Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Feb 3, 2012, 11:26 pm
Feta Cheese Dip with Our Grilled Wok Chicken and Celery Some of my friends were asking how I made the feta cheese dip to go with our grilled wok chicken this week. It's super easy to make this Greek inspired dip (yes-I lived in Greece), and here is the recipe for the dip. Feta ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jan 30, 2012, 10:59 pm
Wilton Armetale Grill Wok from the Grilling Gourmet Collection Last night I tried out the Wilton Armetale grill wok from their Gourmet Grilling collection. This is a traditional wok that you use for high heat stir fry, although the piece is bowl shaped so can also be used for other types ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jan 21, 2012, 1:40 pm
Fischer & Wieser Peach Sauced BBQ Grilled Pork Chops My son popped in from college last night, and a package from Toni Leigh had just arrived with Fischer & Wieser Harvest Peach Hatch Pepper Sauce (long name huh?). Toni sends me new products from Fischer & Wieser to try out on my grills, ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Dec 11, 2011, 12:42 pm
Tonight I broke out the Nephew's Peachy Potle' barbecue sauce. I'd been saving it back for a special evening, and since some of the guys were in for the holidays, it seemed a good night to test out this sauce from Garner, North Carolina. Since I had some nice boneless pork chops, I went...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Dec 10, 2011, 2:01 pm
Texas is a big barbecue state, and Austin has a terrific selection of barbecue joints. While you can spend hours online looking up information on barbecue restaurants in the area, I'd recommend getting Barbecue Lover's Guide to Austin by Gloria Corral. Gloria's guide is her first book, an...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Dec 9, 2011, 11:08 pm
If you have a grill guy or girl on your holiday list, there are loads of great gifts that are sure to make your special barbecue person want to fire up the charcoal or hit the gas button. Best of all, you can get great grilling gifts in a big range of prices from just a few dollars to off the charts...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Dec 4, 2011, 11:58 am
Thermapen Splash Proof Digital Thermometer Finding a good thermometer for outdoor grilling and smoking has proved to be quite a challenge. Over the years I've tried thermometers ranging from cheap pocket models (forever to get a reading and often not accurate) to a deluxe probe model with...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Nov 13, 2011, 6:26 pm
Cholula Hot Sauce I've always enjoyed hot sauces but some much more than others. Cholula runs at the top of my pack now, because they have heat without the bitter back bite of some, and they have interesting flavors that make them stand out in the hot sauce category. You may ha...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 30, 2011, 6:28 pm
The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes 2nd ed by Judith Finlayson Yes. I do own a crock pot. The barbecue guys give me a hard time, so I tell them: "Hey, you have to have something to keep the hot dog chili warm in." The reality is that I have three crock pots, and I love them. Sinc...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 22, 2011, 6:22 pm
The Whole Hog Cookbook I've been checking out The Whole Hog Cookbook: Chops, Loin, Shoulder, Bacon, and All that Good Stuff by Libbie Summers. Jessica from Rizzoli had emailed to ask if I'd be interested in a sample copy, and I know that a lot of my barbecue/grilling readers enjoy grillin...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 16, 2011, 10:35 pm
Apple Strawberry Wine from Apple Barn Winery The guys took a road trip to the mountains, and they decided to bring me back something apple themed. They went with Apple Strawberry wine from the Apple Barn Winery in Sevierville, TN. Here's the contact info in case you're interested (No. I h...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 16, 2011, 9:45 pm
Garlic Head Barbecue Sauce Keith emailed to ask if I'd like to walk on the wild side and try his Garlic Head barbecue sauces. He told me that these are not your typical barbecue sauces, and he was correct. The first thing you'll notice is that Garlic Head bbq sauces are THICK....
