Reverse Sear is simply THE BEST way to cook a steak, both low and slow and hot and fast to get the perfect balance of tenderness and flavor crust. This detailed guide walks through the various styles of reverse sear techniques from the smoker and grill, to the oven. Post Highlights: Definition of Reverse Sear…
Recipes
Tomahawk Pork Chops – Reverse Seared
You may have cooked pork chops, but these pork tomahawk steaks are just as dramatic and delicious as their beef counterparts. Pork tomahawk chops are incredibly tender, and make for a great dish to serve at a dinner party. Sometimes when we have friends over, it’s fun to have a great visual reaction to the…
Grilled Shishito Peppers With Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Summertime and peppers go hand in hand. Grilled Shishito Peppers are a great snack for a crowd. Blister over hot coals or a cast iron pan and add a cooling yogurt based dipping sauce and it’s the perfect appetizer bite. Walking through most farmers markets in mid to late summer shows a bounty of peppers….
Grilled Pork Collar With Citrus Marinade
Pork Collar is a tender cut of well marbled pork with amazing flavor. Perfect for a marinade and roasted on the grill. If you love pork and you haven’t heard of this amazing cut, you need to seek it out and try this grilled version with a delicious citrus marinade. What is Pork Collar? Pork…
Grilled Bavette Steak with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
The bavette steak is the greatest steak you need to know about. Tender like skirt steak, and full of flavor, this Grilled Bavette Steak with a decadent Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce will be your go to option for tender and flavorful steak. What Cut of Meat is Bavette Steak? Bavette steak, or flap steak, comes from…
Easy Tomato Galette (made with puff pastry)
Our Tomato Galette Recipe is a great way to use fresh summer tomatoes! This galette recipe is super easy by using a store bought puff pastry, and cooked directly ON THE GRILL! No need to heat up the house with your oven. Nothing. I repeat. Nothing beats the flavor of fresh summer tomatoes when they’re…
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic White Wine Butter Sauce
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic White Wine Butter Sauce is quick and easy and can be made on the grill or adapted for the stove top. Shrimp is a regular thing in our family. The hubby is usually craving beef, and I’m often in need of a beef break (yes, that’s a thing). Seafood, or specifically…
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail features a Spicy Sriracha Cocktail Sauce that is easily adaptable. Perfect for cookouts, tailgating, parties, and holidays! Forget those store-bought ready-made shrimp cocktails. This one is jam packed with flavor, and super easy to make. You and your guests are gonna love this! Like many, I’m a sucker for shrimp cocktail. But…
Easy BBQ Baked Beans Recipe
Easy BBQ Baked Beans that are comforting, slightly sweet, mildly smoky, rich, meaty, and totally indulgent. Serve these beans 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…
Grilled Broccolini with Grilled Lemon and Parmesan
Grilled Broccolini is tender and delicious and grills fast and easy. Broccolini is so much better than broccoli on the grill and may just become your new go-to side dish for summer grill cookouts or holiday dinners! This easy recipe is hands down one of our family favorite side dishes. You’ll find it on our…
Grilled Peach Crostini with Mascarpone and Honey
Grilled Peach Crostini with Mascarpone and Honey is the perfect summer appetizer. Grilling peaches is a must during the summer months! Grilled peach wedges and baguette slices are grilled up, the bread is topped with some creamy mascarpone, layered with a grilled peach wedge, and topped with honey and a drizzle of aged balsamic and…
Smoked Beef Tenderloin – Reverse Seared
Beef Tenderloin is incredible cooked on the smoker. We’re using the reverse sear method to create an incredible smoky flavor, then finishing it over a hot grill for that perfect sear, and then slicing it into medallions to serve. This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff….
Roasted Garlic — How to roast garlic on The Grill!
A simple and delicious recipe and instructions on how to roast garlic on the grill. Roasted Garlic is incredibly delicious as an appetizer, served over a slice of toasted baguette, or incorporated into a dish like pasta, dips, pizzas, or mashed potatoes. Find out how easy it is to roast garlic directly on the grill!…
Smoked Beef Plate Ribs Recipe
Smoked Beef Ribs are the ultimate treat for beef lovers. Slowly smoked, these giant ribs are rich, tender, and melt in your mouth like butter! For this recipe we’re using Plate Short Ribs, because it’s my all time favorite cut of beef. Find out why. Short ribs are my favorite cut of beef of all…
Easy Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
This super easy Chimichurri Sauce recipe is made in the food processor and comes together in under 5 minutes. We make it for catering events all the time and serve with grilled meats and it’s always a HIT! Growing up I remember my folks using A-1 or other similar steak sauce to douse over grilled…
Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce Recipe
An easy and basic homemade Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce. This recipe is inspired by barbecue in the Carolina’s and great on low and slow pork and chicken. We love and respect all worlds of BBQ and various styles of BBQ sauces. For a rundown on different styles of sauces see this Guide to Regional BBQ Sauces….
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken is quick, easy, and oh so delicious. Add lime for a citrus pop and fresh diced jalapeño and you have a lip smacking dish for your next grill night. We can’t get enough grilled chicken recipes around here. It’s a weekly staple, and our kids love this healthy protein! This version spends a…
Grilled Chicken – How to Grill Perfect Chicken Every Time!
This easy grilled chicken comes out perfect every time! Follow these simple steps to get great flavor, crispy skin, and juicy texture for the best grilled chicken! Stop overcooking chicken and learn the tips and tricks that pros use! Grilled chicken can be a little intimidating for people. Too often people are afraid of under-cooking chicken,…
Easy Chicken Seasoning Recipe – Sugar Free & Gluten Free
This chicken seasoning is great for grilling or roasting any poultry dish. This seasoning is also sugar free, making it a great high heat rub that won’t burn when placed over direct heat for perfect grilled chicken. But first things first… Is there a difference between a Seasoning and Dry Rub? Seasoning is simply a…
Pulled Pork Sliders with Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw
This recipe for sweet and savory Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders is a take on Asian-meets-Hawaiian flavors with a dry rub of Chinese five spice, dry ginger, and brown sugar, topped with a soy based glaze and a bright pineapple citrus coleslaw. These pulled pork sliders pair perfectly with one of our favorite white wines – dry riesling….
Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw with Citrus Vinaigrette
Coleslaw and barbecue are a match made in heaven. Adding fun ingredients to any slaw gives an easy way to switch up what can be a very basic dish. Grilling up a pineapple and adding it to a citrus dressed coleslaw is the perfect combination. But first things first… What Is Coleslaw Basic coleslaw is…
The Best Recipes for Leftover Brisket
We’ve got you covered on the best uses for leftover brisket! From brisket nachos to brisket empanadas, we’ve tried it all and compiled this list of all the ways you can used brisket in a new and fresh recipe. Okay okay, so before you make any jokes — “Who the heck ever has leftover…
Beef Enchiladas — Made with Smoked Brisket
Beef Brisket Enchiladas are the ultimate use for leftover brisket for any Mexican food lover! These beef enchiladas are made with smoked brisket, but you can sub almost any cut of beef for these indulgent enchiladas. When my mom and hubby are both in town, deciding what’s for dinner often becomes a competition. Hubby, of…
The Ultimate Brisket Burnt Ends – with American Wagyu Beef
Beef Brisket Burnt Ends are one of the ultimate treats in BBQ and a true reward for your hours of hard work in low and slow cooking. We are teaming up with Mishima Reserve to bring you an amazing cut of American Wagyu brisket and our favorite meat candy, beef burnt ends! This post is sponsored…
