How to Brine Chicken
Why is some barbequed chicken tasty and moist while others are tough and stringy? The answer may be that a meat brine was involved. A meat brine is a culinary tool that many… [more]
Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Basically, chicken satay is a kabob. According to Wikipedia, satay or sate, is a dish of marinated, skewered and grilled meats, served with a sauce.Satay may consist of diced or… [more]
Tennessee Whiskey Sauce
Cooks in the south have known all along the benefits of a whiskey sauce. Only in recent years has the theory spread, based in part by the many chain restaurants now offering whiskey… [more]
Kilkenny Grilled Chicken Salad
With the closing of most Bennigan's Grill and Tavern, I was left without one of my favorite salads, the Kilkenny's Country Chicken Salad. I had only one option...try and create… [more]
How to Use Smoking Chips
It's hard to beat the taste that grilling imparts upon meat, yet smoking chips take that flavor to the next level. Who doesn't love a smoked rack of barbecued ribs or a smoked… [more]
Pulled Chicken
Recipe: Pulled Chicken Summary: One of the best barbequed chicken dishes has to be pulled chicken sandwiches. I love a good pulled pork sandwich, yet now and then… [more]
Hot Off the grill
Grilled Chicken Chowder
A simple comfort food…straight from the grill. Like many comfort foods, there are no rules. Throw in the kitchen sink if desired.
GaryGlen’s Easy Grilled Cornbread
I love cornbread! The only problem I have is that I suck at baking. If you’re lazy like me this recipe is perfect since laziness is one of the key ingredients. Enjoy!
Smoked Devilish Eggs
Barbeque sauce, bacon, some hot sauce and of course, a hint of smoke make these devilish eggs actually quite the good egg.
Engagement Chicken
This is a new one on me, yet many women swear by it. Worst case scenario is at least you’ll have a good chicken dinner. Here’s the scoop and the recipe. Good luck ladies!
Turkey Bean Burger
Although there are several variations, the basics of a bean burger are a burger on top of refried beans and Frito brand corn chips, topped with cheese and diced onions.
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Smoked Eggs
Smoked eggs are great to snack on, but the real magic happens when the smoked eggs are used as an ingredient in another dish.
How to Use Smoking Chips
By Gary Glen, Contributing Author
It’s hard to beat the taste that grilling imparts upon meat, yet smoking chips take that flavor to the next level. This guide will have you smoking in no time.
Introduction to Cooking Oils
By John Lynch, Contributing Author
Here’s a little insight to that mystical isle at the grocery store
News, Views and Reviews
The Hollywood Chicken is in the Spirit
When cousin Jimmy flew the coop to seek his fame and fortune in Californy, we all thought he had truly cracked his corn. Well, success has again blessed the poultry family. Jimmy, err…The Hollywood Chicken has impressed us all. His loud cackling has finally paid off. In the spirit of the holidays, Jimmy, I mean The Hollywood Chicken has blessed us with his own rendition of a Christmas classic. Enjoy!
From everyone here at the coop, have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
USDA Delays Meat Nutrition Labeling Rule
Implementation for a mandatory meat nutrition label rule that was due to go into effect at the start of 2012 has been delayed until March 1 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The two-month extension for the effective date of enforcement of the “Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products” final rule will provide retailers with…
Hardee’s Kicks Up the Heat
Great news, spicy-hot chicken fans! Hardee’s(R) is turning up the heat this holiday season and expanding its popular line-up of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders(TM) and Chicken Fillet Sandwiches with the new Buffalo-flavored options. Now available at all Hardee’s locations, the Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fillet Sandwich are freshly prepared, battered and breaded by-hand in each and every restaurant throughout the day, then dipped in Frank’s RedHot Sauce. Let’s turn up the heat!
Authorities Seize 75 Chickens From Apartment
A woman had her own way of avoiding hormones in her chicken. She kept her own chicken coop, which does not sound a problem, until you hear about where she kept the chickens. The owner’s son, Abel, say his mom began raising the bird as a hobby and claims since she doesn’t like store-bought chicken so she would sometimes kill one of her own to make a meal.
Turkey Hot Dogs?
By Gary Glen, Contributing Author
So what’s the deal with turkey hot dogs? Have any of you ever had them? After a bit of investigation, there’s more. I was aware of turkey burgers, but did you know there’s also turkey sausage, turkey bratwurst and even…turkey bacon? I have to admit that except for my Thanksgiving bird, I don’t know jack about turkey products.
Follow along as I learn more about turkey and how it fits on the grill.
The Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken Sandwich?
By SeriousEats (John M. Edwards)
With every chain jumping on the fried chicken sandwich bandwagon, who has the best? We tried the standard fried chicken sandwiches from KFC, Popeye’s, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, and Burger King. During the tasting, one thing became very clear: not all chicken is created equal.
Review:Budweiser’s Wing Sauce
By Gary Glen, Contributing Author
Will the King of Beers become the King of Wing Sauces?
Like hot sauces, interesting names or even certain manufacturers tend to attract my attention. Then the sucker in me takes over and I feel compelled to give it a try.
This was the case with Budweiser’s Wing Sauce.
Poultry Groups Urge Obama to Keep Food Inspectors On the Job
(Progressive Grocer) With the possibility of a federal government shutdown, the poultry industry urged the Obama Administration to classify federal food inspectors as “essential” personnel.
“Withdrawal of inspection services would be completely unnecessary and could cause havoc for our industry and for our customers and consumers across the country and around the world,” said Joel Brandenberger, president of the National Turkey Federation, and Mike Brown, president of the National Chicken Council, in a letter was sent to President Obama, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and key members of Congress.
