Category: Pro Tip

  • How Long Can You Store Meat?

    Like many folks, we usually keep our coolers and freezers full of meats to have ready to cook when needed.  Mostly because we buy a bunch at a time to save money, but also to have it on hand, just in case. So, how long can you store your meat? Anyway, the question comes up…

  • Using a Mustard Binder – Trendy or Useful?

    Using a Mustard Binder – Trendy or Useful?

    Over the past several years, it seems like every time I see an ad or a video of another smokehouse, the person is slathering on mustard as a binder for their dry rub.  It’s usually mustard and it started with ribs. Now, I’m seeing folks covering every meat they can get a hold of: brisket,…

  • Smoker vs Grill – Brothers of the flame

    The smell of meat cooking outdoors is a strong memory of mine coming up.  I grew up where hunting and eating what we brought home was common and something shared.  I still go back in my mind to watching my father grill and smoke beautiful cuts of beef, venison, quail, dove, pork, even fish. It…

  • Running a Restaurant, What’s It Like?

    Running a Restaurant, What’s It Like?

    What does a typical day look like running a BBQ restaurant?  Most people who have never worked in a restaurant before probably thought most of their time would be spent creating and cooking food, right? WRONG!  It turns out cleaning is the biggest task that takes up most good restaurants’ time.  A TYPICAL DAY OF…