Jul 05 - Jun 06 Newsletter Archive

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July 2006 - Smoked chicken is such a great summertime meal especially after it starts getting really hot and you really don't want to be outside all day cooking brisket or pork shoulder. With chicken you can do the preparation, brining , etc. and then wait for it to cool off in the evening before smoking it or you could very easily do it earlier in the morning for a nice lunch before things heat up too bad... Read more here..

June 2006 - Now I have been doing this for quite some time now.. years actually. I started doing it back before you ever heard about it online or in the scores of BBQ forums across the internet.

I am sure I was not the only one doing it but you just never heard talk of it much like you do now.

After trying various recipes and concoctions and trying to come up with the most perfect meatloaf I have decided that there is not a perfect recipe.. Read more here..

May 2006 - Country Style ribs are actually not ribs at all but cuts from the very tender loin area..

I have smoked these things low and slow several times and they turn out great but I think it is a waste of time since they are better served on a grill while the smoker is busy tenderizing something that truly needs to be tenderized like brisket, pork shoulder, etc.

Here is what I do with them and it is a crowd please every solitary time I do it.. Read more here..

April 2006 - Hello and welcome to the April edition of the greatest smoking meat newsletter on Earth! Easter is just around the corner and with the season comes a great opportunity to show off your culinary skills in the back yard. Read more here..

March 2006 - This month we are going to delve into the cleaning and preparing of your smoker for the upcoming smoking season. For many of us the season is 12 months long but for some folks it is basically spring and fall with a little smoking in the summer months on days that are not extremely hot.. Read more here..

February 2006 - If you have ever been to Branson.. specifically Dixie Stampede then you are fully aware of the wonderful cornish hens that are served just prior to the show along with all of the fixins you could possibly eat.

Well.. it it is really good but it isn't smoked and I am going to show you how to bring back memories of Branson better than you ever remembered before.. Read more here..

January 2006 - This is something that we have not covered (as far as I can remember) in any of our newsletters.. and it needs to be covered since it is such an important issue. I think this may be something that will solve some problems for some of you who have complained to me about the meat being too dry... Read more here..

December 2005 - I have been doing some major research on homebuilt smokers over the last several weeks in preparation for this newsletter and I have to say that I am getting myself all excited. I have seen folks make smokers out of everything from old refrigerators to 55 gallon drums and to me that is the real idea behind smoking..

Read more here..

November 2005 - I know I promised more turkey tips in this issue and we will get to that but something wonderfully bad happened a few weeks ago and I just have to share it! It all started when the guys from the church pumpkin patch asked me to bring some pulled pork. I said sure (I never pass up an opportunity to smoke meat!). They were each going to bring another item such as cole slaw, baked beans or dessert.. Read more here..

October 2005 - As with anything else that we tend to smoke, there are as many ways to smoke a turkey as there are guys and gals who like to smoke them and if you have your own special way of doing it.. you know that tried and true method that always gets great results then by all means don't change things up but for those of you who are new to this and are not sure where to get started then listen up. I am going to give you a few tips on how to smoke that gobbler like a professional.. Read more here..

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September 2005 - I trust that everyone had a wonderful labor day full of laziness, smoked food and the company of many family and friends. I kept the fires hot and even fired up the grill for some tasty country style ribs in a hurry, coated with my special naked rib rub. I am loving the cooler weather and looking forward to fall, my favorite time of year.

I would like to take a moment to express my compassion for all of those who have been impacted by hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.. Read more here..

August 2005 - I am so excited about this edition of the Smoking Meat Newsletter... I have been wanting to formally introduce the all new (and Free I might add) 5-Day Smoking Basics eCourse which I will do below. I am also excited about the new Forum which is growing every day and there is already enough information to keep you busy for hours. I am also going to share my 4 special secrets about smoking the perfect brisket.. Read more here..

July 2005 - I hope everyone had a BLAST on the 4th (I know.. a sad, worn out attempt at a pun) anyway... I had a great time smoking up lots of goodies for the family and friends and I sure hope you did as well. You know the 4th of July just would not be the same without all those grills and smokers blowing out smoke and fixin's worthy of a royal celebration... Read more here..

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