The Tomahawk Steak is a winner for any party or special occasion and is sure to be the talk of the event. Just like it’s namesake, this steak looks aggressive, with a meaty flavor. Also referred to as a bone-in ribeye or cowboy steak, it’s flavorful and feeds a crowd from the cutting board well….
Ancho chili is one of those ingredients that does a lot of work quietly. It brings a mild, smoky warmth, the kind of backbone you taste in a good bowl of chili, without any harsh heat. Rubbed onto thick bone-in pork chops and finished over a skillet of bourbon caramelized apples, it turns an everyday…
Pulled pork is my go-to for big parties. Nearly impossible to mess up if you’re a novice, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser provided you start it early enough. Tip of the hat to Naked Whiz’ Pulled Pork recipe (safe for work) and Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company, one of our favorite places to get BBQ rubs.
Have you ever wondered what brining really does to a piece of meat? We went the distance this weekend with tremendous results. But first, let’s start with the question – “What is Brining”? According to Wikipedia: “Brining is a process similar to marination in which meat or poultry is soaked in brine before cooking. [This] makes…
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…