The BBQ Grail

The Journey From Poser To Pitmaster

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Review: Everett & Jones (Oakland, California)

July 22nd, 2008 by Larry
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Was in Oakland the other day on business and when I stepped out of the office building I was in and saw the Everett & Jones BBQ Restaurant I knew where lunch was going to be. I’ve heard about Everett & Jones for years, but never made the trek out to try them. So I was pleased to see that I was right there.

Lots of hype. And the experience lived up to the hype.

I ordered the Brisket Plate with corn bread and greens. And all of it was fantastic. I made sure I ordered the sauce on the side so that I could check out the meat before I ate it. Nice smoke aroma, awesome bark and fantastic smoke ring. The brisket was moist, tender and not to fatty. It may have been the best restaurant brisket I’ve ever had.

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Smoked Meatloaf

July 18th, 2008 by Larry
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I love meatloaf and thought I would give it a try on the smoker. It came out pretty darn good.

One Pound of hamburger, one pound of ground pork, two eggs, panko bread crumbs, bell better, onion, Dales Seasoning and a good dose of Plowboys Yardbird Rub.

Mixed it all up and put in the pan:

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My New Pig Grill

July 10th, 2008 by Larry
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Look what I got from a friend today. I’ll be firing it up on Saturday.

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