insideKENT Magazine Issue 124 - August 2022 | Page 84

FOOD + DRINK
RUSS JAQUES CONT .
What is The Smokey Rebel Concept ?
We wanted to develop the Smokey Rebel range of rubs so everyone has the ability to sprinkle on some authentic pitmaster BBQ flavour when preparing their food to help enhance their cooks whether that be using the smoker , BBQ or in the kitchen .
When designing each rub we start from the ground up , using only premium spices and ingredients together with the individual bespoke labels and characters for each rub which tell a story to help set your senses on fire ! People in the US travel far and wide to find quality BBQ and follow their favorite pitmasters , both for the flavor and for the story that comes with it . Our rubs are designed to blow taste buds away however you use them with depth , balance and the right amount of heat !
Smokey Rebel ’ s mission is to bring the real deal USstyle BBQ taste over the pond to the UK starting in the garden of England , Kent . We are now also authorised Yoder pellet smoker dealers and specialists .
Pellet smokers and grills are the next generation of traditional stick and charcoal BBQ ’ s meaning you no longer have to spend hours watching over your cooks . Our premium range of Yoder pellet smokers with ceramic igniters and direct grilling technology are fully controllable either on the grill or from a fully integrated app on your phone . So now you can monitor and manage your cooks without getting in the way of family life !
Smokey Rebel has just taken delivery - all the way from Kansas USA - of one of the world ’ s biggest and best competition pellet smokers : the Yoder Cimarron ! You will be able to see this beast popping up at promotional events and private hire with our Smokey Rebel BBQ Club Experience coming to Kent this summer .
Who is Smokey Rebel ?
Well , ‘ Smokey ’, our mascot , is the embodiment and characterisation of our concept and the Smokey Rebel lifestyle he represents . A swashbuckling waggish racoon who loves BBQ and shenanigans ; who doesn ’ t right ?!
What is your signature / favourite dish ?
My favourite BBQ is Mexique , which is a Texas and Mexican infusion . Mesquite smoked brisket taco rubbed in our Revolution Rub topped with homemade salsa and guacamole .
What is your guilty pleasure ?
Burnt ends from brisket ; it ’ s pitmaster ’ s privilege - also seen as the best bit and everyone ’ s favourite . I always feel guilty if I don ’ t save any for others !
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