When it comes to smoking, most people immediately think of meat - but I'm here to tell you, stick your favorite dessert on your smoker, and you might trade in your tongs for a rolling pin. Smoked desserts are a delicious, decadently sweet assault on your taste buds. My friends, family, and I have an […]
The first step is to preheat your smoker to a toasty 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it's at the perfect temperature, place the sausages right on the grill grates and let them bask in the smoke for about 2 to 3 hours. Sure, that may seem simple, but mastering the art of smoking sausages is a […]
My obsession with smoked bone marrow (AKA meat butter) started at this epic backyard bash just before COVID hit. I was getting fancy, trying to replicate some of those cooking school tricks. We fired up the BBQ pit and carefully picked the perfect bones for the marrow dish. Then I gave the marrow some sprinkle […]
The BBQ world is full of tantalizing flavors and unique regional barbecue sauce styles. From tangy vinegar-based concoctions to tomato-based sauces, each part of the country brings its own flair to the table. If I had to choose, I'd say I align with the vinegar-based North Carolina style. There's just something about tender pork combined […]
The key to cooking steak on a charcoal grill depends on the thickness of the steak - if the steak is thicker than an inch, you should cook it over indirect heat first, and then reverse sear that bad boy. If I'm cooking up skinny steaks (1 inch thick or less), then I get my […]
I think mango habanero sauce is the nectar of the gods - I'm sure Zeus is perched on Mt. Olympus right now, dredging some chicken wings in the spicy sauce or slathering it on top of his pulled pork sandwich. The sweet mango, hot peppers, fragrant garlic, and other ingredients blend together for a flavor […]
There are a dizzying number of ground meats that can be used for burgers, but your best bet is freshly ground USDA Choice or Wagyu 80/20 chuck. This has a lean-to-fat ratio of 80 percent lean meat and 20 percent fat. You can bump the fat percentage to 25% or 30% for a glorious burger, […]
Smoked Texas Twinkies are perfect if you love bacon and some spice. These Twinkies are entire jalapenos that have been packed with a cream cheese filling that includes chopped brisket and is seasoned with barbecue rub. They are then wrapped in thin-cut bacon and smoked at high temperatures. The outcome is a perfect balance of […]
I'm about to hit you with your new favorite appetizer - smoked cream cheese. It's delicious. It's gooey. It's smokey. Oh, and I saved the best for last - my smoked cream cheese recipe only takes 5 minutes to prep. Toss the block of cream cheese on your smoker, cook it for about two hours, […]
I see you've got some beef or pork ribs left from your cookout and wondering how to bring them back to life. No worries! The best way to reheat ribs is by using an air fryer. Start by preheating it. Then cut the ribs to fit in. Now, drizzle the ribs with cooking oil and […]