Notes: This is my attempt to cook a full packer brisket into sandwich slices and burnt ends. Every time I try to cook a whole brisket, the flats seem juicy when I pull the brisket from the grill but after slicing them, they become dry and crumbly. The problem with cooking the whole brisket together… Continue reading Beef Brisket 2021 (smoked)
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Smoked Queso
INGREDIENTS: 32 oz. Kraft Original Velveeta Cheese 8 oz. Pepper Jack Cheese 8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella 1 onion (chopped) 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic 1 10 oz. can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies 1 lb. browned breakfast sausage (or hamburger) 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Alternative Ingredients for a Thinner Queso:… Continue reading Smoked Queso
Chicken Thighs (Andrew’s Smoked)
INGREDIENTS: Bone-in, Skin-on chicken thighs. Honey Randy’s Chicken and Rib Rub (or your favorite) INSTRUCTIONS: Place the chicken thighs skin side down on a cutting board. Cut away any skin and fat that extends outside the meat. Use your fingers to carefully pull the skin away to form a pocket. Coat the pocket between the… Continue reading Chicken Thighs (Andrew’s Smoked)
Smoked Salsa
This recipe came from one of Dennis’ friends. I am anxious to try it. INGREDIENTS: 20 roma tomatoes 1 yellow onion 1 serrano peppers (omit unless you want HOT) 1 poblano pepper (omit unless you want HOT) 5 jalapenos (3 for mild) 3-5 cloves of garlic salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Quarter tomatoes and… Continue reading Smoked Salsa
Smoked Shredded Chicken Breast – Sous Vide
It is hard to make smoked, shredded chicken breast without drying it out. This recipe ensures the chicken will have smoke throughout, will be cooked thoroughly, and will not be dry and tough. Start Sous Vide heating at 158 degrees. Coat chicken breasts in olive oil. Lay the chicken breasts out on a cake rack… Continue reading Smoked Shredded Chicken Breast – Sous Vide
Smoked Ribs (Myron Mixon-ish St. Louis 3-2-1)
Ingredients: Rub: 1 part BBQ Salt (RANDY’S ALTERNATE LOWER SODIUM FROM-SCRATCH) 1 part brown sugar Other: Yellow Mustard Apple juice and a spray bottle. Instructions: Wash ribs and remove membrane. Rub ribs with a thin coat of mustard so the rub will stick. Coat ribs with the rub mixture: Per the “proper salting techniques” in the Food Trivia post,… Continue reading Smoked Ribs (Myron Mixon-ish St. Louis 3-2-1)
Brine for Smoked Turkey
INGREDIENTS: 1 gallon distilled water (or boiled tap water to remove chlorine) 1 cup kosher of unionized salt 1/2 cup sugar 6 fresh tarragon leaves or 1/4 cup dried tarragon 1 teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS: If you boil the water, let it cool before using. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Place Turkey in large non-metallic… Continue reading Brine for Smoked Turkey
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
These are super rich. You can only eat a few pieces. Feeds 20-25 people as a side dish. These pictures are of a double batch (2 bellies). INGREDIENTS 1 whole pork belly (approximately 15 lbs). Buy this at a butcher shop. Don’t buy the small packages from the big box stores. They typically have… Continue reading Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Steaks – Reverse Sear
Instructions: Season 1″ or thicker ribeye steaks. (use BBQ salt minus salt recipe). Steaks need to be thick enough to accept a thermometer in the center. Bake in oven or smoke in smoker at 220 degrees until temperature reaches 134 degrees for medium. (about an hour) Remove immediately. Move steaks to red hot (sear) grill.… Continue reading Steaks – Reverse Sear
Snack Sticks
Ingredients: 5 lbs meat 12% fat 2.5 Tbsp pickling salt 1 tsp pink cure by weight 1 tsp ginger powder 1 tsp celery seed ground 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp liquid smoke 1.5 tsp dry mustard powder 1.5 Tbsp black pepper ground 2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp corn syrup solids 1 cup soy protein concentrate 1 cup water ice cold Instructions: Chill meat to 34°F (1°C), grind one time through a 3/16” (5 mm) plate. combine ground meat with remaining ingredients, mix well until mixture… Continue reading Snack Sticks