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…
Beer Braised Sausage and Peppers
If you haven’t had beer braised sausage and peppers then you are missing out. The sausage absorbs all of the flavor from the beer and ingredients when it’s braised leaving every bite juicy, tender, and delicious. First, the pepper and onions go in, then the Italian sausage with the beer. 30 minutes later you are left with one of the best sausages you will ever have. I like to use Honey Brown Lager for my braising with this cook. Sweet Italian sausage links, organic peppers, and onions with freshly baked bouillon rolls make this a simple cook. There is a…
Chimichurri Steak Sandwich with a Cheese Blanket
Chimichurri is definitely my favorite sauce for a steak. There are plenty of creations for sauces with steak but I would rather have my steak with just salt and pepper. Typically, with a quality cut of beef, this is all you need for seasoning because the flavor of beef steals the show. There is something about the Argentinian sauce that elevates the flavor of beef. It consists of parsley, cilantro, shallots, garlic, olive oil and vinegar finished with salt to bring the best out of these flavors. There are many variations of Chimichurri and they all have been tasty but…
Tex Mex Beef Sliders
Sliders have taken the population by storm as of late. Mainly because you can create so many variations of sliders. My family makes sliders once a week at a minimum. They are convenient and smaller portions that work for my kids, family or get-togethers. These Tex Mex Beef Sliders are by far the best recipe I have made so far. I used chuck roast so it took some time to smoke and braise it but other than that the prep was easy and the flavors were simply delicious! I used a chili packet, beef onion packet and a few extra…
Cheesy Sausage Egg Breakfast Rolls
These Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast rolls are perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch. My family does a lot of breakfast and we even enjoy it for dinner. Most of the time we make a breakfast casserole because it has all of our family’s favorite ingredients: Eggs, sausage, and cheese! My wife asked me to do a little spin so all that I did was take those same ingredients, along with some other tasty additions, and wrapped them in egg wraps. A quick three-minute fry in some hot oil and we are ready to eat. When we…
Southern Bologna Burnt Ends Sandwich
I have made every Burnt Ends variation known to mankind, so I thought, until I discovered Bologna Burnt Ends. I know what you are thinking, but this is where you need to trust me, they are amazing! Most people would generally think of bologna as a school lunch snack, well you would be right, fortunately with a bit of creativity bologna can be utilized in a very effective way in bbq. What are Burnt Ends? Burnt ends are made with the point of the brisket, which is first smoked and then cut off and put into 1” cubes. From here,…
Flank Steak Fajita Pinwheels
One of my favorite things to whip up on the bbq for the weekend are Flank Steak Pinwheels. The steak and cheese combination is what gets me excited because it’s one of my favorite combinations. Also, adding some onions and bell peppers that I cook down in a separate cast iron skillet for an awesome tasty filling. Pinwheels can be great for hosting because they bring an awesome presentation and can make someone look advanced on the bbq when. What is a Pinwheel? It’s not too often that you see steak being presented in different shapes. The Flank steak, along…
