A Great-Tasting Family Tradition: How A Local Family Recipe Started A Barbecue Empire
Brian has always had a sense of taste when it comes to the quality of slow cooked barbecue. A traditional family recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation turned a lucrative profit for him and his family four years ago. It was at that time Brian decided to take his family recipe and start what is now known as BareBonz BBQ. Since this time, his establishment has garnered more than 80 BBQ awards around the state of South Carolina including the Laurens Squealin’ on the Square grand champion award and the Gerald Ledbetter Award for Barbecue at the South Carolina Festival of Discovery. His barbecue has become so well-renowned that it has even been featured on the Food Network. During this four year duration, Brian has found himself building what some might call a barbecue empire.
He also established a catering service that took off around the upstate area of South Carolina. Their flexible menu offers a variety of meals for large groups. The beauty of their catering service is that BareBonz provides the option of bringing food in containers for self-catering and then coming back to clean up after the party is over. They also offer a buffet service where they are fully-
involved from start to finish. At this point, they provide everything from setting up the meals in a buffet to having employees on standby ready to serve guests to cleaning up after the party or event is over. BareBonz Catering can provide customizable catering events for a variety of parties and adheres to the customer’s wishes. They even bring a concession trailer to ensure everything is at the customer’s disposal.
Last year Brian and Co. opened BareBonz Express, an extension to their primary barbecue pit that is based on both efficiency and quality that locals came to expect from the original BareBonz BBQ. BareBonz Express serves great-tasting barbecue from ribs and briskets to baked beans and sweet potatoes.
Here are just a few of the delectable fixin’s you can come to expect from BareBonz:
Ribs
Their ribs are trimmed down and then rubbed with both seasoning and spices. After that they are smoked for hours into hickory wood, which gives the ribs their mouth-watering aroma and flavor. After the ribs have cooked thoroughly, they are then topped off with Brian’s gourmet, family-owned barbecue sauce that gives it the prominent flavor locals have come to expect from BareBonz.
Chicken
BareBonz only starts with the freshest chickens possible. Each piece is first washed and trimmed and then a medley of herbs and spices are seasoned on top. The chicken is then smoked in a special way exclusive to BareBonz until it reaches an ideal temperature making it mouth-watering and succulent.
Pork
The premiere food of BareBonz is their pork, which is patted down with their very own rub and smoked close to a pile of great smelling hickory wood for up to 12 hours. Once the pork reaches a certain temperature and provides that great-tasting aroma and flavor, then each piece of delectable pork is wrapped tightly in foil to seal both natural juices and flavoring.
Brisket
Each brisket is vacuum sealed six weeks before they are rubbed with a Texas rub and smoked close to fresh, hickory wood chips.
Enhancers
Meat enhancers are actually embedded into the hickory and help bring out the intense flavor of each meat.
Rubs
The rub that BareBonz puts on their meats is a special blend of sugars, salts and other spices with a variety of prepared meats.
Sauces
The sauce in BareBonz provides everything you would come to expect from a true Carolina barbecue. Its mustard base sauce combines with a hot sauce and gives their meats just the right amount of flavor to be considered in a league all of their own.
J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment is always supplying an array of equipment for various foodservice restaurants, which also includes the fast food industry. One of our primary manufacturers, Prince Castle, was founded in 1955 and has been a pioneer and innovator in introducing new technologies to thousands of restaurants. Over the years, Prince Castle has worked globally with many foodservice leaders to help improve their kitchens. They are dedicated to making the foodservice industry fast and efficient with innovative products that make employee productivity easier.
Here are a few examples of just how innovative Prince Castle is with developing their own products:
A bagel consultant was searching for a way to help bagel shops increase their sales by selling sandwiches. Most bagel shops have trouble keeping their sandwiches fresh for extended periods of time without wasting unused bagels. This same consultant discovered the Prince Castle Holding Bins, which allowed him to extend the hold times of eggs, sausage, and bacon to 60 minutes. The consultant discovered that he was able to reduce the service time from three minutes to one minute. Now all of the bagel shops he consulted are able to keep both freshly made bagels as well as other food products without letting any food go to waste.
