Charcoal or Coal? A must read before using Coal for cooking
I was about to introduce a new product that could help improve and maintain the heat in your low and slow smoker, but after doing some research I decided not…
Making your own rub
Buying rubs and sauces off the shelf is convenient especially if you are time poor or don’t have the ingredients or knowledge to make your own. However, if you are…
Rubs and Sauces equal Marinades.
Regardless what you call it, rubs and sauces are very much the same, they are a marinade commonly used to add aroma and flavours to foods and helps to tenderize…
Why Japanese Binchotan Is The King Of Charcoals
The Japanese are not known for their smoking. In fact, ‘smokey’ is not what most people associate with the nation’s cuisine. To simplify, traditional japanese cooking is rooted in seafood…
Gourmet Afrika Favourites
Matilda Scarfe's passion is cooking. Beginning with her mother's and grandmother's recipes, she has developed a style so very African - a gourmet sensational experience. Throughout the book (144 pages…
Electric Smoker Cookbook
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The Great North Carolina Sauce Feud
The east-coast pair of American states, North and South Carolina have a long, rich and delicious history of a barbecue. The region is the birthplace of the style of American…
How To Smoke Competition Spare Ribs At Home
While worthy competitive barbecue cooks have been honing their low n' slow fat-rendering craft for years to bring you tender, moist and sweet spare ribs, it's more than possible to…
The Go-To Guide For Curing Fish
Smoking has a been a traditional method of preserving food for generations now. The seafaring cultures of the world began salting, drying and smoking their hauls as a way of…
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Texan Style Beef Brisket Is Mouthwatering
In Texas, beef brisket is popular. The southern state of America has perfected a style of smoking that yields so much extraordinary beefy flavour, but it also accessible enough to…