#BarrettBlack #BlacksBarbecue #IAmBBQ #NBBQA #IAMBBQ2017

What’s At Steak? NBBQA #IAMBBQ2018

Get in on the Fun as #ChefMickBrown enters his first professional Celebrity #Steak #Cook-Off at #IAMBBQ2017 from the National #Barbecue & #Grilling Association (#NBBQA) in #FortWorth, #Texas. Also, Appearances by #BradOrrison, #LindaOrrison (#MamaShed) #KenPhillips, #Meathead, #ChrisLilly, #KristinaGaardbo, #GregGaardbo and #BarretBlack. Stay Tuned for the exciting conclusion to see if he can pull off another Win!

 

Heart Healthy Smoked Salmon & Wild Dirty Luv Rice

by Chef Mick Brown

Courtesy on http://www.BBQRescues.org

#Salmon #Smoked #SaltFree #Luvafoodie #ChefMickBrown
Home Smoked Sockeye Salmon with Ginger Lime Dirty Wild Rice and Grilled Asparagus.

 

It’s really easy to Smoke your own Fresh Salmon at home, with a lot less Salt and Preservatives than the stuff you buy at the store. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or Any day. Plus a Grilled Vegetable Dirty Wild Rice recipe you can make on the Grill. Video is dedicated to  February National #HeartAwarenessMonth,   Combine with #ValentinesDay and try this Home #Smoked #Salmon & Wild Dirty Luv #Rice #Recipe.

Special Thanks to  #Minneapolis #TV Personality #MichelleMazzara and Luvafoodie for donating the #SaltFree #Ginger #Lime #Spice Blend used in Video.    #BBQRESCUESFoundation #GetFitChallenge #ChefMickBrown #BBQ #HealthyGrilling

On the downside, smoked salmon delivers a hefty dose of sodium. Three ounces of smoked salmon, for example, contains 666 milligrams of sodium, more than one third of a day’s worth. The same serving size of cooked fresh salmon has 50 milligrams.- The Globe and Mail

RECIPE

Ingredients:

1.5 lb Fresh Sockeye Salmon

Soft Butter (or Butter Substitute)

Fresh Dill

Fresh Basil

Salt-Free Spice Rub (We used Ginger Lime Blend by Luvafoodie)

2 (ea) Red and Yellow Bell Peppers

1 lb Fresh Asparagus

1 Large Lemon

Instant Wild Rice Mix

Seafood Broth

Heart Shaped or Round Ramekin (optional)

Charcoal, Mesquite Logs, Hickory Wood Chunks

Preparation:

  1. Set Grill for Indirect Smoking by lighting Charcoal and Mesquite on one side. Soak 3-4 Large Wood Chunks in Water
  2. Rub Salmon on Foil with 2-3 Tbsp. Butter, Chopped Dill, Chopped Basil, Spice Rub and 4 Slices of Fresh Lemon
  3. Slice Bell Peppers in half and season with same mixture above
  4. One Grill is ready put Wood Chunks on Charcoal, set grate, place Salmon on side opposite fire for Indirect Smoking. Place Bell Peppers directly over Hot Side to grill for 10 Minutes (flipping once)
  5. Season cleaned Asparagus with Butter, Herb, Spice Mixture and set aside.
  6. Remove cooked Bell Peppers from Grill. Chop into 1″ inch dice, add to small Sauce Pot along with 6 oz. Instant Wild Rice, 2 Cups Hot Seafood Stock and 2 Tbsp Spice Rub. Mix well and cover. [Reserve 1/4 Cup Chopped Red Peppers for final Garnish]
  7. Place Rice Pot and Asparagus on hot side of Grill. Flip and remove Asparagus in 10 Minutes. Allow Rice to cook 20 Minutes (or until soft), then remove from Grill.
  8. Also remove Salmon once it has Smoked about 1 Hour indirectly on Grill.
  9. Place Rice in Buttered Ramekin for presentation. Serve with 4oz. Smoked Salmon (with Lemon), place 6-8 Grilled Asparagus per plate. Finish with final Sprinkling of Spice Rub and Chopped Red Bell Peppers (for color).
  10. Enjoy. Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

VIDEO

 

LINKS

Sodium in Packaged vs Fresh Smoked Salmon

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/ask-a-health-expert/i-enjoy-eating-smoked-salmon-how-healthy-is-it/article12158020/

Luvafoodie Home http://luvafoodie.com/

 

 

All Eyes On NBBQA “I Am BBQ 2018”

by Chef Mick Brown

Courtesy of http://www.BBQRESCUES.org

#BBQ #Steaks #ChefMickBrown #NBBQA #IAmBBQ #2017
Before and After. My first-ever SCA Competition Steaks at the NBBQA “I Am BBQ 2017 ” Conference in Fort Worth, TX. How’d they do? Video Coming Soon…

 

