2007 No Gluttony no Glory.
Here we are in the spring training of the 2007 bbq season. For some the weather is too cold still, but in the west and southwest, its time to polish off the instruments of bbq and set some goals.

With the first wave of good weather in late February and March, with much more on the way, it was a chance to stretch out (and wait) for the first tri-tip of the year. After a winter of our epicurian discontent filled with stews and soups and little red meat, tasting real homemade bbq is such a welcome change.

Sunday March 4th: Tri-tip with the same ole rub posted in last year's archives.

Sunday March 11th: First baby backs of the season. With it being so early, I haven't had time to sit down and prepare my rubs and sauces, so I went with an Xmas gift of Bone Suckin Rib-Rub and Bone Suckin Sauce. Last year on Father's day, I made the best ribs I have ever made.
The secret was slow and low cooking. I went with all mesquite today instead of a mixture of mesquite and hickory.

Also I have made some various links so far this year. Just a few.
The cue was officially dusted off on February 11th for a few Louisana Hot Links.

Goals for 2007:

• More seafood explorations.


• Bone-in rib eyes again, try to repeat last year's surprise success and Best in Show.


• maybe a brisket. not sure yet.


• Roasted chicken wtih Cajun injection.

Also

• Try more new rubs and sauces


• Organize into some form, my best of bbq


• Cut out the articles from various mags I have collected