Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
How to
Cut ribs into serving size pieces; place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until ribs are just tender. Do not overcook.
Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauces, ketchup, honey and remaining liquid smoke if desired. Drain ribs and transfer to grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, basting both sides several times with sauce, for 8-10 minutes or until ribs are tender and well-glazed. Yield: 6 servings.
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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Grill
Since hard water contains minerals which stick on substances, lack of frequent cleaning leads to stains. Stains are much harder to remove especially when left there for a long time. Vinegar, lemons and Calgon water softener can be used to remove hard water glass stains. Glass doors, especially shower doors get hard water stains from the water we use and the best solution would probably be to soften the water we use. But once the damage has been done, we now have the option of looking for ways and means to remove the stains. To remove hard water stains from bbq grills, we have to first determine how long the stains have been there and how hard the water is.
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How to Set a Water Softener Timer
If you just moved into a new home and you have never set the timer on your Fleck water softener, then here is how you do it. First of all, remove the plastic cover from the timer assembly. There are usually two tabs, one on each side, that holds the cover on. Simply lift one side of the cover off of the tab and lift it over the assembly.
Now set the current time of day. On the main dial, you should see a 24-hour clock and at the base of the clock, an arrow that’s labeled “Time of Day.” Turn the dial until the arrow is matched up with the current time. Depending on the make, you may have to pull on the dial to turn it.
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Cooking: How to Soften Water at Home
Find out the hardness level of your water. Make note of the types of hard minerals in the water (calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.). You may need this information as you explore ways to soften your water.
Some mechanical water softeners are best suited for medium-hard water; others can soften very hard water that contain large amounts of iron. Read the rest of this entry »
Perfect BBQ Ribs
Most master grillers prepare their ribs first, before cooking them on a charcoal grill. This is why some grillers cook perfect ribs every time. Usually at a BBQ event, guests see the cook placing the ribs on the grill, never knowing that work was done beforehand to get the ribs ready. Those new to grilling assume that the cook is just brushing sauce on the ribs, and then cooking them until done directly on the grill and this isn’t always so.
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How to Choose the BBQ
Remember, it isn’t just your cooking skills that will dictate the success of your barbequed meals, but also choosing the proper barbeque to cater to your outdoor cooking needs and desires.
After all, little is more wasteful than paying good money for added features that you’ll never use, or having to try to make dinner for fifteen people on a one square foot grill. Therefore, before heading out to the barbeque store, or even before shopping around online, you will need to consider the different elements that should dictate your final BBQ decision.
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Healthy Experience
There are countless ways you can turn your grilling not only into a flavorful and enjoyable way to cook, but there are also many healthy and tasty alternatives. Like anything else in life, what you put on your grill is a choice.
BBQ marinade recipe
The marinade recipe below is simple, versatile, and tasty and will significantly reduce harmful cancer forming agents. The marinade will work perfectly with poultry, pork, vegetables and seafood and should be combined with your food of choice at least 1 hour prior to grilling.
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Grilled Fennel Salad
Ingredients:
2 orange peppers
3 fennel bulbs with tops
2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
18 small nicoise olives
2 sprigs of savory
Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Grill
If you’re in the market for a new grill, consider how often you will use it, storage space and fuel type.
A portable charcoal grill may be the best choice for someone who will tailgate or occasionally barbecue at the beach or the park. Someone who plans to grill on the patio several times a week may need an easy-to-use propane or natural gas grill with temperature control. Electric grills are the right choice if you don’t want to use gas or charcoal or your living requirements won’t allow such a grill.
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