Tom Jackson

Staff Chef

Chef Tom Jackson is a Kansas native, born and raised in Wichita. In 2008 he and his wife moved to Portland, Oregon where he attended Oregon Culinary Institute. Tom studied both general culinary skills as well as baking and pastry while working as a cook in a variety of restaurants. After graduating from Oregon Culinary Institute he began working as a bread baker and pastry chef at the renowned Ken’s Artisan Bakery in Northwest Portland. He spent more than four years honing his skills under James Beard Award-winning chef and owner Ken Forkish.

In that time he and his wife had their first child, and the draw of home and family grew stronger. Longtime friends of the Cary family, owners of All Things Barbecue, they returned to Kansas to help All Things Barbecue continue to excel in their cooking classes. Tom has been further developing and building cooking classes and private events at All Things Barbecue since March 2014.

The Taco Burger

By Tom Jackson
Aug 3, 2021

Chef Tom is cooking up ground brisket and veggies on the Le Griddle for the Taco Burger, fully loaded with all the fixins!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef, Ground Beef, Lunch and Griddle Recipes

Shrimp & Sausage Skewers

By Tom Jackson
Jul 30, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker to smoke up some fresh sausage, then turns the firebox into a grill for these grilled shrimp and sausage skewers!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Videos, Entrées, Sausage, Seafood and Simple Grilled Recipes

Kamado Joe SloRoller in Large Big Green Egg

By Tom Jackson
Jul 28, 2021

Chef Tom shows us how to setup and use the Kamado Joe SloRoller Hyperbolic Insert. The SloRoller is available for purchase as an accessory for: Kamado Joe Classic I and II, Big Joe I and II, and even the Large Big Green Egg. If you have a Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg ceramic grill, the SloRoller needs to be on your short list of accessories.

Posted in Videos and Product Roundup

Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

By Tom Jackson
Jul 27, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Kettle Joe for Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce cooked on soapstone over charcoal.

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Videos, Entrées, Seafood and Simple Grilled Recipes

Tallow Basted Seared Ribeye

By Tom Jackson
Jul 23, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Tallow Basted Seared Ribeye!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef, Steak and Simple Grilled Recipes

No-Wrap Pork Butt

By Tom Jackson
Jul 20, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for his No-Wrap Pork Butt. It's as easy as it sounds and produces an incredible bark with big smoke flavor!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Pork and Pulled Pork

Grilled Shrimp Spring Rolls

By Tom Jackson
Jul 15, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Flattop Adjustable Charcoal Grill for Grilled Shrimp Spring Rolls. Fresh, light and bright with tons of flavor!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Videos, Entrées, Seafood, Simple Grilled Recipes, Lunch and Meal Prep

Napoleon Grills PRO 665 Gas Grill with Infrared Side & Rear Burners

By Tom Jackson
Jul 14, 2021

Chef Tom goes big and grills on the Napoleon PRO 665 with Infrared Side & Rear Burners. He walks us through this grill's features-- including eight burners, double walled stainless steel fire box, full spectrum knob lighting and integrated ice bucket and cutting board.

Posted in Videos and Product Roundup

Foil Boat Brisket

By Tom Jackson
Jul 13, 2021

How to smoke brisket using the foil boat method

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill and smokes a whole Creekstone Farms prime brisket using the foil boat method. Juicy braised brisket with a smoky, crunchy bark... is the Foil Boat Brisket the best of both worlds?!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef and Brisket

Elote Grilled Mexican Street Corn

By Tom Jackson
Jul 9, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Kamado Joe Classic III Charcoal Grill for Elote Grilled Mexican Street Corn!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Videos, Sides, Veggies, Simple Grilled Recipes and Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa

By Tom Jackson
Jul 6, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Le Griddle Stainless Steel Teppanyaki Grill for Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Chicken, Simple Grilled Recipes, Poultry, Cinco de Mayo Recipes and Griddle Recipes

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

By Tom Jackson
Jul 2, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders! Load up the grill and pile up the sliders, we're eating big-time for the weekend!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Entrées, Beef, Ground Beef and Burgers

Napoleon Prestige P500 RSIB

By Tom Jackson
Jun 29, 2021

Chef Tom walks us through one of Napoleon's top-selling gas grills-- the Napoleon Prestige P500 RSIB. From the infrared side burners to the option for a drop in charcoal tray, this grill is loaded with features.

Posted in Videos and Product Roundup

Coffee Crusted Beef Short Ribs

By Tom Jackson
Jun 29, 2021

Chef Tom smokes Coffee Crusted Beef Short Ribs over charcoal and oak, using the snake method, on the Yoder Smokers Adjustable Flat Top Charcoal Grill.

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef and Beef Ribs

Watermelon Mojito Granita

By Tom Jackson
Jun 25, 2021

Cool off with Chef Tom's Watermelon Mojito Granita! Juicy watermelon caramelized on the grill, mint infused simple syrup, rum and lime are combined then frozen for a flaky flavor packed Summer treat!

Posted in Recipes, Desserts, Videos and Drinks

Pork Belly Tacos Al Pastor

By Tom Jackson
Jun 22, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Pork Belly Tacos Al Pastor. As good as the taqueria, but made right at home!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Pork, Pork Belly and Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cajun Shrimp Pizza

By Tom Jackson
Jun 18, 2021

Chef Tom puts the Ooni Koda to work, cooking marinated shrimp, fire roasted peppers and Cajun béchamel for this Cajun Shrimp Pizza!

Posted in Pizza, Recipes and Entrées

Pimento Cheese Burger

By Tom Jackson
Jun 15, 2021

Chef Tom whips up a Southern staple, Pimento Cheese, then fires up the Kamado Joe Ceramic Charcoal grill and smothers his burgers with the spread. This is the Pimento Cheese Burger!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef, Ground Beef and Burgers