Most gas stations and convenience store chains find that premium brewed coffee is a great commodity for their customers. The only drawback is that clerks usually have a difficult time monitoring the coffee bar to ensure that the best coffee is always served. These convenience store chains and gas stations decided to install Prince Castle timers to monitor the coffee’s hold time. Not only did this alert the clerk when the coffee was finished brewing, but it also reassured customers of how much pride the store took in their coffee.
A chicken restaurant chain wanted to introduce its new char-grilled chicken sandwich to the public and was very finicky about the flavor of the chicken. They had to find a toaster that would fit into their tiny kitchens and not increase service time. The solution to all this was the Prince Castle contact bun toaster. This toaster was slim enough to fit into their kitchens and was able to keep up with a national chain store that required hundreds of chicken sandwiches to be made in each store on a daily basis. By contact toasting the bun, it prevented the condiments from soaking into the bun and making the sandwich fall apart. Now, the customer could focus on enjoying the new sandwiches, which is still one of the top products for the chain.
Another chicken restaurant chain wanted to improve the holding and merchandising of their fried chicken and finger foods. They were using calrods and heat lamps to keep their food warm but found that this reduced the moisture levels in their chicken. They also found a solution in using Prince Castle products. Prince Castle had a holding bin that used infrared energy and were able to hold biscuits and mashed potatoes longer while maintaining the desired product quality. They wanted to find a way to hold their entire menu longer with better results.
Their technology involved calrods and heat lamps that helped generate heat which blankets only the product’s surface. This prevents the heat from reaching the entire product and can lead to product’s easily drying out. Infrared heat is not initially heat, but it turns into heat when energy is absorbed into the product. This allows for not only more thorough heat throughout the entire product but also better moisture retention. This technology was put to the test and after a thorough evaluation, it was decided that Prince Castle was able to develop a multitude of solutions to accommodate all of their restaurants. They ultimately developed holding solutions to maximize merchandising and holding capabilities and thus developed technology that would work perfectly in this configuration. They discovered they could make fried foods that were longer lasting at more consistently safe temperatures. All products tasted crispy on the outside yet the inside retained moisture and juices. Regardless of what they bought, restaurant owners could always guarantee their foods were moist and juicy regardless of what kind of equipment they had.
Introducing the ECO-4000 Energy Saving Toaster
Designed and manufactured from the ground up with simplicity of operation, and longevity in mind.
The ECO-4000 is an answer to the call from companies worldwide who are feeling the pressure from consumers, regulators, and investors, to be more eco-friendly in the business operations. But that isn't the only problem the ECO-4000 Radiant Conveyor Taster solves - now you can ave energy, while saving money and delivering superior products to your customers.
Saving energy is not only socially responsible, but one of the smartest business decisions you can make. The smart design and custom technology from APW Wyott offers energy savings of up to 75% of normal run mode, and saves 36% more energy than energy-hogging competitive toasters.
So how does it work? The Electronic model includes exclusive Toast Now Technology. This allows immediate toasting with the costly warming-up times, or the wait. Not only do you save energy you'll improve customer service, all in one step. Each model also includes an Energy Saving Mode in the programmed time cycle, on the Analog and Electronic models.
Just “Set it and forget it”.
A Dinnerware Buying Guide for the Restauranteur
Customers will pass judgment about your restaurant the second they sit down. That is why picking the right dinner plate is so important to the restaurateur. Dinner plates are an important part of your restaurant experience and thus should be well thought out before purchasing. It should complement the color and design of your establishment. When choosing dinner plates, you should consider several things: materials, colors, shapes and sizes.
China and glass plates both give your establishment a classy look. Melamine and polycarbonate plastic both share a more informal look and are ideal for casual dining. Picking the appropriate material for your plates plays a big part in the aesthetics of your dinnerware and thus reflects on the overall quality of your restaurant. Bone china dinner plates are made of soft paste porcelain and are considered a higher quality material for dinnerware.
