A Backyard Lifestyle Blog
First off, No Fear. There is no reason to worry or be intimidated. If you have smoked BBQ before, this really is similar to everything you’ve done previously. I personally smoke mine on a Kamado Joe using charcoal and wood chunks, but this method applies to any set up. So let’s get started. Like all … Read more
Kamado Joe Accessory Rack Use It is a funny shape and most KJ owners put it into a drawer never to be seen again. I thought it might be helpful to ask the BBQ community how they use theirs and I was happy to get many great responses. The accessory rack that comes with most … Read more
Comparison of Lump Charcoal and Briquettes If you ever follow me on social media, you’ll find that I like to raz people about using briquettes. For the record, it is all in good fun. Both types are perfectly fine to use. But there are differences and here I am going to go over some of … Read more
A Neighborhood Backyard Barbecue Event Last year my neighbor invited me to a neighborhood gathering and the centerpiece of this event was a full, whole hog pit barbecue. Living in the South, I of course have been to these before. Entire catering companies here are dedicated to just this specialty. This one though was so … Read more
Direct grilling This term is how almost everyone defines grilling food. Placing your protein or vegetable directly over the heat source with nothing between the food and fire (or heated coals), except usually the grate on which the food rests. This method is intended to cook thinner pieces of food quickly. Examples would be vegetables, … Read more
While there is nothing wrong with owning products manufactured outside of the United States (I personally own a few myself), there is something to be said for Made in the USA. I know my next purchase will be domestic and very likely will be a custom, small manufacturer. The more that I see these beautiful … Read more
Homemade Vinegar Barbecue Sauce Recipe I live in North Carolina where pulled pork barbecue is King and anything besides vinegar barbecue would be just wrong. Here is my simple vinegar BBQ sauce recipe that you can whip together in minutes: Vinegar BBQ Sauce ingredients list Instructions on how to make a DIY sauce Combine all … Read more
Pulled Pork Sandwiches Hey, good morning everybody. I don’t usually get to record these because I’m usually outside putting things on the smoker before the sun comes up, especially as it becomes later on in the year. I’m doing a pork butt today and we’re going to be eating it for tonight, so I was … Read more
The kind of Smoker that works for you can depend on a few factors The first thing to consider when buying a smoker is how dense is your community. If you are in a condominium, you may run into issues because true to their name, they produce a lot of smoke. Far more than your … Read more
Most well known regions Throughout the country, every state seems to have their own version of barbecue. Many have become so well defined and unique to their own regions, that they have developed a strong enough reputation to be found elsewhere. Oftentimes it is the abundance of a particular livestock, cultural heritage of that area … Read more