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I have a gas grill that I use for direct cooking and then I have the Char-Griller Smokin Pro for indirect cooking. The side firebox maintains the temp nicely at around 225 degrees Fahrenheit. If I want something quick (meaning less than an hour) then I use the gas grill. If I want to smoke chunks of meat (and I have 7+ hours to kill) then I use the smoker.

If you're gonna use a charcoal grill for direct heat then get one that allows you to easily add another chimney of charcoal and also allow you to adjust the grate height. Cast iron cooking grates are also a nice thing.

Jperezish at 3:03PM on 05/01/08

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Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'

oh man, I'm gonna have to say cuban style as well... pulled pork, ham, pickles, cheese... yum.

Jperezish at 3:03PM on 03/03/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without'

Steamed Chinese broccoli lightly covered with oyster sauce.

Jperezish at 1:33PM on 01/11/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Provolone and dijon mustard.

Jperezish at 12:46PM on 12/12/07

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Cook the Book: 'Think Like a Chef'

I enjoy water (or other liquids) sautéing.

Jperezish at 3:51PM on 12/03/07

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Cook the Book: 'Crescent City Cooking'

Woohoo for Jambalaya!

Jperezish at 3:11PM on 11/30/07

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Cook the Book: Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges

Toss up between Pad Siew and Pho Ga.

Jperezish at 4:34PM on 11/12/07

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

I'm loving me the gelato!!!

Jperezish at 5:28PM on 11/06/07

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Cook the Book: Apple Pie

Well I too have to say Mom.

Jperezish at 4:02PM on 10/16/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook'

Pulled pork! :-)

Jperezish at 6:41PM on 07/23/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Young Man and the Sea'

Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs covered in Old Bay seasoning... :-)

Jperezish at 4:00PM on 07/09/07

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Cook the Book: Taming the Flame

Well that would be the CharGriller Smokin Pro BBQ Smoker. Woot.

Jperezish at 7:57PM on 07/02/07

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Cook the Book Giveaway: 'Pork & Sons'

I'll have to join the BBQ pork off of a whole pig camp. So good.

Jperezish at 3:13PM on 06/27/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Summer Shack Cookbook' Giveaway

Mine has to be a Hawaiian Ahi sandwich from Brennecke’s Beach Broiler at Poipu Beach on Kauai island. Sitting on the outside deck on top of the restaurant, listening to the waves, eating the sandwich and sipping on a beer. *sigh*

Jperezish at 12:44PM on 06/19/07

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What's Your Favorite Local Ice Cream?

I definitely second Dr. Bob's ice cream in SoCal. I live close to an ice cream shop that serves this and I probably eat it more than I should, but it's too good to resist. You can't go wrong with the Cappuccino Crunch or the Brown Sugar Pecan. I'd order the Eclectic 6-Pack as a good sampler.

Jperezish at 12:13PM on 06/13/07

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Cook the Book Giveaway: 'Peace, Love, and Barbecue'

Pulled pork and BBQ chicken.

Jperezish at 2:37PM on 06/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'What's a Cook To Do?' Giveaway

The best tip I've ever received is 'do not chop off your fingers'. They do not grow back and it only makes it harder to cook down the road.

Jperezish at 5:04PM on 05/21/07

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Cook the Book: 'Happy in the Kitchen' Giveaway

I love the smells... especially when I've been at it for a while and my nose has become desensitized. Then I go outside and come back in and it's like a wall of scent!

Jperezish at 4:48PM on 05/14/07

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