You don’t need to be a professional butcher to process meat like one, but you do need to have the knowledge and the tools. Whether you’re cutting up a whole pork shoulder for chili, butterflying a chicken to throw on the grill, or breaking down a brisket for the smoker, you need a great boning …
Smoked lamb shoulder, leg, or rack is severely underrated in the world of barbecue. Although not as traditional, lamb has a slightly higher fat content to beef and pork, and a robust flavor. Lamb can handle strong smokey woods, but also goes great with sweeter and fruiter options. It does mostly come down to personal …
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Waiting till the charcoal is lit and ready is the hardest and most not-cool part of the whole barbecue experience. Although there are many reliable ways to light charcoal, we’ve all had a time where it’s just gone all wrong. Using the best charcoal chimney starters will allow you to light your grill quickly and …
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By using indirect heating you are able to convert your charcoal grill into a wood chip smoker that produces real smokey results. From arranging your charcoal to suit the length of the cook, to adding your favourite type of wood chips to compliment your meat, we’re breaking down everything you’ll need to know about using …
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Want to serve up a fruit platter without swapping between three different knives? Although with some fruits most knives will work just fine, it makes the process so much swifter and less strenuous when you’re using the right knife for the right task. Let’s look at what the best knife is for cutting fruit that …
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The spices you keep in your pantry can say so much about what you love to cook. Although, there are countless different spices and spice blends, so much that you couldn’t possibly have them all. The following are considered the most essential spices for an aspiring home cook or chef to keep in their pantry …
Although I always make every effort to finish off those freshly smoked ribs, brisket, or pork butt, sometimes there is just too much of a feast for one meal. Luckily, due to the way the smoke interacts with the meat, it won’t go off any faster than other styles of cooking. In fact, depending on …
Cheese is one of the most popular foods worldwide. It can go with just about anything and is served in numerous different ways. Whether it’s for a cheese platter, pairing with crackers, on a pizza, or for your own burger creation, an important skill to know is how to slice cheese thinly. If you’re looking …
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The battle of the strongest wood smoke. How does the Texas favorite of mesquite wood smoke measure up to the traditional, strong, and versatile hickory wood smoke? Truthfully, there is a space for both of them in the world of barbecue. But, let’s settle on which is the better strong smoking wood for different meats. …
A beautifully sharp knife makes all the difference in the kitchen. Although we all love how versatile our chef’s knife can be, using the right knife for the right task will significantly CUT down time from prep to serving. This complete guide to kitchen knives will help you be sharper in the kitchen. Basic Anatomy …
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