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Green Mountain Davy Crockett Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Read our review of Green Mountain's Davy Crockett. Green Mountain describes their small portable smoker as the Ultimate Tailgater Pellet Grill. It's also gaining popularity with people who want to add a small, set it and forget it smoker to their BBQ arsenal. We tested Davy Crockett and award it our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Platinum Medal.

Classic New York Style Rockin’ Reuben Sandwich Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Create the ultimate Reuben sandwich with this simple recipe. If you've never tried a Reuben sandwich then you're missing out on one of the greatest flavor combinations ever. Thinly sliced corned beef is layered thick on rye or pumpernickel bread along with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a Russian-style dressing.

The Corned Beef Hash Recipe All Others Aspire To Be

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Corned beef hash is a perfect way to use leftover corned beef after St. Patrick's Day has come and gone. Cooking chopped corned beef along with potatoes, onion, and other select ingredients results in a dish that puts all other corned beef hash to shame. Top it with an egg or other ingredients for your own twist.

ThermoWorks ThermoPop (TX-3100-XX) Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

The ThermoPop is an inexpensive, high-performance, rapid-read handheld thermometer for food usage. It has a rotating display that makes it easy to read from any angle. It gives precise readings in under four seconds. We tested it thoroughly and gave it a top rating for its performance and build quality.

Stuffin’ Muffins, Perfect Portions for the Perfect Thanksgiving Meal

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Step up your next holiday meal with this delicious recipe for sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing inspired by Chef David Rosengarten. Instead of serving an entire bowl of stuffing, this recipe calls for baking it in muffin pans to get them nice and crispy on all sides. Everyone gets a stuffing muffin, aka Muffing!

My Most Memorable Hot Dog: The French Chien Blanc

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Hot dogs are a staple at many backyard cookouts but all too often they can be rather bland and boring. Learn how the French make hot dogs, saucisse, chien blanc, with Dijon mustard, in a warm crusty baguette. Once you try this French twist you will never look at tradition American hot dogs the same way.

Grilled Or Smoked Turkey Recipe: Our Guide To A Perfect Bird

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our grilled and smoked turkey recipe and tutorial make your ordinary holiday meal extraordinary! Here's everything you need to know about making the ultimate holiday bird. We also bust some myths, discuss side dishes, and so much more!

How to Remove the Membrane from Ribs: Skin & Trim ‘Em

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Removing the paper-thin membrane from the bone side of ribs prior to smoking ensures that the ribs come out as tender as possible without guests having to gnaw through the membrane's tough texture. This how-to guide features step by step photos for trimming a slab of ribs and removing the membrane.

Texas Butter Beans And Pinto Beans Just Like Granny Made

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Texas butter bean are served at almost every barbecue joint in Texas. Here's the recipe for this classic Texas comfort food. You can use just about any bean, but butter beans, pinto beans, or black-eyed peas are the most common in Texas.
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Grilled Scallions With Romesco Sauce: A Fresh Twist On Calcots

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Grilled calcots, similar to green onions or scallions, with romesco sauce, are a delicious rite of spring in Spain. As calcots aren't readily available in the US, this recipe features scallions that are grilled over high heat until charred and the tops get crispy, and they are seasoned by smoke.

Hamming it Up: A Survey of the World’s Great Hams And How To Cook Them

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

There are many different types of ham around the world, but they all fall into three categories: Fresh ham, dry-cured ham, and wet-cured ham.

Frankophilia: The Hot Dog Creation Myth

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Who invented hot dogs? The bun? When were they first sold? And who named them hot dogs. We answer your questions and dispel the myths.

An Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe With Mouthwatering Results

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This easy pulled pork recipe skips the slow cooker to create authentic low-and-slow smoked pulled pork on a smoker or grill. With smoke woven through the moist meat, bits of seasoned crust, and a gentle splash of BBQ sauce, pulled pork is perfect for your next backyard cookout.

Dolly’s Rub Is The Only One You Ever Need For Lamb

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This wonderful spice rub is perfect when looking to amp up the flavor for smoked and grilled lamb. Use it as a dry rub seasoning for lamb or mutton prior to cooking or add liquid to make a flavorful paste for the meat. It also works well as a dry brine, ensuring deep flavor penetration and maximum moisture.
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Grilled Avocados with Strawberry-Mango Salsa Recipe

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Rick Browne, Ph.B.

Say goodbye to traditional desserts and surprise your guests with this delicious recipe for fruit salsa stuffed grilled avocados. Rich and creamy with the perfect touch of smoke, the avocados match perfectly with the sweet strawberry and mango salsa to create the perfect addition to your next backyard BBQ bash.
 

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