Diabetic Smoking


 
My wife is diabetic, and I'm going to make it a point to work out a rub and sauce that is diabetic friendly for her and everyone else. If you come up with anything let me know, and I'll start posting my attempts here.
 
Thanks I sure will, my wife, dad, and mother-in-law are all type 2, while my sister has the potential to be. Just looking out for them.
 
there's so much info on that - I have a bookshelf of info I've read.... and I still don't know what makes sense.

Insulin resistance.... Low Glycemic Index (gi), so much stuff.

I wouldn't say go low carb, and I know my insulin rockets (within range) when I have brown rice compared to my home made whole-wheat bread.

I'm not diabetic but I have a few meters. Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0030HTZII/tvwb-20 and see how things affect you, and there's a couple of books: The Longevity Diet is a good one to start with. & if you have Netflix (or not), check out Forks Over Knives. There's so much info out there so do your best.
 
Most folks like some sweet with their meat. However, good BBQ doesn't need any sugar. It really doesn't. Rubs don't need it, ribs and brisket don't need sweet sauces (ie.Texas and Memphis brisket and dry ribs), and a simple vinegar based sauce used judiciously is fantastic with good pulled pork shoulder. Here's a rub recipe from Gary Wiviott's book, "Low and Slow", called "Graduate Rub":
6 TB paprika
4 TB BP
3 TB Kosher
4 tsp Garlic p.
4 tsp Onion p.
2 tsp chipotle powder or Mexican chile blend (not chili powder)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cayenne

Eastern N. Carolina dip:
2 cups apple cider vinegar (or an ACV/white vinegar mixture for a little less twang)
1 TB dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of sugar
BP to taste

Bib Bob Gibson BBQ Vinegar Sop Mop: (Mix 24hrs in advance.)
6.5 Cup caramel colored (substitute white) vinegar
1/2 cup gr. cayenne pepper
2 TB salt
3 slices lemon

I'm smoking five slabs of spares tommorrow, and will only sauce a couple at the most.
 

 

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