Homemade bacon is easier than you think! Had I known how easy it is, I would have done it a LONG time ago! It was quite convenient that Bill Gillespie’s new book “The Smoking Bacon & Hog Cookbook” arrived in the mail right around the time I had asked Snake River Farms...
A note on smoked sides and smoked sweet potatoes! Why would you smoke your sides when you could easily do them in your oven? If you are new here you might be asking this question but let us enlighten you! Smoke is the unsung here in your dishes, the secret ingredient...
Derby Pie is a favorite of mine! I enjoy it in the warm months (during the Derby), but it is also appropriate for a holiday table and transports me back to warmer weather. But by making a Smoked Derby Pie on the Big Green Egg, we find up with that extra smoke factor...
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl's Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the...
Okay, so the title is a bit deceiving — this recipe isn't a traditional Char Siu, it's actually a Keto-friendly take on pork belly burnt ends. You'd never know it by the rich Chinese BBQ-inspired flavors and color of this low-carb Char Siu. Char Siu Pork Belly Burnt...
The beauty of the pulled pork sandwich is that it is relatively easy to make and feeds a lot of people. It is also one of those quintessential dishes to master on your Big Green Egg or whatever your smoker of choice is. In this recipe, I pair pulled pork with my...
Buffalo chicken and blue cheese is my favorite flavor combo, period. There is just something about spicy vinegary buffalo sauce cooled down with creamy, earthy blue cheese that is a foodie match made in heaven. And because I love this flavor combo so much I thought,...
I’ve heard that goose is like the filet mignon of the waterfowl world, and I guess that would explain why it was rather pricey at the butcher- $80 for an a 10lb frozen goose! I’ve seen fresh Canadian Geese at my butcher, but for this time they came frozen – And...
If you happen to see Shishito peppers in the store or at the farmers market, snatch them up! They’re absolutely delicious! According to Wikipedia, about one out of every ten shishito peppers is hot, but I’ve never experienced that! If you’ve ever had Padron peppers,...
Note: This recipe was written by Robyn's Husband, Scott! He makes an appearance on this blog sometimes! This smoked beef short rib recipe has been slightly updated since the first time Scott wrote it as we have continued to perfect the recipe each time we make short...
