1. An early BBQ mistake is not starting with meat that is totally thawed. If it’s still slightly frozen in the middle, your meat will end up undercooked. Because of the low temperatures in the middle, your meat will look perfect on the outside and still be raw inside.

2. Try to avoid lighter fluid if you are cooking on a charcoal grill. The chemical flavor will really change the taste of your food. Instead, use an electric starter or a chimney. You’ll be able to tell a big difference right away.

Serves 6.

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sweet sherry
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot
2/3 cup beer (not dark)
six 1-inch-thick rib or loin pork chops

1 C flour
1-1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 C beer
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound)
flour for dredging shrimp
enough vegetable to deep-fry the shrimp
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Orange Marmalade Sauce - see recipe at bottom of page
Orange slices and fresh parsley for garnish

Sift the flour and combine it with the other dry ingredients. Slowly add the beer, stirring with a
wire whisk. The consistency of the batter should be similar to thin pancake batter. Chill for 5-10 minutes.