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…]
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…]
We recently hosted a farewell party for a co-worker of mine, so we had my entire office over to the house. Not everyone could make it, but we still ended up with about 23 people total. It ended up being a rainy day, so what was supposed to be outdoor entertaining ended up being indoor … [Read more…]
The other day I was surfing the net and I came across a food blogger who was writing about the virtues of gochujang, which a spicy Korean chili paste. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find that site again, but it got into my head. I am a fan of Korean food, but haven’t really … [Read more…]
I bought a giant pork tenderloin from Costco the other day, without any firm plans other than knowing I wanted to cook it on the Joetisserie. After a little bit of web surfing, I decided to go with a Cuban theme and came along this recipe from Chowhound. I cut off approximately 4lbs of the … [Read more…]
An ode to Mustard Mustard has a big bold flavor and it isn’t a flavor that everyone likes, but anyone who is serious about BBQ should have mustard in their pantry. Below I will detail why I think it is a staple for any aspiring pitmaster. Sauce of Gold: Believe it or not there is … [Read more…]
We have some house guests staying with us that are on a largely plant based diet. I wanted to make a nice dinner on the grill to welcome them. Generally speaking though, my grill has been an alter to charred meat, so I had to do a little brain storming. Then it hit me….Kabobs! Kabobs … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: Making bacon at home is super easy! This kit makes it very accessible and will be easy to replicate with materials available on Amazon. On Kamadoguru.com there is a subforum called “Charcuterie” which is devoted to making prepared meats like sausages, pastrami, bacon, etc. I have been lurking there for some time and … [Read more…]
The other night we hosted a friend we hadn’t seen in years. It was her first time in Hawaii, so we made sure we had plenty of Mai Tais on hand and I asked the wife to pick up a fresh pineapple. Well our friend was seriously jet lagged from her flight from Korea and she wasn’t in … [Read more…]