On 26-Dec-2006, Steve Wertz > wrote:

> As much as I despise most Hormel products, they do have a very
> informative website. Especially the part about BBQing. It starts
> out with an accurate description of the differences between BBQ
> and grilling, and goes on to describe cookers, types of, and
> application of sauces (if any), and types and uses of different
> woods.
>
> For example:
> "Note: The best barbecued meat does not require a barbecue sauce
> to improve its flavor. The smoked quality of the meat and the
> herbs and spices that are added to the meat before cooking provide
> ample flavor. Barbecue sauce can be used sparingly to further
> enhance the flavor."
>
> And:
>
> "BBQ and Grilling Differences
> People often use the term barbecue when referring to foods that
> are grilled, but barbecuing and grilling are two completely
> different processes.
>
> Barbecuing
> * Barbecuing refers to foods that are cooked with a long, slow
> process using indirect, low-heat generated by smoldering logs or
> wood chips that smoke-cook the food. "
> ...
>
> Sound familiar?
>
> While they don't go into the processes for each type of meat, the
> descriptions of meat and poultry cuts is top-notch. Also included
> is good safety and nutritional info.
>
> While there's not much here for the seasoned BBQ veteran, it's
> worthwhile to point newbies here, as well as the FAQ.
>
> BBQ:
> http://www.hormel.com/templates/know...emid=18&id=465
>
> Everything else:
> http://www.hormel.com/templates/know...mid=109&id=147
>
> Kudos to Hormel for a pretty darn good and comprehensive website.
> Now if they could just output more unadulterated meat.
>
> -sw

Good links Steve. Not unusual for a company to know a hell of a lot more
then
they apparently put into their commercial product(s). They also know how to
make
a buck. You've probably noticed that only a very few companies manage to
produce
truly high quality products against the stiff competition with higher margin
companies.
A good example, is the Mom and Pop Italian market I brag about in my
neighborhood.
I couldn't park within a block of the place last week. What a mob. They have
top
quality products, a nice store and plenty of employees to run the meat
counter and
deli. All meat and deli is open stock. Nothing is prepackaged.They never
have cut-
rate sales, but their regular prices compete directly with the bigbox
stores. In short
they know what they're doing. They've been there for 26 years.
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Brick(Youth is wasted on young people)