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  1. cecil

    Cherry rub.

    I haven't tried it but when I smoke my ribs I add Cherry Jello powder to my rub. Just add a little at a time until you get the taste that you like.
  2. cecil

    Hello from the Heart of Cajun Country

    Welcome Cajun Marine.  Glad to see another Cajun on board. I live in Gonzales. My mother was an Arceneaux from Lafayette. Sppent half my life there at the corner of I-49 and Butcher Switch Rd. You've come to the right place for any question you might have on smoking meat.
  3. cecil

    Smoked Pickles by Osmosis - Q/View

    Too bad I don't like dill pickles. Will this work on sweet or bread and butter pickles?  
  4. cecil

    Jambalaya pots.

    You are right, it was across from the okd Thomas Marine dealer before they moved to the airline hwy location.Pearl's was on the other end of the block. It is now a mexican grill. You are probleally talking about Mac Boudreauxs camp. Roland is Mac;s brother. I grew up next door to Roland and...
  5. cecil

    Jambalaya pots.

    talking about the old sugar mills in the do you remember the sugar mill that used to be where the Bulerunner bean factory is now. I used to go with my dad to bring his cane there for syrup. And Mr. Homer Watts on Boudreaux rd. had a small one man mule powered sugar mill for syrup.
  6. cecil

    Gumbo Basics

    Butter and flour was the French influence but we didn't have much butter in south Louisiana. Its too dang hot. The above Chef really started or reinvented the use of buttery "flavored" oils. Its similar to the oil used in popcorn machines because of its high flash/smoke point. It brings flavor...
  7. cecil

    Gumbo Basics

    Speaking of roux a few years ago I went to Chef John Folse's test kitchen here in  Gonzales and he had a home made roux making machine. It was almost like a horizontal smoker with out the fire box. It had a shaft that had a number of arms staggered on it and rotated to constantly to stir the...
  8. cecil

    Gumbo Basics

    Thanks Dfbourg, I'm not averse to drinking a beer or two maybe three. Any more and my heart starts to race especially if there are good looking ladies around. Let.s have one or two(beers that is).
  9. cecil

    Gumbo Basics

    Great post Foamheart. That is basically how I make my roux but everyone has his own recipe for gumbo. It's all in what works for you. Let's get together and talk cooking over a cup of coffee.
  10. cecil

    BBQ Themed Gumbo

  11. cecil

    Jambalaya pots.

    Hello Foamheart and DfBourg, I also live in Gonzales(Cornerview Road). Like most of us here in this area that like to cook and BBQ I also love to coo Jambalaya. I don't have any big pots but have a few smaller ones. I usually have to borrow one from a friend when I have to cook a big one (30 or...
  12. cecil

    New to smoking

    Hi,Lerge, I started out on a Brinkman ECB like that my inlaws gave me for a Christmas gift many tears ago. I tried a few times but didn't understand what low and slow was all about. So I abandoned it in favor for my gas grill. (I worked for the gas company and got to use a demo at my house for...
  13. cecil

    I just deep fried a porterhouse steak! with Q-view.

    Wow, those look really good. I just felt an artery slam shut just looking at 'em. But what the heck I still have a few others left. I'm in.
  14. cecil

    cherry cola ribs for a reunion.

    Looking good J. I like the sweet cherry taste on my ribs also. I don't use cherry cola. I add cherry jello powder to my rub. Works great. every one loves 'em. Just add a little at a time until you get the taste you are looking for. I also add the rub to my sauce.
  15. cecil

    baby back ribs?

    I use Earl Campbells Rib Rub. Cabellas used to sell it but now I have to get my sister in Texas to get it for me or order from web site.And for ribs I add some Cherry Jello Powder to the rub for added sweetness. smoke with cherry wood. Everyone loves them...
  16. cecil

    Memorial day smoke on television

    I had my daughter show me how to post video from facebook . There are two separate videos.  
  17. cecil

    Memorial day smoke on television

    Had the grill and the WSM Cooking away on Memorial day when a Channel 2 news car comes driving up my driveway. They were driving around looking for someone BBQing on memorial day and asked if they could film us for the evening news. After filming I invited them to stay for dinner but they had to...
  18. cecil

    Memorial Day charcoal sales!

    On sale at Lowes and HD in Louisianaand this weekend is tax free weekend so the savings are even greater.
  19. cecil

    Baby Back foiling sauce

    I just use apple juice in the foil. Turns out great.  
  20. cecil

    SQWIBS Scout Banquet Cook "Event post"

    Great job Sqwibb. The scouts are a great organization.I worked 18 years with the scouts from cub pack chairman, Asst. Scout master, Scout master, dist commissioner, and a number of Dist. and Council positions and as staff member of the National Jamboree in Virginia.  Working with the scouts was...
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