Turkey is one of those items that is generally made for a special event — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year — and not associated with everyday cooking. I’m here to tell you that it’s easy to enjoy turkey any time of year when you use a gas grill for the cooking…

Apple season is here and I’ve found some beauties to make a simple but super sweet and flavorful recipe. And of course, I’m taking it to the grill to let the apple get a kiss of smoke while tenderizing. …

We know smoked bacon is a favorite which is why we wanted to include a great recipe for fresh produce you may have available. This is our take on the BLT salad featuring smoked bacon, homegrown lettuce and tomatoes, as well as a homemade dressing and Naan croutons. Don’t forget…

Without question, electric smokers are by far the easiest smokers to manage as they require no charcoal lighting, no constant checking of the fuel supply, and usually no messy ash pan. These are units that are designed to run on very little wood product, usually between 2–5 ounces because the…

I’m going to start this by stating smoke is a lot like salt. You can add more of it but if you add too much to smoke flavored food, it’s hard to correct. All is not lost though. …

Smoked Grape Flatbread- Even if you aren’t the biggest fan of Concord Grapes, this recipe completely changes the flavor of this variety of grape to produce a very pleasing outcome. I’ve gone to my own personal grapevines and selected grapes at their peak for a flatbread recipe that is super…

THE GLOW OF WOOD EMBER COOKING! So what exactly is wood ember cooking and why is it suddenly gaining attention as a method of cooking? Well, first, it’s most certainly not a new cooking concept. Cooking over a fire and hot coals have been around for thousands of years. …

GRILLED PEACHES FOR THE PERFECT SALAD ADDITION If you’ve been a follower of our recipes and techniques for a while, then you’re aware of our preference to grill, smoke, coal cook, and ember fire in-season produce. Peaches are no exception! I’ve got my two quarts of fresh peaches and a plan to grill these on the charcoal…

Outdoor kitchen location tips Guest Blog — Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor Kitchen Location Tips by Phil Zaleon When you are going through the steps of installing an outdoor kitchen, you’ll quickly find that deciding where to set it up is one of the most difficult and impactful decisions of the process. Since you have multiple options, it can be hard…