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There are some things in life that you just can’t get enough of. For me, a few of those things happen to be tacos. So this is what happens when your new book about Korean BBQ arrives and immediately finds it’s way next to my other favorite book about Tacos! An aura of creativity is […]
To a particular contingency of BBQ enthusiasts the smoking of Beef Short Ribs are like the magnum opus of all things Q! If Beef Brisket is the Bachelors Degree of BBQ then Beef Short Ribs, Plate Ribs, Chuck Ribs…. Whatever you call them are the Master’s Degree. In short, these meaty mounds of pure uncut […]
I can still remember the first time I had an authentic Banh Mi. To say it was anything short of a life changing experience would be an outright lie. Never had I experienced such a perfect balance of flavor, texture and aroma from a food item. The combination of pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, grilled pork […]
Indian cuisine is one of the most naturally transcendent foods in the world. To put it short, Indian food is what happened when a number of other highly sought after ethnic varieties combined to create one massive super cuisine. As a featured dish, each bite of Tandoori Chicken is like an explosion of various flavors […]
Throughout the history of BBQ, spareribs have always served as the less desired option as it pertains to pork ribs. Nowadays it looks as though the tide is finally beginning to shift as spareribs are trending towards a more level playing field with their baby back counterparts. To put it simply… you just get more […]
It seems like in the world of BBQ, Baby Backs get all the love and acclaim when it comes to ribs. While I love Baby Back Ribs just as much as the next guy I tend to favor their bigger brother Spareribs. For a number of reasons I feel like Spareribs are the superior option. […]
From time to time we like to take a break from traditional BBQ and do other culinary activities that don’t involve smoke and wood. We strongly advocate against boiling ribs but man do we love us some Louisiana style boiled crawfish! For starters a crawfish boil is much more than just a meal. For some […]
In so many ways corn is a universal staple in a wide variety of different cuisines all over the globe. After experiencing elote or the first time you’ll understand exactly why Mexico boasts some of the greatest culinary conquests when it comes to all things corn. From tortillas to tamales to elote, a Mexican feast […]
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of working with a plethora of charcoal varieties and brands. Of late I’ve come to the conclusion that Lump Charcoal is the way to go. I needed to dig a little deeper to figure out exactly which brands were best suited for my style and needs. Thus I […]
Smoked Pork Belly is like the pinnacle of all things smoked. Natural smoke flavor, a penetrating rub and of course the truly authentic flavor of bacon all combine to make smoked pork belly about the most divine eating experience one could possibly enjoy. What was once regarded as a delicate piece of meat has stood […]