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Tuesday's Tiops

Robert F. posted an article on - Aug 2, 2011, 12:57 pm
There's a new post over at the new WhiteTrash Barbecue. Check it out!
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Where's There Smoke - There's Flavor

Robert F. posted an article on - Aug 1, 2011, 11:20 am
A cute little video from Alton Brown about using smoke for flavor when cooking. This is also posted at the NEW - WhiteTrash Barbecue - Check it out!
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This Is Complete Indulgence - A Brain Fart For The World To Read

Robert F. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2011, 3:12 pm
You've been warned........ I'm beginning to understand the whole concept of writers block. I've been sitting here starring at the screen for a couple of hours. Nothing is coming to mind. Do I have anything to say today?  It's been like this before. I don't know if I've ever mentioned on it the bl...
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Real Cheap Eats

Robert F. posted an article on - Jul 30, 2011, 10:41 am
Hey folks. It's been a long time since I've been here.In the words of the immortal, indomitable Dolly... I went away from my the lights of 14th Street And into my personal haze But now that I'm back in the lights of 14th Street Tomorrow will be brighter than the good old days...
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Wordless Wednesday

Robert F. posted an article on - May 18, 2011, 11:01 am
Trooper. I miss this dog.
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Shh, It's A Secret

Robert F. posted an article on - May 4, 2011, 10:36 pm
But all will be revealed soon....
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Barbecue Ingredients: Ketchup

Robert F. posted an article on - May 3, 2011, 9:53 am
Ketchup. Yes, ketchup is probably one of the most common ingredients on the barbecue circuit. You wouldn't know it from looking around the competition tents, but it is. It forms the basis of many home made and even many store bought barbeque sauces. Nowadays, most Americans think of ketc...
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Ternera a la Llanera -- Wherefore Art Thou?

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 28, 2011, 11:31 am
Photo courtesy of http://blog.shankbone.org/ The above photo was taken at a Lower East Side of Manhattan street fair, sometime in the past. I don't know which fair. I don't know when. All I know is I want to be at that fair and I want one of those grills. According to Wikipedia the guy i...
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Wordless Wednesday

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 27, 2011, 2:14 pm

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Barbecue Basics: Fire

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 26, 2011, 9:44 am
Fire. It's an amazing thing. It's so amazing that the ancient Greeks considered it one of the major elements. Water, air, earth and fire. The four building blocks that make up the world. Even today, people refer to fire as a living, breathing thing. Fire is probably the most destructive force ...
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Best Barbecue Pork Ribs in Manhattan

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 21, 2011, 12:11 pm
Photograph: Jessica Leibowitz at Serious Eats OK. I'll wait. Done yet? C'mon. Really? OK, children settle down now. Stop the laughing. Yes - the title of this post is the "Best Barbecue Pork Ribs in Manhattan," as in New York City. Yes, we do have multiple true barbecue rest...
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Tuesday's Tips

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 19, 2011, 10:09 am
Photo courtesy of  http://www.barbecue-party.comToday's Tuesday - so here's a tip for you. Keep your grill clean. Nothing messes up a good grilling session than a dirty grill. Burnt on food can turn rancid, and scrapping it into your new fire causes an acrid smoke flavor. It can get even worse on a...
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Shrimp and Sausage Po' Boy

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 18, 2011, 10:33 am
Photo: Daily NewsYou may have recently seen your favorite blogger written up in the The New York Daily News with his Shrimp and Sausage Po' Boy Recipe. The article rightly focused on Grillin' On The Bay, New York's only sanctioned BBQ Contest, but they wanted a recipe from your's truly to give the ...
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Barbecue - The Basics

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 15, 2011, 2:36 pm
Back in 1968 with The Beatles dissolving slowly and beginning the low and winding road to disbanding, Paul McCartney came up with the idea of the band reaching back to its roots. The plan was for the band to abandon the studio trickery and return to playing as a four man rock band, get back on the r...
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Any Road

Robert F. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2011, 11:07 am
Hi everyone. Yes, I'm still here and I still haven't finished the redesign of the blog. Who am I kidding? I haven't really started it. This year's been a very strange one for me and much of my life has been turned upside down. Of course this had to happen just as I announced I was redoing the blog...
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The Usual Construction Delays

Robert F. posted an article on - Mar 1, 2011, 12:30 pm
As you can imagine, reworking a blog that has been up for so long is no small undertaking. The new site is coming. Please bear with me.
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Where's WhiteTrash BBQ?

Robert F. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2011, 11:26 am
Join us for an exclusive luncheon where champion grill masters Chris Lilly and Ray Lampe spill saucy secrets during live grilling demonstrations. From dry rubs to glazes and sauces to slathers, we’ll share expert tips for grilling the perfect, flame-kissed rack of ribs this summer. Photo of ...
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What's in Your Freezer?

