Steaks: Grain vs. Grass Fed Do you believe throwing a steak on a grill, searing it and then immediately eating it will make for a good meal, I disagree. Because steak is one of the items I will pay a little extra, for good quality, I take particular steps to ensure I am getting the best flavor, juiciness, and tenderness for my money. I will spend more for grain-fed meat when I can find it. GRAIN-FED VS. GRASS-FED BEEF Grain-fed Beef Pasture-raised = grazes on grass Later, fed hearty, rich-in-nutrients grain The most flavorful and highest quality beef available, with superior marbling and texture Top chefs agree, grain-fed beef tastes…
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University Students Develop the Meatmaster
HOUSTON – Five Rice University seniors known as, Five Guys & Ribeyes, have designed and constructed a functional prototype seven-sensor meat thermometer for the students’ senior engineering design project called the meatmaster. The innovative students are trying to make sure grill masters never under-cook or overcook their steaks again. The idea for the new product came from one of the team’s faculty co-advisers, Gary Woods; as a grilling enthusiast. Woods has had the idea for the thermometer for about 10 years. He challenged the students to create a digital thermometer with multiple, closely placed sensors. Innovative Barbecue Youth The Five Guys team is made up of four mechanical engineering students —…
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Towns Bluff Campground Barbecue Festival
Enjoyed a beautiful weekend at Towns Bluff Campground and Heritage Center in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Mother nature was wonderful to 28 GBA professional cook teams as they battled it out for the best in pork loin, pulled pork, and pork ribs. The RV park/campground is a comfortable location for the teams, large enough to accommodate cooking rigs but intimate enough to enjoy fellowship among competitors. I give thanks for all the friendships we (Smokin J’s Barbeque) have acquired through the Georgia Barbecue Association. Comfort at Towns Bluff RV Park On the Altamaha River and the Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area, the Heritage Center has a small wildlife museum representing native animals…
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Smokin J’s Barbeque at Canton’s First BBQ and Brews
Smokin J’s Barbeque at BBQ & Brews Smokin J’s Barbeque enjoyed Canton’s first BBQ and Brews Festival, sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association. Competing were 22 professional teams and 19 cooking for fun teams battling for cash money and recognition. Downtown Main Street featured live music, local craft beer, food trucks, and our sanctioned BBQ event. Proceeds benefit #ForCanton, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, homelessness, and hunger in the city of Canton. Gary Lamb, Pastor of Action Church, did an incredible job keeping all the competing teams satisfied and fed. The hospitality of Gary and Sarah Gregorcyk made all the teams feel welcome. Free food, beer, and massages…
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Smokin J’s Barbeque Recap of City Fest 2016
Smokin J’s at Dallas Inaugural City Fest 2016 Had a great competition weekend at the first City Fest 2016 in Dallas, Georgia. Fifteen professional Georgia Barbecue Association teams competed for the top team in ribs, pork loin, and pork butt. Some teams competed in the “People’s Choice,” category. The weather started gloomy Friday morning, but skies cleared and residents came out to enjoy a beautiful Saturday. A car show, craft vendors, and activities for kids were surrounding the downtown Dallas Square; however, the main event was the barbecue battle. Barbecue Competition is Tough The competition was fierce but points leader, Rescue Smokers took the Grand Champion trophy for the day…