Color is important when picking out your dinnerware and this would also include design. If you already have a certain style to your restaurant, then you will want the color and design of your dinnerware to complement that style. Ethnic restaurants usually try to keep a certain design pattern. G.E.T. has a variety of dinnerware designs that are ideal for various ethnic restaurants including their Japanese series and Dynasty series. Seafood restaurants may want to try the fish platters and shell plates for a themed look. They even make pizza plates that would be great for any pizza parlor. If you own a Southwestern-style restaurant, you might want to look into the rodeo plates.
The shape of your dinnerware may play a factor in why you chose it. Dinnerware comes in various shapes and sizes and thus serves different uses. The Welsh rarebit dishware is specifically designed for the Welsh dish of the same name made with a thick cheese sauce over toast. This dish is predominately served in European countries and it would be a good idea to use the dinnerware in a restaurant with European influences. Palette plates add pizzazz to your restaurant and give it a very metropolitan look. They also act as great party dishes for those wanting to serve shrimp cocktails, fruits, or other food items with sauces and dip. Side dishes are also a great asset for any commercial dinner table. These small plates are used for items such as baked potatoes, vegetables, or other sides.
Now that you know the various sizes, shapes, colors and materials of dinnerware, it will make shopping for the right dinnerware much easier in the future.
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“The Perfect Cup” Hot Chocolate Contest
Good news for chocolate lovers!
With the winter chill setting in JES Restaurant Equipment is looking for the perfect cup of Hot Chocolate. We are asking anyone to send us your best recipe by 12/16/11.
On the 19th our in house chef, Chef Phil, will select several of the entries and make them for our sales team. Our sales team will have a blind taste test, to be posted on our Youtube account the following week, and select the winner. The winner will receive an Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Popcorn Popper! (pictured below)
We are looking for creative recipes – both easy and complex. Send us your best Hot Chocolate recipe to sales@jesrestaurantequipment.com with Hot Chocolate in the subject and we will add your recipe to the list.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Eligibility Requirements & Rules: Contestants must be 18 years or older as of June 15th 2011 and are a legal United States resident residing in on of the 50 United States. Each original recipe must be submitted via e-mail at sales@jesrestaurantequipment.com. We may disqualify published recipes such as but not limited to those in cookbooks, magazines, from food companies, food blogs, or recipe websites. Winners will be required to certify on information or belief that their recipe is their original creation and have not been published or publicized and have not won a cooking/dessert contest.
By submitting your recipe you agree to the rules and eligibility of JES Restaurant Equipment "Perfect Cup" Hot Chocolate contest. JES may also contact you via email about additional specials and contest.A Guide to Holiday Entertaining
The holidays are coming and that means it's time to start rocking around the Christmas tree by throwing a great holiday party. If you're having a little trouble getting started, have no fear we are here to help. Below you'll find a step-by-step guide of how to throw a stellar Christmas party in true J.E.S. fashion.
Holiday Entertaining Guide
The first thing you will need to think about is food. It's always good have a variety of finger foods such as holiday cheese balls, sweet chicken-bacon wraps, spinach deviled eggs and other small party foods on hand. You can find plenty of these recipes on our own Chef Phil Blog. You might want to serve these on party platters with festive red and green colors. Another thing you may want to think about is investing in a residential chocolate fountain like this stainless steel model from Sephra fountains - a fun addition to any tabletop. A fondue fountain is only as good as the food you serve with it. Fruits, marshmallows, or graham crackers make for good dippers with your fountain. You'll also need some Sephra fondue skewers for dipping your fruit, so make sure to stock up on plenty.
Never forget to have a great holiday dessert for your guests. Cupcakes are always a favorite among most party goers. Using a cupcake pan from Nordic Ware will help make this possible. After baking your cupcakes, use a frosting gun that comes with a variety of pastry tips to decorate your cupcakes. Another suggestion would be to make a holiday cake with a Nordic Ware Bundt® cake pan. Use a Christmas tree pan or Christmas wreath pan to make a perfectly sculpted cake. After cooking, make sure to sprinkle powdered sugar, which will add to the festive look of the cake and also the taste.
