Fork & Embers
BBQ, history, bourbon and comedy
Food tastes better with a story behind it. Especially when there’s smoke, bourbon, and a little comedy involved.
Latest from the Smoke Journal
Fork & Embers Weber Kettle Setup
The Weber Kettle is one of the grills I still use constantly. This is the exact setup I use, including the kettle, fire management, thermometers, tools, and accessories that have earned a permanent spot around it.
Fork & Embers Pit Tools
Plan the cook before you light the fire.
Figure out how much meat to buy, when to start, what to prep, and which smoker fits the way you actually cook.
The General Store
A little something from the shop.
Recipes
Latest from the pit.
New recipe
charcoal grilled chicken
Grilled Laziji Chicken Thighs (Chongqing Dry Chili Chicken)
Crispy charcoal-grilled chicken thighs tossed with dried chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger and garlic. This grilled take on Chongqing Laziji brings málà flavor to the backyard.
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BBQ, history, comedy, and bourbon-country storytelling.
Fork & Embers videos are built around food with a story. I cook over fire, dig into the history behind the dish, and try to make the whole thing entertaining without turning it into a dry lecture.
Some videos are BBQ Passport deep dives. Some are recipes. Some lean into comedy, bourbon, family, regional food history, or whatever strange idea I talked myself into cooking that week. The point is always the same: tell a good story and make food worth eating.
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