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Deliver Me From Temptation Jerked Chicken

This, my full-flavored friends, is a dangerous recipe — not because of any searingly hot spice that may have steered you away from Jamaican Jerk recipes in the past (after all, you are making it so you can add however … Continue reading

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How to Setup a Charcoal Grill As A Smoker

Although a dedicated smoker is a nice thing to have, it is not really necessary.  Although less convenient, you can use just about any charcoal grill as a smoker, as long as you can effectively regulate the air flow with … Continue reading

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Prepare Your Cooker

Prepare Your Cooker Knowing how to prepare your cooker is critical to your success. Don’t just dump lit charcoal into your pit & cook your meat above. I highly recommend you prepare your cooker for indirect cooking. Regardless of your … Continue reading

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About Pits & Cooking Temps

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals If you are a BBQ newbie considering the purchase of a cheap offset smoker, or are about to use it for the first time, read this whole page and be sure to carefully read … Continue reading

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Indirect Cooking

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals Fantastic meat is the result of understanding and controlling the cooking environment. I highly recommend you prepare your cooker for indirect cooking. Essentially, the meat is not cooked directly over the heat source when … Continue reading

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