Friday Fire
The Friday Fire #18 - Cochinita Pibil Weekend
A brighter backyard BBQ plan for cochinita pibil-style pork shoulder with achiote, citrus, banana leaves, pickled red onions, and patient heat.
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The Friday Fire #5 — The Weeknight Issue
Hey — Five things worth knowing before you light the fire this weekend. Or a Tuesday. I'm not the boss of you. 1. The Guide How to smoke chicken wings on a Weber kettle. Wings might be the best weeknight smoke out there. Thirty to forty minutes at 325-
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The Friday Fire #4 — The Chicken Issue
Hey — Five things worth knowing before you light the fire this weekend. 1. The Guide How to smoke a whole chicken on a Kamado. Kamados hold temp like nothing else, and chicken is where they really shine. The ceramic walls give you convection-style heat that crisps the skin while
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The Friday Fire #3 — The Pulled Pork Issue
Hey — Five things worth knowing before you light the fire this weekend. 1. The Guide How to smoke pulled pork on a Weber charcoal kettle. You don't need an expensive smoker to make great pulled pork. A standard kettle with a two-zone setup works better than most
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The Friday Fire #2 — The Ribs Issue
Hey — Five things worth knowing before you light the fire this weekend. 1. The Guide How to smoke baby back ribs on a pellet grill. Pellet grills make ribs almost too easy. Set it and walk away. This guide covers the 3-2-1 method, why I sometimes skip the
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The Friday Fire #1 — The Brisket Issue
Hey — Five things worth knowing before you light the fire this weekend. 1. The Guide How to smoke brisket on an offset smoker. Full timing breakdown from trimming to slicing. Pit temps, when to wrap, and how to handle the stall without panicking. Read the guide → 2. What I'