Jerk is one of those amazing flavor combinations that is so distinctive that you can often identify it with one bite. Jerk is truly Jamaican, but originates from Western Africa. When the slaves were brought to Jamaica, they used local ingredients to make a similar flavor, producing the jerk seasoning we know today. One of those ingredients is the scotch bonnet pepper. One of ... Read More »
Each Canada Day, my family hosts a large BBQ and I have the joy of cooking plenty of meat. The grill and smoker are both going most of the day to make sure there is enough meat for everyone. This past July 1st, we had around 30 people and it filled up our backyard pretty well. The day is a ... Read More »
It is the final day of rub week. There is a wide range of spice blends in these seven rubs. From the exotic to classic American, from the spicy to the mild, there is a rub here for everyone and a rub for any mood! Here are the rubs we have so far: Day 1 - Island Spice Rub Day 2 ... Read More »
I have gotta say…. I am loving Rub Week. The weather has been cooperating allowing me to spend the necessary time at the grill. Here are the rubs we have so far: Day 1 - Island Spice Rub Day 2 - Sweet and Smokey Chipotle Rub Day 3 - Lemon Pepper Steak Rub Day 4 - Cafe Mocha Rub Day 5 – Curry in ... Read More »
The weather was beautiful yesterday and I made sure I got in front of the grill to make and cook with the rub for day 5 of Rub Week. The week is almost over and by the end of it there will be an outstanding collection of rubs. I am making sure I prepare enough of each rub so I ... Read More »
So for we have 3 rubs for rub week. Day 1 was the Island Spice Rub Day 2 was the Sweet and Smokey Chipotle Rub Day 3 was the Lemon Pepper Steak Rub I am sure that the name for today’s rub has you skeptical. Don’t click away yet. Stay with me. Yes this rub has coffee and chocolate. We often think of ... Read More »
I was speaking to a friend, who follows the blog, last night and she commented on these rub recipes. She mentioned that she typically has all the ingredients in her spice cupboard, so it is easy to make a spice blend like these at home. It is so true. Mixing spices at home is simple and far cheaper than the ... Read More »
I was talking to a friend yesterday as we were waiting to pick up our kids from school. During the conversation, she said to me that she couldn’t believe I used to be a vegetarian. I said that considering my grill, smoker and total love for meat it is hard to believe that during some of my time at university ... Read More »
It’s Rub Week here at The Black Peppercorn!! What is rub week you ask? Well, since grilling season has started, I have wanted to share some of my favourite rub recipes with you as well as explore some new flavour combinations to make into rubs. Each day, during this week, a new rub will be posted. Are you ready? Are ... Read More »
It was day 2 for the kid’s Kilometre Club prior to school and the weather was miserable. The temperature was right at the freezing point and it was windy with a mix of light snow and rain. There was a big turnout and all the kids were great troopers as they kept on running. My three were happy with their ... Read More »
The Black Peppercorn Spicing up mealtime!
