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…
Leg of Lamb Tacos with Ancho Chili Marinade
This smoked and braised Leg of Lamb recipe will be a delicious addition to your weekly smoke sessions. It is perfect for a casual dinner (if you don’t mind leftovers) or dinner party you are hosting. You won’t be disappointed with the results. Just be sure you factor in the 12-24 hour marinade that allows the delicious marinade to penetrate into the lamb. The Ancho Chili paste is the most important part of the whole cook. This will determine the flavor of your lamb that will leave your taste buds wanting more. It starts by rehydrating some guajillo and ancho…
Garlic Herb Smoked Shrimp
If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy way to eat shrimp, look no further than this smoked shrimp recipe! Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also incredibly effective at eliminating the “fishy” taste and smell that some people associate with shrimp. And best of all: it’s packed with protein and a host of other nutrients that will help keep your body running smoothly and efficiently. Now I have a few questions. Are you in a crunch for time with dinner? Running out of ideas? Well, here is an answer to your problems. Garlic Herb Smoked Shrimp,…
Reverse Seared Tri-Tip Sandwich
The joy of BBQ has grown substantially over the recent years, with this, all kinds of different cuts of beef that were uncommon in the market have come on the scene. For example; Hanger steak, Denver steak, beef cheeks, and try-tip are a few cuts of beef that not many people had the pleasure to experience. This recipe is loaded to equip you to master the Tri-Tip for an epic meal. WHERE DOES THE TRI-TIP COME FROM? The Tri-Ti is a triangle-shaped cut of beef that is separated from the Sirloin/Ball Tip and Sirloin Bavette/Flap of the Bottom Sirloin. This cut…
Smoked Pork Ribs with Carolina Mustard Sauce
We can all agree that Smoked Pork Ribs are amazing, but the technique and sauce/dry rub is what makes this classic bbq a debatable topic! I have a love for all the flavor profiles and I wanted to share my Smoked Ribs with Carolina Mustard Sauce recipe. WHAT ARE CAROLINA RIBS? Carolina ribs are vinegar-based bbq sauces and they can be mustard vinegar based as well. The vinegar helps tenderize and cut through all the fat from the pork ribs. The fat from the ribs will be rendered and it will help keep the pork ribs juicy and tender. One…
Sweet Heat Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
Poor Man’s Burnt Ends are becoming very popular because they do a great job mimicking the original Burnt Ends, Brisket. It’s a great way to get the whole Burnt Ends experience without facing the intimidating brisket. We use the cut of beef called chuck roast instead, which happens to be a bit more affordable. WHAT ARE POOR MAN’S BURNT ENDS? Poor man’s burnt ends are made with beef using chuck roast instead of brisket. The original Brisket Burnt ends come from the fatty section of a whole packer brisket, known as the point. They are slow smoked until they get…
Smoked Triple Pig Shots
There is nothing better than my Smoked Triple Pig Shots for appetizers for any occasion. I typically make them for all sporting events and family gatherings. Let me tell you this, they do not last long at all! All you need is some Smoked Eckridge Sausage, bacon and Italian mild sausage from the casing. I like to call these little fellas flavor bombs, it’s a bite of flavor explosion and I have only one recommendation… That is to make a TON of them! The recipe does take a little work because the bacon can be tedious but if you cut…
Surf N Turf Steak and Lobster
One of the most combined proteins is known as Surf N Turf, now this combo can include many variables of protein, but for this, we are doing Picahna and Lobster. When lobster goes on sale my wife quickly tosses them into her cart and leaves the beef option to me. I would normally go with ribeye steaks for this cook but another cut of beef, the Picahna, was looking amazing and is quite an enjoyable cut of beef. A few methods can be used for both proteins, for example: with the Picahna, you could leave it whole and smoke it…
Roasted Garlic Chimichurri NY Strip Steaks
Chimichurri alone is one of the freshest and enjoyable sauces I love to enhance my steak eating experience. It goes well with mostly ribeye steaks (including the Tomahawk Ribeye), skirt steak and NY Strip Steak. The freshness from the herbs and balance of acidity really plays well with a thick marbled steak. The recipe typically calls for minced garlic but this is where I like to have fun with my cooks, so I decided to roast some garlic and add it…. Let me tell you this, it was a good move! If you made it this far into the recipe…
Queso Sausage Cheese Stuffed Breakfast Dogs
The simplest and easy recipes can be the tastiest and most enjoyable recipes you can make. This is what I was thinking when I made these Queso Sausage Cheese Stuffed Breakfast Dogs! The Queso Sausage is already made, I just had to cut them out of the casing and get my hands a little dirty. My family loves breakfast, brunch or anything that is breakfast related for any meal, any time of the day! I love it because breakfast is on the cheaper side of things when it comes to food, yep I said it’s cheaper! Sometimes I wonder if…
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
Jalapeno Poppers are made at my household 2-3 times a month! Something about fresh Jalapenos and rich creamy cheese with the crunch of crispy bacon satisfies me! But, this recipe is me putting a twist on the traditional Jalapeno Popper recipe. This Jalapeno Popper recipe is one that is hard to top when made for an appetizer, which makes it the perfect appetizer for any occasion! They are crispy, creamy, spicy, cheesy… and honestly the best idea ever! What is the twist? I decided to make the cream cheese mixture for the jalapeño poppers and roll them up in thinly…
