We smoked pork belly (and pork belly burnt ends, and pork belly on a stick, and every other pork belly shape) for 4 months before writing this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to smoking your first pork belly. We tried an array of different smoking temperatures and pull temps (and yes, one is better than the others) …
As a private chef to the rich and famous, my business is coming up with insanely delicious recipes I can make ahead and leave for my clients on important holidays like Christmas morning. This cheesy breakfast casserole with sausage is an all-time client favorite and I think it’s because the secret is in THE SAUCE… …
Once you own a pellet grill you look forward to smoking meat year-round and showing off all that juicy and delicious meat candy to all your family and friends–but during the holiday season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With everyone counting on you to create a perfectly seasoned and smoked turkey, anxiety can set in …
Even though fall is a great season for cooking outdoors it’s also a really busy season for families and a time when the crockpot sees a lot of action. So, today we’re learning how to make this easy pulled pork recipe in your crockpot or instant pot. I started making this crockpot-style pulled pork years …
Isn’t it a bummer when the Thanksgiving turkey never looks like the beautiful turkeys on the cover of a magazine? Today, I am going to reveal how that look is accomplished so you can share a turkey this gorgeous for your Thanksgiving dinner. This “turkey paint” is a cooking hack that I created for my …
Long gone are the days of flavorless Thanksgiving turkey–now we all know how easy it is to make a homemade turkey brine and infuse our bird with extra cajun flavor and juiciness! We’re such big fans of juicy turkey that this month we released two epic turkey recipes, our sweet apple cider smoked turkey brine, …
The secret is out that the way to avoid the dry, stringy turkey of your grandparents’ generation is to use a simple turkey brine before the big day. Despite sounding scientific, turkey brines have an easy formula and in many cases, the ingredients are already in your pantry. Using a brine always results in a …
Looking for some amazingly delicious, easy Halloween treats that both kids and adults will adore? This list of 28 desserts will surely please a crowd of any age. Plus, they are all super quick and simple to whip up… because you’ve got partying to do! For the perfect Halloween treats, we went on a journey …
Opinions are one thing that the world is not short on, and no matter the topic, there are thousands of opinions out there–drag in opinions on barbecue and things can quickly turn into the wild west. What temperature to smoke a brisket at is one that is definitely up for debate and we’re calling in …
When you are browsing at the grocery store, there are a ton of jerky brands and even more flavors and varieties from which to choose. It is hard to know what companies are reputable, what ingredients are necessary, and if you are getting a fair amount of jerky for your money. This leads many foodies …
Just about any food cooked on the grill will have a unique, fire-kissed flavor to it. The succulent taste associated with meat roasted over a charcoal grill is better than gas grilling for one simple reason: higher temperatures. Charcoal burns hotter (about double the temperature of the average gas grill at a whopping 1200 degrees) …
You’ve got a meat-loving group to entertain soon and you’re running out of ideas of what to prepare, but you know they all love a good, juicy smoked brisket. The only problem is … you’ve never prepared one. What do you do? This article will not only answer how long it takes to smoke a …