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March 2, 2014 Cook

Beef Tenderloin BBQ Tips

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How To Grill The Perfect Beef Tenderloin

If you want something different that hamburgers and hot dogs for your barbeque this year, then try this BBQ recipe and amaze your friends. It’s a pretty simple BBQ recipe to follow, the beef looks great when you take it off the grill (and makes everyone take notice) and it’s as juicy and as tasty as cooking a perfect ribeye steak.

You need to start with a Whole Beef Tenderloin. If you can get it for a butcher… get it from a butcher! But if you can’t then you can probably find one at Sam’s or Cosco.

Ingredients:

1 lb of Thick Sliced Smoked Bacon

8 oz Worcestershire Sauce

8 oz Soy Sauce

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

Your favorite BBQ Dry Rub

Directions:

Take your whole beef tenderloin and trim any excess fat and silver skin off of it. Trim the side or “chain” muscle off as well. You want enough fat to impart flavor – but you want to remove enough fat and silver skin so that your seasonings and the grill can actually penetrate the meat.

Now you will season the loin with Kosher Salt, Black Pepper and Garlic Powder. A nice, thin coating on all sides will do… just enough to add the right flavor you want to the beef.

Next you place the loin in a large Ziplock Storage bag and pour in the Worcestershire and Soy Sauce. You want to marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator. Remove from the storage bag and drain any excess marinade from the loin.

Take the bacon and wrap around the loin. I use wooden skewers, that I soak in water (to avoid burning), to hold the bacon in place around the loin. Use one skewer for each slice of bacon going completely through the loin.

After you’ve wrapped the loin in bacon, season it very well with your Dry Rub. Just give it a nice, thin coating on all sides.

Place the loin on a Med. High Grill and begin to sear. You want to turn the loin every two minutes to avoid burning and you want to make sure you get all sides with a good sear.

The bacon will add flavor, but you can also use it a thermometer for getting the perfect cook as well. When the bacon is browned on all sides (about 15-20 min) the Loin will be a perfect medium rare.

Now you just remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. This is very important or all the juices will run out.

After resting, slice the loin into desired sizes. I like to do a Two finger Cut because it makes for a perfect 8oz serving size.

If you want more barbecue tips, or if you want my BBQ Dry Rub recipe that I use with my competition BBQ team, visit my website at http://www.howtobbqright.com/

Malcom Reed
Killer Hogs BBQ
HowtoBBQright.com

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February 22, 2014 Featured

Winterizing Your Grill

By David Felt

So you’ve got your heater on and your windows draft proofed. But there may be something you’re forgetting that also needs special preparation in the winter time. Your grill will last much longer if you take these steps in winterizing your grill.

Start by thoroughly cleaning your grill. It’s a dirty job but getting all of that that grease and grime off now will be easier than cleaning it off when you go to use in the summer. Start up your grill and let it run on high for about 15-20 minutes, this will burn off any food that may have accumulated. Turn it off and let it cool, then use a good degreaser and really scrub it.

Clean the grates the same way. By letting them heat up it’s loosened a lot of that grease and will now be much easier to clean.

Clean the outside of the grill with a wet cloth. Clean the carbon that has built up on the inside of the lid as well. Do not use a scouring pad on the outside, this will damage the paint and thin the metal. If you are going to use an abrasive cleaner, test it on a small spot first and see how the surface reacts.

Take this opportunity to make any small repairs your grill may need. Replace any lines or washers that appear worn. Clean the lines and your propane tank as well. Find anything that needs to be replaced now, and order it. By the time you’re getting the grill ready during the summer you will have all the parts at hand.

Take a plastic bag and wrap your grill’s burners. This will prevent any moisture from settling on the element causing them to rust. Coating the burners and interior metal parts with cooking oil will also prevent moisture from building. The plastic bag will also prevent any insects or small animals from turning your grill into their winter home.

