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Derrick's Barbecues & Grilling Blog April 2003 Archive

By Derrick Riches, About.com Guide to Barbecues & Grilling since 1997

Peruvian Style Rotissere Chicken

Wednesday April 30, 2003
BBQNJAKE Writes: "Does anyone out there have any recipes for Peruvian style rotissere chicken? If any of you from the Washington, DC metro area have tasted El Pollo Rico ... Read More

bbq sauce / open pit sauce

Tuesday April 29, 2003
GILLFISH1 Writes: "Does anyone have a recipe for a bbq sauce, that is similar in taste to the Open Pit bbq sauce flavor. Any help would be appreciated."

Great Homemade Smoker

Monday April 28, 2003
Tparker424 Writes: "For Father's Day my twin sons gave me the pieces to make a homemade smoker they saw on a Good Eats cooking show and it works great. It consists ... Read More

New Holland Grill

Sunday April 27, 2003
HOOKLES Writes: "My wife got us a Holland grill for father's day. I have tried making something every day since on it, but I end up getting things too done, ... Read More

Can't get a bed of coals!

Saturday April 26, 2003
DARKMAN270 Writes: I just built a large trial BBQ. It is constructed of dry stacked concrete block. It is 8' L x 4' D x 5' T. The fire grate ... Read More

Ever smoke with locust wood

Friday April 25, 2003
winkingdog Writes: "I have been wondering why I've never heard of anyone smoking with locust wood. It is a hard wood. Anyone have knowledge of this?"

Building a really hot fire

Thursday April 24, 2003
FVAFIER Writes: "I just bought a Cajun Grill and am having lots of fun with it. I'm using wood charcoal and can't seem to get a really hot fire to quickly ... Read More

New Barbeque Book

Wednesday April 23, 2003
PS0054 Writes: "Got a new barbeque book for Father's Day -- it's called "Legends of Texas Barbeque" and it's really great -- I'd recommend it to anyone serious about barbeque ... Read More

TEC Outdoor Grill .... Patio I

Tuesday April 22, 2003
MarkC1 (MARKC110) Writes: "I have owned the TEC, Patio I outdoor grill just over 10 years and it's by far the best grill ever. It appears the ... Read More

Charcoal Grills / ease-of-use

Monday April 21, 2003
stualden Writes: "I've been grilling on $30 charcoal grills for many years and my wife suggested I upgrade this Father's Day. I've been trying to do a little research ... Read More

Looking for a sweet and tangy BBQ Sauce

Sunday April 20, 2003
exracer (EXRACER3) Writes: "Hello , Can someone please give me a recipe for BBQ sauce that is sweet and tangy but not to spicy . Thank you "

Napolean Grills

Sunday April 20, 2003
SURFSIDEDAV Writes: "The local grill store has a stainless grill brand called Napolean. Anybody ever heard of it or know anything about it? "

Smoking on a charcoal grill

Sunday April 20, 2003
FIFTYPERCENT Writes: "Has anyone had any luck with smoking on a charcoal grill. I am going to try it this weekend, and would like to hear success/failure stories."

New to grilling

Sunday April 20, 2003
WesleyMHarp Writes: "OK, I'm new to grilling and have a few general questions. I bought my first grill, a Kenmore gas grill from Sears last weekend. I'm doing ... Read More

adding more charcoal

Sunday April 20, 2003
PRAIRIE3131 Writes: "When smoking on a charcoal. How often do I have to add more charcoal, and do I have to light the new charcoal or will the old charcoal ... Read More

Newbie Griller--I am burning everything!

Sunday April 20, 2003
PAINPRNCIS Writes: "Hello Everyone! I just got my 1st grill (yippee!). Moved to an apartment with a terrace where I can grill--never did it before! My brother in ... Read More

Pork Ribs on a Rotisserie

Saturday April 19, 2003
HANKO17 Writes: "I have a new rotisserie and can't wait to use it! Anyone have any reccomendations on this technique? I can't seem to find any postings with this technique. ... Read More

About Temperatures

Saturday April 19, 2003
DENIMCANADA Writes: "Is there a common, well known, respected site that offers lists of internal tempareatures for Beef, Pork, Chicken? Different cuts etc? I am a big fan ... Read More

Sundrop

Saturday April 19, 2003
MADDOG (MADDOG1945) Writes: "Just read where a guy marinated his fish in Sundrop. Sundrop is a soft drink that is local to north and South Carolina. Has anyone ... Read More

Smoking on a gas grill?

