Cooking pork tenderloin in your oven is a piece of cake: sear the meat for a few minutes on every side, then wrap it up in aluminum foil (stick some compound butter in there for incredible flavor), then toss the roast in a 350°F oven. Once it’s internal temp hits 145°F, it’s done! As a […]
Although I make smoked pork butt or pork shoulder more often, nothing beats the tender, delicate flavor of smoked pork loin roast. A pitmaster friend introduced me to one of their recipes and I have been tinkering with it ever since! In this post, I will show you an excellent smoked pork loin recipe and […]
At 250°F, figure on cooking a pork shoulder for 10 hours. Once it’s done cooking, I like to let the meat rest in an insulated cooler for 1 to 2 hours. It’s a long cook, but to make world-class pulled pork, the time investment is worth it. Although I am a big believer in tracking […]
Bung is the rectum and large intestine of the pig - although an odd idea, it is considered something of a delicacy. Growing up in the South I learned all about pork bung and how to cook it. I am now here to share my expertise with you. In this post, I reveal what this […]
The absolute best wood for smoking pulled pork in my opinion is moderately intense wood, like hickory or oak. Lighter woods are an acceptable choice too. If you are confused by pit master jargon like “lightness” and “intensity,” then this guide is for you. I’ve worked under pit masters who are very meticulous about the […]
There are three main types of brisket - beef, pork, and lamb. In the case of beef brisket, this cut can be further broken down into other cuts. In culinary school, I had to learn about the different cuts, figure out how to choose them, and discover how to cook them perfectly. My knowledge is […]
If you want to know how to smoke a fresh ham, then you are in the right place! I am not the biggest fan of processed or pre cooked hams which is why I made the effort to figure out how to smoke this cut all by myself. And, now, I can show you! Choosing […]
The Pit Boss grill was the first mid-range grill that I was able to afford for myself and I used it for many years. During this time, I must have made smoked ribs more times than I could count and I finally got the recipe and the techniques down pat! In this post, I will […]
I have been cooking up babyback ribs on Traeger grills for quite a while. Traeger pellet grills have been a family favorite. As such, I mastered the use of the various models at a fairly young age. Now, I am here to share the secrets of making the perfect ribs on this grill with you! […]
I first learned how to smoke a Boston butt in an electric smoker from a fellow chef. My whole life I had used either a pellet or a charcoal smoker so this involved an interesting learning curve. Intrigued, I kept testing my recipe and methods until I found one that was worth sharing with others! […]