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Jun 23, 2019
With These Meat Smoking Tips, Learn How to Smoke Meat That's Delicious
Use these meat smoking tips to take your skills to the next level. Learn how to prepare, season and smoke foods to perfection.
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Jun 23, 2019
Woods For Smoking Meats Include Common and Not So Common Choices
Woods for smoking food add different flavors depending on wood types used, from the mildness of alder to the bold flavor of mesquite.
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Jun 20, 2019
What Is The New Pork Done Temperature? You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised!
Is your smoked pork done? New USDA temperature guidelines drop the safe finish temperature of pork products.
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Jun 20, 2019
This Grilled Top Round Roast Is Enhanced With Red Wine Based Marinade
Beef top round roast offers loads of flavor, and is tender if not overcooked. Start with a marinade that includes red wine and Italian seasonings and finish by grilling to medium rare.
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Jun 20, 2019
The Top Rated Thermoworks ThermPop TX-3100 is Accurate and Affordable!
The accurate ThermoWorks ThermoPop TX-3100 handheld thermometer boasts super-quick response time, a comfortable grip and is available in a rainbow of colors.
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Jun 20, 2019
Terrific Teriyaki Turkey Wings Marinated In a Kicked-Up Teriyaki Sauce
Grill smoked teriyaki turkey wings fly high with fantastic flavor! Crisp golden skin and slow smoking make these turkey wings tender and tasty.
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Jun 20, 2019
The Internal Temperature of My Smoked Chicken Breasts Stalled At 148°F
Temperature of smoked chicken stalled during smoking. What's the correct smoked chicken done temperature?
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Jun 20, 2019
Use This Sweet Chili Brisket Rub And Be King Of The Neighborhood!
Both sweet and spicy, this sweet chili brisket rub recipe has incredible flavor. Homemade chili powder offers some heat and flavor, and sugar sweetens the pot.
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Jun 20, 2019
Stuffed Venison Backstrap Filled With Fried Veggies and Crispy Bacon
This stuffed venison backstrap is butterflied and wrapped around a flavorful filling. Use woodchips for smoke flavor when grilling.
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Jun 20, 2019
Appetizing Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms With Corn Muffin Mix and Crab
Grilled stuffed mushrooms are tasty appetizers. Stuffed with corn muffin mix, crab and veggies, these stuffed mushroom treats are one in a million!
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Jun 18, 2019
Smoking a Turkey in a Weber Smoky Mountain Cooker Is a Labor of Love
Learn about smoking turkeys in the Weber Smoky Mountain Cooker. Step by step instructions help you make the best Weber Smokey Mountain turkey ever!
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Jun 18, 2019
Smoking Pork Tenderloin. Do I Smoke It Fat Side Up or Fat Side Down?
Smoking a pork tenderloin. Should it be smoked fat side up or fat side down? To clarify, pork tenderloins do not have a fat cap, but pork loins do...
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Jun 18, 2019
Grilled Teriyaki Steak Skewers Are Marinated and Glazed For Max Flavor
Tantalizing teriyaki steak skewers are incredibly easy appetizers. Whipped up in minutes, grilled steak strip skewers really whet the appetite!
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Jun 18, 2019
Great Smoked Salmon Recipes For Kings, Cohos, Sockeye and Atlantics
Try one of these smoked salmon recipes, with techniques included for cold smoking, hot smoking salmon and brining for the best flavor.
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Jun 18, 2019
Try These Smoked Brisket Recipes And Be The Neighborhood Brisket King!
Enjoy one of these smoked brisket recipes. The dry rub and marinade adds flavor - low and slow smoking the brisket adds magic!
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Jun 18, 2019
Mouthwatering Smoked Brisket Recipe Seasoned With Bay Leaf and Garlic
This mouthwatering smoked brisket recipe includes savory bay leaves and garlic cloves, making the taste of this smoked brisket simply incredible!
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Jun 18, 2019
Slow Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe - A Complex Rub, Smoked With Pecan Wood
A tender batch of smoked beef ribs will satisfy your cravings! Beef back ribs need time for tenderness!
