First, a quick geography lesson, Kilauea is an active volcano on the island of Hawaii and the centerpiece of Volcano National Park. The volcano has been pretty active recently offering some spectacular views from the visitor’s center. Why do I bring this up? Because like its namesake the Kilauea Fire product line brings the heat! … [Read more…]
Those of you who follow BBQ or just like to eat have probably heard of Kobe beef. Kobe is legendary for its beef. I have heard that the Kobe cows are suspended so their meet isn’t toughened by having to bear its own weight. They are brushed and lovingly fed beer to ensure a happy, … [Read more…]
Awhile back I took advantage of a promotion that [easyazon_link identifier=”B01D5DDT0G” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]Jealous Devil[/easyazon_link] was running on their lump charcoal. I have been using the Vision Brand charcoal, that while very cost effective, is also prone to garbage, sparks, and lots of dust. The shipping costs to Hawaii are cost prohibitive for most companies, so … [Read more…]
I recently participated in a BBQ sauce exchange and Christmas came early to Hawaii, because I got matched with the team at Slayton’s BBQ. I was pretty excited to rip their box open and waited until a special occasion to crack the first bottle open. I used their sweet sauce to make some Chicken Wings … [Read more…]
When you buy a Kamado you are essentially swearing off traditional charcoal briquettes, although some die hards still use them, but I think it is safe to say that most kamado owners make the switch to lump charcoal. Lump is charcoal in its purest form, where briquettes are made from wood that is pressed together … [Read more…]
I am still experimenting with my Octoforks and I have to tell you I am still pretty impressed. I recently used them for making rotisserie pork ribs. I set up the Joetisserie with the Octoforks on an unlit grill so that I could figure out how far I could extend the Octoforks. With my Vision … [Read more…]
If you read Part I you know that I recently made my own homemade sausage. I wasn’t sure the best way to prepare the sausage so I decided to try two different styles of preparation, smoking and grilling. Smoking Since I had never smoked sausage before, I wanted to make sure that I had plenty … [Read more…]
We didn’t eat too many Bratwurst when I was growing up, but it is something I have developed a taste for as an adult. But if you ever look at the label on a package of store bought brats, there are a lot of ingredients you might not recognize. Generally speaking, I like to keep … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: Chiavetta’s is a variation of your standard Italian Dressing marinade, fortunately your standard Italian Dressing marinade goes with just about everything. I recently participated in a BBQ sauce exchange through the mail and a bottle [easyazon_link identifier=”B001UKBDGY” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]Chiavetta’s Barbeque Marinade[/easyazon_link] came in my package. Chiavetta’s is a catering business out of Buffalo, New … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The reputation for quality that Thermoworks seems to be well earned straight out of the box. When I am not working on this blog, at work, watching movies, or cooking, I can often be found reading forums or other websites. Through the course of this web surfing, I have seen Thermoworks thermometers advertised … [Read more…]