How Much Is Enough?

One of the main issues about gardening/sustainability in the suburbs is space.  Particularly a lack of “farmable” space. It matters most in terms of how far you want to go with sustainability.  Are you content just sticking your toe into the water, growing...

How to Use a Smoker

The easiest way to get a smoker started, that I’ve found, is the following method. 1.  Gather supplies.  You will need:  scrap paper, a digital thermometer that YOU have tested in boiling water, lighter fluid, a charcoal chimney, a long lighter, a cheapo...

Smoked Pork Loin (and sandwiches)

Ooohhhh, the sandwiches.  Below is the whole routine for making smoked pork loin and not cooking for a week. 1.  THE NIGHT BEFORE, make a brine.  Smoked meat gets too dry without it.  Follow the below recipe for a 4 to 5 lbs loin. 8 cups of water 8 tablespoons kosher...