Surly's Soap Box

Friday, April 14, 2006

Warning! Learned Foot Attempts to Lead You Astray!
But I've got your back...

Learned Foot of KAR fame is a poser. He does a good job of steering people away from the evils of the gas grill, only to lead them astray by telling them to, "Now go forth and buy some lighter fluid."


Wrong! WRONG! WRONG!

Never use lighter fluid.

Bad Chemicals. Bad Taste. Pretty amature. What you need is one of these:





A little news paper or paper bag in the bottom, light a match, and let the coals get nice and toasty. None of the lighter fluid taste.

By the way, when you use newpaper, don't use the opinion section of the Star Tribune: The isn't enough substance to get a fire going and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.




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Friday Night Food Thing 4/14.2006
Oven Brisket

I like to smoke briskets, but sometimes I don't have the time to devote to a smoker. And when you want it for Friday night but you have to work all day...

But here is a easy, though not quick, way to do a brisket.

6:00AM: Turn oven on to 200°.
Rub the brisket down with your prefered rub or steak seasoning.

Put 'er in the oven, on a rack, for 10-12 hours. The temp you are looking for about 195°'s. If you want, when it hits about 160°, put the brisket in a foil pouch big enough for the brisket, mix the pan juices with a cup or two of your favorite BBQ sauce and pout it over the top, and then let it cook to 195°. Good stuff. You can thank be later.


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