there, and I am adding all

What to Grill or Barbecue for the 4th of July

2009-06-27T17:04:00.008-05:00

The 4th of July is the biggest grilling day of the year, and this year should be no exception. With the economy so bad, people are finding that it's much cheaper to vacation at home and also to do meals from scratch rather than buying all the heat-and-heat meals or drive through.Simple and Traditional - Grilled Burgers and DogsIf you're a new griller (go you!) or have a big group to feed, then

Mug Root Beer Cooler and BBQ Sauce Kit Contest Winners - June 2009

2009-06-21T10:54:00.006-05:00

My sons are here with their Dad who enjoyed the Mug Root Beer sauce on ham and country style smoked pork ribs on the Traeger.The guys drew the names for the contest before leaving for a week long kayaking trip on the coast.Drum Roll please . . .Here are the winners and entries. All the memories shared were fabulous, and you can see the full list and all the stories in the contest entry post.JanMy

Last Call - Win a Free Mug Cooler and BBQ Sauce Pack (June 20, 2009)

2009-06-20T08:28:00.004-05:00

Today is the last day to enter the Mug Root Beer Father's Day Contest. Just click to the giveaway page and leave a comment. That's it. Very simple.Tomorrow, the boys will shake up the names, and their Dad will pull the five (5) lucky winners who will all get the cooler you see above along with a Mug apron and the ingredients to make a root beer barbecue sauce.I'll post the winners once I email

Giveaway for Father's Day 2009 - Thanks to Mug Root Beer - Cooler and BBQ Sauce Supplies

2009-06-17T17:50:00.007-05:00

Mug Root Beer generously offered five giveaway packs for readers of Barbecue Master. And, for the record, they didn't ask for anything in return (not even a link - although I'll provide one so readers can check out more recipes and also see where the gifts came from). Above, you'll see the cooler, apron, and the ingredients for the Mug Root Beer barbecue sauce which is listed at Mug Root Beer (

Grilled Dinner on the Portable Kitchen Grill - PK Barbecue Grill is a Top Rated Charcoal Grill

2009-06-14T15:02:00.008-05:00

I've written about my Dad's great old grill and how it's still going strong years later. I really don't know when he got it or where. We just grew up with the PK cast aluminum grill, so I'd say it must be 35 to 40 years old.I didn't think they "made them like they used to," and they didn't. Portable Kitchen was off the market for a long time. Then, Paul and Sarah James got tired of the poor

Happy Father's Day Brew-B-Q Contest - Five Lucky Barbecue Kit Winners

2009-06-12T16:29:00.015-05:00

What Fun! Mug Root Beer has donated barbecue baskets (well - coolers actually) for five Grill Girl fans in celebration of Father's Day. The Mug Root Beer gift packs are bundled in a neat, soft-sided cooler with the company logo on the side - the MRB bull dog. All the fixings to make a delicious, homemade barbecue sauce are in the cooler along with the secret recipe. OK. The recipe isn't really

Dan's Southern Barbecue Sauce - Sweet or Sweet and Hot - Yum

2009-06-11T09:32:00.007-05:00

I bought a bottle of Dan's Sweet n' Hot Southern Sauce at the Cleveland Spring Festival. The elementary school was selling bbq sauce to raise funds for extra projects which is sure better than wrapping paper and knickknacks they sell. I vote for barbecue sauce, and Dan's is a really good one.Actually, Dan bills his mixtures as general sauces, and they are more versatile than most North Carolina

Our Family Favorite Grilled Brats Recipe

2009-06-07T19:46:00.006-05:00

Simmering Brats Sausages to Go on the Barbecue GrillBratswurth or brats are easy to grill, but there are different types of brats. See my brats guide at Yes You Can Grill if you don't know your sausages.Our favorite brats are the raw type which take longer to prepare but really taste great. We get Johnsonville Brats or the Food Lion brand but uncooked. If you're not sure if the ones you're

Grilled Pork Loin with Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce

2009-06-06T17:01:00.006-05:00

Pork Loin on Weber Kettle GrillLast night I decided to smoke a pork loin on our Weber Kettle. The kettle design and air vents work well for low and slow as well as traditional high heat grilling. We have some smokers too, but I know pork loin doesn't take a long times especially since I cut it in half and saved the other half for later.First I rubbed the pork loin down with some Traeger dry rub

How to Grill Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - Grilled Chicken Recipe

2009-06-04T17:07:00.006-05:00

Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts on the grill.One of my buddies saw my chicken photo and wanted the chicken breast recipe. It's a super simple grilled chicken recipe that I started doing last year when cooking for larger groups.What I do is either buy the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them in two or three pieces all close in size, or Food Lion here sells them cut like that and

