The Chili con Carne Project

The GREAT Chili con Carne Project, Part 10: Chili Philosophy and Humor

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  By Dave DeWitt Part 10: Chili Philosophy and Humor, Plus a Family Recipe That Makes a Statement     Recipe: Mary Jane’s Short Rib Chili   Everyone has an opinion about chili. Arguably, it is the most contentious food in the world, triggering debates as to its origin, authenticity, preparation, and influence on international culinary practices. While researching chili …

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Pimentón: The Smoked Chile Powder from La Vera, Spain

Fiery Foods Manager Cooking with Chiles, Europe, In the Kitchen with Chile Peppers Leave a Comment

by Dave DeWitt Recipe Index Spanish Chorizo with Pimentón Pimentón Garlic Soup Grilled Tuna Steaks with Salsa Pimentón Everyone knows that Columbus carried chile peppers to Spain from the New World on his second voyage in 1493, but who first used the pods for flavoring food? José Guerra, writing in “Foods from Spain News,” speculates that monks at the Monastery …

Pure Chile Powder

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Smoking Leave a Comment

Hello Dr. BBQ: I”ve noticed that you recommend pure chili powder not a blend. How do I tell the difference? I use McCormick’s dark chili powder now. Is that right or should I use something else? Jeff Hi Jeff, The readily available chili powders like the one you have are very different than ground pure chiles. The powders usually have …

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Pit Beef…Not True BBQ But Damn Good

Dave DeWitt BBQ, Grilling & Smoking Leave a Comment

  By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Pit beef – a somewhat tough cut of beef roast turned into delectable sandwiches – is not “true” barbecue… there’s no smoke added to the beef. The meat is grilled using both direct and indirect cooking making exquisitely tender beef – crispy edges with a rare interior – a classic sandwich from the east side …

Winter Smoking A How-to Guide

Smoked Brisket

Mark Masker General, Recipes Leave a Comment

A whole beef brisket – the point and the flat – is a large piece of meat usually weighing eight to 16 pounds that can take 12 to 20 hours to cook. By using the flat instead of an entire brisket the cooking time is greatly reduced, making it a good choice for winter cooking. (This recipe does require advance preparation.)