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Spilling the beans at Snow’s Barbecue

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Another transcendent visit to Snow’s Barbecue on a rainy Saturday, with my brother in law and his neophyte guests who had never had this experience before. They first wondered why you would get up early and drive 75 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Grilled Shishito Peppers

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I did not realize until I found this article that shishitos and padrons are two different varieties. Both have just enough heat to be interesting. Shishito peppers are pointy and slim while padrons are more bell-shaped. Shishitos are also much … Continue reading →

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My first barbecue judging

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Although I am very judgmental about barbecue, I had never officially judged a barbecue event until last Saturday, when I got to give my opinion on chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork at the Troy Pig Out thanks to an … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Those street vendors know what they’re doing when they’re making Mexican grilled corn. The intense heat of the grill causes the corn kernels to caramelize. You know it’s hot enough when they start to make a cracking noise, like popcorn. … Continue reading →

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Jake’s Famous Barbecue Sauce… good enough to pour on my meat!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Of the hundreds of products I tasted at last month’s Winter Fancy Food Show, Jake’s Famous barbecue sauces really stood out. His Asian-inspired Blue Oak reminded me of the complex espresso sauce provided at the legendary Franklin’s in Austin. It … Continue reading →

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Men, fire and food: a visit with Bruce Frankel of Spitjack

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Bruce Frankel was a chef with an idea. Tired of long hours and not great financial success at a Boston nouvelle cuisine (remember?) fine dining place in the 1980s, he decided to do something entrepreneurial. He looked at molecular gastronomy … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cornell-Style Grilled Chicken

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the tasty “barbecue” chicken served at church socials throughout the Northeast U.S. The Cornell chicken recipe makes enough to marinade and grill two whole chickens; if making just one chicken (or equivalent in pieces) you can refrigerate the leftover … Continue reading →

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The Cornell Chicken and the Egg

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

My friend and fellow food blogger Deanna Fox wrote a great piece a while back on the origins of Cornell Chicken. This is a serving method and chicken marinade that was created at Cornell University in the 1940s as a … Continue reading →

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How to rate Texas BBQ

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Austin, TX recently which means a lot of trips to Texas BBQ places. Most of it was good, some great, though I still believe nobody approaches Snow’s as the best barbecue in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Funny Bryan’s Texas BBQ Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

It ain’t Sonny’s, but it’s in the ballpark. And this cumin-infused Texas barbecue sauce super easy to make. If you’re going to sauce your meat, this is as good a choice as any. Adapted from this but don’t follow their advice … Continue reading →

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