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Recipes of all sorts that we post here.
If you’re like us, life sometimes has a way of getting in the middle of plans. So we’re doing our Big Game football tailgating last minute but we still plan to get the most of our grills and smokers. Here’s our menu for you other last-minute planners. Bonus: All of these options are keto-approved! Bacon-wrapped […]
Winter and slow cookers go together like warm apples and cinnamon. The rich smells, savory ingredients melting together warm our homes and stomachs. But what to do when your power is out due to a windstorm? Experiment on the grills of course! This turned out so well, even the 11-year-old said it was the best. meal. ever.
A modified version of Adam Perry Lang’s Beef Back Ribs featured in BBQ 25: The World’s Most Flavorful Now Made Foolproof, this uncomplicated recipe had our picky eating 10 year old bowled over and asking for more. Our modifications included using a boullion paste and Salt Lick Dry Rub. We tried two different versions – one […]
Ancho imparts a mild, smoky taste reminiscent of many chili dishes. The trick here is to get thick pork chops and don’t overcook them. Pull them off at 140ºF/60ºC and let them rest a few minutes. The Bourbon Caramelized Apples will also impart a fantastic flavor pairing with the pork. Serve with a nice Syrah […]
This may be the simplest dessert hack guaranteed to please. We discovered this when breaking in our new Cuisinart with the kids. The sweet of the sugar combines with the slightly salty, smoky flavor of the bacon to create a cookie every adult will be talking about. Just take Nestle Toll House cookie dough and add pre-cooked […]
Fast and easy crowd pleasers for the Summer
After the Big Game, a few friends were asking for my recipe for Pulled Pork so here goes. It’s a bit of a mix of my favorite recipes so consider this to be tips and tricks. First off, be sure to make enough so you have leftovers for friends and co-workers as well. Tip of the hat […]
How Searzall’d S’mores in Cast Iron Skillet saved our camping trip.
Tri-Tip is by far one of the least understood cuts of beef. This recipe for Santa-Maria Style Tri-Tip done over oak wood will keep you and your friends coming back for more.
Released in 2005, The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue holds up incredibly well in today’s age of techno-wizardry now invading the art of fire and meat. If you’re not familiar with The Cook’s Illustrated, their labs are among the most impressive in the world, a kind of “Consumer Reports” of cooking that can […]