Author Archives: Mike Stines
The Burn!’ed Christmas List Part 1
As part of our neverending crusade to avoid grillers and chileheads getting socks and bad cologne/perfume every Christmas, we're running our first annual Burn!'ed Christmas List. From now until mid-December, will be post little lists of cool, fun, or necessary gifts that we (and hopefully you) might like to find under the tree or in a stocking this December. Up first is Mike Stines with some great ideas to fill in the blanks in your barbecue arsenal. Continue reading
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Tagged barbecue gift ideas, bbq buyer's guide, bbq gift ideas, Big Green Egg, cyberq, grill dome, grill grates, iGrill, kamado joe, Maverick ET-372, PartyQ, rock's bbq, thermapen
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Breast Intentions: Smoked Turkey on a Small Scale
Although time-consuming because preparation includes brining and air-drying, smoking a turkey breast is pretty straight-forward and easy to do with either a gas or charcoal grill. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQr's Delight, iGrill, Maverick ET-372, smoked turkey breast, thermapen
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Sidekicks: Three Fun Barbecue Side Dishes from Mike Stines
Now you’re looking for some ideas for side dishes that will withstand the hot weather and not make your guests ill. Here’s what I like to serve: Thai-style cucumber salad, horseradish pickled beets and pickled red onions. Add some chipotle butter for the corn and you’ll have a great meal with complementary flavors and tastes. Continue reading Mike’s Carolina-style Pulled Pork in Mustard
Barbecue cooking isn't rocket science nor, however, does two plus two equal four on the grill. Barbecue is low and slow cooking not baking (that’s more chemistry than cooking). The meat is done when it’s done; you can guesstimate so many minutes per pound but you’ll rarely be right on the money. Continue reading
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Tagged basque charwood, Boston Butt, ceramic smoker, Mike Stines, PartyQ, pulled pork, pulled pork recipe, thermapen
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