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November 30, 2018 ♦ by   ♦ BBQ Smokin  ♦ Beef  ♦ Best BBQ  ♦ Chicken  ♦ Lamb  ♦ News & Information  ♦ NH BBQ  ♦ Pork  ♦ Ribs Tags:

The Smoke Ring

One of the most frequent comments I hear from “newbies” to real slow smoked BBQ is:  “Ohhhh noooo…..this is RAW!! Look how pink it is inside!    Oh, wait….it is cooked in the middle — but not on the outside…”  I  confidently assure people that this is due to the smoke penetrating the meat, causing the pink ring or “smoke ring” to appear around the outside layer of the meat.  This is not raw, this is FLAVOR!!

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October 26, 2018 ♦ by   ♦ BBQ Smokin  ♦ Best BBQ  ♦ Hardwoods  ♦ News & Information  ♦ NH BBQ Tags:

Use Local Wood for Smoking

Why do I use Sugar Maple, Beechnut and Apple Wood for the unique flavors here at Smokin Bear BBQ?  Mostly because it’s local and readily available.  But, more than that, I find that it gives my NH style BBQ a truly unique sweetness only found here in New England.  There have been many conversations and debates across the BBQ nation about which woods smoke the best and create the best flavor.  The only true answer is:   use what is local.  It’s kind of hard to find a mesquite tree in New Hampshire to cut down!!

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Smoked Porkloin
July 30, 2017 ♦ by   ♦ Beef  ♦ Chicken  ♦ Lamb  ♦ News & Information  ♦ Pork Tags:  ,  , 

Guinea Pig Party

Another successful guinea pig party on the books here at Smokin Bear BBQ!  What is that you ask?  It is a small gathering where we surprise our guests with new recipes to try out.  We pass out cards for them to write down their comments, suggestions, etc.   Here are just a few:  “Prime Rib – my favorite was the non-injected.  The injected was a tiny bit too hot.”  “Chicken – my favorite one was with seasoning injected, so tasty!” “Prime Rib – incredibly juicy and has the perfect amount of rub.”  “Lamb was surprisingly yet satisfying mellow on *lamb* flavor; so tender and tasty!”  “The chicken — HOLY SHIT!!”  “Phenomenal pasta salad!  Great dressing!”  “The smoked chicken was the moistest, most tender, I have ever had!  Lamb was sweet and tender, similar to the best aged T-bone; the prime rib WONDERFUL–tender, smokiness without being overpowering.”  “I will not comment on the lamb because it is MINE…ALL MINE.”    One of our guest commented “that was the most tender piece of beef I have ever eaten, what cut of beef was that?”    Bear replied, “that was actually slow smoked and lightly rubbed boneless leg of lamb.”  Our  guest was shocked!  “That was lamb??  Not beef!!??”  He complimented Bear on his  skill at serving the best BBQ he had ever had!   …and we are pretty sure he is the one who wrote the mine…all mine comment!!

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July 27, 2017 ♦ by   ♦ Beef  ♦ Chicken  ♦ Hardwoods  ♦ Herbs  ♦ News & Information  ♦ Pork  ♦ Sausage Tags:  , 

Home-made Sausage

It’s the middle of Winter here in New Hampshire, and I am working on sausage! The sausages will be made by hand and stuffed in natural casings. The first is a chicken, spinach and feta cheese, made with Perdue boneless chicken thighs. The second is going to be pork with jalapeño and onion, and the third is an all beef with tomato, basil, and plenty of herbs and spices. We use fresh beef and pork from our local favorite PT Farm in Haverhill. Kim grows herbs in the summer, and dries them herself so we use those as well.

These sausages will always be made FRESH ~ never frozen ~ and to order for your New Hampshire BBQ and then, of course, slow smoked over New Hampshire hardwoods. And don’t forget, I can make them Mild or Wild! 

Can’t wait to share these with The Pit Crew! She is going to love these, as I hope all my new and past Smokin Bear BBQ clients will as well!!

Check back in to see how I’m making out!

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July 25, 2017 ♦ by   ♦ Chicken  ♦ Competition BBQ  ♦ News & Information  ♦ NH BBQ Tags:  , 

My Best Trophy

Many people have questioned why I don’t do competition BBQ. I usually just shrug, and say ~ not really interested. I am not in it for the trophies. Here is an explanation and the real reason why. During our Town’s 250th anniversary celebration, a man approached me, after I had served him his NH BBQ chicken and coleslaw plate, and said, “I am 84 years old… been eating chicken my whole life — and that was the best piece of chicken I have ever eaten. How do you get it so juicy and tender?” Thank you, Sir, for the compliment!! I was just given one of the top trophies ever for my BBQ. No shiny piece of plastic with gold highlights can beat this blue ribbon trophy!

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July 10, 2017 ♦ by   ♦ BBQ Smokin  ♦ Beef  ♦ Best BBQ  ♦ Chicken  ♦ News & Information  ♦ NH BBQ  ♦ Pork  ♦ Ribs  ♦ Seafood  ♦ Vegetables Tags:

Free BBQ Education

During our events, everyone is always very interested in checking out the Smoker, how it works, how long it takes to cook everything, and what type of wood I use — just to name a few. They hang around, sipping their favorite beverages, watching with interest what I am doing, with big smiles on their faces, nostrils flaring, breathing in very deeply. I love the interest, and fully encourage everyone to ask questions while they wait to enjoy the Best BBQ in New Hampshire!

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July 9, 2017 ♦ by   ♦ BBQ Smokin  ♦ Beef  ♦ Bonfire  ♦ Chicken  ♦ News & Information  ♦ Pork  ♦ Ribs  ♦ Seafood  ♦ Vegetables  ♦ Winter

Winter BBQ

Most people think of BBQ only in the summer time.  We, at Smokin Bear BBQ,  think about BBQ all the time!  And we want to make sure everyone knows that we are a year round BBQ business.  SO shovel off that deck, or call us to plow out that field (yes, Bear can plow the area for you), rev-up your snow mobiles, wrap those kids up warm, touch off that winter bonfire and contact Smokin Bear BBQ to light the fire and smoke up your favorite beef, chicken, ribs, seafood or veggies.  Even in the deep snow, let’s share a wonderful snowy Winter BBQ, filled with your favorite tastes of summer! 

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July 21, 2016 ♦ by   ♦ BBQ Smokin  ♦ News & Information

Grilling vs. BBQ

For those of you who are new or just curious, here are the differences between grilling and BBQ.

Grilling, done over an open flame with direct heat, cooks food using either a gas or charcoal grill, placing the food directly above the flame until the food reaches the desired cooking temperature. While this gives you a quicker cooking time than BBQing, it does not bring out the full flavor of your food.

BBQ,  done with smoke and indirect heat, cooks food using native hardwood, placing the food in the upright smoke box until the food reaches the desired temperature.  A fire box is used to create the flame and smoke, and it travels through the pit or smoker to the smoke box. The meats and veggies are cooked low and slow.  The smoke adds a unique flavor to whatever you are cooking.

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