Just in time for grilling season, we proudly announce Steven’s new line of innovative spice rubs: Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke World-Influenced Barbecue Rubs. We know that’s a mouthful, but just wait until you taste them. Inspired by regional grilling cultures here and abroad, these six unique blends debuted last month at the International Home and Housewares Show to rave reviews. Created by Steven in partnership with Camerons Products of Colorado Springs, Colorado, these vibrant...
Read more →Bumping up against December’s “order by” deadlines? Running low on funds? Or just tired of the mall scene? Find respite by using your grill and/or smoker to make homemade gifts for the important people on your list. In the process, you might even recapture some of that old-fashioned holiday spirit. Here are six worthy projects, most of which not only require very little hands-on time, but that travel well, too. So relax: We’ve got you covered. Bacon Bourbon: What happens when bourbon...
Read more →OK, folks. Back to school? Back to chemistry class. I promise to make this painless. You already know the formula to Raichlen’s Rub (a.k.a. the only barbecue rub you will ever need in this life), right? Well, here, in easy-to-understand chart form, is how to customize that rub to produce a wide range of flavors and ethnic character. In other words, by subtly varying each core ingredient—and adding strategic aromatics—you can create an infinite variety of rubs. Master...
Read more →This blog post is brought to you with support from our sponsor, Spicely.com, who provided the samples and advertising support. "Where your meat comes from and how it’s raised matters as much as how you smoke it.” This is the mantra of my new Project Smoke show on Public Television, where we try to use only grass-fed beef, heritage pork, and organic chicken and vegetables. And so it goes with the spices you use to flavor your meats. In a world of spices...
Read more →Barbecuers are easy to shop for. There’s always a new accessory, grill, or smoker that’s guaranteed to delight during holiday gift-giving. What other subset of the American population would actually welcome coal in their stockings? Especially if it’s binchotan, a premium charcoal from Japan. But you don’t have to battle crowds or burden your credit card to please the grill buff on your gift list. Give him or her something you’ve made...
Read more →Steven returns to the View On Thursday, July 20, Steven will return to The View--this time to tackle the subject of rubs, marinades and barbecue sauces. Some of you may remember his last appearance, which focused on burgers. So what's on the menu? Ribs with Raichlen's rub. Bananas with dessert rub. The only marinade you'll ever need, and much more. Tune in: EST from 11 to noon.
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