Cured and Smoked Pork Belly Ramen
Cured and smoked pork belly is not far from bacon. Paired with a nearly authentic ramen broth (we used smoked pork hocks instead of Kastuobushi). This dish is great for a crowd that likes to build and customize their own dishes! Total Time: 2 days (with curing time)...
Northwest Smoked Porter
About 7 years ago a friend gifted me a 1-gallon IPA homebrew kit and it sat around in my basement for several months. When I finally did give it a try I found it surprisingly easy, and when I popped open my first bottle of homemade beer I was immediately hooked. It...
How to Smoke a Brisket in a Barrel Smoker
I worked as a restaurant chef for over 18 years. Most of these years were spent cooking in Europe where certain common American beef cuts, like brisket, are hard to find. Smoked beef is also something that is fairly uncommon. When I came back to the USA, I had a lot...
Cedar Wrapped Crab Cakes with Prosciutto and Smoked Aioli
My first step into the world of professional cooking was in the country of Malta, in the Mediterranean Sea. Several years later, I decided to make cooking my career. I knew that to learn what I wanted to, I needed to travel, and work to gain the culinary knowledge...
Cedar Planked Caponata with Zucchini Bread and Fresh Mozzarella
There are as many Caponata recipes as there are towns in Italy, and each region claims its own as the best. I was born to an English mother and Maltese father. Malta is a tiny island nation situated in the Mediterranean Sea between the coasts of Sicily and northern...
Hickory Smoked Duck with Potato Pancakes and Huckleberry BBQ Sauce
The average American household does not often feature duck on the dinner table, but it is gaining momentum in the restaurant world. In most European grocery stores you will see duck in the meat aisle, on display right next to the chicken. Due to its fat content, duck...