Was he joking, i.e. about the spousal abuse? If so, he could be just spinning a tall tale. I can't tell, but seems like he could have a dry sense of humor (Willingham).
I made ribs this weekend on dad's pellet grill.
"If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up..."~Ferris Beuller
I used interstate bbq rub
+3 hrs at 220
then a super thin layer of corky's bbq sauce.
they came out SUPER, even tho I:
1. Cheated by not making my own rub
and
2. Used bbq sauce at all...
(07-26-2010 03:10 PM)Willie Becton Wrote: [ -> ]I made ribs this weekend on dad's pellet grill.
"If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up..."~Ferris Beuller
I used interstate bbq rub
+3 hrs at 220
then a super thin layer of corky's bbq sauce.
they came out SUPER, even tho I:
1. Cheated by not making my own rub
and
2. Used bbq sauce at all...
I hate Corky's sauce ..... way too sweet and they use liquid smoke which is a no no
Fred's Dollar Store has pre-cooked ribs, $3 for 2 lb slab. Throw in the microwave and you are good to go.
That has to be a misprint ...or mistype......
Kpig, I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been on a myriad of cooking teams for many years. I've added and subtracted ingredients til I'm blue in the face, I've inhaled enough smoke to to kill a horse. I've made the best ribs that anyone has ever eaten. I've made the worst ribs that anyone has ever eaten. Most of my close friends laugh and call me names.
However, I make it a point to try any and all ribs I can find. Stumbled upon these while discount shopping one day. I'm not saying you'll slap your momma, cuz' you won't. But, to be able to pop something in the microwave for 3 mins, and eat some decent KC-style ribs for 3 bucks? Not too bad IMHO.
For the price, what do you have to lose, give 'em a try. You can throw on the grill if you prefer. Total cook time on the grill....waiting on charcoal + 5 mins.
FYI, I fed a group of 7-8 teenagers with them a few weeks back, and they never knew the difference. A couple of kids told me how good they were LOL.
Think Fred's selling ribs is crazy, check this out...Ribs at Burger King?
Quote:Burger King (BKC) launched a bit of an unexpected campaign this summer with its barbecue pork ribs. With a price tag north of $7 for eight pieces, the ribs are an oddity in an era when many other merchants are offering up bargains for cash-strapped consumers.
Well it turns out Burger King's rib deal may wind down sooner than expected -- but perhaps not for the reason some think. Demand turned out to be so strong for the tasty barbecue items that BK has just sold its 10 millionth rib and expects to exhaust its supply this month!
This is great news for Burger King and its shareholders, and could be a further sign of a moment towards a "new upscale" in fast food where higher-priced, higher-margin items compliment traditional offerings of cheap burgers and fries.
According to John Schaufelberger, Burger King's senior vice president of global product marketing and innovation, "This validates the fact that value can come in many forms."
Schaufelberger points to other premium items with a more reasonable price -- such as Burger King’s burger value meals that cost over $6 -- nearly on par with a burger from a full-service restaurant with waitstaff. Burger King is also testing brunch sales in a few markets with premium offerings like mimosas and cibata breakfast sandwiches.
It's a fascinating business strategy at a time when conventional wisdom says that consumers are spending less eating out and looking to pinch their pennies. The idea is simple -- offer a premium product for a reasonable price. In other words, help consumers save some cash without making them feel like they are sacrificing quality.
Take McDonald’s (MCD) and its McCafe line of coffees. According to company estimates, the average Mickey D’s location saw about a 15% jump in revenue after adding a McCafe and its line of premium coffees. Though a less pricey then coffee from rivals like Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald’s drinks aren’t exactly a steal. Lattes, mochas and cappuccinos can still cost upwards of $3 a cup for a large size.
Still, the big sticker price wasn’t a deterrent and the upscale coffee line is widely credited for the recent sales surge at the Golden Arches.
