Over the years, I’ve experimented with various smoked appetizer recipes. From classic favorites like smoked chicken wings and pork belly burnt ends to unique and delicious twists like smoked cream cheese and jalapeno poppers. There are endless options when looking for the best smoked appetizers. I’ve tried my hand at smoked pulled pork potato skins, […]
You can try one of three ways depending on the supplies you have on hand. You can use wood chips in the wood chip tray, make a foil pouch, or use a smoker box. Having worked as a prep cook at a popular steakhouse, I know how much people enjoy a smoky flavor in their […]
Have you been planning to make some grilled food from the charcoal grill but don’t have a chimney starter on hand? The good news is that there are alternative ways to start your charcoal grill without a chimney or lighter fluid. You have the newspaper, pyramid minion, and egg carton methods. But how do you […]
The storage time I recommend for sausage in the fridge is between one to four days. But it depends a lot on factors such as how fresh it is, whether it’s cooked, cured, or not, and how low and consistent your fridge temperature gets. But beyond the fourth day, the risk of bacteria growth increases, […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for new ways to take your BBQ game up a notch. And with the smoke tube, you could change your BBQ cold smoking game for good. Just fill this mini-cannon with wood chips or pellets. Then place it on your smoker’s grates and introduce your […]
Chili con carne and other meat based chilis can be kept for three to four days in the fridge Meatless chili can last a little longer and be stored for up to five days. In college, I worked for a restaurant that was renowned for its chili – it was the best selling item on […]
If you are tired of patties falling apart on you, there are many ways to fix this problem. This includes using better meat, using less seasoning, adding a binder, forming the burgers properly, and more! In high school I worked at a burger joint that did things a little differently – they actually made their […]
Without mincing a lot of words, pork shoulder was the meat I found most comfortable dealing with while I was still a BBQ rookie. Not only is it an affordable cut of meat, but it’s also forgiving when it comes to smoking as a newbie. It’s also got a high-fat content, which means it won’t […]
Generally, hot-smoked sausages are fully cooked, while cold-smoked sausages are not. With that being said, you need to check the meat’s package to confirm if it was fully cooked or uncooked. This simple step is critical to avoiding food poisoning by ensuring that you know what you’re eating. Over the years, I’ve cooked many different […]
The best cookbook goes to . This book is more than just great recipes – it contains tips on how to smoke your food and take your smoking technique to the next level. A lot of my friends have been buying smokers recently and since I have been smoking food my whole life, many have […]