Some ideas don’t sound right—until you try them. BBQ pulled pork pickle pizza with dill pickles might sound unusual, but it’s one of those combinations that just works. You get smoky, tender pork, tangy pickles, rich melted cheese, and just enough sauce to tie it all together. This isn’t a gimmick pizza. It’s one of
Let’s be honest—brisket has a reputation. Dry. Tough. Disappointing. Most people have had more bad brisket than good, and that’s exactly why they’re afraid to cook it. But here’s the truth: you can absolutely smoke a great brisket in your backyard. You don’t need a massive pit or years of experience, you just need a
Seasoned and Smoked Venison I started deer hunting when I was around 16 years old. I was not a serious hunter as my father never hunted and only my brother and a couple of friends did. I bow- and gun-hunted for a few years, but by the time I was 30 I was married, had
How to Smoke Salmon the Right Way! I Hate Salmon. OK, I don’t really hate it but I certainly prefer many other fish over salmon. Salmon is a very oily and strongly flavored fish and for me can be a bit overwhelming. I do enjoy cold smoked salmon and when forced, the occasional grilled salmon,
If you’ve never made your own homemade smoked bacon from pork belly, this is one of those cooks that changes how you look at BBQ. It’s not complicated, but it is a process, and doing it right makes all the difference. The curing process is one process with 2 goals: cure the meat and season
