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The Legacy of Henry Perry and the Birth of Kansas City Barbecue
Kansas City barbecue is more than just a meal; it is a beloved culinary tradition that ignites joy in the hearts of many. At the heart of this tradition is Henry Perry , a pioneer who sparked this flavorful journey, influencing not just a city, but a culture. A Humble Beginning Henry Perry's journey began in the early 1900s when he set up a modest stand in an alley in Kansas City. He sold smoked meats wrapped in newspaper. His unique approach to barbecue featured a peppery s

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Oct 26, 20252 min read


KCBS Japan Facebook group
I created a facebook group named Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Japan or KCBS Japan for short to promote holding KCBS santioned BBQ...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Aug 17, 20251 min read


KCBS food contest representative
In March and June 2025, I participated in four BBQ competitions in Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas, training as a Kansas City BBQ Society...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Grill 2024 wrap-up
In 2024, I BBQed, grilled and smoked a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables as shown in the photo collage below. One of the...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Jan 7, 20251 min read


2025 First Grilling
In Japan, from New Year's day many activities are repeated. So they are denoted by the first activity of the year e.g. New Year's Party...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Jan 5, 20251 min read


Uncovering the secrets of Kansas City BBQ sauces and rubs
BBQ sauces and rubs from Kansas City

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Blueberry BBQ sauce
Recently, I decided to make bbq ribs and slow-cooked pulled pork with seasonal fruit sauces. Actually this was my third attemp to make...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Aug 18, 20241 min read


Gas grilling
It has been a while since I used my customized Coleman gas grill. I changed the gas cannister to allow the use of portable gas cannister...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
May 19, 20241 min read


Jerk Chicken - a hit
From left to right, Jerk chicken spices, marinating diced and deboned chicken thigh in the spices for 4 hrs then grilling on a Weber...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
May 12, 20241 min read


Bacon making from pork belly
I prepared 2 kg (5 lbs) of pork bacon from baraniku (バラ肉), which is the meat between the pork hide and the ribs. It is also called pork...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Apr 8, 20241 min read


BBQ favicon
Today I created an original website favicon using Microsoft Co-pilot. What do you think?

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Homemade Italian Sausage
In Tokyo, I have not been able to find Italian sausages that tastes like the fresh Italian deli style sausages I ate in Kansas City (KC)...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Smoked Corned Beef
On St. Patrick's day, March 17th, I co-hosted a dinner party for friends at my apartment in Jiyugaoka. I prepared both boiled and smoked...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Mar 24, 20242 min read


Grilled Christmas Turkey
In Tokyo, Turkey availability is somewhat limited but frozen turkey can be purchased easily online or at international supermarkets. It...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Feb 5, 20241 min read


What’s Tokyo BBQ Blog About?
Welcome to Tokyo BBQ Website Greetings from "Jay," a BBQ enthusiast living in Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo. I created this blog to share...

Jeffrey Cross AKA "Jay"
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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