Robert F. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2011, 12:03 pm
The wife and I are trying a new thing. We're creating a weekly menu before we go food shopping. Friends tell us they save a ton of money operating this way as it greatly reduces the number of impulse purchases. I don't like cooking this way, but I need to save money. Usually meal planning involves a...
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Still Here But Transforming

Robert F. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2011, 7:27 am
I'm still here. I'm working on a major re-launch and re-design of the site. I'll still post occasionally, but my goal is to have the new WhiteTrash BBQ completed by March 1st. If you have any ideas about the new site, please let me know. You can post here, or email them to me. In the mea...
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Grillin' On The Bay & The Brooklyn Chili Smackdown

Robert F. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2011, 9:28 pm
Grillin' On The Bay 2011Saturday March 26, 2011To benefit St. Mark School Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn Sponsored by RUB BBQ and Yelp! Corner of East 18th Street and Avenue Z, Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Four Grilling Categories: Chicken, Beef, Pork Ribs and Chef's Choice $75 to $125 to En...
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New Year - New Barbecue in New York City

Robert F. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2011, 3:47 pm
Things must be looking up in the economy. Seems like there's a slew of new barbecue joints opening up in New York City. I know of a few that aren't mentioned here, but according to Zagat, here's a couple that are confirmed and some to look forward to... Danny Meyer’s Battery Park City Spots: The r...
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Happy New Year Folks

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 31, 2010, 11:53 am
I don't have much to say today, but I want to take a moment to thank all of you for reading WhiteTrash BBQ over the past year. I love and appreciate the comments from you and treasure the friendships we've made over the years. Happy New Year my friends! Look for a revamped WhiteTrash BBQ next year.
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WTF?

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2010, 12:34 pm
" It’s going to be pulled meats, all kinds of meat. We’re going to have a vegetarian option too, but it’s going to be a riff on barbecue around the world. Everything is going to be stewed and have great textures – everyone loves a hot meat sandwich." BARBEQUE is not STEWED meat. DAMN IT - If...
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Mad Dog BBQ Sauce

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 20, 2010, 10:40 pm
Below is a press release. I don't usually post press releases, but this is about the company that makes my absolutely favorite barbecue sauce, Mad Dog. Now I love the original, and I love the spicy. The judges at competition - well they sure as hell don't. Enjoy. BBQ Spells Success for MA Entreprene...
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Competitions: The Cookie Take Down

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 17, 2010, 1:50 pm
My buddy Matt Timms is hosting another one of his fantastic takedowns.. The Cookie Take Down. I've competed in few of the Take Downs and have been taken down each time, but Lord almighty, I always go down with a smile. (Easy now!) I'm not going down this time. Sorry Matt! Check out the 411 and get y...
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2010, 12:19 pm
20% Off Tickets until 12/15! CLICK HERE
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Fatty 'Cue Christmas Day BBQ Feast

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2010, 3:31 am
This just in from Pig Trip and Facebook. Something to celebrate! I wish I was going to be in town on Christmas, I'd be spending the day in Williamsburgh! The inimitable Robbie Richter will flex his BBQ muscle on Christmas Day with a regional tour de force of specialties from Texas, Carolina, St Loui...
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Top Food Predictions for 2011

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2010, 4:44 pm
The Food Channel has weighed in with what it thinks are going to be the hot "in" foods for 2011.I'm intrigued by some of their selections, but frankly most of these items are part of my regular eating patterns already. What do you think? 1. Small Pies. Pie, of course, has been around forever, but 2...
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An Explanation - A Father Looks at Diabetes

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2010, 6:25 pm
I apologize if I worried any of you by my last post. My daughter is fine. So am I and the rest of the family. My daughter is a type one diabetic and sometimes the battle is difficult for her. Last night was one of those nights where she couldn't get her blood sugar levels up. Low blood sugar produc...
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Challenges

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2010, 12:20 am
Fuck diabetes. How dare you touch my beautiful daughter? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Breaking News: Nutmeg Recall

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2010, 12:30 pm
Slash Foods reports.... Two brands of nutmeg (sold in all 50 states) are being recalled voluntarily because they "have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling two brands: Frontier Brand ...
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Wordless Wednesday

Robert F. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2010, 2:24 pm
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Who Do You Trust? - AOL/City Search Names New York City's Best Barbecue

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2010, 3:49 pm
This came into my email today.... City's Best Winners - Barbecue - Restaurants and Nightlife ... Spanky's BBQ, 6th. Pig'n Out Barbeque, 7th. Bone Lick Park, 8th. Pies-N-Thighs, 9th. Sawa BBQ, 10th. 617 9th Ave,New York ... m.aol.com/citysbest/.../citysbestResults.do?... OK - I'm always interested in...
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Thanksgiving Eve Barbecue

