As I was reading thru some of the BBQ groups on Facebook someone was asking how come there steak came out to tough.  Someone replied with this link post by Arm and Hammer.  I found it interesting and plan on using this on some of the cheaper cuts of Beef.  My Rib Eyes and Picanha's always come out tender.  This article discusses the following items. What is velveting and why it works Salt vs Baking soda to Tenderize  The article talks about wet brining vs dry brining with baking soda and when to do each Tenderizing Steaks Tenderizing chicken Tenderizing ground beef Tenderizing game meat like deer Baking Soda Meat Tenderizer Upon searching google I also found you can use baking soda to tenderize Pork ( including Pork chops, pork ribs, and pork tenderloin, Pork roast and many other pork cuts) and most any other meat A few more Tips on to to Tenderize https://tipnut.com/tenderizers-work/

 Pork Tenderloin, Pears and Pineapple (10/4/2020) I hung the tenderloin For this cook I added a chimney of Royal Oak all natural briquettes to the partially burned charcoal in the basket. I started the cook early because I thought I had 2 Thick Pork tenderloins  It turns out there was 4 of them.   I coated them with olive oil and rubbed them down with Central BBQ Rib Rub I skewered the Pears whole and hung them also I also had some skewered pineapple. The Fruit hung for about 30 minutes, the pork 45 minutes or so. Lunch is served.  That is Alabama White BBQ Sauce on the Pork Tenderloin. Some notes about the cook.  I cooked the Tenderloins to an Internal temperature of between 140 and 150.  I let them rest tented in foil for about a half an hour

Beef Ribs and Tater Tots (9/23/2020)  I got a few Hickory Smoked Pre Cooked Beef Short Ribs from US wellness meats.  We made 2 packs in the crockpot on low with some over the counter BBQ Sauce.  Some of the bones were meaty other really weren't.  They tasted Okay.  I did enjoy the beef ribs I made previously using the  The Malcom Reed Rib Recipe - Click Here Next time I may try them reheated low and slow on the PBC perhaps with some SPG

Pork Sirloin Tip Roast (9/27/2020) This came out amazing in my Humble opinion.  It is a fairly simple recipe.  For the most part if it includes more then 4 ingrediants, I am in Trouble.  The Recipe is after the phot shoot. Its a double hook hang.  We also have pineapple on skewers and Roasted potatoes in a basket. Roasted potatoes and pineapple. The roast is done. Recipe:  I more or less followed the recipe on the Pit Barrel Cooker blog  Pork Loin Recipe . The biggest difference is I used the Central BBQ Rib Rub.  I loved how they turned out on my ribs so I thought I would try it on this roast. Here is how I did it. Pork Loin Roast 2,5 lb Sirloin Tip Roast ( I have also used a tenderloin and Center Cut Loin Roast) Extra virgin olive oil Central BBQ Rib Rub I placed a light coating of olive oil on the Pork Sirloin Tip roast.  I used the BBQ Rib Rub liberally.  (I really like the way the bark setup with this rub) I hung on the Pit Barrel until I had an

USDA Prime Rib Eyes (9/25/2020) Sometime you just need a good steak.  I made these USDA Prime Ribeyes on my Pit Barrel Cooker.  Using the steak recipe from the PBC blog  PBC Perfect Grilled Steak.    Mine took about 10 minutes per side to cook and I used McCormick Himalayan Pink Salt with Black Pepper and Garlic All Purpose Seasoning instead of the rub in the recipe.   These will be transformed Where there is smoke there will be Que Cooking directly on grill grates with no rebar and no lid (going topless) Almost ready to eat just resting for about 10 minutes Steak and Tater Tots what can be better then that. Perhaps some corn on the cobb as well Just because I can Steak and Eggs for breakfast.  to go with the steak we have a ham and cheese omlette made with egg whites.  A bagel with salmon spread and a few tater tots.

 Anatomy of a Sandwich (9/20/2020) Chuck Roast on Rye AKA a poor Man's Brisket This was about 4 lbs of chuck roast, it cooked in about 3 hours I used marble Rye and Provolone cheese Add the Chuck Roast and Alabama white sauce My plate also includes, BBQ Pineapple, French fries and some leftover football food