Rum paired with pineapple and BBQ pork ribs is a flavor combination that takes you straight to the islands. This flavorful pork ribs recipe is a fun diversion from traditional BBQ ribs as the barbecue sauce has hints of dark rum and pineapple complementing the...
Pork Chops are an unsung hero in the grilling world and one of my favorite cuts to throw on the grill. Smithfield offers Hickory Smoked Brown Sugar Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops that pair perfectly with the stuffing in this recipe, while also eliminating an extra...
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...
Living in South Florida for the past 10 years, I've learned a thing or two about Cuban food. Mojo (Pronounced “Mo-ho” not “Mo-joe”) Criollo is a staple in Latin cooking. It is usually made with Sour Orange Juice, or “naranja agria”...
Living in South Florida for the past 10 years, I’ve been lucky to get exposed to all kinds of food from different countries and cultures, including one of my favorites—Colombian Style Hot Dogs! A Colombian friend of mine made these for me once and I knew I needed to...
Growing up in the South, I’ve always loved Shrimp and Grits. It’s really more of a dish known in the low country areas of SC and Georgia, places like Charleston and Savannah, where local seafood is abundant. These days, Shrimp and Grits are everywhere- because the...
Burnt Ends are a delicacy in BBQ, a result of smoke and fat rendering for the creation of bark and a succulent bite of beef. This version makes burnt ends with pork belly. Serve these at your next gathering and you’ll be instantly famous for introducing friends to...
A lotta bologna In North Carolina, bologna is called “Preacher’s Steak” and in Mississippi, it is called “Mississippi Rib eye”. Most people don't know that it is actually a smoked sausage, and the name originates from Bologna, Italy where the American Bologna is...
Cassoulet is like the French’s version of Pork and Beans. It’s a rustic, peasant dish, that is pure comfort food. Cassoulet (named for the casserole dish it cooks in) is often made with meat (pork, mutton, duck…) and pork skins and white beans. I’ve adapted this...
I love grilled pineapple. The grill heightens its flavor while adding a little smoke and char. Pair this with grilled mini peppers whose flavor mellows on the grill, and you have a knockout flavor combo for Pork Tenderloin Sliders. These Hawaiian inspired sliders pair...
