Smoked Sausage + Smoked Hatch Chile Peppers + Beer + Cheese = The greatest thing to happen to cheesy beer-infused dips since cheddar. Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Beer Cheese Dip! My husband has a thing for cheese. He can’t resist buying a few fancy cheeses whenever he goes to the supermarket, and he’s a…
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Competition Style Smoked Pork Ribs – A Flavor Journey
What you need to know about Competition Style Pork Ribs, and an explanation of the “3-2-1 Method” of smoking ribs. Find a full video tutorial for these ribs below. Sean and I came from two different worlds of Smoked Ribs. I used to like them finger-licking juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender and drowning in sauce. He liked…
Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub
Inspired by Asian flavors, these Smoked Pork Ribs with Asain Spice Rub and Sauce are absolutely incredible! (This post was originally published in August 2015, and edited in 2018) Barbecue can be a very subjective experience, especially if your lens for barbecue style foods is heavily influenced by one of the BBQ classical regions like…
Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich – And Beaujolais Wines Perfect for a Picnic
Jazz up your summer picnic with a Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. They pair fantastic with a glass of refreshing Beaujolais. This post was sponsored by Discover Beaujolais and Honest Cooking. As always all opinions, statements, and recipes are my own. Pin for later As much as we’re all about grilling and backyard barbecues around these…
Sugar Free Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto and Paleo Friendly)
Smoked pork ribs with zero added sugar? Why yes it can be done! These ribs are made with a savory and sweet dry rub that has zero added sugar, as well as an incredible BBQ sauce that is naturally sweetened. While we love our sweet sauces and pork rubs around here, we’re also getting more…
Jalapeño Kettle Chip Crusted Smoked Pork Tenderloin
An incredibly flavorful way to use leftover Kettle chip crumbs (or other favored potato chip), or just to jazz up your next pork tenderloin with some great flavor! We have an unhealthy addiction to something in my household. I’m almost embarrassed to admit it, but we’re friends right? We have a Kettle chip addiction. But…
Pulled Pork Nachos — Great use for Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork
Got leftover pulled pork? Use it to make these incredible and indulgent smoked pulled pork nachos! Guess what? We have a new member of the family. Our grill family that is. Say hi to our new Big Green Egg! And just in time for St. Patrick’s Day 😉 She’s a beaut! It’s definitely been a learning…
Turkey Burgers with Bacon Paste – Jazzing up Turkey Burgers
How to add incredible flavor to boring turkey burgers. Turkey burgers can tend to come out dry and flavorless. Adding bacon paste to ground turkey adds not only flavor but great moisture lacking in most turkey burgers. I’ll be the first to admit, when I transitioned from a vegetarian back into a meat eater it…
Our Top 7 Posts of 2017
Our Reader’s Favorite Recipes of 2017 We’re wrapping up this year end with a look back to the top reader favorites of 2017. I know you may be sick of these kinds of posts right now (because they’re EVERYWHERE!!!). But I honestly love them. And I truly enjoy looking back at what people enjoyed on…
Smoked Meatballs in a Cranberry Pinot Noir Sauce (recipe and video)
Smoked meatballs braised in a sweet and savory cranberry Pinot Noir sauce is one of our all time favorite holiday appetizers. It’s always a hit at a party! Guess what? The mystery of the Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs has been solved!!! The first time I wrote about this recipe I told you about how we…
Smoked Sausage, Caramelized Onion, and Cornbread Stuffing cooked on the Smoker or Grill
Thanksgiving stuffing, cooked directly on the smoker or grill. Did you know you can cook your Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing, however you prefer to call it) directly on your smoker or grill, saving room in your oven for all the other goods. Or better yet, take Thanksgiving outside this year and give your oven a…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Bacon, Apple, Onion Chutney
A delicious grilled twist on pork chops and applesauce. Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Bacon, Apple, Onion Chutney. Remember when I told you we moved to a hazelnut farm in the country? Well not only are we surrounded by four acres of hazelnut trees, but we also have tons of berry and fruit trees as…
Reverse Seared Smoked Pork Chops (recipe and video)
These ain’t your mama’s pork chops! These Reverse Sear Smoked Pork Chops will forever change your mind about the days of the hockey puck pork chops. Sometimes when I hear people turn their noses at the idea of pork chops, I can’t help but ask them why they dislike such an amazing cut of meat….
