Smoky Pastures BBQ

29/07/2026

Ooft! Hefty burger tonight!

I popped past Bruce's Meat Pasadena this week and saw in the window their Caramelised Onion and Blue Cheese burger which just recently won a Grand Champion at the AMIC awards and had to cook some up!

I had the perfect condiment in my fridge to compliment this rich flavour profile with some Fig and Tequila jam from Pops Blackjack.

Tried some of the new Helga's white rolls too!

From top to b***y:
Butter toasted bun top
Fig jam
Pickled red onion
Sliced tomato
Double slices of Jarlsberg
Burger patty
Fistful of fresh rocket
Dijon mustard
Bun b***y

My. Goodness. Me. What an absolute flavour bomb. Richness overload. When the bits of blue cheese pop in a bite... 👌👌👌

Buns were really nice and fluffy with a good crust on the outside. Wouldn't use for a classic cheeseburger but epic for a gourmet burger like this one. Top notch!

10/10 would burg again!

17/07/2026

I'm a huge fan of smash burgers but I'm still a sucker for a classic butcher shop burger patty. I always think cooking this type of patty on the grills is the best way!

Brisket burger from Athelstone Quality Meats and Potato Buns from Riviera Bakery 👌

15/07/2026

Need a quick dinner this week? Tik
Tik Boom chicken pie is your answer! Cucmber raita and mango chutney just a serving suggestion... omg so good Dulwich Village Meats

15/07/2026

I know what I'm having for dinner tonight! Dulwich Village Meats !

🥧TIK TIK BOOM 💥

01/05/2026

G'day Sydney Meatstock! We are back! One year ago we launched our Sweet & Sour BBQ sauce and we are still putting it on EVERYTHING!

Come say hi at Stagg and Co and knock the top off one yourself!

03/04/2026

Found these buns at Drakes the other day so thought I would give them a run. Sweet and soft just sounded perfect for a 'brekky' burger.

Bun top
Tomato chutney
Egg
3 slices of bacon
Burger cheese
Risk It seasoned patty
Bun b***y

Verdict on the bun: kind of lost its structure with the juiciness of the burger. Also you can see from the cross section that the bottom has squished down quite a lot, eveb though I cut it almost perfectly equal width bottom and top. I think probably better for a simple egg and bacon job rather than the full burger treatment. However, super spongy, amazing texture, really nice smell and taste too, definitely sweet.

Overall, I think this needed a bit more acidity to balance it all out. Even with the vinegary chutney this needed some pickles or something fresh and crunchy to really elevate it.

Would definitely bun again!

31/12/2025

Fresh lunch today to finish off 2025!

Some just ripened home grown cocktail tomatoes for a quick and easy Caprese salad, topped with a little 'Risk It'.

More BBQ to come in 2026! Happy New Year folks!

22/12/2025

Who's cooking a Xmas Brisket? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! ....