This rotisserie chicken recipe is by my contributing writer, Jon Solberg. He's one of the most innovative grillers I've ever met. You can read all about him in his bio. I’ve been enjoying the pastime of live fire cooking for a long time. Something I haven’t done until...
A lotta bologna In North Carolina, bologna is called “Preacher’s Steak” and in Mississippi, it is called “Mississippi Rib eye”. Most people don't know that it is actually a smoked sausage, and the name originates from Bologna, Italy where the American Bologna is...
Cassoulet is like the French’s version of Pork and Beans. It’s a rustic, peasant dish, that is pure comfort food. Cassoulet (named for the casserole dish it cooks in) is often made with meat (pork, mutton, duck…) and pork skins and white beans. I’ve adapted this...
Smoked Gazpacho has been a longtime favorite of mine, smoking the veggies before making them into this classic chilled soup takes it to a whole new level of flavor. So what about Watermelon Gazpacho? Believe it or not, the flavors of watermelon, the crispness of the...
I used to be skeptical of pellet smokers until I got one. And then I realized what all the excitement was about. Why do people LOVE their pellet smokers? Because they are sooooo versatile for all types of cooking: Grilling, smoking, roasting, baking… while also being...
We are sharing this on behalf of Operation BBQ Relief, an amazing organization that responds to natural disasters and other situations to help feed displaced residents and emergency personnel. Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Saturday morning just east of...
Rotomolded, high end coolers, claiming superior ice retention, are all the rage these days. In fact, they’ve become kind of a “status” symbol of sorts, as they often come with a hefty price tag. But are they worth it? I got the opportunity to test out the Orca 26...
My latest contributing writer, Jon Solberg, has written an honest review of The Flame Boss 300 Wifi Enabled Smoker Controller- read all about Jon in his bio on my contributor's page. Thanks for the awesome review Jon!….. As a heavy-duty back yard cook I’ve been...
I love grilled pineapple. The grill heightens its flavor while adding a little smoke and char. Pair this with grilled mini peppers whose flavor mellows on the grill, and you have a knockout flavor combo for Pork Tenderloin Sliders. These Hawaiian inspired sliders pair...
Beef short ribs for the win No offense to pork ribs, but when you are really hungry, a beef short rib, fully of mouthfuls of meaty goodness on the bone, is really what you want. These ribs are braised in one of my favorite cocktails, bourbon and coke, so you can pour...
