Recent content by Chris in Louisiana

What part of the Natural State are you in?

Baking soda has one ingredient: sodium bicarbonate. It is often used to dry brine tougher meats because it can help tenderize them. Baking powder contains baking soda, plus a couple of other ingredients. It is often called for in a dry brine for poultry to get a crispier skin. I doubt your...

I'm smoking one of the same today for Christmas. I've done a few before, but the last one was in 2020. Dropped by for some reminders/tips.

For a second, I thought the puppy got cooked along with the butts and a pie.

Good looking chicken. Rotisserie bird is tough to beat. Now that the temps are getting below 100, it may be time to get out my spinning gear.

We sometimes make packets of potatoes, carrots, onions and bacon, seasoned with Cavender's Greek Seasoning. They go great with pork chops or grilled sausage.

I inject a mix of beef broth (Better than Bullion) and Worcestershire sauce. I don't think I've smoked a brisket without injection for comparison testing, so I don't know if if it makes a lot of difference. But it is quick and easy to do, and the injected briskets always come out great.

Nicely done. The uneven shape of the cut lends itself to pleasing all eaters with pieces ranging from well done to med. rare. I like it with some pita or flatbread and tzatziki sauce (Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon, olive oil, S&P).

That cod looks fantastic. Whole Food has some nice looking fish at times. May have to give that a shot on the grill.

You got a great bargain. Happy smoking!

I opened the bag, and it yelled at me.

Sam's is my best place to buy brisket, ribs, lamb, rib-eyes, etc. It may or may not be the cheapest price in town, but it will be the best cut, trim, and quality. I also buy big containers of black peppercorns, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, etc. to make my own rub mix...

Nice work. That sounds like a great meal.

That looks really nice. I was on a road trip once and, after eating at restaurants for a few days, ran across a Poke Bowl place. It was so fresh and "clean" compared to all the typical restaurant fare I had been eating; had two meals there in two days. Now I keep that in mind when traveling.

That’s a good looking piece of pork. Love ‘em.