When quality brisket is on sale I always bulk buy, being sure to have a well marbled brisket stashed away in my freezer for the next opportunity. The brisket will stay perfectly fresh and long as it’s stored correctly. Storing brisket in the freezer is easy for the most part, but there are a few …
There are two types of chicken lovers in the world. Those that brine their chicken, and those that like dry meat! All jokes aside though, brining chicken can literally be the key to unlocking ultimate deliciousness and tenderness, particularly if you plan on slow roasting or smoking your chicken! But, is it possible to overdo …
Can You Brine Chicken Too Long (Over-Brined Chicken) Read More »
It’s no secret that heating pellets are more affordable than smoker pellets. They even look the same, and appear to be made of 100% wood, just like smoker pellets too. So what gives? Are we really paying a premium on smoker pellets for no good reason, or are heating pellets and smoker pellets actually completely …
Can You Use Heating Pellets In A Pellet Grill? (Here’s Why) Read More »
Let me guess. You’ve just cut the plastic of a vacuum sealed rack of pork ribs or unraveled the bag from the butchers only to be met with a foul stink coming from the ribs. We’ve all been there. Whether you source your pork ribs from the local butcher or they’re humble Costco ribs there’s …
Make way — I’ve got taco fever! No really, it’s getting hot in here trying to prepare all these tacos for my guests. Luckily I’ve done this before and have planned ahead of time, knowing exactly how much ground beef I needed, and exactly how much to put in each taco. Believe me, you only …
How Much Ground Beef For Tacos? (Per Taco, Per Person) Read More »
Pellet grills are at the peak of convenience, provide real wood flavor, and give you complete ease of use. Although they burn through wood pellets to produce heat and smoke for the cook, they do require electricity in order to operate. For all those whose spouses are asking “how much is it costing to run …
Pork ribs are one of the most versatile meats to cook, found in almost any cuisine with their own flavors and styles. But, one common trend amongst grilling and barbecue enthusiasts is to first apply a savory, sweet, or spicy dry rub before cooking. But how long should you really leave the dry rub or …
How Long To Leave Dry Rub On Ribs (15 Mins, 2 Hours, Or Overnight) Read More »
When it comes to cooking any kind of meal, food safety should always be paramount. But, when you’re cooking a meal, you want to be able to serve everything all at once. Fresh and hot. So, if you’re wanting to serve both beef and pork for a meal, it’s a fair question to ask: whether …
Can You Cook Beef And Pork Together (Same Pan, Grill, & Ground Meat) Read More »
Sure, brining has a reputation for enhancing tenderness and flavors for a variety of meats. But, is all the effort really worth it when it comes to brining ribs before you’re smoking them? Here we go through why some backyard barbecuers swear by brining their ribs for smoking, what the brining process actually does to …
Brining Ribs Before Smoking (Why & Is it Worth It?) Read More »
We all know how delicious a perfectly cooked ham is. But we all know that there’s one thing better: smoked ham! So if you’ve got yourself a precooked ham it’s only natural that you ask yourself: I wonder if I can put this in the smoker. The good news? You absolutely can smoke precooked ham, …
