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During the summer months especially, busting out the grill makes for a favorite pastime for many. There are few things that can quite match the experience of firing up the grill, cooking up a great meal, and spending time with friends and family. There comes a question, however, that many of us don’t really think …

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It’s grilling season, and you can’t wait to get cooking. But there’s a storm on the horizon bringing powerful wings that can send your precious grill toppling over, damaging it beyond repair.  The thought of replacing your trusty grill makes your stomach turn, so you go online looking for tips on how to keep your …

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Spring and summer are the seasons that people love to cook outdoors on the grill. Grilling and chilling is more than just throwing burgers and hot dogs over an open flame. There is a process that infuses your choice of meats and seafood with an entirely enhanced flavor. This process is called smoking. Everything You …

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There is nothing as delicious as a perfectly cooked, juicy steak. After you select it, prepare it, season it, and grill it, you need to rest it before you serve it. You may be ready to serve the steak, but your dinner guest is late or something else got in the way. Whatever the case …

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Struggling to get the perfect salsa consistency? Getting a watery salsa is a common issue among most beginner cooks. It usually tastes odd and doesn’t cling to the food as it should. Luckily, to save your next taco night, there are different ways you can use to fix up your watery salsa. For instance, choosing …

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Did you ever see Fred Flintstone with a bag of charcoal or a tank of propane gas? Granted, you wouldn’t have seen him with a Weber or a Big Green Egg either but that’s getting away from the point of mastering how to grill without charcoal. Charcoal and gas are the go-to fuels for modern …

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Both summer sausage and salami are a delicious snack that many of us love to munch on, but what is the difference between summer sausage and salami? After searching for answers I’ve found the following differences between the cured meats and the different ways they are prepared along with the shelf life each of them …

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When it comes time to serve up your pulled pork at the dinner table, the worst thing that could possibly happen is that the guests realize that the pulled pork is no longer a succulent dish, but that it has dried out to become a shadow of itself. Nobody really wants this to happen. Unfortunately, …

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