A little smoke when lighting your charcoal, no problem. A constant billowing of thick white smoke, maybe a little concerning. Although it’s natural for the charcoal to smoke when it’s first lit, it should be manageable. It should calm down within five or so minutes, and after 15 minutes it should be hardly smoking at …
Why Is My Charcoal Smoking So Much? – What To Do Read More »
People always rave about Wagyu briskets, Prime Angus briskets, grass-fed, handfed, the luxurious list goes on and on. But what about the humble Costco brisket? Well, I’m here to right some wrongs, because there ain’t nothing wrong with a hunk of meat from Costco. Yup, that’s right. We put one to the test. Here’s whether …
It’s so frustrating when things don’t go to plan. Especially when the plan involves delicious barbecue. It’s normal if your pellet grill temperature is fluctuating during the cook. But if you’re experiencing the high temperature error or your pellet grill is consistently pumping out too much heat then it’s time to do some investigating. After …
Smoking turkey: the perfect mix of the classic smokiness of barbecue and the classic turkey-ness of turkey. Though, you tend to smoke turkey differently than you would most other traditional barbecue meats. In order to make peak smoked turkey you need just the right amount of smoke, heat, and moisture. But do you REALLY need …
Water Pan For Smoking Turkey? (Is It Ever Needed?) Read More »
No matter the menu, the choice of appetizers should always complement the main. Now, I know if you’re smoking brisket then you’ve got your main covered. Let’s be real, there’s no way smoked brisket isn’t going to be the star of the show. But, when it comes to choosing the perfect appetizers to serve before …
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I’m going to take a wild guess and assume that you’re somewhat interested in barbecue. I mean, who else is actually going to take the time to read about the best butcher paper for smoking meat instead of just grabbing the cheapest one at the local home depot, or dare I say it: simply using …
Best Butcher’s Paper For Smoking (5 Tried & Tested Options) Read More »
Some people go to museums to admire fine art. Me? I prefer to just kick back and smoke a brisket. Much like art, where the preference of each style comes down to the individual’s taste, so can the sauce we like to dip, drench, and smother out brisket with. Seriously, it can quite literally come …
Alternative To BBQ Sauce For Brisket (Sauce For Brisket Not BBQ) Read More »
We’ve all been there. You’ve lit the charcoal and started grilling, only to find out things aren’t getting as hot as you’d hoped for. After further inspection, your charcoal simply isn’t burning properly. Yup, it hurts. So, before you start cookin’ you better be lookin’ at your charcoal, making sure it’s adequately ashed over and …
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When there are beef ribs on the menu you and I both know there’s not going to be leftovers. But you know why there’s never any left? Because the serving size is so hard to get right! Cooking beef ribs for any large crowd can be quite a task. The most important thing to get …
How Many Beef Ribs Per Person (& Cooking For A Crowd) Read More »
When’s the last time you’ve made a meal and it’s truly knocked the socks off of your guests? If it’s been far too long, then you’re just in luck because a perfectly executed dry-brined prime rib is one of the most reliable sock knocker-offers out there. Really though, there’s no question in my mind that …
