Cook date was April 3, 2016. The process below was derived from: the Smoky Au Jus recipe and method by Chef Jimmy J (click here) the sear-first brisket technique by SmokieOakie (click here) the pulled BBQ beef chuckie by PatioDaddio … Continue reading
Category Archives: Beef
From bbqaoa March 28, 2016 This recipe will make 6 super large or 10 medium sized sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: For the Beef: 1 boneless beef chuck-eye roast (about 4 – 5 pounds) 1 tablespoon table salt (iodized salt) 1 tablespoon freshly ground black … Continue reading
1- Lg Onion, 4-5 Carrots, 3-4 Ribs Celery 3-4 Peeled Cloves of Garlic Toss them in a pan under the Beef, and let the whole deal Smoke for one hour, Then add 4-6 C beef broth, 2 T tomato paste, … Continue reading
2/5/2016 – Made two smoked appetizers to take to Kelley’s for the game and smoked the third on gameday morning. Beef & Pork Meatballs; aka moinks (moo+oink). Ingredients 1 lb. 80/20 ground beef 1 lb. Hormel HOT breakfast sausage 1/4 cup … Continue reading
2/5/2016 – This was the first time I tried the reverse sear method but only had three 1/2′ steaks found in the freezer. That was the wrong method for thin steaks. They should have been quickly seared and served. The … Continue reading
Dry Aging by Alton Brown Dry aging and grilling steak by Dr. Jeff Bonder Note to Self – Try dry aging using the Alton Brown paper towel method in the wine cooler where there are no odors. Then reverse sear … Continue reading
Chef JJ’s poultry brine method — “Day one, Brine overnight. Next day, drain and pat dry. l place the bird on a rack over a drip pan then in the refer overnight. Day three smoke or cook however…JJ” Families Favorite … Continue reading
Preface – This party is in lieu of a Christmas day meal as we are going to Sundown the day after Christmas. So, the dinner and present exchange is today, 12/19/2015. That seems odd as it is the first time … Continue reading
10/04/2015 Very thin (1/4″-1/2″) fajitas from Fiesta sprinkled 6 hours ahead with salt. Then 2.5 hours before grilling sprinkled with fresh, course-ground black pepper and granulated garlic. Sat out to come to room temperature for maybe 1.5 hours. Coated thinly … Continue reading
Inspired by Stracotto Aila Fiorentina from our copy of The Fine Art of Italian Cooking By Giuliano Bugialli. Below was edited twice in 2021 to improve on my English and reflect what we have done for years. The Italian pot roast is … Continue reading