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  1. Chuck B

    Knives

    Assuming the bread knife you have is serrated? The problem with using it is the shreds of meat that get "sawed" by the serration. A knife with a sharp fine edge would be preferred especially in competition.
  2. Chuck B

    Anyone competing in the Barn Burner?

    Anyone plan on competing at the Barn Burner @ Lamb's Farm in Libertyville, IL next month. I'd be interested in helping out if needed. Thx.
  3. Chuck B

    Sooo, what are we smoking or grilling this holiday weekend?

    Friday - pork butt Saturday - going to a party Sunday - baby backs and ABTs for friends Monday - whole chicken What? No beef?
  4. Chuck B

    Buying whole tenderloins in cryovac

    Just my 2 cents, but I would never buy less than choice grade of any cut. Marveling is fat and fat is flavor. If your buying the whole tenderloin and want to maximize the purchase then having a grinder for the chain would help or else you need a lot of patience with your butchering. Either way...
  5. Chuck B

    O L I V E S: Which do you use how?

    All can say is wow! I usually only eat olives that are stuffed w/bleu cheese and swimming in Kettle One. I had read these posts and new I had to seek them out. Went to a friends for Christmas and he had some olives on the antipasto tray and said I just had to try one. I knew when ate it that...
  6. Chuck B

    Is it me, the knife, or the sharpener?

    As mentioned above the steel only realigns the existing edge. Once that weakens you need to resharpen using a tool that removes metal at the proper grind angle. Typically 20 degrees but often closer to 30 degrees on a chef knife. Whetstones are great if you are comfortable with gauging the...
  7. Chuck B

    Is it me, the knife, or the sharpener?

    Gary, Doesn't Cutco offer lifetime sharpening for all of their knives? You probably need a new edge applied with a grinder. I would look for someone in your area that has a motorized grinder.
  8. Chuck B

    Tax Return:What should I buy for BBQ?

    What's a tax return?
  9. Chuck B

    Asparagus Question

    Same as most here, EVOO, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and finish with grated parmesan.
  10. Chuck B

    Da Bloody Bear(y)

    I tink da Bears will rest da boys on Sunday and let da Packers into da playoffs. Unless da Falcons and da Saints are losing which would be da ultimate longshot.
  11. Chuck B

    Da Bloody Bear(y)

    16 oz. Glass filled w/ice. 2-4 oz. Kettle One (or your favorite vodka) 2 shakes cayenne 2 shakes celery salt 2-3 grinds fresh black pepper Couple shakes of Tabasco Couple shakes of Lea & Perrins Fill remaining space in glass with da coach's thick & spicy mix. (that's Ditkas for the football...
  12. Chuck B

    iGrill wireless thermometer + iPhone app

    They say the range is 200 ft. Maybe, but with with wireless digitals available for $50 I'll wait till the price comes down. $19.99 for a probe? No way.
  13. Chuck B

    teflon coated grill grate

    I'm not familiar with a non-stick coating that is safe over 400-450 degrees. I've been selling cookware for years and no one recommends placing in an oven at high heat. If it is made of a substance that has non-stick properties that doesn't include a coating then you might be ok but I'd check it...
  14. Chuck B

    Grilling Chilean Sea Bass

    Wow, that's a great price! It's over $20 a pound here in Chicago. It's a somewhat oily fish and very forgiving. I marinate it in soy-vay teriyaki and either grill it or bake it. I would just lightly oil, season to your taste and grill over direct heat for 6-7 minutes a side. Depending on the...
  15. Chuck B

    What do you do for a living? *****

    National Account Manager for a housewares company.
  16. Chuck B

    Pork Butts - Different sizes - Same or different rack?

    Keep them together. Not worth messing with the different racks.
  17. Chuck B

    Dr Pepper marinade for TT

    Beautiful!
  18. Chuck B

    Lets talk beer *****

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Keith Pietranczyk: I have been enjoying a Goose Island Bourbon County Stout with nice cigar recently. On of my other favorites recently is the Goose...
  19. Chuck B

    Meat Supply - Chicago (and elswhere :-)

    I belong to Sam's and Costco and prefer Costco for everything but fresh seafood. We have a Sunset supermarket that has great seafood. If you have a Fresh Market near you they have great beef, chicken and pork but Costco would be my 1st choice.
  20. Chuck B

    Tricky reheat - Pulled Pork for 60, no oven

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andrew Mason: ***skip to bottom to get right to the point*** So I made a bit of a name for myself at my in-laws family reunion last summer. I brought...

 

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