Just a couple quick thoughts that jumped into my head while grilling up some steaks tonight.
Some of you have outdoor kitchens with countertops & covered storage. Not me. I’m old school – charcoal and a Weber kettle is perfect for me.
Smoking the turkey frees up the oven for other holiday goodness.
It also keeps one person mostly out of the kitchen, and let’s be honest, is your kitchen big enough?
And while we’re being honest, does anyone actually like that flavorless, overcooked turkey breast that comes out of the oven? Nope. You want slow smoked, juicy meat.
So let’s get to it.
Continue reading “Happy Turkey Day”Another holiday tip – you’ve got a slow cooker. USE IT! (And if you don’t have one, get one.)
Back to is your kitchen big enough? Do you have enough burners on your stovetop? And the answer is always no, even if you’re kitchen could be a studio for a cooking show.
So how can I make this hosting the family thing easier? If you’re like most Americans, you’re trying to include traditions from all sides of the blended family, while taking care of special dietary needs, and trying to one up your sibling who hosted last year, but in a low key friendly way. And you have to do all this without breaking a sweat with a smile on your face and a jig in your step.
Continue reading “Think outside the box (or range)”It’s been a long time since I’ve used the smoker, but Thanksgiving next week has me dusting it off.
I purchased a new grill thermometer and tested it out on some turkey tenderloin in the oven.
I got the ThermoPro TP25 which comes with four probes and a grate clip. Bluetooth connectivity to your phone lets you remotely monitor the cook.
Continue reading “Welcome (back) to the Smoke Show”I started my first batch of booze in far too long yesterday.
(part 2 of my ongoing coffee series)
The French press is probably the way I make coffee at camp most frequently. And surveying my friends’ campsites it seems to be the most popular with them as well.
Continue reading “Camp Coffee (French Style)”I’ve been on a lifelong journey to find the best way to make coffee at camp. And like all things in life, it’s the art of balancing comprises to find the thing that’s best for you.
This is the first backpacking stove I ever bought (Spring 2001, probably). And my first liquid fuel Coleman appliance. I had a fuel leak below the valve, so it’s time for a rebuild.
This portable table is part of our glamping setup. It’s made from a single sheet of plywood and uses zero hardware to hold it together. It breaks down flat for storage & transport.
Continue reading “Breakdown Table (Mk.3)”At two hours, this takes too long to cook during the week, but it is quick enough that you can do things on a Saturday and still have time to enjoy a bird roasted over charcoal.
Modern Anachronist 