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The fact is, not all wood is equal for cooking. Much like that gourmet-on-the-grill dinner you’re planning, a lot of the final quality has to do with how each ingredient (in this case, the wood itself) is prepared and handled before it ever being used.
There’s nothing new about cooking with a wood fire, but the fact is, the world’s oldest cooking method has returned as one of the great modern culinary frontiers.
A general rule of thumb is that you want to use stronger flavors of wood with heavier, more flavorful meat options that won’t be completely overpowered by the smoke, like beef or pork, but that will still let the flavor of the meat shine through.
Reverse searing, a method developed in the early 2000s and, over the last two decades, reverse searing has become the new favorite method of chefs all over the world, and one of the most talked-about cooking innovations of the last century.
High-quality, gourmet pizza is more accessible than ever thanks to the wide range of portable pizza ovens you can buy for your home. You don’t have to be a chef to make restaurant-quality pizzas for your family and friends, but you do need the right equipment to get the job done. The task can seem…
Spring is in the air, and summer is just around the corner. In neighborhoods all across the land, folks are scrubbing grills and grates, sweeping off the deck, and dusting off tongs and spatulas, getting ready for the best time of the year…grilling season! That means, once again, that countless patio pit-masters are asking the…
We’ve always felt like smoking a brisket is a more advanced level of BBQ. But enough of the doubts and fears – we’ve spent several months mastering the Primo XL 400 and now it’s time to go for it.
Any outdoor chef – whether they’re a professional or a home cook – will tell you that the right spices are one of the most important components of cooking a great dish. Even if you cook the perfect rack of ribs or fry up the consummate chicken breast, without the right combination of spices, the…
Today we’re going to show you how to make our favorite food on the planet: wood-fired pizza! We’ll be cooking the pizza on a kamado grill (the Primo XL400) and you can follow the advice and instructions in this video for cooking pizzas on any kamado grill, including the Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Primo…
While most people think of time by the fire as a winter activity, a summer bonfire is also a great way to make memories! Think about it – remember the bonfires at summer camp? Or how drying off by the fire on a cool summer night felt after a day in the pool? And what…
It’s a cool night and you have everyone gathered around the fire. You strike the first match, anticipating the glorious blaze that will soon ignite everyone’s imagination. But instead, nothing but thick smoke billows from your carefully built pile of wood. Folks are coughing and rubbing their eyes as they step away from the fire…
The art of cooking with wood has been around for thousands of years. Although modern conveniences like microwaves and electric ovens have made cooking easier and quicker, they haven’t necessarily done us any favors when it comes to the flavors of our food. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that cooking with wood has…
Charcoal isn’t the only fuel you can use when grilling meats or veggies. While charcoal is certainly a popular choice, an alternative fuel source to consider is wood. Whether it’s whole logs, split logs, or chunks, high-quality wood excels in its ability to create a hot, clean fire. If you’re hesitant to switch away from…
Smoke is a byproduct that’s created when organic matter, including wood, burns. Whether you use a fireplace, a fire pit (including smokeless fire pits), a stove, or a chiminea, it will probably produce smoke. As a result, many people assume that it’s normal for wood-burning fires to produce lots of smoke. The reality, however, is…
One of the most glorious side items you can make is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers! We’ll even use jalapeños from our own garden. And of course, we’ll also reverse-sear some delicious bratwursts.
