When your a Chili Head – Pain is Good. Deeze Nuts are Hott.

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Pain is Good Hott Nuts. Habanero Peanuts Spiced to Kill.

I’m a fan of fiery flavors. A stone cold chili head born and raised in the Tabasco on everything 70′s. I come from a long line of capsicum consuming, forehead sweating, lips burning, duck walkers preaching the word of Scoville. I always keep an eye out for the words hot and spicy at every the supermarket and while I admit most of the generic “Hot” snacks are disappointing, however every once in a while you come across the real McCoy.

Pain is Good Hott Nuts are the real McCoy. Hands down one of the best hot and spicy snacks I have ever had the pleasure of consuming. For a while I was able to get Pain is Good Hott Nuts at my local WalMart but when they stopped stocking them I went on line in search of more. I found them at HotSauce.com

 

 

 

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Kitchen Basics: Vacuum Sealer’s save you money.

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If you barbecue or smoke meats you should really consider buying a vacuum sealer. The modern vacuum sealer can help you save money by allowing you to fill up your smoker every time you decide to build a fire. Lets face it it takes about as much fuel to smoke 10lb of meat as it does to smoke 35 lb. Especially if your running an efficient system.

I have experimented with most types of smoked meats including chicken, pork butt, brisket, ribs and sausage and it is my opinion that they are all  (with the exception of ribs) perfect candidates for freezing in vacuum sealed bags. The cooking process evaporates the water content leaving the fats and tissues to insulate the meat from damage from ice crystals. All of the meats with the exception of the ribs came out as visually pleasing and tasty as the day I took them out of the smoker.

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Choose the Best Wood for your BBQ Smoker

Got a New Smoker?

What is the best wood to use to BBQ?
Well I’ll tell you what that’s a damn fine question and I’m glad you asked. I have written this guide to help you choose the correct wood for your BBQ needs and help you correctly identify the wood you find at your local wood cutters or saw mill.

Why is wood important?
The difference in wood choices and seasonings are all that separate the master BBQ pitt man from Joe Average at his smoker in the back yard. More important then the marinades, injections and seasoning rubs, smokeis the flavor component that can make or break your BBQ. Factis you don’t even need the other preparations. Smoked meat purists often scoff at injection’s, marinades and overly strong seasonings, opting for the pure smoke and natural meat flavors exclusively. In any case, the smoke should tie together the preparations and seasonings and marry the natural flavors of the meat.

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You like it hot? Uncle Rays Hot! Potato Chips. Are all that and a bag of Chips.

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I am always looking for the best hot snacks. It’s been a life long thing. My dad was the same way. I’m nearly always disappointed by what I find at the supermarket. I realize that a snack food company needs to try and please everyone, but why bother to market a Hot and Spicy snack if you don’t plan on making it hot and spicy? The wife brought home a bag of Uncle Rays Hot! potato chips a while back and for the first time in years I got to bask in the chili head glory that is the perfect hot and spicy potato chip.

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When to hire a Personal Chef.

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“Whats for supper?” If this is the every day question that makes you grit your teeth, maybe its time to hire a Personal Chef. Everything gets rushed these days. The kids have seven schedules apiece and its hard enough to remember who needs to be where on any given day. You find yourself stretched thin by work “if your lucky” and the parental taxi scene. It’s no wonder places like McDonald’s are doing so well. Some of you don’t even see the inside of your homes from the time you pick up the kids until way after dark. How are you supposed to manage to unload, fix dinner and have any semblance of a nice meal?

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