Store your BBQ for the winter. If it is moveable put your grill in the garage or shed. If not buy a good grill cover that will keep dirt, rain and snow from accumulating on it. If you already have a grill cover, check it beforehand. Make sure there are no rips or tears in the cover that can leave the grill susceptible to the elements. Spending $30 on a new grill cover now is better than spending $300 on a new grill in the summer.

Taking these steps to winterize your grill will ensure that come summertime your grill is in condition to fire up and start grilling.

David Felt is an account manager at Modern Propane and a grill master. He understands that the quality of food coming off a grill greatly depends on the grill itself. You can find out more about Modern Propane at http://www.modernpropane.com

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January 28, 2014 Featured

More Than Just BBQ For The Big Game

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Make Your Super Bowl Party a Real Blast!

Football fans are cranking up for the Super Bowl and maybe you’ve been volunteered to host this year. Sometimes breaking out of the same ole’ mold of entertaining can be difficult. Over the years of hosting, I’ve come up with some tips that might help out your next shindig:

Think Finger Foods

When the whole crew shows up and gets ready to chow down, they most likely don’t want a five-course dinner. Break out the munchies and the appetizers. Any types of dip will do. My favorite to make is buffalo chicken dip! I use the recipe from Frank’s RedHot.

Personal Touch: For my birthday last year, my husband bought me a wooden tray and dip set from RedEnvelope’s Hostess Gifts page. We use it every time we entertain!

Let’s Talk Turkey

Spice things up with a main course in addition to your assortment of snacks. A deep fried turkey is always our guests’ favorite. My husband loves to man the deep fryer station. It also gives the guys a chance to shoot the breeze while they keep tabs on the bird’s progress.

Try a New Drink Recipe!

You might feel pressured to empty out the liquor store for your big event, but there’s no need to spend a fortune. Something simple we like to make is a “Beer Mojito” You can offer a new take on cocktails with the beer mojito. It’s beer with a twist. See the recipe at CookingTV.com!

Everyone Loves the Commercials!

If you’re like me, you pay extra attention to the commercials. A fun game we like to play is picking your favorite commercial after the game – put each entry into a hat and pick the winner. Whoever gets chosen – wins a prize!

Keep it Simple

Stock up on napkins, paper plates, plastic cups, and disposable cutlery, this makes the cleanup less stressful and a lot shorter! Send leftovers home with everyone to make it easier on your refrigerator and stomach.

A Super Bowl party might seem like a big challenge. Take a deep breath, get organized, and you can roll with it. I hope these tips help out! Good luck!

December 22, 2013 Featured

White Trash Recipe and Ham

OK — the headline may have gotten your attention… but it’s only because we thought you needed to see our recipe for “White Trash.” We made the vid a year ago but have had some recent requests for the recipe. We hope it puts you in the holiday spirit.

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December 1, 2013 Featured

Holiday Shopping Deals

Everyone is looking for the stellar deals this shopping season and Here’s a quick collection of the best links I’ve found:
Shop Amazon – Save on products from Home, Kitchen, and Garden
Shop Amazon – Holiday Gift Guide in Home, Kitchen, and Garden

Shop Amazon – Cyber Monday Deals Week

Also take a look at the “Shop” link at the top of the page to see some of our favorite books and BBQ goodies to buy through Amazon. And yes – We get a little advertising beer money when you shop through our links and it is appreciated!

December 1, 2013 Featured

Texas BBQ in California – The Tastemade App

Back in September I had a chance to visit the Tastemade studios to compete in a fun little BBQ Competition with some other great You Tubers like Greg from Ballistic BBQ and Gary From Cooking Everything Outdoors as well as Dan from Smokey Goodness and the noisiest neighborhood in America. I made a stop at a roadside joint and used the Tastemade App to put together a little mini-review. WATCH IT HERE

If you haven’t tried the app yet you should! (iPhone only right now) http://www.tastemade.com/app. It’s just fun and its an on going reminder to me how fast technology is moving. The fact that I can put this kind of one minute production together using my iPhone still blows my mind and makes me smile.