* Related Articles: 5 Reasons to Buy McDonald’s Stock
While value offerings and the dollar menu may be the biggest draw for some folks, fast food restaurants will continue to offer upscale offerings like ribs and coffee for two reasons: First of all, consumers seem hungry for these items and it can help companies like BK and McDonald’s tap into new customers. Secondly, these premium items often come with a much bigger margin. If you’re only making a few pennies of profit on a $1 cheeseburger but a few dollars of profits on ribs, you only have to increase sales slightly on the premium side to see a big payoff in the bottom line.
Coincidentially, the ribs success story may go a long way towards helping BKC stock. BK franchisees recently sued parent company Burger King Holdings because they thought demands of a $1 double cheeseburger squeezed them to the point of selling the sandwich at cost. Having a premium item with a fat margin to offset cheaper value menu items could be just the thing to keep store owners – and shareholders – happy.
Fred's Dollar Store has pre-cooked ribs, $3 for 2 lb slab. Throw in the microwave and you are good to go.
That has to be a misprint ...or mistype......
Kpig, I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been on a myriad of cooking teams for many years. I've added and subtracted ingredients til I'm blue in the face, I've inhaled enough smoke to to kill a horse. I've made the best ribs that anyone has ever eaten. I've made the worst ribs that anyone has ever eaten. Most of my close friends laugh and call me names.
However, I make it a point to try any and all ribs I can find. Stumbled upon these while discount shopping one day. I'm not saying you'll slap your momma, cuz' you won't. But, to be able to pop something in the microwave for 3 mins, and eat some decent KC-style ribs for 3 bucks? Not too bad IMHO.
For the price, what do you have to lose, give 'em a try. You can throw on the grill if you prefer. Total cook time on the grill....waiting on charcoal + 5 mins.
FYI, I fed a group of 7-8 teenagers with them a few weeks back, and they never knew the difference. A couple of kids told me how good they were LOL.
Think Fred's selling ribs is crazy, check this out...Ribs at Burger King?
Quote:Burger King (BKC) launched a bit of an unexpected campaign this summer with its barbecue pork ribs. With a price tag north of $7 for eight pieces, the ribs are an oddity in an era when many other merchants are offering up bargains for cash-strapped consumers.
Well it turns out Burger King's rib deal may wind down sooner than expected -- but perhaps not for the reason some think. Demand turned out to be so strong for the tasty barbecue items that BK has just sold its 10 millionth rib and expects to exhaust its supply this month!
This is great news for Burger King and its shareholders, and could be a further sign of a moment towards a "new upscale" in fast food where higher-priced, higher-margin items compliment traditional offerings of cheap burgers and fries.
According to John Schaufelberger, Burger King's senior vice president of global product marketing and innovation, "This validates the fact that value can come in many forms."
Schaufelberger points to other premium items with a more reasonable price -- such as Burger King’s burger value meals that cost over $6 -- nearly on par with a burger from a full-service restaurant with waitstaff. Burger King is also testing brunch sales in a few markets with premium offerings like mimosas and cibata breakfast sandwiches.
It's a fascinating business strategy at a time when conventional wisdom says that consumers are spending less eating out and looking to pinch their pennies. The idea is simple -- offer a premium product for a reasonable price. In other words, help consumers save some cash without making them feel like they are sacrificing quality.
Take McDonald’s (MCD) and its McCafe line of coffees. According to company estimates, the average Mickey D’s location saw about a 15% jump in revenue after adding a McCafe and its line of premium coffees. Though a less pricey then coffee from rivals like Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald’s drinks aren’t exactly a steal. Lattes, mochas and cappuccinos can still cost upwards of $3 a cup for a large size.
Still, the big sticker price wasn’t a deterrent and the upscale coffee line is widely credited for the recent sales surge at the Golden Arches.
* Related Articles: 5 Reasons to Buy McDonald’s Stock
While value offerings and the dollar menu may be the biggest draw for some folks, fast food restaurants will continue to offer upscale offerings like ribs and coffee for two reasons: First of all, consumers seem hungry for these items and it can help companies like BK and McDonald’s tap into new customers. Secondly, these premium items often come with a much bigger margin. If you’re only making a few pennies of profit on a $1 cheeseburger but a few dollars of profits on ribs, you only have to increase sales slightly on the premium side to see a big payoff in the bottom line.
