Lewis Theakston

Bbq Smoker Do's And Don'ts - Part 1

Don't get in a hurry Do not get yourself into a hurry when smoking meat. Good BBQ, and all good food for that matter, takes time and patience. You simply can't rush into it. Allow around 1 to 1 1/2 hours per pound for most meats. If you are using a woo... Read >

BBQ Smoker Do's And Don'ts - Part 2

Steer clear of green wood to start with You should always use seasoned wood to start with in order to get good results. The old guys who have been Q'ing for years have the ability to use a mixture of seasoned wood and green wood, but beginners are wise... Read >

Smoked Boston Pork Butt Recipe

Ingredients 1 6-8 lb. Boston Pork Butt 1/4 cup ground black pepper 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon cayenne Preparation In old Southern slang, "Mr. Brown" in the dark outside pa... Read >

Apple Smoked Pork Butt Recipe

Take your butt, and leave the bone in as it cooks faster, and is maybe more tender, or boned and rolled, slather it with French's mustard, coat in your favorite dry rub, let it get tacky for about 2 hours (4 - 5 lb. butt). Smoke it over apple (or whate... Read >

Tlc Bbq Pitmasters Season 2 – Docu-Reality To Pro Competition BBQ

Following the huge success of BBQ Pitmasters season 1, where the show averaged out around 900,000 viewers, with male viewing figures doubling at the seasons end, TLC have even grander plans for the series second outing which was announced two days ago. ... Read >

Sunshine Barbecues Explained

Sunshine General Industries manufactures the Sunshine barbecue, a unique Australian-style gas barbecue grill that has unequaled cooking versatility. Unlike most other gas barbecue grills, the Sunshine barbecue allows both traditional char-grilling as well... Read >

Water Barbecue Smokers Explained

Charcoal water smokers require more knowledge and attention to use than a gas or electric unit. However, charcoal afficionadoes almost always insist that the flavor of charcoal units are second to none. On the plus side they are less expensive and are ... Read >

The Different Types Of BBQ Smoker Explained

Smokers come in all shapes, sizes and fuel types including gas, electric and charcoal. From small, portable BBQ smokers such as those in Brinkmann's range, to larger oil-drum sized smokers made by Traeger and Charbroil amongst many others. This guide w... Read >

How To Use a Big Drum Smoker

Charcoal smokers cook the food directly over the coals. Charcoal and wood lumps are the most common types of fuel used in charcoal smokers. The meat juices drip down onto the coals, giving meat that traditional down-home flavor. With little effort, the... Read >

A Guide To Gas BBQ Smokers

Gas smokers offer great portability and versatility, especially propane fueled units. It's as simple as moving your smoker and propane bottle where ever you need them. Maintaining a proper smoking temperature is very easy with a gas unit, just adjust t... Read >

Whole Smoked Smoked BBQ Chicken

Ingredients 2 x 4-5lb roasting chickens Olive Oil Dark Soy sauce Black pepper Preparation Marinade the roasting chickens first by basting them with equal parts of olive oil, dark soy sauce and crack over about half a tablespoon of black pepper... Read >

Hot and Cold Weather Cooking Tips

COLD WEATHER COOKING Remember that cooking times will be extended when it's cold, windy or wet outside.As a general rule, add around 25 minutes of cooking time for every 5 degrees below 45f. Every time you open the lid to your grill, you lose the he... Read >

Hibachi Grills – The Hibachi Explained

The Hibachi grill is one of the lesser known types of barbecue when compared against the likes of leading manufacturers portable grills such as the Weber Smokey Mountain, the Cobb and the Cadac's of this World. Japanese in origin, the Hibachi actually ... Read >

How To Use a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

Widely used, the Weber Smokey Mountain is often used incorrectly, and with a few simple steps you can improve the performance of your Weber Smoker and enjoy the culinary wonders that this little marvel can produce. The best way to start off with your W... Read >

Pulled BBQ Pork With Pepper Vinegar Sauce

Tender shreds of spicy pork are even more delicious when soaked in the recipes hot pepper vinegar sauce. A great variation of pulled pork that will please many afficionados. Ingredients For the rub * 2 tablespoons paprika * 1 tablespoon packed b... Read >