Saturday April 19, 2003
huronscoot Writes: "How can I smoke on my gas grill? I tried it once and the wood chips burned right up and I had nothing but ash left in my ... Read More

Bought New Grill, Have 2 Full Old Tanks

Friday April 18, 2003
John Fischer (AB_PHILA) Writes: "I bought a new gas grill which came with the new style tanks. The problem is that I have 2 full old style tanks. I know I ... Read More

Weber Gas Grills

Thursday April 17, 2003
ARLENE307 Writes: "We are contemplating purchasing a Weber Gas Grill. Anyone out there have any problems with theirs... Or are you satisfied with it.?"

Smoky Mountain Charcoal Smoker

Wednesday April 16, 2003
WINKINGDOG Writes: "Has anyone used the charcoal-wood smoker made by Smoky Mountain Grills? It is about 3' tall and rectangular in shape and made of steel. 3 shelves. 3 slide vents. ... Read More

Tiger Sauce

Tuesday April 15, 2003
HARTY1 Writes: "Tiger Sauce can't find any need to make Cajun Pork Sauce on this site. Anybody out there that knows where I can find this or what is in it. Thanks"

BBQ GALORES GRAND TURBO

Monday April 14, 2003
JLOMBA3201 Writes: "I am thinking about getting a grand turbo 38" looks great about 1/2 the price of others I have looked at, Is this to good to be ... Read More

Block Pit Plans

Sunday April 13, 2003
BIGDAVE73 Writes: "Trying to find plans for Linebeck's block pit that used to be on the BBQPORCH site. It's a fairly easy to build back yard direct heat unit (Not an ... Read More

Venison

Sunday April 13, 2003
mccabemt Writes: "Is there a way to smoke venison steaks? The only recipes that I seem to be able to find are for large cuts of venison which i can't get ... Read More

BBQ Goat!

Saturday April 12, 2003
ARMENDARIZ Writes: "I saw this special on the Food Network last night about a Championship Goat Cook Off held yearly in Brady, Texas. Has anyone ever been to it? ... Read More

Black walnut chips

Saturday April 12, 2003
mccabemt Writes: "I just had to cut down a black walnut tree at work and I was wondering if the chips would be any good for smoking. Has anyone ever tried ... Read More

Natural Gas Grills

Friday April 11, 2003
gmambo (GMAMBO1) Writes: "After using an existing (it came with the house) natural gas grill for a number of years, I decided to replace it with a new, larger & fancier ... Read More

Lynx 27in model

Friday April 11, 2003
absully Writes: "I just purchased a home with a built in Lynx 27 in grill. I have been grilling meats and fish but I need help in using the rotisseree ... Read More

Grill Lines in Steaks / Chops?

Thursday April 10, 2003
dab795 Writes: "Hello All, I confess that I am a "Rookie Griller" and I would really appreciate some tips on Fire Preparation, and mostly how do I get those Darn ... Read More

Brinkman gas grill

Thursday April 10, 2003
Ed (HEATER7) Writes: "Since people have been asking about gas grills(which I think are ok for folk who don't have time or space for a real cooker). I was wondering ... Read More

Tri-Tip from where?

Wednesday April 9, 2003
MikeS. (MIKE2913) Writes: "I'm trying to get my local butcher here in the far eastern part of W.Va to cut me some tri-tips. He said he knew what they are but ... Read More

Ducane?

Wednesday April 9, 2003
Guest Writes: "Have Not Heard anything about Ducane Grills in this discussion group... Does anybody have the 2004 or 2005 ducane.. is the extra burner for rotissing worth it.....does anybody like ... Read More

Consumer Reports on Gas Grills

Tuesday April 8, 2003
THINKLE4 Writes: "As the previous post mentioned, Consumer Reports has tested gas grills, and that issue recently came out. I thought I'd highlight some of it's results. Summers coming, Father's ... Read More

Jenn-Air Gas Grills?

