June 30th, 2008 by onebeermeals | No Comments | Filed in Cooking Tips, Kitchen Tips
Grilling Tips -
- Be sure your grill is hot enough before starting.
- Grill meat and veggies about 4 inches from heat source and chicken about 6-8 inches away.
- To add more flavor, try adding pre-soaked chunks of natural hardwoods like Hickory.
- Make sure grill is clean before cooking.
- To prevent sticking, brush or spray a light coating of oil on grid.
- If your grill has a top, close it to allow smoke to add it’s flavor.
- To keep poultry from drying out, grill with bone in and baste continuously.
- Poultry dark meat takes longer than white meat so start it sooner.
- Sear chicken on the skin side first.
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May 6th, 2008 by onebeermeals | No Comments | Filed in Pork, Recipes
April 6th, 2008 by onebeermeals | No Comments | Filed in Cleaning Tips, Kitchen Tips
The #1 Tip. Wash as you go fellas. I’m telling you it will save you so much time. Fill one half of a double sink or a separate waterproof tub with hot soapy water and drop in utensils as you use them. Food won’t dry on the utensils and cleanup will be a breeze.
Have a place for everything. It’s much easier to use a utensil or appliance, clean it and put it away when it has a home. I use foil as an example in my kitchen. I have a special drawer that is used just for foil, plastic wrap and parchment paper. Those items are always easy to find, and are put away after each use because they have a special home.
Identify spots in your kitchen that accumulate clutter and take a few minutes every day to clear those spots and place objects in their correct homes.
Try to end each day with a clean, empty kitchen sink. Run the dishwasher before you go to bed and unload it first thing in the morning.
A sponge is actually a great way to spread germs. I prefer using paper towels, discarding them after cleaning each surface, to totally prevent cross-contamination.
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March 3rd, 2008 by onebeermeals | No Comments | Filed in Fish/Seafood, Recipes
January 25th, 2008 by onebeermeals | No Comments | Filed in Beef, Recipes