Get Your Grill On

This apron came from Bazura Biz, a Canadian company that designs and sells eco-friendly bags, aprons and accessories to help sustain a Women’s Co-Op in the Philippines. What would once be thrown away is now reclaimed and instead of being deposited into the local landfill it’s become a commodity for sale.
As for the apron, it’s […]

I’ve been wanting to try and duplicate the tasty red pork that we get at our local Chinese restaurant. After doing some research, I decided to start with a 13-pound pork butt (shoulder roast) thinly sliced into strips. Rather than use food coloring to get the usual red color, I went back to the traditional […]

I consistently receive email asking which smoker I would recommend for a beginner. The answers varies ranging from your experience in BBQ, where you live and how much you plan on preparing and sharing with family and friends.
With this in mind, I had the privilege of testing a smoker that could be used by the […]

I decided to do something a little different than traditional pulled pork - pulled ham.
I started with a 5lb half of a pork butt (a.k.a. Boston butt or pork shoulder roast) and cured for 5 days using a mixture of 5T of Morton’s Sugar Cure and 5t of Dizzy Pig Red Eye Express.
After curing, I […]

Spare ribs are the big, meaty ribs that come from the belly of the pig. They have more fat and flavor than back ribs, but also require a bit more time or attention to prepare successfully.
The 3-2-1 method is one of the best ways to ensure that spare ribs give up all of their tender […]

This last week I spent in Washington D.C. at the National Police Officers Memorial. While in Washington, I was able to take in the sights see some of our Nations national treasures and take in some of the local cuisine.

One of the things I do when I go to a different state is try the […]

The winner of the fourth annual People Choice campaign, Death Valley Chipotle chips beat out flavors such as Wicked Hot Sauce, Mango Chili, Jalapeño Salsa Fresca, and Orange Ginger Wasabi. In addition to the winning flavor, the colorful bag is emblazoned with fan tributes shared during the fourth annual People’s Choice campaign.
Upon opening the bag […]

Grilled Citrus Lobster Tails
serves 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup EVOO
3 T. fresh lime juice
2 T. fresh OJ
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. citrus grill seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1-1/2 tsp. kosher sea salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 lobster tails (8 to 10 oz. each)

Preheat a gas grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grate or spray it […]

A few weeks ago l cooked up what I’m now calling SPAM “Burnt Ends.” I had been looking for an interesting take on SPAM that I could serve at a luau my wife and I are planning for later in the summer (SPAM is huge in Hawaii, so it would make a novel appetizer). […]

• 2 oz sliced Genoa Salami
• 1 oz sliced Hard Salami
• 1 oz thinly sliced Spiced Ham
• 3 thin slices Prosciutto
• 2 thin slices Asiago
• 2 thin slices Smoked Cheddar
• Chipotle aioli
• 1 oz Sautéed Red Onions
• 1 sandwich ciabatta roll – sliced
• 1 bottle of EVOO
Spread chipotle aioli evenly on the top and bottom piece of sliced ciabatta bread.
Arrange cheese, and meats on one […]