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Hi %CUST_1%. Summer's moving along smoothly and the days are hot and long, just right for barbecue season. Our summer has been quite busy with weddings, parties and some nice summer afternoons out by the pit cooking some delicious hamburgers, dogs, ribs, links, chickens and some really great pork butts. It is sorta what summer is all about. Before school resumes, vacations end and you have to return to full time grind, make opportunities to enjoy your barbecue pit or grill to the max. ..... Promise? Enjoy! Stay Tuned: We're in the process of archiving all previous editions of the Smoke 'N Fire Enquirer on the web site very soon. This will be exceptional and valuable information for your cooking experience. We hope to have that up and going in the next few days. Click Here to find out when they will become available. Hot Topics for Outdoor Cooking
Most folks like tips on the best way to do this or that and maybe even want to learn a technique or two in the process. In this issue of The Smoke 'N Fire Enquirer, we will discuss 3 thoughts and ideas that may interest most of our readers: Keeping Chicken Moist:
Side Note: Most often, there is less concern about dark meat in poultry which has more inherent fats interspersed in the meat. Salmonella: Salmonella is one of the most common intestinal infections in the United States and one of the most controllable ones - when it comes to meat. We've all heard about the recent bout of salmonella in raw tomatoes where thousands of people have become sick and now the Jalapeno's and Serrano peppers out of Mexico are stirring up new worries. Even cilantro, and onions were suspect at one time. As of August 1st, the first lawsuit has been initiated against Wal-Mart over the Jalapeno.
Finishing Sauces:
Certified judges find most BBQ competition teams use this method prior to turning in their entry. We also know of some that do not, so play with it and see what works for you. That's it for this issue of the Smoke 'N Fire Enquirer and we hope you've learned something or have been moved to try something new the next time you raise the lid to your pit or grill. Remember to have fun and "play with your food" to experience something new, interesting and flavorful. Until next issue, keep on Smokin'! For more great tips, Click Here Enjoy The Summer!
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There's chicken and then there's chicken. What we're referring to is the white meat vs. the dark meat. If you are worried about keeping the chicken moist, you are most likely working with the breast meat. This meat is mostly protein which, by definition, is lacking in fat which is essential for keeping meat moist. A couple of ways to help keep the breast meat moist and tender would be:
We all knew chicken and fish are subject to having salmonella, but did you realize that upwards of 75 PERCENT of the chickens sold in the US are contaminated with salmonella? When cooking meats, it is quite easy to control. 
First, let's define. A finishing sauce is quite often a barbecue sauce - perhaps thinned a little with apple or orange juice or other type of flavoring. Once the meat is complete, the temperature in the pit is beginning to die down and there is some quiet time before serving, a thin layer of sweeter barbecue sauce is applied to both sides of the meat. This finishing sauce helps to preserve the moisture and flavor in the meat and makes for a great presentation at the table.
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