By Parthenia Antoinette Hague Then there were the annual barbecues that each and all planters gave without fail to their slaves when the crops had all been laid by, which semi-holiday weeks embraced the last of July and the first of August. I remember in particular one barbecue roast that I witnessed one night in company with the household. The …
A Virginia Barbecue, 1835
By Robert Francis Astrop Ye who love good eating, just go to a ‘Cue—Ye’ll find and enjoy it there, I warrant you. Who ever went there and ne’er got enough?Who ever went there and found the meat tough?Who ever went there and came mad away?Who ever went there, and kept steady all day? Who ever went there, discontent er distrest—Who …
A Kentucky Barbecue, 1897
By John James Audubon, 1897 Beargrass Creek, which is one of the many beautiful streams of the highly cultivated and happy State of Kentucky, meanders through a deeply shaded growth of majestic beechwoods, in which are interspersed various species of walnut, oak, elm, ash, and other trees, extending on either side of its course. The spot on which I witnessed …
What If I Want to Cook My Ribs in the Oven?
Hello Dr. BBQ: If I bake ribs in oven rather than on the grill, do I still put the temp. at 323 and cook the same amount of time? Thanks, Carolyn Hi Carolyn, I’m not sure which rib recipe you’re referring but the time and temp will be similar to cooking on the grill. Cooking just by time isn’t …
Stilton-Stuffed Mushrooms
Stilton-Stuffed Mushrooms Prep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 17 to 22 minutes By Rick Browne, Ph.B. You Will Need: A gas or charcoal grill – preheated to 375˚F. Large sheet aluminum foil Non-stick grilling spray 1/2 stick butter Small saucepan 5 shallots, chopped 1/2 cup white bread crumbs 4 oz. Stilton cheese Sage and thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of each 2 …