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.

Baked Chicken Alfredo

By Tom Jackson
Jan 15, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Clementino wood fired oven and roasts a half chicken, then cooks up his cheesy, creamy Baked Chicken Alfredo!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Pasta, Chicken, Poultry, Pizza Oven Recipes , Clementi Wood-Fired Oven Recipes and Fun Options for Your Pizza Oven

Savory Brisket Barbecue Beans

By Tom Jackson
Jan 12, 2021

If you're a fan of barbecue baked beans, then you're going to love Chef Tom's Savory Brisket Barbecue Beans. Packed full of smoky chopped brisket and savory flavors, this less-sweet version of barbecue beans is practically a whole meal on its own!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Sides, Beef, Pellet Grill Recipes and Yoder Smokers Recipes

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

By Tom Jackson
Jan 8, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the grill for an easy veggie side dish. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is a quick and easy way to grill up a flavor packed side!

Posted in Recipes, Sides, Veggies, Easter , Pellet Grill Recipes , Yoder Smokers Recipes , Holiday Sides and Weeknight Meals

Chicken Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy

By Tom Jackson
Jan 5, 2021

Chef Tom fires up the Clementino Wood Fired Oven for his scratch made Chicken Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy. Served on a bed of Yukon Gold Potato Puree, this is some seriously tasty winter warming comfort food!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Chicken, Poultry, Pizza Oven Recipes , Clementi Wood-Fired Oven Recipes and Summer Favorites

Salmon & Avocado Eggs Benedict

By Tom Jackson
Jan 1, 2021

Happy New Year! Let's kick it off the best way possible... with Salmon & Avocado Eggs Benedict!

Posted in Recipes, Entrées, Seafood, Breakfast, Griddle Recipes and Le Griddle Recipes

Paella on the Grill

By Tom Jackson
Dec 29, 2020

Ring in the new year in style with Paella on the Grill! Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Adjustable Charcoal Grill for this Spanish classic!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Videos, Entrées, Seafood, Chicken, Poultry, Charcoal Grill Recipes and Yoder Smokers Recipes

Donut Bread Pudding

By Tom Jackson
Dec 25, 2020

Is it breakfast? Is it dessert? Doesn't matter, it's delicious! Check out Chef Tom's Donut Bread Pudding cooked on the grill!

Posted in Recipes, Desserts, Videos, Breakfast, Breads/Baking, Pellet Grill Recipes , Gas Grill Recipes, Charcoal Grill Recipes , Offset Smoker Grill Recipes , Pizza Oven Recipes , Yoder Smokers Recipes and Holiday Desserts

Birria on the Grill

By Tom Jackson
Dec 22, 2020

It's getting chile in here! Good thing we have a Kamado Joe Classic III Ceramic Charcoal grill and an easy Birria recipe to heat things up!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Beef, Beef Ribs, Cinco de Mayo Recipes , Kamado Joe Recipes and Tacos & More

Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Pheasant Sandwich

By Tom Jackson
Dec 18, 2020

Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker for a Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Pheasant Sandwich with Apple Pecan Slaw.

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Poultry, Offset Smoker Grill Recipes and Yoder Smokers Recipes

Smoked Pork Ragu

By Tom Jackson
Dec 15, 2020

Looking for some cold weather comfort food? Chef Tom's got you covered with his Smoked Pork Ragu. Boston Butt pork shoulder smoked on the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill, then braised in a rich San Marzano tomato sauce and served on a bed of pappardelle pasta!

Posted in Recipes, Videos, Entrées, Pasta, Pork, Pork Shoulder, Pellet Grill Recipes and Yoder Smokers Recipes