Mustard by George

08/02/2026

I was informed it’s National Mustard Day. Here’s to Mustard! A big thank you to everyone that has supported my wild idea!

07/26/2026

Another busy Smoker Sunday!

Started the morning putting a 7 # pork shoulder on the pellet smoker (Smoked Jalapeño MBG as a binder and Meat Church Gospel rub) along with the jalapeños and mustard seed mix for another batch of the Smoked Jalapeño Mustard. Once those were under way, I started cooking down some local raspberries into a coolie (sp?) to try and make a Raspberry Chipotle mustard. Both mustards came out on the thicker side, consistency-wise, but I think I nailed the flavor profiles, IMHO.
Then, once I cleaned up my mess, back to the grill with some local corn and poblanos while the pork was finishing. Made a poblano, corn, and cotija cheese salad to pair with the pulled pork for dinner!
Sorry there are no shots of what I made plated up and ready to be served. After smelling it cook all day I’m always too impatient to tuck into it.

I actually think I might be getting the hang of this cooking thing. Thanks, Mom, for passing that portion of your DNA to me!@

07/13/2026

Smoker Sunday is back!
Spatchcock’d chicken with Meat Church “Gospel” rub, smashed potatoes and fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and lemon zest. Turned out really good! I’m starting to really like my new Traeger pellet smoker/grill.
Time to try the jalapeños, honey and mustard seeds on it for a fresh batch of Smoked Jalapeño Mustard.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Heading down to set up at Easton Station Farm for their Open House. 5 varieties available while they last! Lots of fun activities for the kids and big kids as well! Hope to see you there!

04/03/2026

Bab-A-Dew with wood fired pizza out front, some great beer and maybe even some good conversation with yours truly in the Tap room! Come on down!!

03/29/2026

For those of you following this page, I apologize for the silent months. Upstate NY isn’t conducive to grilling/smoking when you don’t have some sort of roof in the backyard to keep the snow and ice off the smoker (or the dude running it)!
Nevertheless, Smoker Sunday is Back!!
Found a Boston Butt on sale and that went in first with my Maple Chipotle mustard as a binder with some Meat Church rub.

Then made burnt end pork belly and that got a kiss of smoke as well.

An appetizer sounded appropriate so I smoked a brick of cream cheese and topped it with some New England Cranberry relish from Stonewall Kitchen. That’s a keeper. Heck, any kind of jam or relish on it would work.

Made up some slaw. Pork belly and slaw tacos and pulled pork sandwiches. Mmm, mmm, man I missed this!
Really looking forward to upgrading the shed into a backyard grilling/smoking/chilling area so I can upgrade my appliances for some more options, this spring.

Thanks for stopping back in!
Shameless plug time: I have Honey, Deli-style Maple as well as Maple Chipotle Mustard available in the Argyle Brewing Company tap room if you’d like to grab a jar to try at home!

See you soon!