A friend asked me the other day what do I do with all of the peppers that are harvested from our garden. They seemed a little surprised when I said – aside from mixing with the occasional hot sauce – that I freeze them. Although freezing peppers from the garden is an easy process, here … [Read more…]
Over the first week July, I usually have a few days off, so I figured I would fire up the smoker and make some 4th of July smoked chicken.
There are a few popular smokers out there. If you are looking to purchase one, here is a run-down on a few. The most common smokers are heated by charcoal/wood, electric or gas. Vertical Water Smoker: ($40+) This is usually the beginner smoker, mainly because it is inexpensive to make, produces tasty smoked meat, and … [Read more…]