Coincidentially, the ribs success story may go a long way towards helping BKC stock. BK franchisees recently sued parent company Burger King Holdings because they thought demands of a $1 double cheeseburger squeezed them to the point of selling the sandwich at cost. Having a premium item with a fat margin to offset cheaper value menu items could be just the thing to keep store owners – and shareholders – happy.
Look at my location....If it wasn't for that, I would have been at Freds before the keyboard tray slid back under the desk...lol. I wouldn't be skeered to try 'em.
Fred's Dollar Store has pre-cooked ribs, $3 for 2 lb slab. Throw in the microwave and you are good to go.
That has to be a misprint ...or mistype......
Kpig, I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been on a myriad of cooking teams for many years. I've added and subtracted ingredients til I'm blue in the face, I've inhaled enough smoke to to kill a horse. I've made the best ribs that anyone has ever eaten. I've made the worst ribs that anyone has ever eaten. Most of my close friends laugh and call me names.
However, I make it a point to try any and all ribs I can find. Stumbled upon these while discount shopping one day. I'm not saying you'll slap your momma, cuz' you won't. But, to be able to pop something in the microwave for 3 mins, and eat some decent KC-style ribs for 3 bucks? Not too bad IMHO.
For the price, what do you have to lose, give 'em a try. You can throw on the grill if you prefer. Total cook time on the grill....waiting on charcoal + 5 mins.
FYI, I fed a group of 7-8 teenagers with them a few weeks back, and they never knew the difference. A couple of kids told me how good they were LOL.
Think Fred's selling ribs is crazy, check this out...Ribs at Burger King?
Look at my location....If it wasn't for that, I would have been at Freds before the keyboard tray slid back under the desk...lol. I wouldn't be skeered to try 'em.
If we ever have another Pig Gate and you try and pull that crap out, I'll slap you silly.
Fred's Dollar Store has pre-cooked ribs, $3 for 2 lb slab. Throw in the microwave and you are good to go.
That has to be a misprint ...or mistype......
Kpig, I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been on a myriad of cooking teams for many years. I've added and subtracted ingredients til I'm blue in the face, I've inhaled enough smoke to to kill a horse. I've made the best ribs that anyone has ever eaten. I've made the worst ribs that anyone has ever eaten. Most of my close friends laugh and call me names.
However, I make it a point to try any and all ribs I can find. Stumbled upon these while discount shopping one day. I'm not saying you'll slap your momma, cuz' you won't. But, to be able to pop something in the microwave for 3 mins, and eat some decent KC-style ribs for 3 bucks? Not too bad IMHO.
For the price, what do you have to lose, give 'em a try. You can throw on the grill if you prefer. Total cook time on the grill....waiting on charcoal + 5 mins.
FYI, I fed a group of 7-8 teenagers with them a few weeks back, and they never knew the difference. A couple of kids told me how good they were LOL.
Look at my location....If it wasn't for that, I would have been at Freds before the keyboard tray slid back under the desk...lol. I wouldn't be skeered to try 'em.
Based on your SN and some of the comments, I'm assuming you come into town and cook at some events, yes? If so, let me know the details, and I'll bring a healthy batch of the Dollar store stuff so you can heat it up and check it out, LOL.
(07-27-2010 09:09 PM)jamammy Wrote: [ -> ]I'm in. Which Fred's?
Any of them that has a freezer section. I actually saw them in a national paper ad, and started getting them locally. I usually keep 5 or 6 slabs in the freezer, for when someone in the house starts jonesin' for some pork, and I don't feel like doin the real deal.
Off topic...made some deer stew this past weekend, had some left over...drained it and dropped it in the dehydrator for 2 days. Oh sh$t, this is better than beef jerky.
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