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Carolina Cook Out on the Yadkin River (after the trauma and drama)

2009-05-31T15:27:00.010-05:00

Carolina Cook Out on the Yadkin River at the Bull Hole RiverParkThe South is all about family, friends, and food, and the Carolina Cook Out would have been a literal wash out if I didn’t have such wonderful people in my life. I can’t begin to say how much all my people did to make this Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 a special day to remember. So, I send a shout out to all my cook out buddies who shopped,

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Carolina Cook Out – Most Dramatic 24 Ever

2009-05-30T22:07:00.009-05:00

“Eli went in the river,” my Mom told me as I was grilling up chicken and hot dogs for the Foodbuzz 24/24/24. “They can’t find him.”This is definitely not what you want to hear when you’re having a Carolina Cook Out with your family and friends. The Bull Hole is a beautiful park near my home. Normally, the water is about knee deep and slow moving. With all the rain this past week, the Yadkin

Getting Ready for the Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 Carolina Cook Out at the Bull Hole

2009-05-30T12:46:00.014-05:00

I’ve spent the day getting ready for our Carolina Cook Out for the Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24. Foodbuzz is one of the largest foodie communities online, and they select chefs to highlight each month. It’s 24 food bloggers with 24 meals across the globe over 24 hours. Then, everyone blogs and shares the experiences. My idea is to share our local North Carolina flavor which includes the food, the people,

Grilled New York Strip Steak and Corn in the Husks on a Weber

2009-05-24T18:52:00.008-05:00

We broke out the Weber kettle grill tonight. Really, I can't think of a grill that's easier to use. With the lid and the vents, it's very easy to control this grill. It does take a little practice as with any outdoor cooker, but Weber is one of the most forgiving of all grills. We put on New York Strip steaks and corn on the cob in the husks. Both are easy to cook and take about the same amount

Kicking Off the Weekend with Chicken and Potatoes on the Cobb Outdoor Cooker

2009-05-23T17:37:00.004-05:00

I didn't want to babysit a grill this evening, so I fired up the Cobb outdoor cooker. It's a neat little enclosed cooker that cooks a chicken and potatoes with 8 to 10 pieces of charcoal (and is still hot enough to do more food). I would consider the Cobb grill ideal for campers and tailgaters, but it's also fun at home. If you want to read more about the Cobb, I wrote up a Cobb review at Yes You

Beef Recall - May 21, 2009 - Check Before You Grill for Memorial Day

2009-05-22T14:41:00.004-05:00

Just a meat safety quick note:The FDA has posted a recall notice by Valley Meats of Illinois. There are a number of brand names involved including, to name a few, 3S, Grillmaster, J & B, and Klub. In total, about 96,000 thousand pounds of meat are potentially involved. The meat was processed in March and in larger packages including a number of the recalls involving burger patties, pre-formed and

Great Barbecue Side Dishes - Some on the Grill - Some to Make Ahead

2009-05-22T09:30:00.005-05:00

Grilled Corn on the Cob - It's hard to beat corn on the grill. There are various ways to do grilled corn. I share two of the easiest - one in the husks and one in tin foil.Want to get a little fancier with the corn - Wrap it in bacon or try Grilled Cheese Corn. There are different ways to cook potatoes on the grill. Since they are hard root vegetables, they can be a little trickier.Grilled Hash

If You Grill with Charcoal, You Really Want to Get a Chimney Starter

2009-05-21T14:24:00.003-05:00

I looked at and thought about a chimney starter long before I actually broke down and bought one. After I got the chimney starter, I could have kicked myself. It was so easy to use. It only costs a little bit, and the cost of the chimney starter is quickly recovered with the money saved on quick start charcoal or lighter fluid (which does give grilled food an off taste).The main reason I held off

Carolina Cook Out Selected for the Food Buzz 24/24/24

2009-05-20T19:31:00.004-05:00

Some Family and Friends at a Cook Out Last YearI was really surprised to be selected for a Food Buzz 24/24/24. Now, you may be wondering what the heck that is. OK. I would too if I wasn't a member of Food Buzz which is kind of a FaceBook for foodies with members having food blogs. You can see Food Buzz over to the right here on the site. I have a badge about being a featured publisher.The idea is

Join the She-Smoke Virtual Barbecue Contest and Help Fight Hunger

2009-05-20T12:47:00.005-05:00

More women are grilling every year according to HPBA, and some new barbecue books are reflecting that trend including She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book by Julie Reinhardt.Julie is the co-owner of Smokin' Pete's BBQ in Seattle, so she's had plenty of experience. Along with the release of the outdoor cooking book, Julie is hosting the She-Smoke Virtual Barbecue Contest. In addition to prizes, she