The small BBQ joint I visited was called Morphia’s Ribs and Pies in Marina Del Rey… I tried the “Dirty Bastard” but looking at the video I probably would try the chicken next time. It passed my BIG test: I smelled smoke!

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November 29, 2013 Featured

The World’s 10 Best BBQ Festivals 2013

By Benjamin I Smith

Looking for the world’s 10 best BBQ festivals and events? Here are some great festivals you can attend for some amazing BBQ dishes.

1. BBQ Festival Memphis

The Memphis in May International Festival has been held since 1977 and you’ll find some great BBQ at this event. This event celebrates international and southern cultures. There’s also the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest where teams compete for bragging rights and the title. There’s a large party that goes on while the contest takes place. This is a great festival to take part in and there’s a lot to do.

2. Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

This party has contestants from around the country take to the streets around Madison Square Park to create top notch BBQ for the people of New York City. You’ll find all types of barbecue here such as pig form St. Louis or mutton from Kentucky, there’s something at this festival for everyone. This is one of the best BBQ festivals you can go to in the country. If you love BBQ then you need to go to New York City to take in this festival. Each year you’ll find something a bit different at the party to take in and discover. You’ll also meet a lot of interesting people at this party and form new friendships too.

3. Owensboro Barbecue Festival

This festival was created to help raise money for local charities. There’s a lot of fierce competition at this festival and great food too. Local teams work to win the Governor’s Cup for the best cooking team. People at the festival can sample the food created by these teams and there’s even a Backyard Cook-Off competition for regular people to show off their BBQ skills. There’s also a lot of other entertainment here such as life performances and carnival rides for the kids as well as face painting and other fun things to do. You can work off all the good food at the 5K walk or run.

4. Smoke On the Mountain

At Galax Virginia you can take in the Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship. This is a two day event with a whole hog, pork shoulder, and pork rib competition. This is straight BBQ without the use of any marinades or other sauces prior to the inspection of the meat. Sauces can be used once the meat is inspected. The festival also has booths and vendors as well as various other things to do.

5. I Love Barbecue Festival

At Lake Placid, New York you can take in the I Love Barbecue Festival. Teams compete in steak, sausage, Chicken, and Pizza categories as well as ribs. The public determines the winner of this competition and there’s a lot of live musical performances at this festival too.

6. Blue Ridge BBQ & Musical Festival

In Tryon North Caroline you can take part in the Blue Ridge BBQ & Musical Festival. There’s a lot of blues music at this festival as well as the pork cooking contest which is then judged by the Kansas City Barbecue Society

7. Tennessee Funfest

The Tennessee Funfest is one of the area’s largest BBQ festivals and it send proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Mid-South. There’s a Tennessee State Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest with seafood, beef, and whole hog competitions. You’ll find other non-BBQ competitions too. Other things to do include carnival rides, music and more.

8. Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off

This Kansas City BBQ competition offers over $20,000 in prizes and cash. There’s crafts, arts, live music, and great food at this competition. Other things to do include a volleyball tournament and a bean bag toss competition.

9. National Capital Barbecue Battle

At the National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, DC, there’s a great BBQ event that you’ll want to go to. This takes place along the historic Pennsylvania Avenue. There’s a competition with over $400, 000 in prizes given out. Other things include merchandise stands, and musical performances.

10. Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival

In Kennesaw, Georgia you can take part in this awesome BBQ festival. This festival combines BBQ with fresh peaches. There are contests for amateur as well as the Georgia State Championship for professionals. There’s also the each dessert for the bakers. The kids can enjoy a playa area and there’s various booths and exhibits at the event.

Shortcut Tricks to A Successful Thanksgiving Holiday

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Cathy_Ramage]Cathy Ramage

So you haven’t got much time to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. You just found out you have guests coming over for dinner on this holiday and you are about to panic. No worries! You’ve got this in the bag… the turkey bag so to speak! Follow these tips or improvise with your own ideas but you can bet you will be very successful with a few easy shortcuts when preparing your Thanksgiving meal.

