The Smuggler's Journal

Lit charcoal glowing in the bottom of a kettle BBQ below a clean cooking grate, dewy spring morning

featured Waking the Smoker Up After Winter (Before Your First Spring Cook)

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 466 Dated this 2nd day of October, 2026. Today I dragged the good ship out from under its winter tarp, and reader, it wasn't...

On Oct 02, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Worcestershire sauce poured into a cast iron pan with a seared steak, butter and garlic

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 463 Dated this 29th day of September, 2026. Today I went looking for a splash of something dark and savoury to finish a pan...

On Sep 29, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Dark savoury steak rub shaken onto a raw scotch fillet, closed kettle BBQ behind

Rub of the Week: Republic's Signature Beef Just Cleared Customs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 462 Dated this 28th day of September, 2026. Today I made port at a bottle shop of all places, ducking in for supplies, and...

On Sep 28, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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