Author Archives: pitboss

Charcoal Reviews Revisited

Posted on April 22, 2013 by pitboss

Once again our old friend spring has, well, sprung. You’ve probably already wandered out to the garage or shed and looked at your stock of cooking supplies and said to yourself “Damn, I’m going to need charcoal.” Before you head … Continue reading →

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Bacon & Bourbon Marmalade

Posted on September 4, 2012 by pitboss

There was a time when bacon jams and bacon marmalades were exceptionally rare things. A handful of people made them at home, you might have found a jar or two in the homemade preserves at a specialty food or craft … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Go Bacon My Heart” Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on August 11, 2012 by pitboss

Oatmeal cookies. With bacon. And bourbon. Really, there’s nothing else to say. Let’s get to work.

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“Baby Got Smashed” Pan Roasted Potatoes

Posted on July 18, 2012 by pitboss

This is a super-fast and super-easy way to put potatoes on the plate without resorting to the same-old same-old boring ideas. It’s one part boiled potatoes, one part baked, one part mashed, one part “fully loaded” and all parts delicious. … Continue reading →

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Brining 101

Posted on June 13, 2012 by pitboss

Let’s cut right to the chase: People are intimidated by brine. They shouldn’t be, but they are. Brining is simple, relatively foolproof if you remember one important rule, and makes a massive difference in the quality of your finished meat. … Continue reading →

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“First Date” Poached Garlic Aioli

Posted on June 2, 2012 by pitboss

Here’s a fact: If you cook barbeque, you are going eat a lot of sandwiches at some point. This isn’t a bad thing, not at all. There is something almost magical about the combination of barbeque meat and really good … Continue reading →

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“Goes Both Ways” Citrus Custard Cream

Posted on February 22, 2012 by pitboss

I’m going to start the Big February Dessert Extravaganza Of Doom with something that’s not really a dessert in it’s own – although in one of its two incarnations is very well could be. The first salvo in our effort … Continue reading →

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A Big Green Egg Pro Tip

Posted on February 21, 2012 by pitboss

The Big Green Egg is famous for holding constant temperatures for long periods of time with minimal attention and fuss. This is a good thing. But what if you want to change the temperature in a hurry? If you need … Continue reading →

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The Depths Of February

Posted on February 16, 2012 by pitboss

There is no way of getting around this, so I will just throw it out there: February is a shit month for cooking barbeque in the Great White North. So to change things up a bit and to help shake … Continue reading →

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Cookin’ Comix, Episode 3

Posted on February 16, 2012 by pitboss
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