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Jun 18, 2019
Superior Smoked Baby Back Ribs Marinated In Apple Juice Before Smoking
Try some tender smoked baby back ribs. Pork back ribs are meaty treats when smoked to perfection. Season with pork rib rub for best flavor.
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Jun 18, 2019
Tasty Smoked Wild Turkey Breast Recipe and Smoking Instructions
Try this smoked wild turkey recipe. The breast meat is cured with Tender Quick then smoked lightly for great flavor. A simply delicious wild turkey recipe.
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Jun 18, 2019
Gorgeous Smoked Turkey Breast Brined In Cranberry-Apple Juice
This succulent smoked turkey breast oozes with fantastic flavor from a cranberry-apple brine and becomes beautifully browned in the smoker or grill.
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Jun 18, 2019
Apple Juice Brined Smoked Turkey is Flavored With Cloves and Cinnamon
This smoked turkey apple juice brine includes spices and herbs, for flavor, making smoked turkey that's indescribably delicious!
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Jun 18, 2019
Scrumptious Smoked Tri Tip Is Subtly Seasoned and Oak Smoked
Tri tip is good, but smoked tri tip is better, by far! This tender, juicy beef is great eating, whether plated or served as sandwiches.
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Jun 17, 2019
Keeping Smoked Ribs Vacuum Sealed Retains Their Quality During Storage
You've smoked the ribs, vacuum sealed them to increase their shelf life, and put them in the fridge or freezer. Vacuum packing will help prevent flavor loss, freezer burn and will help maintain their high quality texture.
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Jun 17, 2019
Dang! These Smoked Rib Recipes Are Great! Enjoy Some Smoky Ribs Today!
These smoked rib recipes for pork spareribs, babybacks and country style ribs will give you anticipation of smoky satisfaction!
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Jun 17, 2019
Smoked Pork Recipes For Pork Shoulders, Butts, Loins, Chops and Hams
Try one of these tasty smoked pork recipes for pork picnics, shoulders, loins, ham, pulled pork and chops. Smoked Pork Rules!
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Jun 17, 2019
Hickory Smoked Pork Chops Seasoned With a Medley of Italian Herbs
A smoked pork chops recipe that begins with an apple juice brine and finishes with hickory smoke, becoming juicy, tender and tasty!
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Jun 17, 2019
Smoked Leg of Lamb, Seasoned With Rosemary, Smoked With Mesquite
This smoked leg of lamb recipe, flavored with herbs and garlic, then smoked with smoldering twigs of rosemary is at its best when served medium-rare.
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Jun 17, 2019
Smoked Ham Bone Bean Soup! That Bone Has Lots of Flavor!
Homemade smoked ham bone bean soup takes the flavor right outta that bone and puts it in your soup bowl! The more meat left on the ham bone the better. But even a stripped bone will flavor this bean soup recipe nicely. Save that ham bone. Don't toss it!
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Jun 17, 2019
This Smoked Easter Ham Can Be Topped With Ham Glaze For More Flavor
Double smoked Easter ham recipe uses a simple technique that adds fresh smoke flavor to a basic spiral sliced pre-cooked ham.
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Jun 17, 2019
Apple Smoked Duck Breast Gets Flavor From an Apple Cider Brine
Lightly smoked duck breast is a delicacy. After the duck is first soaked in an apple juice brine, apple wood smoke flavors the duck nicely.
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Jun 17, 2019
Making Smoked Baked Potatoes That Have Smoky Flavor To Spare!
Try smoked baked potatoes next time you use your smoker. Smoking potatoes gives them an extra kick of great flavor. Chop 'em up and fry 'em in bacon grease for a really special treat!.
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Jun 17, 2019
Homemade Chili Powder Recipe Brings Fresh Flavor To The Table
A homemade chili powder recipe made from whole, dried peppers adds vibrant flavor to your dry rub recipes and smoked chili meat.