Tuesday April 8, 2003
Husker (KEFINCH) Writes: "I am a long time lurker/reader, and have learned a great deal from this forum, but now I have a question. For the longest time, Weber gas grills ... Read More

BBQ Beef Ribs

Tuesday April 8, 2003
BUGEYE Writes: "Does anyone have any good recipes for BBQ Beef Ribs? I have tried several times to cook beef ribs but have never had any luck. They usually turn out ... Read More

Probe thermometers

Tuesday April 8, 2003
bcleve Writes: "Last year I bought two Pyrex probe type instant read thermometers. After about 6 months of use neither probe will read correctly, they both read at least ... Read More

New charcoal grill

Monday April 7, 2003
MikeS. (MIKE2913) Writes: "I'm looking for a new charcoal grill. Currently I have a Thermos brand oval shaped grill that I have had for 10 years or so. It has ... Read More

Smoking Game Hens

Monday April 7, 2003
ARMENDARIZ Writes: "I need some rub or injection ideas for Cornish game hens. I bought a whole bunch on sale and want to throw them in the smoker. ... Read More

Green Heat

Monday April 7, 2003
BBQGURU1 Writes: "After extensive testing over the past several weekends, I give this product a "thumbs-down"(no idea how to change the icon!!). I used in both chimney start-ups ... Read More

Looking for BBQ fuel

Monday April 7, 2003
ronsefton Writes: "A few weeks ago, I posted a request for leads to a source for bulk hickory, mesquite, or pecan chunks for smoking purposes. But no response. Long ago, ... Read More

brick built gas barbecues

Monday April 7, 2003
Guest Writes: "Hi all, I am looking to build a permanent barbecue area in my garden, and would like to incorperate a gas barbecue with at least 2 burners and a ... Read More

BBQ building plans

Sunday April 6, 2003
gyslaine1966 Writes: "Good morning all, I would like to know if any of you would have building plans to make my own bbq grill, with cheminea. Thank you in advance for your help."

Gas Grill or Barbecue?

Sunday April 6, 2003
goldy1234 Writes: "Here's a ridiculous question. i recently bought what I thought was a barbecue, but it was actually a "gas grill." It came with no briquettes and the ... Read More

Kenmore grills

Sunday April 6, 2003
sloatm Writes: "What is known about the Kenmore grills that have the cast iron burners?"

Coleman Professional 6000 Series Comment

Sunday April 6, 2003
davidpweis (DAVIDPWEI1) Writes: "Hi, Does anyone have this grill; I just purchased mine at sports authority, and was wondering what the price was around the country. Any comments from ... Read More

Smoked Ham

Sunday April 6, 2003
THINKLE4 Writes: "I don't know if anyone else saw the article about smokeing a ham that was on the beginning page of this site a week or two ago, but ... Read More

Please Buffalo Me!

Saturday April 5, 2003
JOHNIMRI1 Writes: "I picked up some ground Buffalo meat yesterday at Trader Joe's. Does anyone have experience with this stuff? I hear it is sweeter, but leaner, than beef. ... Read More

Horror Stories!

Saturday April 5, 2003
ARMENDARIZ Writes: "I thought it might be fun to share some of those BBQ moments we wish never would have happened...... About 3 years ago, my family and I held a ... Read More

Ham

Saturday April 5, 2003
joek12 (JOEK121) Writes: "I bought a precooked ham for easter , has anyone made one on their smoker? How about some recipes?"

Masterbuilt 7 in 1 Gas Smoker, Griller

Saturday April 5, 2003
SmokyJack Writes: "Just recently purchased the 7 in 1 from Masterbuilt - not my "dream" smoker but I will be building one later this year - I've been grillin and ... Read More

Gas Smoker

Saturday April 5, 2003
njdudette (NJDUDETT2) Writes: "I saw a gas smoker recently advertised and I was wondering if anyone here has ever used one and if they liked it? I've used an ... Read More

Smoker mods

Friday April 4, 2003
BBQGURU1 Writes: "OK guys...here are the simple mods you can make to most "cheap" off-sets....... Your exhaust vent needs to be extended down to the grate level....it is currently fixed at ... Read More

Shrimp

Thursday April 3, 2003
bonsai59 Writes: "Does anyone have a good coconut shrimp recipe? Thanks"

steak tenderizer

Wednesday April 2, 2003
bonsai59 Writes: "Does anyone have a favorite steak tenderizer that they can share. Thanks!"

Brining / Deep-Frying Turkey

Tuesday April 1, 2003
NotMrWizard Writes: "After a turkey is brined, does the 3 to 3-1/2 minutes of deep fry per pound need to be adjusted? I recently brined one, set the timer, ... Read More

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