I was five or six years old, and we were having a family get together at Uncle Vern’s house. My Uncle Raymond, who was, almost assuredly, several mason-jars into the party already, decided that the charcoal in the battered old Weber (which was sitting on a plywood-covered, screened porch – them’s my genes, folks!) wasn’t heating up as quickly as [...]
Balinese Babi Guling (spiced roasted pig) Recipes from “La Caja China World ” Babi guling (spiced roasted pig ) is the most famous dish in Bali. Traditionally, babi guling is made with a whole suckling pig that has been rubbed with a fragrant bumbu (spice paste) and spit-roasted over a barbecue. Lemongrass, turmeric, and coriander make this one exquisitely flavorful pork dish. 20-25lb piglet, dressed 1.5 Tbs of [...]
It’s warming up out there…backyard BBQ-masters and pig roasters across the country are digging their grills out of the garage and getting ready for summer! I don’t know about you, but both my wife, and my home-owner’s insurance agent seem to breathe a little easier if I go over a brief “safety-checklist” before I start playing with fire each summer. [...]
What is a Rub?A Rub is a spice and/or herb blend that’s used to coat meats prior to cooking. Rubs can be completely dry or can incorporate some liquids. This is called a wet rub or paste. Rubs are typically used in barbecue and grilling because they stick to the meat whether it’s on a gas grill, a smoker, [...]
Ingredients:6 kg. pork loin.1 ½ lt. of water.1 tablespoon allspice.2 bay leaves.4 cucharads dried parsley.4 tablespoons oregano.4 tablespoons garlic powder.4 tablespoons of salt.420 gr. paprika.20 gr. ground black pepper.250 ml. olive oil.Preparation:Prepare an infusion with water, allspice, bay leaves, dried parsley, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Place and set aside. Wash and thoroughly clean the [...]