We weren’t anticipating making pork belly burnt ends, but decided to make a day of it after attending a car event in Bellingham, Washington (read about our other adventures at Stones Throw Brewing Co here). It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you that our thoughts stay close to our grills, and we sought…
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…
Here’s another crowd pleaser perfect as an appetizer, for tailgating, or for dessert paired with Wine. Often referred to as “Millionaire Bacon” in restaurants, you can easily experiment by using your own preferred seasonings. Trust us…You’ll be amazed!