Make your list and go grocery shopping a few days before Thanksgiving. Don’t wait until the day before because you will run into frantic buyers and there may be a temporary shortage of the food items you need. So get the shopping done.

Get your family to help clean the house before guests arrive. Make a game out of it with some extra rewards like going to a movie or renting a movie when everything is clean to get in the spirit of things.

First we will plan the tablescape.

Use a white sheet for a tablecloth. Buy 1-2 yards of burlap fabric and arrange it down the middle of your table. Take a picture frame (black or brown) remove the glass and set it in the middle of the table. If you have a glass vase or tall candy jar, fill it with tall sticks or pinecones from your yard or buy some from the craft store. Set the vase in the middle of the picture frame. Purchase some brown ribbon. Make a large ribbon with long ends so you can drape it down the middle of both sides of your table.

You can sprinkle candy corn or pinecones in various places around the table. For an added touch cut out labels from brown paper sacks. Make one for each guest and tie it with twine to a pinecone to set by a plate for each guest. Have your children get involved. They can make these for you. There you go. Instant Thanksgiving charm!

Thanksgiving Menu

Turkey

Use a plastic turkey bag for baking your turkey. These are awesome and if you follow the directions you will get a moist and tender turkey every time! It also cuts baking time.

Dressing

Use stovetop baby! Add some sausage for an added delightful taste! You could make this ahead and heat just before serving. You might want to experiement a bit though to make sure it doesn’t go soggy.

Mashed Potatoes

Instant of course will do the trick! Find the brand that you think tastes the best. Get a package that has butter in the mix. They aren’t as chunky as the real deal but they taste really good! Pick up a turkey or brown gravy mix as well unless you want to make gravy from the turkey drippings.

Relish Tray

Pick one up from your local grocery store. Another option would be to buy veggies already washed trimmed and ready to serve to arrange on a platter. Then pick up your favorite dill, spinach, or ranch dip to serve alongside your relish tray. Add black olives.

Fruit Salad or Fresh Fruit

You can pick up a ready made platter of fruit or whip up a quick salad of pistachio instant pudding, whip cream, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans. Mix it together and you have an instant salad. You can add canned pineapple or fruit cocktail if you like. Can be made a day ahead. (Add the canned fruit right before serving.)

Fresh Rolls

Bake and serve roll dough does the trick. Rolls can be raising Thanksgiving morning while you are preparing the other dishes. Have some jam, honey butter, etc..on hand to serve alongside your rolls. You could even use store bought ready to bake crescent rolls.

Vegetable Dish

Mix green beans and cream of mushroom soup and heat through. Sprinkle crispy dried onions on top and serve.

Yams

Add some yams and a little brown sugar in a glass baking dish. Warm in the microwave. Top with marshmallow and put in the oven for 5-8 minutes to melt and brown the mallows. Yummy.

Pies

Order your pies from a local bakery or pick some up from the grocery store. Try and find some that taste homemade without all the fuss! Don’t forget the ice cream for those who like pie alamode!

Beverage

Pour apple juice and a bottle of lemon lime soda for a sparkling beverage to serve your guests.

Add some canned cranberries to your menu. This will get you through in a pinch. If your guests offer to bring a dish, say yes. Now when Thanksgiving Day arrives you can still enjoy the day along with your guests and be so grateful that you have food to eat and family and friends to enjoy it with!

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November 17, 2013 Featured

Top Thanksgiving Turkey Tricks

Turkey always seems better when cooked outdoors! At least that’s how we see it here at BarbecueTricks.com and GrateTV.com.

We decided to give you a super fast rundown of our favorite ways to BBQ Turkey. From slow smoke to fast fry and rotisserie turkey too. Take a look and plan your Turkey day to be the best ever.

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November 17, 2013 Featured

BBQ Ravioli How To

GrateTV Just invented something a bit unusual. It’s a Grilled or BBQ Ravioli that’s perfect for tailgates or any time. Take a look at the YouTUBE BBQ Ravioli video HERE and try it at home. See The full recipe breakdown HERE.

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