In our humble opinion, there is nothing more rugged, manly, and outright delicious than smoked meat. It’s a thing of beauty; equal parts art and science, and we think every guy out there should know how to smoke meat properly. To to help you Smoking originated as a way to preserve food back before refrigerators […]
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How to Smoke Meat
You don’t need a decade of practice to get the hang of smoking, but it’s more demanding than a round of grilled cheese. First, there’s the heat — you’ll want the temperature low over a long period of time. And then there’s the smoke — you need to keep it smoking for hours. Keeping the […]
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If there’s one thing I may love more than a meal fresh off the grill, it’s one fresh out of the smoker. It’s hard to rival a rack of ribs or a brisket that’s spent all day over low smoky coals and wood chips. I was curious how easy it is to become a smoke […]
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So you are thinking about taking your grilling to the next level! Congratulations, because we think cooking with a smoker makes some of the best food out there. In the South, this is what they call Barbecue and it is a type of food or way of cooking food “low and slow” that creates tender, […]
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“If you can smoke a slab of ribs, you can cook a whole hog,” says Pat Martin, owner of Martin’s BBQ Joint in Nolensville, Tennessee. Beloved of Bon Appétit staffers (including this one), Martin’s puts out all the classics, from brisket to wet and dry ribs to chicken. So, naturally, we thought Martin himself would […]
Continue readingBBQ U: Smoking 101
Whether you prefer gas or charcoal, cooking on a grill is an incredible way to infuse flavor into your favorite meats and vegetables. But if you’re ready to take your grill mastery up a notch, try using a long, slow burn in a process known as smoking. In the US, smoking finds its roots in […]
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