Smoked Tri-Tip in the Pit Boss Copperhead 7 Series
I found a couple of good looking tri-tips at my local grocer and decided to cook them on the new Pit Boss Copperhead 7 Series on it's maiden voyage. Beefy, juicy, delicious and competition worthy! My Texas style rub recipe didn't let me down either. If you don't have the rub n' sauce recipes, you can purchase them here [...]
Hot Smoked Beer Can Chicken
Beer can chicken (or root beer chicken if you prefer) is one of those things that people love to do in the smoker or grill and while the science seems to indicate that the liquid isn't all that important, it's super cool and as you know, presentation and aesthetics plays a big part in the meal. I've been doing [...]
Smoking a Corned Beef Brisket (The Making of Pastrami)
On St. Patrick's Day, there's no better way to get your "Irish" on than by smoking a couple of corned beef briskets in your backyard but don't you go and forget about this great hunk of meat for the next 365 days.. it's too darn good to only eat it once a year! Helpful Information Hands-on Prep Time: 10 [...]
Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa – Brown Sugar and Beer Glazed
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of these pieces of kielbasa wrapped in bacon and lovingly glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and beer with pepper flake heat. Pop a few in your mouth and you'll say wow! Of course I use my original, one of a kind rub (order the recipes) to give these a massive kick of [...]
Smoked and Seared Pork Belly Slices
I'm on my third batch of these smoked pork belly slices otherwise known as "pure deliciousness" in order to get the recipe and instructions absolutely perfect and I have to say, you NEED these really bad although your doctor may disagree! These are not entirely healthy and you probably shouldn't eat these everyday but for a once-in-a-while treat, I [...]
Smoked Pig Shots
If you're looking for a smoked appetizer that has super bowl party written all over it.. you've found it! A slice of sausage, wrapped in thick bacon and held secure with a toothpick to form a cup. The cups are filled with almost anything but my favorite is a cream cheese mixture containing chopped jalapeño, Jeff's original rub and [...]
Smoked Christmas Chickens
These smoked cornish hens are spatchcocked (butterflied), dry brined overnight, coated with a special mayo, herb & rub mixture and then smoked until they are juicy, tender and delicious! Might be the best chicken I've had in a while and if you are looking for something to cook for your Christmas guests that will surprise and delight without breaking [...]
Espresso Brined Tri-tip Smoked with Pecan
Smoked tri-tip is one of my favorite cuts of beef that I cook on the smoker. It is tender, delicious and doesn’t take a long time to prepare. In this version, I used an espresso brine that incorporates coffee as well as a touch of cocoa to really make that delicious beef flavor pop. The salt in the brine, [...]
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs
In my humble opinion, the best part of the chicken is the thigh. There is plenty of fat to keep it moist and of course the fat is where the flavor is. Unfortunately it is not the healthiest part so this should be a treat, not an everyday staple;-) These smoked chicken thighs are seasoned front and back with [...]
Seared and Smoked Top Sirloin Steaks
I cooked up some smoked top sirloin steak the other day-- dry brined and seasoned with my Texas style rub (purchase recipes here) and it was without a doubt, hands down the best steak I've had broiled, grilled, or smoked. This write-up is going to give you all the juicy, delicious details about how I did it so you [...]
