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Oaklahoma joe offset smoker
Navigating the world of smokers is a minefield; ranging from traditional offsets, to reverse offsets and even barrel drums - and not to mention the differences between pellet and stick burners. Find out why I settled on the Oaklahoma Joe offset to begin my adventure with here.
SOURCING QUALITY MEATS & FUELS
#1 Rule; you're only as good as the quality of your meat and wood (all the puns intended). But seriously, why slave away for hours on end cooking poor qualiy meats with cheap damp wood? This section is common sence but almost always overlooked. You can thank me later.
THERMAPEN ONE - BRAND AMBASSADOR
The wonderful team at Thermapen recently gifted me the incredible Thermapen One. This is a true piece of engineering art, featuring some wonderfully sharp electronics to accurately measure the internal temperature in just one second flat. ONE SECOND! Handmade in the UK, waterproof and insanely accurate with a 2000 hour battery life - pretty impressive right! Get yours here NOW!
Northern KNIFE CO - BRAND AMBASSADOR
I'm delighted to introduce Northern Knife Co to you guys. This Scandi, Norse inspired knif, aptly named Loki, is one gnarly looking hand-forged knife. Beautifully balance and cuts like a dream. An absolute showstopper! Treat yourself here using RICHARD10. Trust me on this, you won't be disappointed!
MEATER+ THERMOMETER
Aside from pellet smokers, Meater+ is the next best cheat code of low'n'slow BBQ. Whilst I love my Oaklahoma, the temperature gauge can be a tad misleading due to it's high positioning which always reads hotter -heat rises innit. Meater solves this problem by allowing you to accurately understand the true chamber temperature as well as the internal temperature of the meat. The handy smartphone app also has a multitude of options, interchangeable alarms/notifications and even diarises your cooks. Perfect for those long overnight cooks where you inevitably fall asleep and risk ruining everything.
RAZAR KNIVES
Complimenting my Loki from Northern Knives, then look no further than Razar. All Razar knives are made of the highest quality carbon infused steel and individually hand-forged to remain ruthlessly sharp. Crafted with expertise, these are beautifully balanced, elegant and designed to last. I settled on the Razar Phantom series (pictured) due to an insane deal. Aesthetically these are gorgeous and I absolutely love the wooden handles. Verdict - professional blades for a fraction of the price. Keep an eye out for any deals and grab yourself a set here.
DALSTRONG SHADOW BLACK BRISKET KNIFE
Now this may be tad indulgent considering I already have a full Razar set, however I simply couldn't resist this showstopping knife to wow my guests with. Welcome to the Shadow Black brisket knife - a titanium nitrate coated carbon samurai sword. Well not quite but you get the jist. This matt black look is incredibly sleek . Yet another reason for Amazon to take your money here.
KENWOOD PRO MEAT GRINDER
Now unless you are fancy enough to own or splash out on a Kitchen Aid then this Kenwood MG510 will give you all the power to put those leftover scraps to good use. Grind up brisket to make burgers or pork to make some juicy, snappy sausages. This machine delivers a hefty 1600W and power wise is up there with Kitchen Aid. On the plus side, it's considerably smaller. Back to Amazon it is...