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Stubb’s Hot Pork Rub

Posted on June 29, 2016 by TomSeptember 28, 2016

We have used this for over 20 years on pork and occasionally chicken. 1 cup salt 1/4 cup Chili Powder 1/4 cup paprika 1/3 cup garlic powder 1/3 cup cayenne 1/2 cup ground dry rosemary 1/2 cup ground black pepper … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork | Tagged Favorites, Rubs

Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Relish

Posted on June 27, 2016 by TomMay 27, 2020

I Tbl olive oil 1/4 cup minced yellow onions 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin !/4 tsp coriander 1/8 tsp dry oregano Saute lightly stirring often all the above. I can Rotel tomatoes (10 oz.) Simmer … Continue reading →

Posted in Salads, Vegetables | Tagged BBQ-Sides, Relish, Salads

Boston Butt Smoked

Posted on June 26, 2016 by TomOctober 17, 2016

June 26, 2016 Nice 7.75 pound butt with a thin fat cap slathered with yellow mustard then rubbed on Stubb’s hot pork rub. Put in MES about 5:30 AM after it came to 250. Ambient temp was in the high … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork, Smoked | Tagged BBQ-Pork, Q'Journal, Sauces/Dressings

Smoked Beef Barbacoa Texas Style – ToTry

Posted on June 24, 2016 by TomJune 24, 2016

Original from bbqaoa.org’s newsletter on June 24, 2016 Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Smoked | Tagged BBQ-Beef, ToTry

Beef Roast smoked impromptu

Posted on June 24, 2016 by TomJune 24, 2016

June 23, 2016 Mary had about a 3 lb. beef roast with salt and pepper in the refer and we decided to smoke it this evening and re-warm or finish tomorrow evening. Preheated the MES to 250. 7:00 pm – … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Smoked | Tagged BBQ-Beef, Q'Journal

Pork Spare Ribs smoked

Posted on June 18, 2016 by TomOctober 22, 2016

June 17, 2016 – Ribs had thawed in the refer and pre-seasoned with Four Seasons. June 18, Saturday 8:00 am – Sprinkled evenly My Rub kicked up to 2t of Cayenne. Smeared Mustard Moisturizer for Pork on top of the rub … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork, Smoked | Tagged BBQ-Pork, Q'Journal

Pork Loins Bone-in Smoked

Posted on June 18, 2016 by TomOctober 22, 2016

June 17, 2016 – Two 3-pound bone-in loins have thawed in the refer so sprinkled with Four Seasons to pre-season and salt brine. June 18, Saturday 8:00 am – Sprinkled evenly My Rub kicked up with 2t of Cayenne. Smeared Mustard … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork, Smoked | Tagged BBQ-Pork, Q'Journal

Mustard Moisturizer for Pork

Posted on June 18, 2016 by TomJune 21, 2016

By Adam Perry Lang from his book Serious Barbeque. 1/4 C  Prepared yellow mustard 1/4 C  Water 1 T   Worchestershire Sauce 1 T   Apple Cider vinegar Used first time 6/18/16 on Loin and Spare Ribs.  Loins had a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork | Tagged BBQ-Pork, Rubs, Sauces/Dressings

Tzatziki Sauce with Dill

Posted on June 17, 2016 by TomJune 7, 2024

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup yogurt, strained for 2-4 hours 1 cucumber 4 tsp. olive oil 2-3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tbsp. fresh or 1-1/2 tsp. dried dill Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Peel the cucumber … Continue reading →

Posted in Garnishes, Sauces | Tagged Sauces/Dressings

Greek Yogurt – TOTRY

Posted on June 17, 2016 by TomJune 17, 2016

Make Your Own Greek Yogurt   … Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy | Tagged Sauces/Dressings, ToTry

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