Soul Food Recipes - Most Frequently Asked Questions For July

Soul food recipes have experienced a spike in activity on many websites. Due to the sagging economy more people have no doubt sought ways to feed their family. They're finding the southern recipes not only low cost but satisfying and filling to more families. Many people have questions on different aspects soul food preparation, cooking and even baking.

The most popular soul food recipes for July were predictably foods of summer, you know the type you cook at back yard southern barbecues, picnics and other outings. I For example, barbecue chicken, grilled salmon, grilled jumbo shrimp, potato salad, macaroni salad, southern fried cabbage and barbecue beans. In addition, the recipes were lighter such as salads, light chicken dishes and cold desserts such as banana pudding,. Here's the most frequently asked questions for July.

1. When Cooking Chicken Breast In A Smoker, How Do You Tell When It's Done?

Chicken breast must reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees. The best way to tell is with a food thermometer.

2. How Can You Tell The Doneness of Roast Chicken?

Insert food thermometer into the thigh (the last part of the chicken to get cook). Make sure thermometer doesn't hit the bone or cartilage to get accurate reading.

3. How Can I Get Grill Marks On My Meat Or Fish?

Wipe a paper towel dipped in canola oil on the hot grill. Next place meat or fish grill and cook as normal. This will make deeper grill marks. Note: Canola oil is thicker than vegetable oil, this makes it better for giving you better grill marks.

4. When Making Potato Salad Should You Peel or Not Peel When Boiling?

It's best to not peel when boiling. This helps to keep the moisture in making for a creamier potato salad. The best way to judge doneness is to insert fork, when it easily comes out they're done.

5. What's The Quickest, Easiest and Best Way To Tenderize Meat For Grilling?

The beset way to tenderize meat or chicken is to marinate before grilling. Make sure you throw the marinade out after one use.

6. What's The Best Seasonings When Grilling Meat?

The best seasonings for grilling meats are garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt and ground black pepper as a basic seasoning.

7. What's The Biggest Mistake People Make When Barbecuing?

Not getting the coals hot enough is one. The other is opening the lid too often to reducing the cooking temperature.