The go-to guide for perfect Smoked Brisket every time, from selecting, trimming and how to smoke beef brisket. A Smoked Brisket Recipe can be perfected by following some key steps. At the end of the day, smoked beef brisket is not about a recipe, it’s a process you can only learn by practicing using a…
Sauces and Rubs
Grilled Chicken Marinade – How To Make a Marinade
Grilled Chicken Marinade is a great way to infuse chicken with flavor. But you may have wondered what does a marinade do? Or how does it work? This basic guide walks through our chicken marinade, the basics to creating any marinade and a simple recipe that can be easily modified based upon your personal preference….
Grilled Flank Steak with Red Wine Marinade
Grilled Flank Steak is a tender, lean, and delicious cut of steak that is perfect for a marinade. A wine based marinade adds incredible flavor and helps to tenderize this delicious cut. Grill over direct heat for the perfect grilled steak. What is Flank Steak? Flank Steak is a part of the primal cuts of…
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Jazz up your holiday Cranberry Sauce with a homemade cranberry sauce with wine infusion. Add Pinot Noir and a touch of citrus and cinnamon for a head turner! This Red Wine Cranberry Sauce is sweet with a little savory, and a lot of deliciousness. Cranberry Sauce is a staple of most Thanksgiving and holiday dinners….
Seafood Seasoning Recipe – For Grill or Oven
It’s important to have a go to seafood seasoning. From Salmon, to shrimp, to Halibut, this easy homemade seafood seasoning is sugar free, has a touch of heat, a touch of savory, and a punch of flavor for the delicate flavors of seafood. Easy Seafood Seasoning When looking at the best combination for an all…
Coffee and Ancho Chili Steak Rub
Coffee and Ancho Chili Steak Rub is a great and easy steak rub. The coffee grounds are balanced with the savory flavor of granulated garlic and very little heat. Add to your favorite cut of beef steak for a savory and earthy finish. Why Coffee in a Steak Rub? Coffee combined with a heat element…
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!…
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 (Carolina Style)
An easy and versatile homemade Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce. This recipe is inspired by barbecue in the Carolinas and great on low and slow pork and chicken. It’s tangy and delicious on smoked pork and chicken. We love and respect all worlds of BBQ and various styles of BBQ sauces. For a rundown on different styles…
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…
Easy BBQ Sauce – Kansas City Style
Homemade BBQ sauce couldn’t be easier! This sweet and slightly spicy homemade BBQ sauce represents the flavors you would expect out of Kansas City. With a tomato base, molasses, and sugar, you get that classic flavor with a little bit of heat. Add to ribs, or a burger, this versatile and easy Kansas City BBQ…
Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce
How to grill a hanger steak and finish it with a decadent red wine reduction sauce. Hanger Steaks are an affordable alternative to more expensive cuts of meat, but are full of incredible flavor. Find out how to perfectly cook a hanger steak on the grill. Hanger Steaks are a go-to around here. They’re easy…
Grilled Salmon with Orange Maple Glaze
Grilled Salmon with a Sweet Glaze is a great meal to ring in the new year. Healthy, yet indulgent enough to eat on a date night! Throw in a glass of Prosecco Superiore and you’ve got yourself a perfect meal. As the year wraps up we start to plan our goals for the new year….
Grilled Pork Chops with Wine Brown Butter Sauce and Prosecco Superiore wine pairing
The next time you think of pork chops, elevate them to the next level by making this super easy, yet elegant, Wine Brown Butter Sauce. Pair it with a bottle of delicious Prosecco Superiore, and you’ve got yourself an incredible meal for date night or entertaining guests. We’re very passionate about our bubbly around…
Grilled Chicken with a Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze
Jazz up Grilled Chicken with a sweet and spicy Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze. This chicken is sweet, spicy, tangy, and a perfect match for a bottle of Beaujolais! We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to jazz up chicken around here, especially when it comes to finding something to pair with a specific bottle…
Hazelnut Crusted Grilled Duck with Red Wine Sauce
Grilled Duck is decadent with a hazelnut crust, and then topped with an elegant and light red wine sauce. It’s the perfect pairing for a Chinon (Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France) and a cozy fall evening. This post was sponsored by Loire Valley Wines and Honest Cooking. As always all opinions, statements,…
3 2 1 Ribs – A Comprehensive Guide
Your guide to the 3 2 1 Method of smoking ribs. This fool proof method is perfect for those just starting out and also wanting to master ribs with just a few key techniques. 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…
Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub
Inspired by a variety of Asian flavors, these Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub and Sauce are absolutely incredible! 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 the Carolinas, Memphis, or Texas. That said, the technique…
Grilled Chicken with Cherry Chipotle BBQ Glaze
This Grilled Chicken is seasoned and then grilled to perfection, and finished with a delicious sweet and spicy (and super simple) Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce glaze at the end. Cherry Season has never been so delicious with this cherry chipotle bbq sauce. Cherry Season is in full swing here in Oregon, and they’re everywhere! We…
Dry Brined Smoked Chicken with a Carolina Glaze
This Dry Brined Smoked Chicken is slowly smoked then finished with a Carolina style BBQ sauce glaze. If you’re looking for your next favorite chicken recipe then you’ve gotta try this! I don’t know about you, but I feel like chicken never gets enough barbecue love. At least that’s what life is like around here…
Sugar Free Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto and Paleo Friendly)
Smoked Pork Ribs with zero added sugar, with a Sugar Free BBQ Sauce making them Keto friendly? Is it possible!? Why yes it can be done! These pork ribs are made with a savory and sweet dry rub that has zero added sugar, as well as an incredible sugar free BBQ sauce that is naturally…
Ultimate Homemade Dry Rub for Pork and Chicken
A fantastic homemade dry rub that’s great on Pork and Chicken. We use this dry rub for ribs all the time and is great for other low and slow cooking like chicken or any pork cut. This homemade dry rub builds upon our our basic rub and adds more complexity and flavors to really provide…