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.

Smoked Crab Dip

By Tom Jackson
Aug 16, 2014

Combined with bacon, jalapeno, and tons of cheese, this recipe is great for anyone who loves trying something new!!

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers and Seafood

Pizza Italiano

By Tom Jackson
Aug 9, 2014

Pizza is always a great choice! Try this recipe for a delicious Italian original!

Posted in Pizza, Recipes, Entrées and Pork

Southwestern Grilled Salad

By Tom Jackson
Aug 2, 2014

Chef Tom builds a grilled salad with a Southwest flair and substitutes chorizo crumbles for bacon.

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers, Sides and Veggies

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu

By Tom Jackson
Jul 26, 2014

This recipe takes a classic french recipe and wraps it in bacon. The bacon keeps the chicken moist and adds a great layer of flavor.

Posted in Recipes, Entrées and Poultry

Blue & Green Cheeseburger Slider

By Tom Jackson
Jul 18, 2014

These flavorful cheeseburgers pack a lot of flavor into a small package.

Posted in Recipes, Entrées, Beef and Burgers

Smoked Pasta

By Tom Jackson
Jul 11, 2014

Made in a skillet, this smoked pasta is a cheesy pile of yum! For a new way to make a classic dish, this recipe is the one to try!!

Posted in Recipes, Sides and Pasta

Southwestern Stuffed Pork Loin

By Tom Jackson
Jun 28, 2014

Delicious spicy pork loin that is rolled and smoked. Serve it with this avacodo crema recipe.

Posted in Recipes, Entrées and Pork

Summer Drink Recipes

By Tom Jackson
Jun 21, 2014

We offer you four summer drink recipes that are easy to make and taste great.

Posted in Recipes and Drinks

Techniques: Cooking with Charcoal on Your Napoleon Gas Grill

By Tom Jackson
May 30, 2014

Napoleon Gourmet Grills‘ unique dual fuel feature allows you to achieve the taste and texture of food seared over natural lump charcoal with the simplicity of a gas fired ignition.

Posted in Tips & Techniques

Stuffed Pork Chop on Himalayan Salt Block

By Tom Jackson
May 27, 2014

Pork chops stuffed with a cheesy pesto is just the thing to serve for dinner tonight! Try this great recipe and impress everybody at the dinner table!

Posted in Recipes, Entrées and Pork

Three Simple Recipes for Memorial Day

By Tom Jackson
May 24, 2014

Three great recipes to start your summer right. All easy to get ready for your guests.

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers and Sides

How to Smoke Ribs on a Gas Grill

By Tom Jackson
May 23, 2014

Smoking ribs on a gas grill is a challenge, but we love a good challenge, so read on for our step by step guide.

Posted in Tips & Techniques, Entrées, Pork and Pork Ribs

Three Cheese Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes with Brisket

By Tom Jackson
May 18, 2014

We hear that some people have left over brisket after a barbecue. For those rare occasions these three cheese scalloped potatoes are a hearty side dish.

Posted in Recipes, Sides, Veggies and Brisket

Chicken Fajitas

By Tom Jackson
May 10, 2014

These fajitas are the perfect amount of spice, cheese, and chicken. They cook fast on the grill and are an ATBBQ favorite!

Posted in Recipes, Entrées, Chicken and Poultry

Savory Apple Fennel Tart

By Tom Jackson
May 2, 2014

Juicy apples and caramelized onions come together to create a beautiful and savory tart. This appetizer is a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.

Posted in Recipes, Appetizers and Sides

Cooker Maintenance - Spring Cleaning for Your Grill and Smoker

By Tom Jackson
Apr 26, 2014

We all know that guy or have a friend that insists on never cleaning their cooker, swearing that it will ruin the “seasoning”.

Posted in Tips & Techniques

Homemade Pastrami

By Tom Jackson
Apr 23, 2014

Filled with savory flavors, this homemade pastrami is worth the prep and cook time.

Posted in Recipes, Entrées and Beef

Grilled Pineapple Delight

By Tom Jackson
Apr 8, 2014

This light and healthy dessert can be made the night before.

Posted in Recipes and Desserts

Biscuits and Chorizo Sausage Gravy

By Tom Jackson
Apr 4, 2014

Biscuits and Gravy just got a whole lot better!! Chef Tom uses chorizo to take this simple recipe to the next level of delicious!

Posted in Recipes, Pork and Breakfast

The Top Accessories for Your Yoder Smokers Pit

By Tom Jackson
Apr 4, 2014

Whether you are cooking on a Yoder Smokers YS640 pellet smoker in your backyard or a Cimarron Comp Cart out on the competition trail, here are the top accessories that every Yoder owner should have in their arsenal.

Posted in Tips & Techniques and BBQ Gear