It isn’t summer without burgers, simple as that. I have cooked hundreds of burgers over the years and feel the method below is as dialled in as it gets. Burger Sauce Inspired by California’s In-N-Out, but adapted for British cupboards (borrowed from the fine people at Serious Eats). Mix and chill. Picking the Right Patty […]
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Aldi’s cult-favorite Kamado BBQ is back for 2025, and it’s looking better than ever
Aldi’s bringing back its popular Kamado BBQ this spring as part of its 2025 “Garden Must-Haves” Specialbuys. If you missed out last time, now’s your chance. The garden range drops in stores on Sunday 27 April, and the Kamado is landing the same week. Mark your calendar if ceramic grilling is your thing — especially […]
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Easter Lamb on the Ugly Drum Smoker
For Easter this year, I wanted to put something nice on the smoker, so I grabbed a leg of lamb from the local butcher. Turned out great. Tender, a hint of mint, and just the right amount of apple wood smoke. Marinade Didn’t over-complicate it: Mixed everything into a paste, rubbed it all over the […]
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Pork Belly on the Weber Smokey Mountain
Straightforward log from the latest pork belly session. Used the WSM. Left it alone for a full two hours mid-cook. Still nailed it. The pork belly when i put them on the smoker. Meat Rub Smoker Setup This is how the pork belly looked just before I pulled them to wrap them. Timeline Time Step […]
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Exploring the Best UK Smoking Woods for Beef and Pork
As an enthusiast getting ready to dive deeper into the art of smoking with my Weber Smokey Mountain, I’m exploring various hardwoods readily available here in the UK. Many traditional smoking woods originate from North America, but I want to experiment with locally sourced, natural, untreated options ideal for beef and pork. Here’s my shortlist […]
Read more →My Smoking Journey Begins: Introducing the Weber Smokey Mountain
If you’ve landed on this blog, you already know my love and appreciation for Ugly Drum Smokers (UDS). They’re simple, effective, and deliver exceptional results. But every journey has its starting point, and mine begins with a slight deviation from the classic UDS: the Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM), specifically the 57cm version. Why the WSM? […]
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Bristol Drum Smokers @ Low and Slow
Low and Slow on Whiteladies Road in Bristol offers some of the best BBQ food I’ve had on this side of the pond. Their brisket is to die for, and so is more or less anything else on the menu. If you find yourself in Bristol, this is definitely a place worth visiting. Related to […]
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Ugly Drum Smokers: A Rustic Tale of Innovation and Flavor
Unraveling the Smoky Threads Picture this: a humble 55-gallon steel drum, once a silent sentry in an industrial landscape, now a centerpiece of culinary innovation. This is the story of the Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS) – not just a cooking apparatus, but a symbol of ingenuity and a testament to the saying, “beauty lies in […]
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