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Pomegranate Red Slaw

Pomegranate Red Slaw

Red Slaw is something you would usually associate with “Lexington-style” North Carolina barbecue. Where Ketchup is used instead of mayonnaise or vinegar for the base of the slaw, hence the Red. For this Red Slaw I’ve changed things up a bit, and swapped out the …

How to Replace a Kamado Joe Wire Mesh Fibreglass Gasket, Properly

How to Replace a Kamado Joe Wire Mesh Fibreglass Gasket, Properly

In this guide I’ll walk you through the simple steps of replacing your Kamado Joe wire mesh fibreglass gaskets found on the Classic Joe 2 & 3, and the Big Joe 2 & 3. I’ve seen a few guides and videos on the web of …

Rum Brined Smoked Jerk Chicken

Rum Brined Smoked Jerk Chicken

When the weather gets hot I love to cook Jerk Chicken. This isn’t just any Jerk though! This is crazy man long ting Jerk!! First I brine a spatchcocked chicken, in Dark Rum, Salt, Soy Sauce, Black Treacle and spices for 12 hours. Then marinade …

Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple Coleslaw

This slightly sweet mayonnaise based Pineapple Coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to any Jamaican Jerk. The cooling sweet pineapple complements the super spicy scotch bonnet heat wonderfully. Try out this Pineapple Coleslaw with either Rum Brined Smoke Roasted Jerk Pork or Rum Brined Smoked Jerk …

Rice and Peas

Rice and Peas

Rice and Peas is the traditional side dish to any good Jamaican Jerk dish. Cooked with coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers garlic and scallions, this rice is packed with so much flavour it’s a fantastic dish all on its own! This Rice & Peas …

Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo

Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa also known as Salsa Fresca or Salsa Cruda. Pico can be used just like any other Mexican salsa, as a dip for tortilla chips or perfect in a Taco. To make Pico de Gallo, all the ingredients …

BBQ Charred Chicken Street Tacos

BBQ Charred Chicken Street Tacos

Everyone loves Mexican street food! These authentic Charred Chicken Street Tacos are simple to make and absolutely delicious. Classic Mexican flavours of Ancho Chilli, Cumin and Oregano are rubbed into the meat and left to penetrate overnight. Using the cast iron grate to sear and …

Brown Sugar Brined Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillets

Brown Sugar Brined Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillets

Oh! The joy of hot smoked mackerel! This salty, oily fish totally lends itself to a bit of sweet, and a bit of smoke! You can either buy this fish whole and fillet it yourself, or most fishmongers will do the filleting for you. But …

Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ Sauce

Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ Sauce

This Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ sauce is a fantastic accompaniment to any barbecued jerk meat. Tangy, sweet and spicy with the flavours of Scotch Bonnet and Habanero chilli peppers. Perfect on Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork. Near where I grew up in London there …

Hickory Smoked Maple Beef Jerky

Hickory Smoked Maple Beef Jerky

This sweet, smokey and slightly spicy jerky is sweetened using natural maple syrup. Then smoked over Hickory wood on the Kamado BBQ at a very low temperature to slowly dry the meat. When cured, dried and smoked this Kamado Jerky well last for weeks. It’s …