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Join our J&R PitMasters Golf Tourney on 10/21!
Reserve your spot to play [or attend] now, there are only a few spots for foursomes left!It’ll be a joy-filled day — brunch, golf, games, dinner, a raffle (a 50/50 too), an auction, and special guests — and we’ll be raising money for the Chef to the Shelters charity that feeds gourmet meals to those…
If You Run a Restaurant or Other Food Business, It’s Time To Get A Commercial Smoker.
Great-tasting food relies on the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and aroma. When it comes to meat, these elements are intricately linked to the cooking process, including the equipment used and the duration of the cook time. Unfortunately, many traditional cooking methods only offer limited control over these factors and often produce inconsistent results. This…
J&R Celebrates 50 Years of Promoting Texas BBQ Around the World
For Immediate Release On April 20, 2024 J&R Manufacturing will be bringing together great barbecue, award-winning chefs and pitmasters, acclaimed Texas bourbon, and much more to celebrate its first 50 years, at its headquarters at 820 W. Kearney in Mesquite, TX. An auction and raffle will support the Dallas-Fort Worth charity Chef to the Shelters…
Top 5 Must-Have Commercial Grill Features for Restaurants
High-quality commercial grills, whether wood-burning, like Santa Maria style models, or the more common gas-fired types, must meet many high standards to effectively serve the demands of a restaurant kitchen today and into the future. At J&R Manufacturing, we aim to provide prospective customers with all the information they need to make this significant investment—an…
J&R Announces a New Product to Protect Vital Assets in Every Restaurant Kitchen
For Immediate Release – October 25, 2023 / J&R Manufacturing J&R Manufacturing, headquartered in Mesquite, TX since its inception in 1974, is excited to announce the release of its new insulated, stackable holding cabinet – the J&R Vault™. There is now a professional-grade food warmer that can survive the rigors of restaurant kitchens, food trucks, and catering…
The Wood Show Broiler: What to Know Before You Buy
The Wood Show Broiler is more than just a grill. It is both a workhorse for your kitchen and a centerpiece for your restaurant. It can be the star of your kitchen or the hardest working member of your team. The Wood Show Broiler can be found in restaurants all over the world including fine…
Three Types of Smokers Used by Top BBQ Chefs & Restaurants
Every professional barbeque chef should have a high-quality smoker. Investing in a new smoker may take your cooking to new heights. For instance, smokers enable you to cook low and slow at precise temperatures, giving your food a delightful smoky flavor. However, there are a variety of smokers available now, ranging from enormous offset smokers…
A Pitmasters Guide to Maintaining Your Wood Fired Smoker
Wood fired smokers have become common since they add a unique flavor to dishes. If you want to add a wood-burning electric smoker to your commercial kitchen, it is important to learn how to maintain it. This blog will guide you through nine smoker maintenance tips you need to know to increase the longevity of…
How the J&R Wood Show Broiler Enhances Your Restaurant’s Quality
When it comes to preparing meat, the grill makes all the difference. Industrial grilling and broiling methods combine a multitude of cultural approaches and cooking styles to get delicious results. In this post, we’ll explore how J&R’s Wood Show Broiler expands the tried-and-true functionality of a broiler to create perfect meat, everytime. What You Need…
A Pitmasters Guide: Choosing the Best Smoker for Your Restaurant
Smoking veggies, meat, and other foodstuffs to add depth of taste and a creative twist is one of the ways you can keep your most loyal customers and attract new ones to your restaurant. However, the smoker you purchase can have a significant influence on both the flavor and texture of the food smoked. Therefore,…