If you plan on having your guests sit down to eat, make sure you decorate the dinner table accordingly. Give your table a more festive look with Kaydee's snowflake place mats and poinsettia napkins. This will add to your holiday decorations and bring more holiday cheer to your party.
While decorating, you may forget to throw yourself in the mix. In order to be a great holiday party host, you must look the part. That's why we recommend an array of Christmas aprons from Kaydee that will make you look like the perfect little holiday homemaker.
The other thing you should remember are drinks. Bottled beverages such as beer and sodas are great to have on hand. It's good to have a party tub filled with ice so your guests can simply reach in and grab whatever beverage they choose. Polar Ware makes a stainless steel party tub that has a 17 quart capacity. It has two handles that make it easy to carry.
For a formal approach, wine is always a good idea. Cardinal makes a 12 oz. wine glass that adds elegance to your dinner table. Picking a great wine like a Merlot or a specialty wine like the Duplin South Carolina Christmas wine.
Now that you have a better understanding of how to prepare for your holiday party, it's time to get to work so you can put on the best Christmas bash possible in your neighborhood.
Now Ya Cookin'!
FACTS ABOUT J.E.S. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT PART ONE
Did you know that J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment is a woman-owned commercial restaurant equipment dealer? In 2007, the Census Bureau reported 7.8 million businesses, which accounted for 28.7 percent of all businesses nationwide, to be owned by women. These businesses generated about 3.9% of all business receipts nationwide. Woman-owned businesses were fairly constant from state to state. In every state, women owned at least a fifth of the businesses and the percentage exceeded 30% in several states.
The exponential growth of women-owned businesses at a time when other private businesses were losing jobs only strengthened their importance in the economy. Businesses that are fully women-owned or for the majority owned by women grew at nearly twice the rate of all U.S. firms. During this same time period, employment among women-owned firms grew .4% and the annual sales grew 4.4%.
Here are a few facts you may not know about women-owned businesses:
- Women business owners are very philanthropic. Seven out of ten women business owners volunteer for charitable events at least once per month. 31% of women contribute $5,000 or more annually to a charity. 15% give $10,000 or more.
- Over half of all women business owners contribute in excess of $25,000 annually to charity—including 19% who give $100,000 or more.
- 61% of women and 55% of men use the Internet for business purposes. Among internet users, 50% of women and 54% of men-owned firms have web sites.
- Women-owned firms show more gender equity. Women business owners employ a roughly gender-balanced workforce (52% women and 48% men).
- 86% of women entrepreneurs say they use the same products and services at home that they do in their business, for familiarity and convenience.
We here at J.E.S. proudly support the continual growth of woman-owned and other minority owned businesses.
J.E.S. Top Gift Ideas for the Holidays 2011
J.E.S.'s Top Gift Ideas for 2011
It's gift giving time again, and we've put together a list of unique and useful gift ideas for kitchen.
Nothing makes a gift more personal than taking the time to choose something that suits the taste and interest of the recipient. If you have a kitchen enthusiast on your gift list, home or professional, take a look at our gift guide.
