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About Beef

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Brandon

Whole beef is separated into larger sections called primal cuts. Thank you to GourmetSleuth.com for the image. 1. Chuck: This primal is hard working cut with good flavor and fat content. This is the section to look in if you … Continue reading →

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About Beef Brisket

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Brandon

This video will give you the basics on beef brisket: Click here to watch “Brisket 101″ If you choose to trim your brisket before cooking, here’s what you should think about: Click here to watch “Brisket Trimming 101″ Before you … Continue reading →

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About Flavor Injections

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Brandon

The idea behind a flavor injection is to quickly place additional flavors into parts of the meat that neither brines or marinades can possibly reach. It can also be used to add moisture to certain parts of a product that … Continue reading →

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About Salt

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Brandon

The major differences between salts is their granular masses and the flavors they provide. Here is a well written article by “The Kitchen Dictionary.”: About Salt: Most recipes that call for salt are referring to table salt, which has additives … Continue reading →

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About Brines

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Brandon

What is brining? The brining process can be simply defined as using salt to extrude moisture from the outer parts of the meat. This causes that part of the meat to cook faster, sealing in the internal juices, resulting in … Continue reading →

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About Oil’s Smoke Point

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Brandon

An oil’s smoke point is the temperature at which a particular element of the oil breaks down and begins to burn causing the oil to darken in color and begin to smoke. In most cases this will result in a … Continue reading →

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About Deep Fried Turkey

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Brandon

Even if you’ve successfully deep fried a turkey before, I highly recommend that you read this section for a review of safety tips and procedures. * DISCLAIMER * bbqPDX.com accepts no responsibility for property damage or personal injury resulting by … Continue reading →

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