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Just in time for the Forth of July. My grill died, again! I say this because I have had four grills in ten years. It was getting to the point of stupid and me being cheap. So I decided to bite the bullet and buy what I really wanted. A smoker and a grill, preferably not propane (I got horribly burned from a gas grill in the past), not charcoal as it takes to long for me to heat up and something that can fit on my small porch. So I got the best worlds, A Traeger, wood pellet smoker and grill all in one. I like the option of changing out the wood pellets to what ever flavor you want. I’m kinda a wussy when it comes to smoke, so I bought a few bags of the applewood pellets. Just enough flavor without being overpowering. Anyway, this thing cooks better than any grill that I have ever owned, hands down, period. If you are in the market for a new grill. Check out the Traeger. It will be well worth your investment. Plus, it just looks cute.. yes grills can look cute… ha.

Being excited as a kid in a candy store, I have been a smokin’ and grilling fool this week. While I was enjoying a “Mule” on my neighbors deck and soaking in the hot sun the other night, I was thinking about what to grill. Everyone was craving ribs so that was easy. Then I was thinking how awesome my cocktail was and why couldn’t I incorporate the ginger beer into a BBQ sauce? Heck, people use Coke in sauces, why not ginger beer. It’s like nectar. So dang good. It’s got huge flavor and a little ginger kick that is just right for the sauce and for braising the ribs in. So this is the recipe that I came up with! Kid tested and neighbors approve.. Give it a try! I’m making it again for the Forth of July party!