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Derrick's Barbecues & Grilling Blog April 2006 Archive

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

Grate Material Question

Sunday April 30, 2006
TomKattt Writes: "I just had a question out of curiosity. It seems to me for a variety of reasons, hard-anodized aluminum should make an excellent grate material. And yet, ... Read More

Cinco de Mayo

Saturday April 29, 2006
Cinco de Mayo is the most misunderstood holiday in the United States but one of increasing popularity. This isn’t just another excuse for a party, but a reason to celebrate ... Read More

Strathwood

Saturday April 29, 2006
YYman Writes: "Help, I'm looking for a grill and am only willing to spend in the $300 range. I found the review for the standard Charmglow 3 burner at homedepot and ... Read More

Beef Rib Recipes

Friday April 28, 2006
Tomato-Jalapeno Beef RibsBarbecued Chipotle Beef RibsOh Yeah Sticky Beef RibsBBQ Beef RibsSmoked Beef RibsKorean Short RibsSlow Grilled Beef RibsBarbecued Beef Short Ribs

New Kingsford

Friday April 28, 2006
TomKattt Writes: "Here's a link to a great article about the new Kingsford formulation on the TVWB site. Chris Allingham actually went to the lab that tests Kingsford and they ... Read More

Buy this Book!

Thursday April 27, 2006
The first responsibility of all Citizens is the care of those willing to lay down their lives for their country. Whether in the bowels of a burning building, in a ... Read More

Weber prices and colours

Thursday April 27, 2006
ProOnTilt Writes: "I went to Home Depot today and looked at a few grills. The Weber Genesis B seemed to be the perfect size and I guess I can spend the ... Read More

Ray Lampe's Barbecue All Year Long!

Wednesday April 26, 2006
Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, has followed up this bestseller, "Big Time Barbecue" with this cookbook that promises to keep you Q'in all year long. Covering every holiday from Christmas ... Read More

Convection Oven

Wednesday April 26, 2006
BrianTr1 Writes: "To try to make this BBQ related I use my JetStream oven to reheat my ribs. Does an excellent job. This is my third JetStream and it has bit ... Read More

Gas Grill Reviews

Tuesday April 25, 2006
I've added or updated more than 100 gas grill reviews in the last few months. If you are in the market for a new gas grill, check out these reviews.

Turkey Fryers

Tuesday April 25, 2006
randylargent Writes: "I want to get a turkey fryer and have been looking at the electric ones because of the convenience and perceived safety factors. However, I haven't been able ... Read More

New Grill Reviews

Monday April 24, 2006
Char-Broil Commercial Series 50,000 BTUVermont Castings VCS4006Broil King Monarch 40Napoleon Prestige V (PF450)

Looking for a new grill...

Monday April 24, 2006
ProOnTilt Writes: "I'm currently in the market for a new grill and was wondering what would be the best for around $400. I currently have a 2 year old Kenmore grill ... Read More

Coffee as a spice

Sunday April 23, 2006
cowonthebarbie Writes: "this goes very well with steak or tuna on the bbq. Just follow these directions: get some coarse ground dark roast coffee and coarse ground black pepper. Mix them about 1/3 ... Read More

Making Jerky in your Smoker

Saturday April 22, 2006
Learn how to make your own Jerky in your backyard smoker. Use your smoker to add authentic smoke flavor to any kind of Jerky then finish it off in the ... Read More

Best Wood Smoker

Saturday April 22, 2006
ProOnTilt Writes: "Can someone recommend a good wood smoker for under $250? I don't need a huge smoker, just big enough for a few people. I've heard good things about the Weber ... Read More

HD Ducane - 1st year - Long Post

Saturday April 22, 2006
milildad Writes: "HD Ducane 5 burner – 1 year update; Well – I had originally thought of posting this after 6 months of use, but thought it would be better served to ... Read More

New Recipes

Friday April 21, 2006
Grilled Trout in Corn HusksGrilled Salmon in Corn HusksGrilled Catfish in Corn HusksGrilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach GlazeGrilled Garlic Butter ShrimpGrilled Lemon-Basil Halibut

Advice re: PGS Pacific Gas Specialties?

Friday April 21, 2006
mhodjera Writes: "I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I am looking for a grill between $700 and $1000. I have been advised by several local ... Read More

Ducane - pls help

Friday April 21, 2006
vantagebox Writes: "Great forum, thanks. Been shopping grills now for a couple of weeks and getting more and more confused... My budget is $500-600; I'm not really interested in the extras, ... Read More

color of meat

Thursday April 20, 2006
southernsmoker Writes: "could someone help me and tell me why my meat turns out so reddish. could it be the wrong wood or is that i'm using to much for too ... Read More

Which would you choose?

Wednesday April 19, 2006
PUGWINKLE Writes: "I have my eye on two different BBQ's. Both are made by Broil King. I would love some feed back on which BBQ you would choose of these two ... Read More

Top Ten Small Grills

Tuesday April 18, 2006
Some times you just don't have the space for a big grill. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, on a boat or just don't have a big patio, it ... Read More

Broil King - what's the difference?

