For years, seed and vegetable oils have been touted as a healthier alternative to saturated fats like butter. However, it has come to light in recent years that oils like corn oil, canola oil, and sunflower seed oils might not be the best choice for our health. Unfortunately, seed oils are almost ubiquitous in most …
Pork
Smoking a ham is a popular way to add flavor to this delicious meat, but smoked ham RUB recipes are hard to come by. Many people rely on purchasing their ham pre-smoked from grocery stores, but for those of us who know our way around a barbecue smoker, it can be fun to smoke a …
Are you looking for an impressive and delicious main course for your next holiday meal or Easter ham? Look no further than a smoked ham! With its tender meat and sweet smoky flavor, a smoked ham is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. And the best part? During holidays like Easter …
We smoked pork belly (and pork belly burnt ends, and pork belly on a stick, and every other pork belly shape) for 4 months before writing this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to smoking your first pork belly. We tried an array of different smoking temperatures and pull temps (and yes, one is better than the others) …
As a private chef to the rich and famous, my business is coming up with insanely delicious recipes I can make ahead and leave for my clients on important holidays like Christmas morning. This cheesy breakfast casserole with sausage is an all-time client favorite and I think it’s because the secret is in THE SAUCE… …
Even though fall is a great season for cooking outdoors it’s also a really busy season for families and a time when the crockpot sees a lot of action. So, today we’re learning how to make this easy pulled pork recipe in your crockpot or instant pot. I started making this crockpot-style pulled pork years …
Just about any food cooked on the grill will have a unique, fire-kissed flavor to it. The succulent taste associated with meat roasted over a charcoal grill is better than gas grilling for one simple reason: higher temperatures. Charcoal burns hotter (about double the temperature of the average gas grill at a whopping 1200 degrees) …
The secret to juicy, grilled pork chops is all about timing and grilling technique. Using this recipe you’ll learn how to get a to-die-for sear loaded with flavor from a simple, pork chop dry rub, paired with a succulent hot honey sauce that naturally compliments and brings out the flavor in excellent pork chops. The …
Pulled pork is a classic dish that never fails to impress a crowd! The smoky, tender, and juicy meat is a result of slow cooking over low heat, allowing the flavors to develop and the meat to become irresistibly succulent. One of the best ways to achieve this perfection is by using a pellet grill. …
Antipasto salad is an easy side dish for parties, or a no-fuss, satisfying dinner for nights when you don’t feel like turning on the stove– and this recipe is special given the addition of soft and zesty, marinated mozzarella! This salad gets it’s name, and inspiration, from the first the course of a formal Italian …
Late summer is here and there are lots of events to prepare for: backyard barbecues, family gatherings, preseason game days, and in a flash it will be the holiday season! I have two smoked queso recipes below that are just in time for the season. It is the ultimate party dip with simple ingredients you …
I should have just named my blog, “Ways To Use Up Leftover Brisket”… cause let’s face it. I spend a lot of time creating tasty new recipes from my husband’s barbecue obsession. Oh, you’re new here? Just check out any of these recipes for my favorite ways to use leftover brisket. Texas Brisket Queso Brisket …