The Smoke Journal

WHAT WORKED.
WHAT DIDN'T.

Real backyard cooks, short stories, and lessons learned the smoky way. No preheating required unless you plan to get distracted and make dinner.

Two finished racks of smoked ribs resting after the cook

THE RIB GAME PLAN

W1ld Rub, a butter bath measured with heart, and a nice rack that does not need half your Saturday.

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Finished cream cheese bacon bombs glazed with W1ld Sauce
COOK STORY

Cream cheese bacon bombs

Two crackers. One creamy center. Wrapped for your protection.

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Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers on the smoker
COOK STORY

Jalapeño poppers

Gutted, stuffed, and wrapped tight. Still talking food.

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A whole spatchcocked turkey surrounded by smoke
COOK STORY

Whole smoked turkey

Brined all night and buttered in places we cannot show before 9 p.m.

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JUST HERE FOR THE PICTURES?

No judgment. The pictures are juicy; the journal is here when you are ready for a deeper relationship.

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