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Lodge Apple PotsWith rave reviews from consumer magazines like Good Housekeeping and Fine Cooking it's |
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Bottle BuddiesGot any wine lovers on your shopping list? Take a look at our Bottle Buddies by Old Dutch International. These fun characters turn any bottle into a creative statue, and with lots of characters to choose from in a variety of styles including a Waiter, Fisherman, Elvis Impersonator, and Golfers – adding even more personalization to this great gift. |
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Holland GrillOutdoor cooking might not be the first thing to come to mind during this time of cold weather, but more and more people are using grills to liven up the winter and spice up their cold weather menus. In-fact last year, according to a survey done by Weber, 49% of Americans braved the cold and fired up the grill during the winter months. This year you can get that grill enthusiast the grill that is made for all the seasons, the Holland Grill. These sturdy grills are made 100% in the US, and with affordable model like The Wrangler and The Maverick now is the perfect time to experience the joys of winter grilling. |
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Baking SuppliesNothing is sweeter and more welcoming than a home filled with the smell of baking. There |
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ApronsFor the cook who is a jack-of-all-trades we recommend one of our stylish aprons. With |
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Stock PotsFor chefs that love making soups and stews Stock Pots are an essential piece of cookware. Size is the first choice you'll need to make, you will find 12 quart is the handiest for soups, stews, sauces, and chili. Choosing a stock pot may not be an easy task, as each pot will have Stock Pots can also be a great gift for home-brewers as well, which they will need for the brewing – for them Polar Ware is top of the list. |
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Knife Blocks and SetsMany people don't realize the different factors that separate a good piece of cutlery from cheaper models. Factors to consider are steel composition, durability, balance, in addition to aesthetics. But many home cooks have not taken the time to purchase a quality knife set. A matched set is always best – fitting the same block, with similar feel and look, and requiring similar maintenance. We recommend sets by Dexter Russell and F. Dick. Choosing to give a knife set is a gift that your recipient can use for 20 years of more. |
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Mixing BowlsSimilar to kitchen knifes a mixing bowl is something that can be overlooked in the kitchen, but a proper, quality bowl can make a chefs job so much better. We like the Focus 875SBK with it's non-skid silicone bottom bowl in a 2, 4, and 6 quart set. Or for the cook who likes copper the Old Dutch 960 a copper and stainless steel mixing bowl that looks truly unique. |
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R & V WorksReports last year by top grilling companies suggested that December is the second most popular time to purchase items for outdoor cooking. During the winter taste change to bold, richer flavors like stews and chili and it's a great time to start frying for those outdoor meals. Our outdoor fryers by R & V Works make a great gift for anyone ready to spice up their outdoor cooking tools. |
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Coffee ItemsIf you are looking for something both personal and practical for your recipient, if they are a coffee lover then you can find lots of items to help their morning routine. From full coffee makers to stylish accessories. I consider gourmet gift baskets to generally be an ideal gift, which to can tailor to fit the recipient’s taste and your budget. French Presses are also a hot item this year, and if your gift is going to a coffee drinker that has not yet tasted coffee made with a press, then they will be extremely happy to taste that premium cup Holiday morning. |
TAXATION WITH MITIGATION? | SALES TAX MAY HIT THE WEB SOON
For the past 10 years, e-commerce has been looked at as the “Wild West” of the marketplace. This has never been more the case than with sales tax. So far retailers aren’t required to collect taxes on out-of-state transactions. It has more or less been up to the consumer to calculate their taxes and send them in on their own. This ambiguity is about to reach its turning point.
A bill has been introduced to the Senate known as the “Marketplace Fairness Act”. Four senators, Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) and Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota), all support this new act which, if passed, will require all retailers to collect sales tax on out-of-state transactions instead of relying on the consumer to report their own purchase. This bill excludes any businesses that make less than $500,000 in total out-of-state sales in a year.
If the bill were to pass, there would be two ways the states would be able to collect sales tax: They could become member states of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) and would then require out-of-state sellers to collect and send sales and use taxes after 90 days.
For other states that do not wish to join the SSUTA, they can collect taxes by adopting certain minimum simplification requirements. It also would provide sellers with additional notices on collection requirements.
So what does all this mean for the consumer?
What used to be a blissful, tax free buy would be increased to adhere to tax laws, which means consumers will be forced to pay more for their products. This will also mean that the consumer won’t have to pay for your state use taxes at the end of the year. This would mean there is no net increase.
Some major e-commerce sites, like Amazon.com, consider this to be a win-win. The states are required to simplify their sales tax rules to adopt the new rules; this will reduce the problems most businesses in-state and out-of-state have with taxation. Others, like eBay, have reportedly expressed displeasure with it arguing that small businesses would not be sufficiently protected.
Most believe this will open up more of an “even playing field” for brick-and-mortar mom and pop stores who have to charge 5-10% extra. Although this bill has yet to be passed, it shows us just where eCommerce is headed in the near future and will perhaps clear up any uncertainty that is going on in the “Wild West”.