Build a custom bbq smoker part IV
Building your own bbq smoker is no small feat, but it is a lot of fun. This is how I approached it.
Smoked Italian Meatballs
Italian meatballs are just great on the grill! We smoke them first, before simmering in tomato sauce with grated parmesan on top. Seriously good stuff.
Bourbon Beans
Bourbon beans! It doesn’t get much better than this. A classic side dish which is easy to make.
Pork belly burnt ends
Pork belly burnt ends taste salty, fat and sweet. It’s a dangerous combination, and it’s hard to stop eating. Here we braise them in bourbon and glaze them with dark golden syrup. Divine!
Bark
Bark is the brown/black crust that forms on meat thanks to the Maillard effect among other things. Do not confuse bark with the charred surface you get on burnt meat, there is a night and day difference with both flavor and taste. The bark looks good and tastes great.
Smoked caramel sauce
Smoked caramel sauce gives a whole new flavor profile for a klassic sauce. Try it, you will get hooked immediately.
Duck breasts with lemon curd
In this recipe the duck breasts are first smoked and then grilled, using a lemon curd glaze. Fingerlickin’ good!
Beef baby back ribs
These are the bovine version of baby back ribs. They’re short and thin, but come loaded with flavor.