Everything You Need to Know About Hardwood Pellets

Introduction & History Pellet fuels are biofuels made from compressed organic matter or biomass. Wood pellets are the most common type of fuel pellets and were historically made from compacted sawdust and industrial wastes from the milling of lumber, manufacturing of wood products and furniture, and construction. During the Great Depression a lumber mill in Northern Idaho developed a way to recycle wood byproducts. They did this by compressing them into logs that were about 13 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. These logs burned much cleaner, hotter, and longer than traditional firewood.…

Coffee Rubbed Venison Tacos

Wild game enthusiasts are always looking for a new way to enjoy their favorite meats. Inspired by Scott Leysah’s ( Coffee-Rubbed Venison Roast - The Sporting Chef) take on Coffee Rubbed Venison roast, the folks in the JavaBrewBQ® kitchen modified it slightly to suit our dinner of choice: venison tacos. The smoky flavor coupled with the coffee depth made for a great taco night. Ingredients  1, 3-5 lb venison roast, silver skin removed ¼ cup coffee  3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp kosher salt  1…

JavaBrewBQ® Smoked Pork Ribs

This recipe was inspired by Susie Bulloch’s homemade coffee rub recipe (Homemade Coffee Rub - Hey Grill, Hey (heygrillhey.com), and it does not disappoint. Ribs have a crisp flavorful outside and juicy goodness inside. This rub was originally created for beef, but also provides great flavor for pork. The spice level is low in the recipe, so adjust cayenne & brown sugar to taste.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons instant coffee 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon pepper 1…

What is JavaBrewBQ®?

Coffee is an iconic beverage known for its distinctive taste and aroma. Millions of people have a cup to start the day and it’s one of the largest commodities in the world. It’s also an industry. Even if you don’t drink it, there’s no denying its place in society. We see coffee shops in every neighborhood and java connoisseurs have abundant options for home brewing machines and mugs. However, we rarely, if ever, think about the coffee grounds. Global coffee production is estimated to create…