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Sandra Aylor

U.S.
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I can answer most questions pertaining to smoking meats, especially pork, sauces, rubs, marinades, grill preparation and woods used. I have been a certified BBQ judge with the Memphis BBQ Network for 9 years and am currently a contest organizer. Please limit questions to woods, charcoal, judging and contest practices only.

Whitestag

U.S.
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I can answer questions having to do with grilling or barbecuing meat (but not pork), poultry, fish, and vegetables over charcoal or wood. I also have some expertise in marinades and spice mixes. I cook only with charcoal and wood, so please do not ask me any questions about gas or electric grills.

John Langenfelder

U.S.
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I can generally answer most questions relating to BBQ, smoked meats, choosing meats, grilled meats, spices, rubs, sauces, grills, cookers, smokers, wood, charcoal and food preparation.

BBQ Woman

U.S.
Available
smoking meats, grilling, outdoor cooking, grill sauce preparation

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2009-10-29 Charcoal Grill/ Boston Butts:

Hi Greg, The best way to cook Boston butt on the grill is with indirect heat. If its coal place the coal off to the sides and put the roasts in the center with a dish of water or apple juice etc underneath

2009-10-26 Supplier of Hardwood Pellets as fuel source:

Hi Jeff, There are places such as this one http://www.dansons.com/products-pellets-backwoods.html that offer a grilling pellet. However, I am not sure what pellets are the cheapest. Allot depends on the

2009-10-21 Brine and Marinade:

While I've never tried it, I can't think of any reason why not. The brine and the marinade serve different purposes. The brine is for moisture, possibly with a bit of flavor thrown in, while the marinade

2009-09-23 cooking steamship round roast:

Suzanne, First, I would use a top round of about 20-25 lbs available from most warehouse stores like Costco. A top round is a squat piece of meat with the top and bottom showing the grain running from

2009-09-14 Cooking a pig:

Don't see why not. Just need to keep turning it. My cousin swears a pig tastes better cooked with skin off. At least that way you can get some seasoning into it. When cooking over an open pit, you will

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