Posted on August 31, 2009 by Ken
I just came across a few grilling statistics that got me thinking.
Let’s start with the easy one: Heinz 57 sales increase 25-30% during the summer season. Well no kidding. 57 is a good sauce for what it is. Originally developed when most meats were salt cured, 57 was designed to simply make steak taste better.
Today’s [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2009 by Ken
Here’s how I grilled a Porterhouse steak over a chimney starter. I saw Alton Brown do it with a Ribeye, so I figured what the heck, let’s see what happens. Boy was it easy.
Start by lighting 1/4, or less, of a chimney. Place cooking grate over chimney and let the coals become fully lit. Clean [...]
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Posted on August 17, 2009 by Ken
How to clean a charcoal grill is a common question asked by new Pit Master Wanna Be’s. Here’s the quick and easy, down and dirty method for getting it right the first time.
Start by dumping your ash catcher before your next cook. You’ll probably need the room especially if you use a processed briquette like [...]
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Posted on August 8, 2009 by Ken
Billy Mays died because of his use of cocaine.
Initial autopsy results ruled out drug use, but toxicology results pegged the death as a result of cocaine use and heart disease.
Link to NY Daily News Article
UPDATE: The family of TV pitchman Billy Mays said they were never aware that he used cocaine or other non-prescription drugs [...]
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