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Q: Do I really need to use a water pan when smoking?

By Jay • Mar 27th, 2008 • Category: Q&A With Jay

A: Nearly every smoker on the market has some form of a water pan. So you would assume that wonderful, mystical things occur by using water while smoking.
Well, with my experience, extensive research and polling of many barbequers in the know, this is likely not the case. I have smoked on a Primo Ceramic, Traeger [...]



Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Medalions

By Jay • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

Courtesy of Todd Johns at Plowboy’s BBQ!
Ingredients:
Whole pork tenderloin
Bacon
Plowboy’s Yardbird Rub
Start with a whole pork tenderloin and remove any silver skin. Cut fillets twice as wide as your bacon. Butterfly the loin fillets so they fold over into large round medallions. Run a tooth pick through to hold in place and [...]



Holiday Cranberry Salsa

By Jay • Dec 6th, 2007 • Category: Recipes

A fresh twist on tradition!
Tired of the same old canned cranberry sauce? Jay’s cranberry salsa is the perfect update for this year’s holiday spread, combining tart cranberries, sweet citrus and spicy cilantro, peppers and ginger. It might just be your new holiday tradition!
Ingredients:
1 12 ounce package fresh cranberries
2 whole oranges
½ cup sugar
1 bunch fresh cilantro
½ [...]



Jay’s Favorite Steak Marinade

By Jay • Dec 6th, 2007 • Category: Recipes

What’s more satisfying than a tender, juicy steak? A tender, juicy steak seasoned to perfection with Jay’s Favorite Steak Marinade! This marinade is very easy and doesn’t rob flavor from the steak. 
Ingredients: 
1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
garlic salt
greek seasoning
Lawry’s Seasoned Black Pepper
curry powder
4 thick steaks, such as KC strip or Ribeyes
Instructions:
Pour sauces over steaks.
Sprinkle one side of steaks lightly [...]



Broccoli Cheese Casserole

By Jay • Oct 31st, 2007 • Category: Recipes

This creamy, cheesy casserole will have everyone saying yes to broccoli this Thanksgiving. It’s not a recipe for the grill, but we couldn’t resist including this classic casserole!
Ingredients:
1 bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp minced onion
Cook and drain frozen broccoli. Mix with other [...]



Grilled Pineapple

By Jay • Aug 8th, 2007 • Category: Recipes

Jay’s delicious grilled pineapple is an excellent addition to any outdoor feast. Try making it with the smoked salmon recipe!

Ingredients:
Whole Fresh Pineapple or Pineapples
1/4 cup Dark Rum
Juice of 2-3 oranges
Juice of 2-3 limes
3 Tablespoons of brown sugar
Cut off the top of the pineapple and then cut it lengthwise into eight wedges to the core. Remove [...]



How much wood should a woodchuck chuck?

By Jay • May 16th, 2007 • Category: Spotlight

Smoking and cooking with wood dates back to our ancestors serving up some of that wooly mammoth that tastes so damn good cooked over an open fire.  We have come along way since dragging our women around by their hair and hitting each other with clubs, well at least the dragging part and we have [...]



Spice up Valentine’s Day with Jay’s Brisket Rub

By Jay • Jan 31st, 2007 • Category: Recipes

Are you planning a home-cooked meal for your honey this Valentine’s Day? Jay’s mildly spicy Brisket Rub is great on brisket or prime rib, so you can impress your date with a flavorful meal for two.
Jay’s Brisket Rub 
1/3 C. Paprika
1 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Seasoned Salt
1/2 C. Garlic Salt
2 T. Powdered Beef Stock
1 T. Chili Powder
1/2 [...]



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