Can I use a pie tin as a drip pan in the bbq? I'm concerned that it may be a bit thin.

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I've got a little confused as to what types of salt you can or can't use in a brine. The majority of recipes for brine call for Kosher salt, however I...

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would appreciate suggestions for quick food that can be made the day before, serve about a dozen who will be stopping by for an hour, that can go from weber to...

Hi all, just picked up some WalkersWood Jamaican Jerk Hot-n-Spicy. 10 oz. jar for $3.99 Is this a fair price or not? TIA -- BigDog To E-mail me, you know what...

I picked up a smoker similar to the WSM. The instructions recommend using this thing on a non-flammable surface. Is this just a liability warning? I was...

I picked up a cheap vertical smoker & I'm planning on BBQ'ing my first whole chicken this weekend. 2 questions... Should I brine the chicken first? I plan...

i just figured out how to succesfully start the weber in cold (20F) weather!!! i still use a chimney starter, but before puting in the charcoal, i put 2...

This is a quick product review of my new slicer. Product: Waring Pro FS150 Food Slicer Cost : Just under $100 URL :...

I'm guessing you probably have to do this every so often (and my appologies to those of you who have been here a while) but I am curious what is considered on...

I posted this little story 2 or 3 years ago and got good response from it. Thought there might be enought new people here that didn't read it, so am posting...

'They Die Piece by Piece' -- In Overtaxed Plants, Humane Treatment of Cattle Is Often a Battle Lost By Joby Warrick. Excerpted from the Washington Post, April...

Best hot sauce in the universe, delicious pepper flavor (tomato's, onion, peppers, garlic, shrimp paste) made by Bachris who was set up in Pittsburgh, and now...

Not to be all alarmist or anything, but does anyone know of any research in to the long-term effects of eating smoked food ? I got a Webber bullet for...

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Bringing an End to World Hunger Vegetarians have long pointed out that a meat-based food system is wasteful. In the United States, over 90% of all...

I heard from Dave Bugg today and he is doing well and surprisingly actually misses the gang he) He says he will eventually be back in the group. I...

I am doing my first brisket this morning, and am beginning to worry. I put it into the WSM at 9:30, brought the dome temp up to 220 (actually it peaked at 250,...

Hey everyone, I am a newbie so if I step out of line just give me a nudge in the right direction. Fired up my new brick pit for the first time yesterday and I...

I smoked my first shoulder on Saturday, a 9-lb beastie that was cheaper than I expected. ($1.11/lb) I'd never purchased a pork shoulder before, and didn't...

"A central truth of the Darwinian philosophy is the unity and consanguinity of all organic life." -- J. Howard Moore "Documented benefits of a pure vegetarian...

Has anyone noticed any flavor difference between crab and regular apple wood? Thanks, Laura B.

Just thought I'd stop in and let you know about newsgroup postings. The IP of the originating poster is in the "header" of the message. Different news programs...

There are several dumpsters full of apricot trimmings at the Orchard Heritage Park in Sunnyvale, CA. A lot is small stuff, but I was able to fish out some...