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 9, 2011, 12:17 pm
Dimples BBQ Sauce - New North Carolina Product After the Biker, Blues & BBQ competition, Rich and Jan Campana got in touch. They were judging at the event. They're certified Kansas City Barbecue Association judges. I was at Tilley Harley Davidson taking notes, snapping photos, and eating ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 9, 2011, 5:06 am
My Brother Found Me a New Grill - A Super Mini Weber It's no secret that I have a ton of grills. I need to go do a head count, but I'd say I have somewhere between 20 and 30 grills at the house right now. Now I have a new grill, and it won't even be taking up porch space. It's ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 6, 2011, 6:06 pm
Sweetwater Spice Company - BBQ Bath Brine Concentrate A good brine can really add flavor and moisture to grilled and smoked foods, but they can be labor intensive, especially if doing the hot brine method to bring the seasoning flavors forward. Those have to be chilled after they've been ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Oct 5, 2011, 5:24 pm
Fischer & Wieser Brat Haus Beer Mustard I have been enjoying the Fischer & Wieser Brat Haus beer mustard that Toni sent out, and I've been meaning to tell everyone about this great gourmet mustard. It sounded like one I'd enjoy from the start, and I was not disappointed. This ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Sep 26, 2011, 8:29 pm
Pig Pen at Tilley Harley Davidson's Biker, Blues & BBQ I finally met Pig Pen at the Tilley Harley Davidson Biker, Blues & BBQ barbecue competition in Salisbury, NC, and he remembered that I had tried out the original Pig Pen seasoning and had really loved it. I had bought Pig Pen seasonin...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Sep 25, 2011, 6:40 pm
Yadkin River Smokers Barbecue Sauce I tried out a new western North Carolina vinegar based barbecue sauce made by Yadkin River Smokers this evening. Yadkin River Smokers were at a barbecue competition with a team and with a booth for pork skins and sauce this weekend. Since I ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Sep 25, 2011, 11:16 am
Whew! What a Weekend at Biker, Blues & Barbecue I headed back to the Tilley Harley Davidson Biker, Blues & BBQ yesterday to see if any of the barbecue competition teams had drowned (talk about some rain around here this week) and also to see who would be taking home trophies. &...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Sep 24, 2011, 12:00 am
KCBA Barbecue Competition at Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury, NC Salisbury, North Carolina is a barbecue town, but it's not been a BBQ competition town. We've had a couple of small comps but not much to write or call home about. So, I had been looking forward to Biker Blues & BBQ at T...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Sep 18, 2011, 9:59 pm
Frigidaire - Worst Stove in the Whole Wide World - No Kidding I do have a kitchen and a stove (-: even though I'm known for being an outdoor grilling/smoking kind of girl. It's nice to put some barbecue side dishes or bread on the stove burners or in the oven, and . . . heck . . . I do ma...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 27, 2011, 8:26 pm
Goo Gone Grill Cleaner Today I'm testing out Goo Gone Barbecue Grill Cleaner as part of the #GooGonePassionProject. You are probably wondering what I mean by the Goo Gone Passion Project. This story dates back to early July when Amber emailed. She said Goo Gone had noticed my ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 26, 2011, 6:07 pm
Dizzy Pig - Dizzy Dust All Purpose Barbecue Seasoning Heather contacted me about trying out the Dizzy Pig line of barbecue rubs. I'd heard that they make really great rubs, so I was watching for the package to come in. The package arrived, and the smell was fabulous. The Dizzy...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 11, 2011, 10:54 pm
Youngest Son Gets Some Grilling Lessons Before Heading Off to College My son headed off to college this week, and he said he'd like to learn a little about grilling beforehand. His older brother is getting in the grilling groove at UNC, and he's found that it's easy to make friends at col...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 4, 2011, 1:14 am
I joined a roundtable barbecue sauce discussion with Hot Sauce Weekly last night. Brian Meagher had emailed and invited me. I don't usually do the spotlight stuff, because I'm a bit shy in person or when microphoned. Plus, Brian mentioned Skype, and my computer is old, and my sound does not even wor...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 2, 2011, 12:03 am
Welcome to Wilber's BBQ Restaurant in Goldsboro, NC Wilber's BBQ restaurant is an iconic eastern-style North Carolina wood burning barbecue restaurant, so I was pretty stoked about getting to stop by and try out some chopped pork when we headed to the beach for vacation. Wilber's is right...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Aug 1, 2011, 5:05 pm
Grilled Pork Chops with Harissa Moroccan Sauce Last night we spiced things up with barbecue grilled pork chops slathered in Robert Rothschild Farm Harissa Moroccan Sauce. This is another of my purchases with the birthday gift card my son gave me to A Southern Season (gourmet food and cook...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 29, 2011, 2:10 pm
How do you decide which grill is your best buy? That’s a question that many consumers ask. Today, Noah shares his story about picking out a grill that works best for him and for his grilling needs. Noah Greenberg Loves His New Napoleon Grill Found with Grill Comparison ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 27, 2011, 9:43 pm
Grilled Chicken with Country Chef Original Sauce We enjoyed some delicious Country Chef original barbecue sauced chicken before we headed out to the beach (what fun - that). It was a quick and easy meal that is much faster than fast food, since we live out in the country and have to drive...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 27, 2011, 6:34 pm
Fischer & Wiser Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce I have been looking forward to trying out Fischer & Weiser's Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. Toni sent me out a sample bottle right before I went to the beach. The packaging is really nice, and the sauce looks beautiful thr...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 15, 2011, 6:06 pm
Durn Good Ann's Marinade by D.J. Hoch's of North Carolina If you are looking for a different flavored grilling marinade, then Durn Good Ann's Marinade definately fits the bill. This is one of the products that I got with a birthday gift certificate my son gave me for A Southern...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 14, 2011, 7:35 pm
