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This was the second time making corned beef and the first time smoking it to make pastrami. The corned beef was made with part of a brisket point. The pastrami rub even included juniper berries. It turned out great with … Continue reading

02-26-2017 This cook went well following advice from the SMF’s post titled “Let’s Talk Brisket” and competition trimmed. … Continue reading

2/19/2017, Sunday – Bought another 3.7 lb. boneless beef shoulder roast (a clod) at HEB for $2.27/lb and rubbed it with Jeff’s Texas Rub made our way (kosher salt and granulated garlic) the day before; i.e. Saturday. Tied in as it … Continue reading

2/18/2017 – Split large, fresh jalapenos, removed seeds, and pulp. Lightly fired thin bacon strips. Inserted slices of my faux (not cured) pork chorizo with a thick sliver of Monterey jack cheese then wrapped with the hot lightly fried bacon. Sprinkled … Continue reading
Made this in Feb/March 2017 and liked it. Ingredients 1 c. mayonnaise1/2 c. chill sauce Ketchup + 2 count of Siriachi – as we had no chili sauce2 Tbsp. red white wine vinegar – as we had no red1 tsp 1 Tbsp. … Continue reading
Very Simple. Cabbage is browned in butter along with onions. Made to serve with corned beef and boiled new potatoes. Would be good with beef or pork with it butter base. Extracted from here. … Continue reading
From Chef JJ – Pastrami Rub from Corned Beef 2T Black Peppercorns 1T Coriander Seed 1T Dry Minced Onion 1T Dry Minced Garlic 1tsp Allspice Berries 1tsp Mustard Seed 1tsp Dry Thyme Leaves 3 Bay Leaves, crumbled 1tsp Juniper Berries ( Skipped, … Continue reading