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2010, 11:50 am
Are you In Bayside tonight? Have I got a deal for you. Check out Three Brothers Butchers on Bell Boulevard. Get some meat in your belly with all that beer! Known as one of the hottest bar nights on Bell Boulevard, Thanksgiving Eve has been celebrated by the Three Brothers as young college students,...
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Beer Saloon - Sheepshead Bay

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2010, 7:03 pm
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Turkeys Terrorize New York City

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2010, 9:59 am
Out in Staten Island, a large band of wild turkeys have taken to terrorizing the neighborhood. Protected by law, all the residents can do is squirt them with hoses and pray. Damn. Would anyone notice if a couple of birds found their way into one of my smokers? Honestly, officer. I have no idea how ...
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Thanksgiving Recipes: Smoked Cheddar and Apple Pie with Smoked Glazed Pecans

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2010, 1:49 pm
I found this on the Cookshack website. The directions are for cooking in a Cookshack Smoker, but with a little ingenuity, you could adjust this to your cooker. Have fun! Ingredients: 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese2 C. pecans6 Tbsp. honey1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese; softened1 C. sugar1 egg,...
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Thanksgiving Ingredients: Wood

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2010, 1:07 pm
I hear you, "WTF? Wood is an ingredient?" You bet your sweet bippie wood is an ingredient. When I started cooking with live fire, way back in my Boy Scout days, I was told not to cook with pine. "It makes food bitter," said my Scoutmaster. I didn't really believe him and thought it was just his way ...
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Thanksgiving Recipes: Michael Voltaggio's Turkey Brine

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2010, 7:24 am
Recently I had the good fortune to stumble upon a Williams-Sonoma technique class for a "Contemporary Thanksgiving." While that class focused on an incredible sous vide then deep fried turkey, it did give up one technique that the outdoor cook can use for this Thanksgiving - brining. If you're going...
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Thanksgiving Is Coming!

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2010, 9:20 am
Yes, Thanksgiving is just down the road, so from now until the big day, I'll be focusing on recipes for your Thanksgiving feast that can be cooked on a grill, smoker, fryer or other outdoor cooking device. Live fire cooking is what it's all about here! Today we'll start with an appetizer; Marinated ...
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Which Grills Fastest?

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2010, 6:09 pm
Oh, c'mon. I know I've been tempted to do this. How many dropped calls can one man take?
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I Eat With My Hands Man!

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2010, 2:38 pm
Found this on Sizzle on The Grill and over at You Tube. Starts slow but gets real nice - much like traditional barbecue itself. My favorite line - "Barbecue in Austin makes you forget about Boston!" Amen brother. Amen.
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Top BBQ Cities

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2010, 7:31 am
Travel + Leisure just released its listings of the top barbecue cities in America. Now the top three are right there, Memphis, Kansas City and Austin, though one could argue their positions. The other 32 cities are a bit of a mystery. Why are they here and how were they chosen? There is no way in he...
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BBQ Recipes: Pecan Smoked Sugarcane BBQ St. Louis Ribs

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2010, 5:21 am
This recipe comes to us from the Commander's Palace Destin in Destin, Florida. This makes a ton of rub and a boat load of sauce, but damn it's good. Pecan shells, or pecan wood if you can find it make a wonderful smoke that just works wonders on Pork. Can't find pecan? Oak or Hickory work just as w...
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Wordless Wednesday

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2010, 5:11 am

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BBQ Openings: Southern Hospitality South

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2010, 7:55 am
This just in. According to The New York Post.... Justin Timberlake and restaurant partners Trace Ayala and Eytan Sugarman will open the second outpost of their Memphis-style barbecue joint, Southern Hospitality, at Ninth Avenue and 45th Street in Hell's Kitchen. The two-level eatery and lounge w...
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BBQ Contests: Women of the Grill

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2010, 8:02 am
I don't know how I feel about this. There's a premise out there that women can't grill or barbecue, just as many folks think men can't cook. Both stereotypes bother me. I know great cooks of both sexes. I don't encourage the stereotypes, so I'm a bit ambivalent about posting this. But I'm also a bit...
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BBQ Ingredients: Salt

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2010, 4:26 pm
Salt. What can I say about salt? Humans and other animals have an inherent taste for this essential nutrient. Salt is the world's oldest known food additive. Wars have been fought over salt. It's said that Napoleon's army was defeated over a lack of salt. In the American civil war, in the Confederac...
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Wordless Wednesday

Robert F. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2010, 6:04 pm
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