Tuesday April 18, 2006
PUGWINKLE Writes: "I am interested in the Broil King barbeques. Home Hardware seems to have different models than our Co-op store carries and I would like to know what the ... Read More

New Barbecue and Grilling Product Reviews

Monday April 17, 2006
Napoleon Prestige II PT750rsbi GeminiVermont Castings VCS3506 Signature SeriesBroil-Mate EZ Bilt 1396

Sunbeam 440 parts needed

Monday April 17, 2006
kimromalbq Writes: "Hi Everyone. I am hoping someone here can help. My step-dad has an older Sunbeam 440 gas grill and can't locate parts for it. He needs ... Read More

Homemade Brick BBQ fireplace smoker pics

Monday April 17, 2006
rbsterli Writes: "Last year I built my own BBQ, smoker, fireplace. I got a wide array of ideas from about.com as well as a few other popular sites throughout the ... Read More

Rib Tips

Saturday April 15, 2006
These little ribs whether you have riblets or rib tips are meaty and tasty. Try them as an appetizer or a meal because these ribs give you great barbecue flavor ... Read More

Starting charcoal

Saturday April 15, 2006
jtkelly73 Writes: "I like grilling & do it often. I have had problems, in the past, with keeping the charcoal lit. I have had several people tell me that ... Read More

people - to meat ratio

Saturday April 15, 2006
JRUB1 Writes: "I am grilling for 80-100 persons for a company party i will be smoking brisket and sausages (kiolbasa links) there will also be other foods such as mexican rice, borracho beans, ... Read More

Ham Recipes

Friday April 14, 2006
Maple-Mustard HamRotisserie Glazed HamSouthwestern Smoked HamSimple Grilled HamRotisseried Cider HamMustard Apricot Ham Grilled Honey Butter HamGrilled Orange Glazed HamGrilled Chili Glazed Fresh HamSmoked Plum Glazed Ham

Renaissance Cooking Systems Grills?

Friday April 14, 2006
thewoj1 Writes: "So i nixed the idea of the Holland and planned to check out & physically compare the Broil King Imperial 70 & 90 with the Weber Summit A4 & ... Read More

Help me decide between these two grills

Thursday April 13, 2006
hobbesct Writes: "I've been browsing through this site and forum and all over the web to collect as much information as possible to assist with my new grill purchase. Please ... Read More

What outdoor cooking equipment you’ll find at Home Depot 2006

Thursday April 13, 2006
Big stores have a strategy when it comes to the products they sell. Find out what Home Depot stores will have this year and what you need to know before ... Read More

Fortunoff grills?

Wednesday April 12, 2006
slickd23 Writes: "Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with grills from Fortunoff? I am looking at the Source 6006 for $899.00. Any information would be great. It ... Read More

Rick Browne's Barbecue Sides

Tuesday April 11, 2006
I just got Rick Browne's new book "Barbecue Sides". Rick is not only the author of "Barbecue America", host of PBS's series of the same name, but a really nice ... Read More

Bradley Smoker

Tuesday April 11, 2006
KCrisp1 Writes: "I'm thinking of getting a new smoker and I have decided on the Bradley. Does anyone own one or had one that can give me any reason not to ... Read More

New Barbecue & Grilling Product Reviews

Monday April 10, 2006
MHP Heritage Series WHRG4 Gas Grill with Infrared BurnerGlen Canyon 48,000 BTU Stainless-SteelVermont Castings Signature Series VCS3006Broil-Mate Reddi-Bilt 3554

Broil King Super 8 vs triple Dual Tube

Monday April 10, 2006
Summertime2000 Writes: "I am shopping for a Gas Gril. I have narrowed my choice between a Broil King Crown 70 and New Signet 70. The new Signet (and Sovereight) ... Read More

Offset Smokers

Monday April 10, 2006
RMeyer2030 Writes: "Does anyone have experiance with Offset Smokers? I'm looking to buy the charbroil one at Home Depot at the $149 price. I wanted to use a mixture ... Read More

webber good/bad and other choices?

Sunday April 9, 2006
lvpsu Writes: "We have the a Webber Genesis silver. It cooks well, although there are definite hot spots. It heats up very quickly to over 500. Our problem is with the ... Read More

Grilling in Corn Husks

Saturday April 8, 2006
Use corn husks, fresh or dried, when grilling gentle foods to hold everything together and to add flavor to your grilling. Not only are corn husks a great traditional way ... Read More

Vermont Castings Replacement Parts

Saturday April 8, 2006
JFPICK56 Writes: "Would anyone know where I can order replacement parts for my Vermont Castings propane grill? I need a new igniter."

Holland vs. Weber

Friday April 7, 2006
thewoj1 Writes: "Looking for a new grill to replace the aging Sunbeam (purchased when we were just starting out), and to augment the Weber charcoal kettle. I was leaning towards a new ... Read More

Beef Kebab Recipes

Friday April 7, 2006
ChurrasquinhosSteak Kebabs with AniseMustard Beef KebabsSirloin Beef KebabsCitrus Viniagrette Beef KebabsBeef Kebabs Grilled Cognac Beef KebabsCajun Beef KebabsTeriyaki Beef KebabsBeef Kebabs with Citrus and Horseradish

2 Questions about grills

Wednesday April 5, 2006
JBLUCEY Writes: "First, I have a turkey fryer that the end that connects to the 20# propane tank, is the older one that you need a wrench and the threads are ... Read More

Napoleon PT600RBI

Tuesday April 4, 2006
trb1148 Writes: "I have a chance to get one of these brand new delivered to my door for under $1800. Besides the question of "Is this a good price", I ... Read More

Great Outdoors Grill Mess

Monday April 3, 2006
Lentomone Writes: "I purchased a Great Outdoors Grill, Pinnacle Model from Lowe's. It is great except that all of the grease drips down on to the gas bottle. The ... Read More

Grilled Chicken?

Sunday April 2, 2006
Arkgriller Writes: "Ok, this is my first post here and I just have one quick question. I am having about 20 friends over tonight and I going to do some ... Read More

Whole Lamb

Saturday April 1, 2006
Planning a big gathering? A fire roasted whole lamb will be sure to please. While it might sound difficult as long as you're ready to do the preparation you won't ... Read More

bad smoke

Saturday April 1, 2006
Que107 Writes: "I was at my brother-in-laws recently and we were having problems with the heat or more specifically - the flames. This was before we even tossed the burgers on!!! ... Read More

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