Ways to Smoke Meat Without a Smoker
At first glance the statement doesn’t exactly make sense. A smoker is a purpose built device that allows the controlled burn of wood or a wood product, and contains the smoke in a chamber wherein …
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Science of BBQ from Smoke, Wood, to Meat & Fat
Why does meat, after basking in a warm smoky cloud, yield exceptional BBQ? Of course not just any smoke — we can’t just fire up a bunch of cardboard and newspaper and end up with …
Reverse Sear, the Perfectly Grilled Steak Every Time
Why is this a ‘reverse’ sear? The answer goes back to old school slow cooking from crockpot to Dutch oven, all the classic braising techniques. When making pot roast or stew, you typically sear the …
Meat Temperature Guide
If you’re gonna make delicious meat, you need to know precisely what temperature you’re going to cook it to. When it comes to guidelines for doneness there are two standards you can choose from: USDA …
How to Clean an Electric Smoker
Time to maintain the device that delivers manna from heaven in the form of smoked foods to enjoy! Mundane, perhaps, boring, but absolutely necessary for continued operation; it is time to clean that electric smoker. …
Is bone-in meat is better?
The problem with the question, “Is Bone-In Meat Better?” Talk about a topic that is talked about, and likely never to be resolved; this may be one of those. Step one, what does better mean? …