Smoked Brisket Chili (recipe and video)
Got leftover brisket? Make this smoked brisket chili! Recipe and video tutorial for our favorite chili recipe. We’re also answering all of your controversial questions and concerns regarding this Smoked Brisket Chili chili! Check it out. We’ve been making this recipe for years. In fact, it was one of the top recipes on my site…
Sweet and Savory Honey Dijon Glazed Smoked Ribs
Create your own unique flavor for ribs with a sweet and savory honey Dijon sauce. This post was sponsored by Smithfield. As always all opinions, statements, and recipes are my own. One of my favorite things about barbecue is that there are no rules. There are methods and products up the wazoo, but what it…
Blueberry Bourbon Rosemary Smoked Ribs
Blueberry Bourbon Smoked Ribs have incredible rich and savory flavors that will wow your guests next time you smoked ribs. Blueberry season has officially arrived in the Pacific Northwest. I friggin love blueberries. To me, they’re the perfect berry – not too sweet, not too messy, they hold up well, and they freeze like a…
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends (recipe and video)
You’ve heard of brisket burnt ends — you know, those magical morsels of beef amazingness. But have you tried them with pork belly? This pork version is super tender, full of flavor and so easy to make. We’ve got the full recipe AND a video tutorial for these incredible smoked pork belly burnt ends for you! I…
Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas and Smoker Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Turn leftover pulled pork into a plate full of incredible enchiladas. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or an easy weeknight dinner. Plus several other festive recipes for Cinco de Mayo. It’s time to talk about something serious. Cinco de Mayo. As a Mexican American from central Arizona we love to celebrate this day with all…
Smoked Sausage Ragù and Parmesan Polenta
Smoked Sausage Ragù — A simple way to add some smoked flavor to your next ragù sauce. Serve over some creamy polenta and pair it with some Pedroncelli wines and you’ve got yourself an awesome dinner. There are several ways to incorporate some smoke flavor to your favorite Italian dishes, like a rich ragù sauce,…
Smoked Ribs with Spicy Mango BBQ Sauce (low sugar)
Pork ribs with a low sugar BBQ sauce. Find out how to create a spicy and naturally sweet BBQ sauce without using ketchup or cups of added sugar. Last month my family joined me in a 10-day sugar cleanse. I had wanted to do one since October, but then Halloween, and Thanksgiving, and all the…
Smoked Meatballs with Cranberry & Red Wine Sauce on AM Northwest (video and recipe)
Guys, we got to back on AM Northwest! This time cooking up one of our favorite holiday appetizers – Smoked Meatballs with a Cranberry & Red Wine Sauce. Scroll to the bottom for the video, or just click here. Several years ago I discovered a very cool use for canned cranberries at a very unlikely…
Smoked Pumpkin Risotto with Smoked Bacon
For something different this fall try smoking a pumpkin at a low heat, slowly roasting, then adding the cooked puree into a creamy risotto dish. Smoke + pumpkin + risotto + wine = pure fall love. I’m not one to jump on the fall bandwagon very easily. My motto is summer forever! Therefore it takes me a while…
Smoked Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps with Asian Dipping Sauce
Tired of traditional BBQ sauce? Try this sweet and savory Asian dipping sauce to jazz up your next batch of leftover smoked pulled pork! And since it’s Tuesday, skip the tortilla for Taco Tuesday and make some killer lettuce wraps instead. Boom. We’re total suckers for Taco Tuesday. I blame the Lego Movie. But seriously,…
Mary’s BBQ Baked Beans
Easy BBQ Baked Beans that are comforting, slightly sweet, mildly smoky, rich, meaty, and totally indulgent. Serve these at your next barbecue and they’re sure to be a hit! One of the very first recipes we served to our friends at the inauguration of our first smoker was BBQ Baked Beans. At the time I…