1,001 Best Grilling Recipes by Rick Browne Rick Browne, from the PBS grilling TV series "Barbecue America," has put together the biggest collection of grilling recipes I've seen to date. His book is around an inch and half thick and packed full of page after page of recipes for the barbec...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 9, 2011, 7:20 pm
BBQ Sauce Mix by Shirley J When Amanda contacted me about Shirley J's just-add-water (or whatever you like) BBQ Sauce Mix, I was curious. I could see the ideas for making custom barbecue sauce mixes or for traveling, camping, or RVing with barbecue sauce mix (without the weight and glass ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 8, 2011, 11:41 am
Just in time for the weekend, here's a special preview of the not-yet-released grill recipe from Guy Fieri provided by the National Pork Board. As you may know, I enjoy grilling pork from boneless pork chops to loins with bacon weaves, and I'm looking forward to trying out Fieri's spare r...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 5, 2011, 5:30 pm
The 4th of July has come and gone, but the good times still roll with my Barbecue Master Summer Fun BBQ giveaway. I'm really excited about this contest and all the great prizes. Prize Bundle List - WOW! - Great Stuff You Can Win * Guy’s new cookbook- Guy Fieri Food: Cookin’...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jul 1, 2011, 2:43 pm
Pork Chops Marinating in Allegro Marinade Boneless pork chops are one of our favorite meats to grill out, because they are quick and easy. They can be expensive, but I just keep an eye out for sales and stock up. Since boneless pork chops don't have a bone and almost no fat, t...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 30, 2011, 8:58 pm
Green Grill - Eco Friendly Fire Starters That Really Work The most impressive thing about my grill out tonight was Green Grill which is a environmental friendly fire starting product produced by RJR Global LLC. Tori emailed to ask if I'd like a free sample, since Green Grill (f...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 24, 2011, 9:31 pm
Man Cave Buffalo Bleu Cheese Brats Tonight I fired up the grill and put some Man Cave Buffalo Bleu Cheese brats on to grill. These are gourmet brats. Well, you could probably guess that. It's not like you go down to the grocery store and buy buffalo meat brats with bleu cheese. Well, it's...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 24, 2011, 6:34 pm
O Grill 3000 - Red Perhaps you've seen the O Grills (no - the O is not for Oprah) or maybe just photos of these neat compact gas grills. I know they caught my eye over at Amazon. They're bright colored cute grills, but you buy grills for how they grill (or I hope you do). Cynd...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 23, 2011, 9:00 pm
Country Chef Grilling Sauce Chipotle Mike Espey, the Country Chef, got in touch about his line of grilling sauces. I'd read that he made some really great sauces, so I was interested in seeing if the buzz was on target. The sauce is available at most Ingles grocery stores, but we don't ha...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 22, 2011, 12:46 pm
Grilled Chicken with Chicken Insurance Marinade and Barbecue Insurance Sauce Easy Peasy is out of the gate with a new chicken marinade and barbecue sauce, and Aaron emailed to see if I'd like to try out sample bottles. We grill a lot of chicken around here, and I'm always looking for ways...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 21, 2011, 4:11 pm
Weber's Time to Grill by Jamie Purvance I've been having a blast with the new Weber grilling cookbook - Time to Grill: Get In. Get Out. Get Grilling by Jamie Purvance. This grilling book has more of a gourmet slant, but it's easy gourmet and fine for all level of grillers. I find that man...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 20, 2011, 10:27 pm
We Got Burgers Italian Patties Grilled We grilled up some gourmet Italian burgers with wegotburgers.com. These are quality pre-made hamburgers out of California made by Frank. Yes. I'm in North Carolina, so you may wonder how I'm getting California hamburgers. We Got Bur...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 19, 2011, 2:46 pm
Harry and Mom The BIC flex lighter contest ended last night, and I took my step dad Harry and Mom out for lunch for Father's Day. Harry picked the winning entries, since he doesn't know anyone who visits my blog. Actually I don't think he knows how to get to my blog. Maybe I better ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 14, 2011, 4:04 pm
Low Country Boil is Easy to Make and Delicious We made Low Country Boil (also called Frogmore Stew) for my son's high school graduation. It's an easy meal to put together, and makes for a fun outdoor party. You can make Low Country Boil inside in a big pot like my son is ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 14, 2011, 2:11 pm
New BIC Flex Multi-Purpose Lighter BIC is thinking about grillers this year. They have just released a new multi-purpose lighter with a flexible end which makes firing up the grill or smoker so simple. As you can see, the new BIC lighter features the big handle and the extra length which ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 9, 2011, 11:21 pm
Squealer's Smokey Sweet Barbecue Sauce It was another grilled pork loin at my house. Some people are a bit nervous about grilling a whole pork loin, but it's actually pretty easy. Squealer's mailed me some of their southern style barbecue sauce, and I'd hit a pork loin sale w...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 7, 2011, 8:58 pm
Guy Fieri is Out of the Gate with Barbecue Sauces I'm a fan of Guy Fieri and his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." So, when I got an email from Keith letting me know that Guy has a barbecue sauce line, I was curious. This is a rural area, so it's not likely that we see new produc...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - Jun 7, 2011, 4:34 pm
Grilled Pork Loin with C-Dub's BBQ Rub I found a really pretty pork loin at Food Lion and decided to smoke it for dinner. After looking through my barbecue rubs, I decided to go with C-Dub's. It's a mild but very tasty all--purpose rub that can be used in dishes like beans or chili ...
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Cyndi Allison posted an article on Barbecue Master - May 29, 2011, 8:47 pm
New Kingsford Charcoal I am not at all happy with the new Kingsford charcoal. It burns way too hot and fast, and it does not have that distinctive Kingsford flavor. I think Kingsford made a "new Coca Cola" fail move with a favorite brand that was perfectly wonderful before they started messing ...
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