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Two whole chickens glazed and smoked on a Primo grill

Replacing Primo Gaskets

Posted: July 1, 2013
The Primo factory installed wool gasket is a wearable item- it will inevitably need to be replaced.  So… what do you replace it with? You have options- you can buy the Primo original replacement gaskets or opt for one of...
Posted in Primo How To.
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Three sets of glazed and smoked St. Louis Spare Ribs

Primo Smoked St. Louis Spare Ribs

Posted: May 9, 2013
Smoking ribs is what BBQ is about.  Chances are if you own or aspire to own a Primo Grill & Smoker smoking amazing ribs is a reason why!  Here is a competition inspired method of smoking St. Louis style spare ribs on a Primo.  ...
Posted in Featured, Pork.
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Jalapeno poppers fresh off of the grill

Primo Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Posted: April 29, 2013
Making Grilled Jalapeno Poppers on a Primo is an easy way to feed a crowd that doesn't mind a little heat.  Utilizing our Jalapeno Popper Grill Rack and Jalapeno Corer accessory tools will make it even easier.  This recipe will...
Posted in Featured, Veggies & Misc.
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Four slices of bacon being fried in grease

Makin’ Bacon on a Primo

Posted: April 25, 2013
Making your own bacon on a Primo will change your bacon perspective.  Most people think bacon makes everything better - once you realize the minimal effort (albeit a small time investment) of how you can make better bacon, it will be...
Posted in Featured, Pork.
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A chicken thigh freshly glazed

Pork in the Park

Posted: April 12, 2013
The 2012 Pork in the Park competitive BBQ contest in Salisbury Maryland was the 2nd biggest in the United States.  In impressive fashion Chef Andrew Evan's "Walk the Swine" team was named the Reserve Grand Champion, finishing 2nd overall out of 113 teams...
Posted in Events.
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Marinated shrimp fresh off the grill

Primo Grilled Shrimp

Posted: April 11, 2013
Grilling shrimp on the Primo is quick, easy, and delicious.  The shrimp will only need a few minutes on the grill.  We highly recommend buying shell on "USA wild caught" jumbo shrimp- just peel and devein the shrimp with a paring...
Posted in Featured, Seafood.
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A honey butter glazed lot of chicken wings on a smoker

Honey Butter Glaze

Posted: April 10, 2013
Here is a simple Honey Butter Glaze we like to use on chicken.  The technique is based on Beurre Monte, called "magic butter" by Thomas Keller of The French Laundry.  Instead of using water as a base liquid to keep...
Posted in Rubs & Sauces.
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Maryland Style Pit Beef

Posted: April 6, 2013
Most Marylanders think of Pit Beef as standard BBQ fare, although technically it’s not BBQ since it’s grilled - not smoked low and slow.   Anyone who has seen the Orioles at Camden Yards knows the scent billowing from Boog Powell’s Pit on...
Posted in Beef, Featured.
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Smoked Chicken Thighs freshly glazed with BBQ sauce

Chef Andrew Evans Primo Demo at AQUA

Posted: April 5, 2013
Chef Andrew Evans of The BBQ Joint in Easton Maryland knows the benefits of Primo Grills and Smokers.  Not only does he use them at his acclaimed BBQ restaurant (named Best New BBQ in the East by Food & Wine Magazine!) and in...
Posted in Featured, Primo How To.
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Pork & Chicken Rub Recipe

Posted: April 5, 2013
Here is basic rub recipe that we like to use on pork shoulders and chicken.  You can adjust ingredients according to what's available.  Common variables include using regular paprika instead of or in addition to the smoked paprika, using brown or...
Posted in Rubs & Sauces.
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Basic Lighting and Smoking Techniques

Posted: April 4, 2013
New Primo owners experience a lot of epiphanies.  They realize how easy they are to light, how quickly they get to temp, how efficiently they burn lump charcoal, how much lump charcoal remains after each use, and of course, how it elevates food!  In contrast,...
Posted in Primo How To.
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