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Jun 17, 2019
Flavorful Smoked Chili Is Made With Smoked Coarsely Ground Beef
Smoked chili is made by first smoking the chili meat. Combined with other ingredients, the chili is simmered until done. Beans are optional.
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Jun 17, 2019
Mouthwatering Smoked Chicken Thighs Are Caressed With Herbs and Spices
These smoked chicken thighs are seasoned with a mix of herbs and smoked to an internal temperature of 180° Fahrenheit.
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Jun 17, 2019
Incredible Smoked Chicken Rub Recipe With Oregano, Thyme and Rosemary
This herb-rich smoked chicken rub recipe seasons poultry to perfection, providing mouthwatering aroma and intensely good flavor to your smoked chickens!
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Jun 17, 2019
Top Smoked Chicken Recipes Are Perfect For a Week Night Meal!
Luscious smoked chicken recipes transform whole chickens, breasts, legs and thighs into mouthwatering meals. Quick cooking chicken is perfect for the smoker!
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Jun 17, 2019
Flavorful Smoked Chicken Recipe is Brined, Then Dusted With Herbed Rub
Fire up the smoker and try this smoked chicken recipe. A flavorful brine and a spicy chicken rub recipe combine to make this smoked chicken recipe a true delight.
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Jun 17, 2019
Smoked Cheeseburgers Are a Great Alternative to Pan-Fried Burgers
Why not make up a batch of smoked cheeseburgers on the good ol' meat smoker? They are easy, and the smoke flavor added the the burger makes it a special treat.
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Jun 17, 2019
Smoked Bourbon Spareribs With Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey and Brown Sugar
A sweet Jim Beam marinade flavors these smoked bourbon spareribs. Make sure to save the marinade to make a bourbon bbq sauce for dipping.
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Jun 16, 2019
How Long To Brine Salmon? It Depends On Brine Used and Filet Thickness
How long do I brine salmon before smoking? Type of brine, concentration and salmon thickness affect salmon brining time.
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Jun 16, 2019
Succulent Santa Maria Tri Tip, Simply Seasoned and Smoked with Oak
The Santa Maria tri tip is a creation of 19th century California ranchers. Rich with flavor, this smoked tri tip is tender and juicy.
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Jun 16, 2019
Salmon Marinade For Smoked Salmon Chardonnay Contains Fresh Dill Weed
This delicately balanced chardonnay salmon marinade adds gentle, refined flavor to your best quality salmon fillets, kissed with just a hint of smoke.
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Jun 16, 2019
Tasty Sand Flats Smoked Chicken, Spatchcocked For Faster Cooking
My Sand Flats smoked chicken was first made in Moab, Utah. It's a great RV smoker recipe for flavorful smoked chicken you should try.
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Jun 16, 2019
Wood Fired Ribeye Steak Recipe, Topped With Butter For Added Richness
Fire grilled ribeye steak recipe using Grandpa's method. Oak and hickory coals add the smoky flavor and butter makes 'em rich. Thanks Grandpa!
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Jun 16, 2019
Rib Preparation - How to Trim and Season a Whole Spare Rib Slab
A guide to spare rib preparation for the meat smoker. Learn how to trim pork spareribs for the smoker or the grill.
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Jun 16, 2019
Reheating Previously Smoked Turkeys That Are Refrigerated or Frozen
Secrets of reheating previously smoked turkeys that retain maximum flavor and juiciness! Transform your frozen smoked turkey back into succulent goodness.
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Jun 16, 2019
Use This Recipe Log, Improve The Quality of Your Smoked Food Recipes
Using a recipe log helps you to improve an imperfect recipe, and duplicate your best recipe. Use a log to save your best recipes.
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Jun 16, 2019
Basic Brine For Smoked Salmon Boosts Salmon Flavor, Improves Texture
Making a basic brine for smoked salmon requires just a few ingredients. Use these salmon brining tips to help you make delicious smoky salmon.
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Jun 16, 2019
This Pulled Pork Recipe is Perfect for Your Pulled Pork Sandwiches
North Carolina style pulled pork recipe is the best! Smoked pork shoulder is shredded into fine eating!
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