Mac and Cheese is the most desired comfort food on the planet! Have it in our home 3-4 times a week but it is typically the store-bought kind. I wanted to elevate this delicious side dish and turn it into the main feast! How do you do that, you might think to yourself. Well, I bought a 3-bone slab of beef ribs and smoked them low and slow, and added them into my Mac and Cheese recipe, it was fantastic! I started to think about adding the beef rib because I have had it with brisket, which I love, and…
Cuban Sandwich Recipe
The Cuban sandwich (the Cubano) is on my top three list of favorite sandwiches of all time! It consists of multiple types of ham/pork and cheese. Some of the pork is Smoked Pulled Pork (for my version), Polish ham, and salami. All these are complemented with Swiss cheese, pickles, and homemade spicy mustard that I make. Once all of these tasty ingredients are strategically layered, it gets placed on a hot griddle surface, with grooves, to toast the buns and melt the cheese. These iconic sandwiches are typically found in the most southern parts of Florida. Like Key West, Miami,…
Hanger Steak Sandwich
It doesn’t get much better than a steak sandwich! There are so many variations of a steak sandwich, mainly because of the different types of cuts of beef. I decided to go with one of the most underrated cuts, the Hanger Steak. What is Hanger Steak? Hanger steak is known as the butcher’s cut or the hanging tenderloin. It is tender and full of flavor. It is taken from the plate, which is the upper belly of the cow. The reason it is known as the butcher’s cut, is because the butcher would commonly keep this cut for himself. The…
Smoked Meatball Subs
One of my favorite meals as a kid was meatball subs. Every now and then my mom would serve it as spaghetti and we all let her know that Meatball Subs are what we want. There is something about each bite sinking into the flavorful meatballs with the gooey cheese that I couldn’t get enough of! Now, it was only when I became an adult that I made my own and I smoke them every single time! Smoked Meatball Subs are a staple in my household! We make them for family dinners, when we host or even for tailgating, we…
Bourbon Bacon Jam Juicy Lucy
One of my favorite burgers to eat and make is the Juicy Lucy’s! They are stuffed with anything you can imagine and always satisfies my appetite. This version of the Juicy Lucy is stuffed with my homemade Bacon Jam and Colby Cheese, it is simply incredible. Juicy, oozy and cheesy is what you will get every time! I first heard of a Juicy Lucy on TV, from a restaurant in Minneapolis (where they claim it originated) and my eyes were glued to the TV! I couldn’t believe it took me till my adult years to ever see anything like this!…
Honey Sriracha Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
If you ever had burnt ends and love them, then you’ll fall in love with these Honey Sriracha Poor Man’s Burnt Ends recipe! They are tender, juicy, flavorful and addictive so be sure to make plenty when you host the get together! There are many versions of burnt ends, brisket, pork belly, poor man’s burnt ends (chuck roast and even hot dog burnt ends https://grillnationbbq.com/2022/02/08/hot-dog-burnt-ends/ . https://grillnationbbq.com/2021/02/23/poor-mans-burnt-ends/ All of these are just amazing and are perfect for a BBQ get together! One thing about the poor man’s burnt ends is they are very affordable, which allows you to make them…
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe for any occasion! I love putting a spin on Jalapeno Poppers and the crispy bacon gives a great crunch right before you get into the creamy and cheese-stuffed jalapeños that burst with flavor! One key factor is seasoning the chicken properly and having the proper temperature for the smoking so it doesn’t end up dry. I have made tons and tons of bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers and every combination has been phenomenal. Recently my wife and I went over to a good friend’s house for a casual BBQ and they were…
Chipotle Chicken Tacos With a Roasted Corn Salsa
Chipotle Garlic Chicken Tacos are savory, spicy and just sweet enough for the perfect balance in each bite. Besides being delicious, they are simple and easy to make for any occasion. I make these Chipotle Garlic Chicken Tacos a few times a month and let me tell you… There is never anything left over. To get the most of the recipe there is one critical step, you must marinate your chicken in the marinade (listed below) for a minimum of 2 hours, I have found the best results at 24 hours. The marinate consists of chipotles from the can of…
Smoked Spanish Chicken Halves
Easy and delicious Smoked Spanish Chicken Halves starts with a delicious dry rub made of simple but tasty seasonings. Once the chicken is seasoned it is placed on a wire rack on top of a dish filled with potatoes, carrots, zucchini and squash. While the chicken smokes, the drippings caught by this pan of veggies add flavor to every bite. One key technique to this cook is making the raw Spanish paste that is pasted onto the chicken when it reaches 145 degrees internally. It leaves a crust on the chicken with layers of flavors. If you haven’t figured it…
Grilled Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings
Over 1 billion servings of chicken wings are served to Americans in a single year! I can’t even fathom that amount but I know I consume my fair share of them! Grilled Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings are one of the reasons why! They contain a bit of spice, heat, sweat and salt that your taste buds desire! What is Gochujang? Gochujang is a savory, sweet and spicy condiment that is popular in Korean cooking. It is made from gochu-garu, which is a chili powder, glutinous ribs, meju, and a few other ingredients. When it is added in a cook it…
Momma’s Meatloaf Sandwich
Momma’s Meatloaf Sandwich is a hefty, saucy and cheesy delight. I know what you are thinking: a burger is best between two buns. Well, this meatloaf sandwich is wrapped in bacon and the core is a roasted poblano stuffed pepper, stuffed with what?? Jack Cheese! The bacon fat renders down and makes every single bite juicy and tender! But, when your bite is near the end your taste buds are introduced to a little heat and gooey cheese, your mind can’t even process the goodness that just happened but out of instinct, you go for another bite! This is exactly…
Loaded Beef Rib Tater Tots
One of my favorable memories as a kid is going to the ball game and enjoying nachos. It was a tradition for my family and it has always been with me since. Another favorite from my youth is Tater Tots, they have taken the place of the nachos whenever I am in charge of cooking. Let’s fast forward some time with some experience under my belt with smoking/bbq and what has been created is my Loaded Beef Rib Tater Tots. I used short beef ribs, they are highly marbled and when you smoke them properly they shred like butter with…
