Regina BBQ Championship.....2nd year

It's on again for all you stick burners.....charcoal nuts......

.....Western Canada "Pilo O' Bones" BBQ Championship.

Some will remember my post last year on the 1st year of this competition. Was held at Taylor Field. I encourage all my fellow AMATEUR grillers to clear the rust off your old charcoal grills...(sorry no gassers allowed) and enter. If you don't have one....just go an buy a cheapie Walmart one for $50 or something and practice a bit on it. Best if you gather a couple of your buddies or even husband and wife and HAVE FUN!!!

http://www.pileofbonesbbq.com/

Another Rub.....

I have to write this down someplace....

- 1 cup brown sugar
- teaspoon each of the following paprika, celery salt, pepper, majarram(sp), hickory salt, cinnamon
- Table spoon of garlic powder and onion powder and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

I put two Pork roasts on the BBQ today and massaged the above spice rub on. Little EVOO to aid keeping the rub on. Straight onto the Grill offset heat.

Took them off after 5hrs and foiled them and held on the counter for 15 minutes. Temp was 165 approx. Thinly sliced for supper with some sides....turned out very good.

I think that rub is a keeper

Spring Cleaning of your Grills

Yes it here...spring....forget about that yard work your wife has being nagging you about.

Priorities grillmeister!! Start off the back yard parties right this year....ensure your grills are all tuned up and ready to go....

http://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/bbq-expert/barbeque-care.aspx

Ron Shrewchuk BBQ Secrets

I admit I do not know who Ron is but from what I read about him he enjoys BBQ and Grillin' like the rest of us....plus being a fellow Canadian....

For some informative readings.....check his blog out....or better yet run out a grab his book....I think I will too.

http://barbecuesecrets.libsyn.com/

http://www.ronshewchuk.com/index.htm

Unique BBQ's and Grills

Very unique grills on this site....some imagination people have.

http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/barbecue-grills-and-recipes-for-real-men/offbeat-news

Buffalo........Burgers..........hmmmmm

I am one for ....flames a flarin'....charcoal taste....smellin the grease burn in the air....you know FLAVOUR...!!!

Well we had Buffalo burgers for the first time today. Happened to pick up a package of beef burgers today at Sobeys...a lot "redder" than the rest....well turns out they were making some Buffalo burgers today and well the 'rookie packer' as the butcher said must have miss marked this package. Not a problem he said, just take it as is....cheap bison to try....kewl.

Threw them on the BBQ with some salt and pepper and olive oil. Noticed obvious lack of juices rising to the top.....hmmmm...."flavour missing"?? (I put a couple of lean beef burgers on as well).

1st Impressions......Stacked mine with the regular condiments, fresh onion, etc. Tasted like a burger...looked like a burger....but to me missing something. Daughter and wife both said dry...but they ate theirs naked....no bun, condiments, etc. Hmmm...they were grilled to med rare. I guess certainly something that is aquired. I felt it did not take on much of a flavour. Just for a taste test I did up one regular beef burger and it was like day and nite. Nice charcoal taste...very tasty, moist, etc.

Will I have it again?? I think I will try a steak yet....live a little....burgers again....ummm...not so sure...unless adding in a cube of frozen claryfied seasoned butter in the middle...or some other extra seasoning or dressing into the burger. I know it is certainly a lot healthier for you ...low in fat...high in iron...omega 3 and 6......but......I miss the smell of "flavour".....

ps...Thanks Vauner for the tip to try it....the stubble jumper in me still prefers good ole' beef...but I guess I gotta experiment on occasion

"Florida Style" Lemon Pepper

Picked this up from a small butcher in Manitoba near Swan River. Was their getting a side of pork cut and wrapped.

They had a variety of spices in small bags along a shelf...took this one...and wow!!!

Have tried it on everything from pork chops, chicken, steamed asparagus.....it made the pork chops when done on the BBQ taste like STEAK.

Anyone know where you can buy this stuff in Saskatchewan??? I think I might have to call them and have them put a couple pounds in the mail....if you find it buy it and try it...