Tri-tip, one of the most glorious cuts of beef – that doesn’t take all day and night to reach perfection! That’s right, we’re talking about smoking this rich and decadent delight. But, with great deliciousness comes great responsibility — you need to do this hunk of meat justice. So, here’s the best temperature for smoking …
How Long To Smoke Tri-Tip At 180°F + Expert Tips Read More »
Woah woah woah, easy there. Were you really going to dispose of that charcoal? Don’t you think it wants to live up to its full potential? That’s right, you can reuse charcoal for both grilling and smoking. Though, there are a few key differences between a fresh hunk of a charcoal and one that’s been …
Ribs are a staple in any barbecue and one of my personal favorites. I mean, what’s more mouth-watering than fall-off-the-bone, succulent, pork ribs. Now, we all know how important it is to rest barbecue meats like pork butt or a glorious brisket, but is resting pork ribs really necessary? Since the meat is so thin …
How Long To Rest Pork Ribs & Best Methods Explained! Read More »
Ahh, the trusty and reliable Traeger. Truly a joy to… wait a minute… don’t tell me. Is that bubbly, flaking stuff actually the paint flaking off my Traeger?! Yep. You hate to see it. Here’s the main reasons your paint can flake or peel on your Traeger or other pellet grill and what you can …
Traeger Paint Is Flaking? (& Other Pellet Grills) Read More »
In my opinion, a cleanly smoked chicken breast is well-up there with the other barbecue classics like brisket and pork butt – especially when done right! The upside is that chicken breast doesn’t take half a day to prepare and cook, so it’s perfect for an impromptu smoking session! Although you should always go by …
How Long To Smoke Chicken Breast At 225°F? & Other Tips Read More »
Barbecue and “low and slow” are one of the few styles of cooking where you need to allow significant time to let the magic happen. Especially when it comes to cooking meats like brisket, where it can take between 8-18+ hours to reach perfection. So if you’ve started your cook and something else comes up …
Can You Partially Cook Brisket And Finish It Later? Read More »
Ding ding ding! The winner of the best centerpiece for a feast is smoked spatchcocked turkey! After smoking turkey several times whole I’m fully convinced that doing it spatchcocked, or “butterflied”, is not only quicker, but it’s simply better for a crispier skin and a more consistent cook. Less drama, more smokiness, more deliciousness. Here’s …
Smoking Spatchcocked Turkey At 275 – How Long + Expert Tips Read More »
Point, deckle-off, packer, poitrine, the list goes on and on… The one thing in common? They are all referring to the magnificent cut of beef we know as brisket. But, depending on where you are and the style of meat, brisket can be known by many, many names. So, whether you’re trying to settle an …
Another Name For Beef Brisket (The Definitive List) Read More »
BBQ sauce and ribs go together like Texas and brisket – that much is clear. But, just because it pairs so well doesn’t mean that every single person is going to love it. Plus, everyone likes to switch things up a bit, right? Luckily, as it turns out, ribs go well with much more than …
10 Alternatives To BBQ Sauce For Ribs (Spicy, Sweet, Or Tangy!) Read More »
It’s arguably just as frustrating to deal with a turkey that’s taking too long to cook as one that’s been cooked too early! But, part of being a great cook is being able to adjust to all of these kinds of challenges. So, if you’ve slaved away over preparing a beautiful turkey and nurtured it …