Only a year ago, the thought of attending my first Conference of the National Barbecue and Grilling Association (NBBQA), was quite intimidating. I was not only nervous to meet (and be judged?) by some of the biggest Legends in the BBQ Industry. Even worse, I felt that the Members have all known each other for years, so me and my West Coast “California BBQ” wouldn’t be so welcome in Texas. Fortunately, I was wrong.  And Yes, I will not only be attending I Am BBQ 2018 this March 14th-17th in Fort Worth, TX., but I also have a big Announcement. Stay tuned…

#NBBQA #IAMBBQ #2017
First Day Registration at NBBQA “I Am BBQ 2017”. Must admit, it was a bit intimidating…

Upon arriving last year,  everyone I encountered was very welcoming to this Newcomer, and they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable to be a new Member of the country’s  (maybe the world’s?) largest Association devoted to Grilling. Among the hundreds of people that I met, some will be highlighted through photos and videos in the upcoming weeks. Let me encourage anyone in the BBQ Industry (or if you are adventurous Griller), do yourself a favor and join the NBBQA today. There are tons of Resources and Benefits you can enjoy throughout the year. Also, please try your best to make it to Fort Worth for this year’s “I Am BBQ 2018” Conference.

#MarkLambert #ChefMickBrown #NBBQA #IAmBBQ #2017
At Opening Night Reception one of the first people I met was Mark Lambert. Talked to him for about 20 Minutes before finding out he was the new incoming Chairman of the NBBQA. My Bad.

Why should you go? One obvious reason is that you will have a chance to sample more delicious Barbecue than you can “Shake a Fork At”- prepared by some of the most accomplished Grill Masters in the world. Yes, people came from Mexico, China and as far away as Austraila to attend the event last year. Also, you will get a chance to check out some of the Industry’s cutting edge new products, trends and cooking equipment before anyone back at home. This year’s conference will also include a one day BBQ and Grilling Academy on Saturday, March 17th. Finally, the nice variety of Educational BBQ Seminars being offered are both Informative and Fun!

#MamaShed #ChefMickBrown #LindaOrrison #TheShedBBQ #NBBQA #IamBBQ
At the last day’s Big BBQ Bash, I was recruited by The Shed BBQ Team, led by outgoing NBBQA Chairperson Linda Orrison aka Mama Shed.

Which takes us to the big Announcement- I have been invited to join the NBBQA Faculty to help with this year ’s event. Also, I will be co-hosting a Seminar on (what else?) “Making BBQ Healthier and Authentic” along with True Made Foods Founder Abe Kamarak. A subject that is increasingly important as we move BBQ into the future. To combat the ailments affecting our Community like High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Childhood (and Adult) Obesity. People are listening to their Doctors and Nutritionists and seeking to add Healthier Meat Recipes and fresh Veggies to their diets, while trying to limit Calories and the heavy use of Salt and Sugars that exacerbate these conditions. More and more people who love BBQ are looking to see Lighter offerings on Menus, including Vegan Options. Those BBQ Food Operations that take heed will not only attract more new Customers, but also keep their “Regulars” healthy enough to keep coming back.

Look for BBQ RESCUES! to add more on the NBBQA (National Barbecue and Grilling Association) “I Am BBQ 2018” Conference as it heads to Fort Worth, Tx. March 14th-17th in the upcoming weeks. Hope to See Ya’ll There! Until next time- Eat and Be Well.

#TyMachado #ChefMickBrown #FoodNetwork #BBQ #Champions
Two Food Network BBQ Champs. At BBQ Bash, this Cutthroat Kitchen Grill Master Champion finally got to meet Kid’s BBQ Championship Winner Ty Machado of the B&B Charcoal Team.

 

NBBQA LINKS

For Full “I Am BBQ 2018” Schedule, Rates and Accommodations:

https://www.iambbq2018.com/copy-of-conference-program

To Join NBBQA (National Barbecue and Grilling Association)

https://www.iambbq2018.com/join-nbbqa

Educational Programs/Seminars

https://www.iambbq2018.com/educational-program

BBQ & Grilling Academy- Saturday, March 17th, 2018

https://www.iambbq2018.com/bbq-grilling-academy?activate

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Chef Mick Brown is a Food Blogger/Purveyor based in Los Angeles, with over 30 years BBQ and Grilling experience. Aside from Caterer and Private Grilling Instructor, his passions are creating Easy Grilling Recipes and searching for the World’s Best Flavors as General Manager of Tastee BQ Grilling Co.  In May of 2015, he won Grill Master Champion on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen on special BBQ episode “Grill or Be Grilled” (Season 8, Episode 3). He also recently appeared on Bravo TV, catering for the Cast of Vanderpump Rules (Season Finale). He is also author of web blogs  The Adventures of Tastee BQ and  BBQ Catering Confidential. His latest media project BBQ RESCUES!, includes a Blog Talk Radio Show, Youtube TV Channel and Podcasts on iTunes. The new Non-Profit BBQ RESCUES! Foundation is sponsoring the #GYMM Program, that does outreach to the Barbecue Community to promote Smarter and Healthier Grilling in the fight against preventable diseases like Childhood Obesity, Diabetes as well as other important Causes. Email- Mick@BBQRESCUES.org.