Tenderloin Tips in Brown Gravy

I like buying whole cuts of meat and breaking them down.   Whole ribeyes can be broken down in several ways- steaks only, prime rib roasts and steaks, ribeyes, ribeye caps, Delmonico steaks, or any combination.  The same is with whole sirloins, whole pork loins, and such. But whole beef tenderloins are a conundrum.  They’re […]

18 hour Philly Sandwiches

Do you cook Sous Vide?  We have been experimenting and playing around cooking with sous vide equipment for years at the house and my restaurants.  While I certainly don’t consider myself to be an expert, I do enjoy cooking sous vide style a lot.  I think it can be very similar to “low and slow” […]

Sticky Smoked Dinosaur Ribs with Udon

As I may have mentioned a few times, I really like combining different flavors and cultures to create a new taste.  Massive chuck short ribs, or “Dinosaur Ribs” are one of my favorite things to smoke.  I have several recipes on this blog about cooking them, which I’ll link below. This recipe, Sticky Smoked Dinosaur […]

Reverse Seared Cowboy Ribeye with Kingsford Signature Flavors

This post is brought to you by my friends at Kingsford® When you want an awesome steak, you have to start with an awesome steak.  I’m a huge fan of ribeyes.  They have so much marbling, flavor, and if cooked right, the perfect texture.  But again, when I want a special steak, I go with […]

Smoked Picanha Steak with Poblano Relish

smoked picanha with poblano relish

Picanha Steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef to eat.  Also known as a sirloin cap steak, culotte, or churrasca steak, the picanha steak is tender and absorbs flavor so readily it’s very versatile.  While most Americans generally only get these cuts at a Brazilian steakhouse, It is the most popular cut in […]

Backyard Smoked Brisket Flat

Look, everyone wants to cook “competition quality” meat.  However, I’ll be the first to tell you that when you’re enjoying BBQ at home, forget cooking like the pros.  Cook good-eating BBQ and you’re family will be happier for it.  This recipe for a backyard smoked brisket flat is just that, an easy recipe that will […]

Smoked Prime Rib

smoked prime rib

MMMMmmm.  If there is one dish out there that is so utterly delicious, I think I’ve yet to find it.  Smoked Prime Rib.  Now, say that again and just close your eyes and let the ultra beefiness and smoke flavor just roll over your memories.  Wow, just wow.  At this year’s Memphis in May BBQ […]