Heather says: The butcher shop I love had a special on riblets and leg quarters this week. If you’ve never worked with riblets before, they are the trimmed ends of back or spare ribs. As they aren’t the world’s most attractive cut, they are often significantly cheaper than back or spare ribs. As I didn’t have …
Heather says: Pork spare ribs cooked low and slow on the grill -whether propane or charcoal– are one of the great joys of summer. I’m currently in Erhard, MN visiting family; and for yesterday’s special occasion I made three kinds of ribs: my rib rub, McCormick’s Sweet & Smoky Rub, and for the youngest in …
Heather says: I found this a few months ago via Andre Pope. South Carolina’s youngest Certified Senior BBQ Judge, naturally. It’s quite silly, but gives a good overview of the many kinds of BBQ out there. I will admit to never having been brave enough to try it Alabama style and yes, when I’m through, …
Heather says: If you haven’t menu planned your Memorial Day weekend already, here are some suggestions for cookouts and picnics. Let’s start with main dishes and then move on to sides. Shall we? (Just click the pics to head to the recipe!) Safety Reminder: Don’t forget to use common sense and keep food out of …