I ran across this ‘chap’, Neil Rankin, when I went looking for comparisons between Weber-like grills and kamado cookers like the Big Green Egg for you. He’s got a great background with broad experience, having been a chef in England at Michelin-star restaurants and at BBQ joints. Now, he’s become a real big fan of the BGE. […]
How to Cook Super Salmon on Your Big Green Egg
I think grilled salmon tastes best when it’s been naturally infused with wood smoke. When I take a bite of perfectly smoked salmon and close my eyes, I imagine I’m in the Northwest near a river where the salmon run. The flavor of the wood smoke along with other flavors like lemon and […]
Ribs – The Easiest Way to Show Off Your Low-and-Slow Cooking Skills
One of the reasons most of us buy a kamado cooker like the Big Green Egg is because we want to cook fantastic food like a whole brisket, a pork butt for pulled pork, and RIBS! Why? Because the technique shows off your great ‘chef’ skills and the food is true BBQ. The easiest and […]
I Don’t Need No Stinkin Thermometer — Or Do I?
I often get the question: “What’s so special about thermometers and do I really need one?” The answer is “YES” …for two reasons: To make sure your meat, whether it’s beef, pork, chicken, turkey, etc. is cooked enough to safely eat. To make sure the meat is cooked to optimum perfection for taste and tenderness. Unless […]
Table Ideas for Your Big Green Egg
If you’re like me, you need a place to put things while cooking. Those little optional Egg Mates you can buy from your Big Green Egg dealer that hang off the side of the Egg are OK if you have limited space I guess. But, for most of us, we need a real working space. Here […]