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September 17, 2011 GrateTV

Sugar Cane and Grill Lid Rules

Ever use raw sugar cane in BBQ? It’s a bit of a trick because the cane is a reedy plant like bamboo.   Jack and Bill talk about variations of sugarcane like pure cane syrup and using this secret ingredient for a future sauce.

Plus what are the rules for leaving the lid open for barbecue?  We fire up the tips.

GrateTV is a weekly BBQ and Grill show featuring user/viewer submitted GratePlate photos, secret ingredients andgrilling gadgets.   Subscribe to the episodes free at http://GrateTV.com.

September 9, 2011 Video

Coco For BBQ and Grill Pans

August 4, 2011 GrateTV

Insulating Smokers, Nectar and Hot Dog Grillers for BBQ

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On this weeks episode, Jack takes a question concerning a thin skinned cooker and how to keep it warm, West brings out a gadget for the dog days of summer plus a little nectar of the Gods on this weeks GrateTV. So hug your momma and get ready to FIRE IT UP!
Tags: insulation, hot dog griller, nectar, gratetv, bbq, food

July 28, 2011 GrateTV

Bamboo Cutting Board and Anaheim Chiles on This Episode of GrateTV

 

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Do you sauce your brisket for competition?  Jack shares his ideas for the ultimate brisket turn in plus a GRATE TV viewer submitted Grate Plate and a look at bamboo chopping boards.  Secret ingredient is a dried whole anaheim chile.

This weeks gadget has Bill and Jack “Bamboozled” while the secret ingredient takes us to California where its guaranteed not to be “chilly”. Get ready to hug your momma because its another HOT episode of GrateTV. FIRE IT UP!
Catch All episodes of the podcast HERE and submit a food photo – GRATE PLATE – to get on a show HERE.

June 23, 2011 GrateTV

BBQ Grill Preheat and Compound Butter

 

 

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From http://GrateTV.com Bill and Jack answer another Grate viewer email question, teach you how to make something hot out of something not, and go over the ins and outs of seasoning your grate with the gadget of the week. Fire it up!
Tags: bbq, barbecue, barbeque, billwestbs, compound butter, gratetv, bbqtricks

June 9, 2011 GrateTV

Pork Chops On The Grill and a Bone Saw

 

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Grate TV looks at viewer submitted GratePlate photos and consistent chicken temperature.  Plus Tamarind and this week’s grilling gadget: a bone saw.Jack and West look at using a bone saw and investigate a bean pod that is this week’s secret ingredient.

March 6, 2011 Featured

Beef Base Paste and Bacon Vodka – GrateTV Video Podcast

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This week’s BBQ podcast was a fun one.  Jack Waiboer forgot the bacon cookies (see previous podcast) but brought a cool gadget for thermometer temperature probes (for meat thermometers and other probes).

Plus the secret ingredient was one that is unusual to non-chefs. Beef base (or paste).  Take a look and see  how it might help your next brisket.  Wash it down with some Bakon Vodka.

Fire it up (and subscribe for free too!)

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Or via email and iTunes at Gratetv.com

January 30, 2011 Recipes

Tortillia Chips Made Easy

nacho chipsTortillia chips can be easy to make at home.  The recipe is as easy as three ingredients. Click through the video for the easy step by step.

The best things about these home made chips is the buttery taste and the sturdy firmness of the chip.  In fact, you’ll have a hard time finding a chip that can stand up to guacamole and spicy bean dip any better than these.

Add some salt right after frying and serve ’em hot.

Tortillia Chips
Fresh corn tortillias
Vegetable oil
Salt

January 23, 2011 Cook

Rib Membrane Removal Tip

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How to quickly and easily remove the slippery membrane from a rack of ribs. ; Barbeque fanslike to remove the silver skin for better seasoning penetration.
Tags: bbq, barbecue, barbeque, ribs, billwestbs, membrane, cooking, grilling

January 17, 2011 Tricks

BBQ Trick Using Sugarcane Chopper As Tool

Using a sugarcane machete for a great barbecue tool trick. The knife is available from http://bbq.backstage.gq
Tags: tips, tricks, grill tools, bbq, barbecue, barbeque, burn barrel, competitions
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