Recent content by Albert Sanchez

Steve, I have the thin (and sharp) point Thermapen. Watch out for the sharp point, I've managed to stick myself twice! Consider buying the yellow colored model - makes it easy to find in a drawer or cabinet. -Albert

James, Indeed experimenting can be fun.. here's the modified recipe using equal parts of orange and pineapple juice..... Like the previous recipe, this one turned out some great chicken! Used 50% orange juice and 50% pineapple juice (instead of 100% pineapple juice). Increased the amount of...

Kevin & James, Sounds like you've discovered a variant of the recipe that is working out for you. Sweeeet! The orange juice idea poses some interesting possibilities. Maybe next time, I'll leave out the lime and pineapple juice and simply use orange juice. Thanks for the tip! -Albert

Yes, this recipe turned out some good chicken for me too. A few days after, I ate some chicken at an El Pollo Loco restaurant and I didn't taste as much (or any) Pineapple in their version. The restaurant's chicken also had more black pepper. Just for kicks, next time I'll modify the recipe...

Allan, Found the following recipe on the internet.... El Pollo Loco Chicken Marinade El Pollo Loco Marinade (M, TNT) <span class="ev_code_RED">Source: Orange County Register</span> Serves: 6 6 ounces pineapple juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced...

Art, Have you tried your momma's recipe on the WSM? By the way, when does she apply the mustard and for how long? -Albert

Thanks Kevin, I'm set!

Family has requested smoked leg of lamb for Easter..... I've poked around this forum a bit looking for recommended dome temperatures and cooking duration - but have not read anything too definite. Seems like this ought to be a dry water-pan, 300 degree cook. Any advice is appreciated...

Jay, Regarding your Mediteranean Lamb recipe, at what dome temperature did you cook for 4 hours? -Albert

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">[UPDATE 3-21-05]</span> The roast turned out great! This recipe rivals the family favorite Herb Crusted recipe. Never made it to another grocery store to try to find cardamon seeds - so I used a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cooked...

Kevin, Another fine idea. Thanks! -Albert

Jim, For this recipe, I tried a to buy Cardamon seeds at a supermarket that has a fairly extensive selection of spices and herbs - BUT I wasn't successful. I found the following article on Cardamon, along with subsitute info... <span class="ev_code_BLUE">cardamom = cardamon = green...

Thanks Jim & Kevin, I'll give it a whirl.

Jim, 'bout how many chunks of wood shall I use? (tennis ball size). -Albert

Another option perhaps..... A certain German Shepherd at our house <span class="ev_code_RED">LOVES</span> failed BBQ projects. We serve it up to 'em a little bit each night with his regular kibble. Gives me an excuse to start over!