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|  Smoke Signals is the occasional free e-letter from Barbecue Whisperer & Hedonism Evangelist, Meathead, and AmazingRibs.com. We use Smoke Signals to tell folks about what's new in Barbecutopia & Grillandia. If you like it, please . And remember: No rules in the bedroom or dining room! |
I'm Baaaaaaaaack
| | It has been months since I sent out my last issue of Smoke Signals. My apologies. It has been a little crazy at BBQ HQ as I try to finish a book that my publisher has asked to be "definitive". But I have been productive! There is a LOT of new stuff on AmazingRibs.com some of which is linked below. If you get tired of waiting for Smoke Signals, I flag all new content in the Table of Contents. I now Tweet daily tips that are posted simultaneously to Facebook and Google+
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The Ultimate Turkey
| |  There are so many myths and mistakes in the popular turkey recipes, whether cooked indoors and outdoors (no, juices do not flow into the breast if you cook it upside down, you should not put the bird in a roasting pan, do not tie the legs together, do not cook it hot, do not brine), but count on your favorite mythbusters to get it right. Yes, I know there's a lot of info on my Ultimate Turkey Recipe page, but I try to be as thorough as possible, answer all your questions, and dispel the myths with facts and plenty of pictures. Here are some comments from readers just in the past month:
"So good that a vegetarian guest couldn't resist putting a piece in his mouth."
"I became an instant hero in my family."
"Turned out really great! Moist and juicy throughout."
"Unbelievably juicy and tasty!"
"PERFECT, juicy and tender"
Also, the turkey recipe page has links to my muffings recipe (stuffing in a muffin pan), drunken cranberries, grilled sweet potato steak fries, and more side dishes.
Enter the Pretty Bird Turkey Shoot ContestThe picture above was taken by a reader, Brenda Gaston, and it won her first prize in my annual Pretty Bird Turkey Shoot Contest. Send me a picture of your bird and you might win one of these great prizes from Thermoworks, maker of some of my favorite thermometers and timers, and you know how I preach thermometers. Click here to read more about these very cool tools. 
1st PRIZE: Backlit Thermapen and the Big & Loud Timer. The Thermapen is the gold standard instant read. A very accurate thermocouple that reads in two seconds. This is the new backlit model, perfect for grilling in the dark winter months. But wait, there's more. The Big & Loud Timer has a magnet on the back and lives on my fridge. Nothing fancy, just easy and accurate.
2nd PRIZE: Thermapen and the TimeStick. This is the tried and true water repellant Thermapen, the one tool that can make you a better cook overnight. The TimeStick is like a stopwatch. You can use the magnet to hang it on the grill or oven, but I wear it around my neck. No more overcooked meals at my house!
3rd PRIZE: Thermapen. Have you ever noticed that this is the one that all the TV chefs use?
4th PRIZE: ChefAlarm. This new thermometer is a "leave-in" probe. Insert the thin needle in the meat, set the alarm, close the door, and walk away. Very accurate.
Click here to learn more about the Pretty Bird Turkey Shoot Contest. |
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Some Recent Additions To AmazingRibs.com
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Gifts For The Barbecue Fan
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Thermometer guide. Cooking without good digital thermometers is like driving at night without headlights. Dial thermometers are technology from the 1800s and they are often waaaay off. Don't be making excuses for overcooked meat, or apologies in the hospital.
Charcoal grills. Still the versatility champ, and still the best way to sear a steak.
Pellet grill/smokers. Thermostat control, and you're cooking with wood. Amazing tools, but not good for searing.
Gas smokers. No messy charcoal, steady temps, good flavor, and cheap.
Pizza ovens. For the best pizzas, rustic breads, and more.
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