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 Keto 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…
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Edible Gifts from the Grill or Smoker
Looking for some last minute gifts for your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or host gifts this year? Or perhaps looking for some budget friendly gifts for the food lovers on your list? Here are some of our favorite edible gifts to give this holiday season. Edible gifts make for excellent additions to any gift basket. These…
Pinot Noir BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Pinot Noir BBQ Sauce Recipe is what happens when the combination of the delicate flavors of Pinot Noir wine and the bold flavors of BBQ sauce collide. This savory and slightly sweet sauce can be made with any fruity red wine. There are many styles of BBQ sauce from around the US, and what…
Smoked Pork Ribs with Chinese Five Spice Rub and Thai Chili Glaze
This smoked pork ribs recipe is seasoned with Chinese Five Spice and sugar, cooked in the 3-2-1 method of smoked pork ribs, and then finished with a Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. These Asian ribs are packed with flavor. Barbecue can be a very subjective experience, especially if your lens for barbecue is heavily influenced by…
Smoked Honey Butter
Smoked honey meets butter to create an incredibly elegant and delicious Smoked Honey Butter spread for rolls, toast, sandwiches, and so much more. Because we like to experiment with everything on our smoker we had the idea to smoke honey, just to see what would happen. The combination of sweet and smoky is a favorite…
Smoked Sausage Lasagna
Smoked Sausage Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, made with layers of smoked sausage and smoked tomato marinara sauce. Smoked Lasagna is a great comfort food. It’s not only a great use for smoked marinara sauce, it also a meal that feeds a crowd, and makes an amazing house warming or meal train idea for…
Smoked Tomato Marinara Sauce
Smoked Tomato Marinara Sauce is an incredible and crowd-pleasing sauce made from your garden tomatoes roasted on the smoker or grill. Smoke roast tomatoes and then blend them into the most flavorful homemade tomato sauce, with that sweet kiss of smoke and natural tomato flavors. Tomatoes are one of the greatest things to roast in…
Grilled Tri Tip with Zinfandel Red Wine Reduction Sauce
Grilled Tri Tip is one of the easiest beef roasts to grill. It is also great for feeding a crowd. This Tri Tip recipe is finished with a Zinfandel red wine reduction sauce to add a little extra flavor after you slice it. Check out our smoked tri tip for even more fun ways to…
Red Wine Marinated Smoked Tri Tip
An award-winning recipe for Tri Tip Marinade from our very first BBQ competition. Made with tender Tri Tip and smoked slowly to perfection. Serve alone or with a delicious chimichurri sauce. We have learned a lot about smoking Tri Tip over the years. It has evolved from a rather obscure cut of meat for us,…
Compound Butter for Steaks
Compound butters can completely jazz up any grilled meats or vegetables. This is a simple garlic and herb compound butter that is perfect on steaks. Plus, find out how to make several variations of this recipe to place over anything from grilled meats, to veggies, to breakfast treats and crusty bread. What is Compound Butter…
BBQ Chicken Pizza (in the oven or grill)
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza beats the pants off any restaurant version. This easy pizza is made with smoked chicken (or any leftover chicken), red onions, tomatoes, cheese, with has a secret sauce that brings everything together, and topped with fresh cilantro. BBQ Chicken can be grilled or cooked in the oven, and is perfect…
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 Pork Tenderloin with Fried Sage Butter Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin topped with a fried sage butter melts in your mouth and cooks in minutes over a hot grill. Learn the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin and how to grill pork tenderloin perfectly every single time. Grilled whole pork tenderloin is an easy way to serve a lean and flavorful cut…
Smoked Wings with Thai Chili Sauce
Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce, these Smoked Chicken Wings are crispy, smokey, and finished in a Thai Sweet Chili and soy sauce. Want to see more delicious smoked wing recipes? Check out out ultimate crispy skin smoked wing recipe here! While we love our Buffalo Style Chicken Wings, we do like to…
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Smoked Ham is the perfect meal for any holiday, like Christmas or Easter dinner, or even to have on hand for sandwiches. This brown sugar glaze is absolutely incredible over the top of your smoked ham! Smoking precooked ham is truly easy and a simple honey glaze is a great way to add incredible flavor….
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers with Cranberry Sauce
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers make for an amazing holiday appetizer cooked on the grill. This easy 5 ingredient marinade, and simple cranberry sauce topping, makes for quick preparation and fast grilling. This festive appetizer has holiday party written all over it. Many of us will have leftover cranberry sauce unused from Thanksgiving that we need…
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….
Grilled Rack of Pork with Apricot Herb Glaze
This bone-in Grilled Rack of Pork finished with an Apricot Glaze is an easy and crowd pleasing recipe for a crowd. A rack of pork is a perfect holiday or special occasion meal, and a great alternative to the traditional beef roasts. When we have friends over for a special occasion, or looking for holiday…
Smoked Honey
Smoked Honey adds a delicious smoky flavor to any dish you typically use honey for. Whether cookies, butter, or simply a honey drizzle on a cheese plate, this easy recipe for homemade smoked honey will be the next conversation starter for your next backyard event. It also makes a great gift for the holidays! How…
Grilled Picanha Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Often referred to as one of the butcher cuts, this top sirloin cap, or Picanha, is a tender and flavorful cut of beef. We add to the beefy flavor of this steak and top it with a savory mushroom cream sauce. Often seen on skewers over a rotisserie flame, our take on the Picanha is…
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 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 Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
This super easy Chimichurri Sauce recipe is made in the food processor and comes together in under 5 minutes. It’s fantastic over grilled meat and vegetables! 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…