Author Archives: Jerry

Turkey Bone Gumbo Time

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jerry

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m talking about post-holidays, when all the excitement has died down, all the relatives gone, and you are left with a fridge full of leftovers. It’s time for the most wonderful gumbo … Continue reading →

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Talking Turkey

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Jerry

We spend Christmas day with my wife’s family, and our family tradition holds that I will barbecue a turkey. I like to think it is because my bbq turkeys are moist and smoky delicious, but I also know that they … Continue reading →

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The Reverse Sear Steer (or would I steer you wrong…)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jerry

I love cooking on my Big Green Egg. It does an amazing job of holding and maintaining temperature over hours. But there are three challenges when cooking with fire on an Egg (much like the three terrors of the Fire … Continue reading →

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Duck – Duck – Chook? A Sparkling Shiraz Chook!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jerry

A chook is Aussie slang for a chicken. And “The Chook” is an South Australian sparkling shiraz. But what does all that have to do with barbecue?  And what about the duck, Jerry? I’m glad you asked. It started at … Continue reading →

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Tri-Tip Looft-Overs

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jerry

Sorry I’ve been gone for a few days. The other job called. But I am back to talk about a few things. I’m on fire! Not really, but I wanted to talk about fire starting. I really like charcoal chimneys … Continue reading →

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Birthday weekend grilled lobster taco spectacular

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jerry

Lobster taco? Lobster and taco together? The fanciest sea food available and you want it in a corn tortilla? Heck ya! I was given the choice of what I want for my birthday weekend dinner (with the understanding that I … Continue reading →

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Mo’ Bitter: The Trinidad Sour

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jerry

Today, a small digression, while I talk about a cocktail that needs discussion. Fair game, I drank it outside while I was cooking something. Trust me. I have a thing for bitters. Mostly, I like them in my drinks. They … Continue reading →

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Crazy hot jerked chicken (Crazy! Like, sooo crazy!)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jerry

Kind of like a party in your mouth. Jerked chicken has a lot of flavor going on. Island flavors, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, lime, molasses, rum. Then there is the heat. Some serious heat from habaneros (I don’t ever see … Continue reading →

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Smoky Goodness Pot Roast with Gravy

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jerry

I really like 7-bone chuck for pot roast. And chili. And beef stew. Its a versatile cut, as long as you have some time (or a pressure cooker). Turns out, I have both. And Safeway had 7-bone chuck on sale. … Continue reading →

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Flippin’ Grilled Pizzas

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jerry

I love wood-fire pizza. I love grilled pizza. I love grilling. How could this go wrong? I never was that happy making grilled pizza at home. The closest I could get to making something I liked was with premade cornmeal … Continue reading →

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