Let’s be honest. We’re all here because we accidentally forgot to take the meat out to thaw. Well, at least that’s happened to me at one stage or another! When it comes to cutting frozen meat you should always make some effort to partially thaw it first. But, having the right knife can really make a …
Top 5 Best Knives For Cutting Frozen Meat (+ Expert Tips) Read More »
For those that are addicted to using our Traeger, our worst nightmare is the grill not igniting at all! Especially when we’ve gone to great efforts to prepare our meat and plan our cook accordingly! But, before you launch into full panic mode and assume there’s something broken, there are a few simple things you …
Traeger Grill Not Igniting? Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide Read More »
There’s a smoked sausage for every occasion. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, even desert, I ain’t judging. But, when shopping around for your favourite at the delicatessen, butcher, or market, it can sometimes be hard to tell if the the smoked sausage your getting is pre-cooked, just cured, or actually raw. Here we go through the preparation …
Is Smoked Sausage Already Cooked? (& How To Tell) Read More »
Pork butt, or Boston butt, is one of the most popular meats to smoke, and one of my favourites. The glory you feel during the smoking process and the succulent deliciousness of the pork makes for the ultimate barbecue experience. If you’re new you might be wondering what the best wood for smoking pork butt …
What Is The Best Wood For Smoking Pork Butt Or Shoulder? Read More »
Smoked ribs don’t need too long, but they need long enough. The truest statement that couldn’t be vaguer on how long ribs actually need to smoke! So let’s clear things up. Here’s the best temperature for smoking all types of pork ribs, how long you can expect your ribs to take at 275°F, and how …
How Long To Smoke Ribs At 275°F (+ Why It’s The Best) Read More »
Have you ever taken notice of how quickly your Japanese knives blunt or dull? If you’re using the wrong type of cutting board, the knife might not be the problem. The best cutting board for Japanese knives should be hard enough to withstand the strength of the knife but soft enough that it will absorb …
Top 6 Best Cutting Boards For Japanese Knives – Don’t Damage Your Knives! Read More »
Not every holiday or backyard gathering presents the perfect weather for barbecue. You will have to deal with rain, wind, and cold, but don’t let that get between you and your smoker. For all the harsh weather conditions: rain, wind, and cold, here are a few key tips to help you keep a consistent temperature …
We can all agree that bacon’s umami, salty, melt-in-your-mouth fatty flavor is entirely addicting. At its best, it has the perfect texture balance of chewy, soft, and crispy. But, for all those that have had a go at smoking their own bacon, we can tell you it doesn’t always come out at this perfect, desired …
Smoked Bacon Came Out Tough (What Went Wrong + Fixes) Read More »
One of the best parts about smoking brisket is that you almost always have leftovers. But, with the amount of time and effort you put into cooking one of these bad boys, you don’t want to store it incorrectly and lose all those juices and that flavor! You want the leftovers to somehow be even …
Storing Brisket In The Fridge (How Long To Wait & Other Tips) Read More »
There are often two sides to every story. In the book of deliciously smoked turkey, well, one side is to avoid rubbery skin and the other is to pursue crispy skin. In hopes of getting the perfectly crispy turkey skin, you can’t skip over the chapters about avoiding rubbery skin – believe me! Okay, enough …
Avoid Rubbery Skin On Smoked Turkey (& How To Make It Crispy) Read More »
