Smoked Chuck Roast or Pulled Beef in 6 Stages

Smoked chuck roast ends up having a similar texture to pulled pork if smoked for long enough. It’s a smaller and cheaper cut than brisket, but it’s also a tough cut of meat consisting of tight connective tissue that needs to break down slowly in the smoker. The fat renders right down gradually and can…

Smoked Sausage Recipe – Homemade Bratwurst in 5 Easy Stages

This is our favourite smoked sausage recipe, and our favourite sausage to make at home.  Introduction – What is Bratwurst? Bratwurst is a type of German sausage that was traditionally made from raw pork and veal, but now can also contain beef, lamb, poultry or even venison and wild boar. It is often served with…

Chinese BBQ Pork – Char Siu Pork Smoker Recipe

Chinese BBQ Pork (or Pork Char Siu) is always best done on the Smoker or BBQ to guarantee that charred effect you won’t get from the oven. Char Siu Pork (sometimes called Asian BBQ Pork) is sweet, savoury, spicy and delicious. Keep in mind that we are going to marinade the pork shoulder (or pork…

Smoker Recipe for Salmon – How to Smoke a Salmon in 5 Stages

This smoker recipe for salmon is light, juicy, crumbly and delicious.  Not to mention wonderfully smoky and sweet. Here is our tried and tested recipe for how to smoke a salmon. This will feed 6-8 people depending on appetites and side dishes. Smoker Recipe for Salmon Part 1 – Preparing Your Salmon The best place…

Pasta Salad Recipe – An Ideal BBQ Side

Our pasta salad recipe perfectly complements BBQ food and is straightforward to make.  Making the pesto from scratch is a real game changer and far tastier than buying it in a jar.  We’ve substituted the usual pine nuts in pesto for hazelnuts for something a little more special.  You can use the more traditional pine…

Ribeye vs Prime Rib – Which is Better? A Concise Guide

Ribeye vs Prime Rib – two fantastic contenders for your plate. In this concise guide we are going to consider which of the cuts is likely to suit your preference and context. Ribeye vs Prime Rib – What is a Ribeye Steak? A Ribeye steak comes from the rib section of beef and is typically…

What is the Best Cut of Steak? A Comprehensive Guide

While an important question like ‘What is the Best Cut Of Steak,’ will come down to context and cooking preference, we have written this concise guide to help you make a more informed decision on which cut is best for you. What is the Best Cut of Steak Part 1 – What is a Cut…