Category: Recipes

The Best Prime Rib Rub

There are few things better in life than a well cooked prime rib. A excellent prime rib should be well-seasoned, with taste in every mouthful and a lovely outside crust. To assist you, I’ll walk you through the method I use and provide you with a terrific prime rib...

Smoked Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game chickens are a fast and simple supper that will elevate any meal into a wonderful event. When cooked in a smoker, these small birds take on a whole new taste profile and are a pleasant alternative to the same old chicken or Christmas turkey. In this recipe,...

Twice Smoked Spiral Ham

We had to smoke the spiral ham twice because it was that good! Isn’t it true that twice the smoke equals double the fun? Smoked ham is one of the simplest holiday meals to make, and this twice-smoked spiral ham is so tasty that your guests will be begging...

Buffalo Garlic Pig Wings

If you like fantastic game day cuisine as much as we do, you will enjoy our Buffalo Garlic Pig Wings. No that was not a typo. In my quest to find other tastes of chicken wings, I found Pig Wings, a terrific game day dish that is an alternative...

Smoked Orange and Herb Roasted Chicken

Roasting chicken in the oven is traditional, but you can also roast it on the pellet grill for an added layer of smokey flavor. This dish combines the tastes of traditional roast chicken with a hint of barbecue flare and lovely crispy skin. Orange and Herb Roasted Chicken on...

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Why not wrap brussels sprouts in bacon and smoke them if you’re going to eat them? These tasty nuggets are simple to prepare and delicious! The salty bacon complements the sweet nuttiness of the brussels sprouts. Serve with a lemon garlic dipping sauce, and you’ve got yourself a winning...

Smoked Ham With Hot Honey and Bourbon Glaze

It’s all about the glaze with twice-smoked ham, and this is going to become your new favorite ham glaze recipe. The hot honey adds a spicy bite, the brown sugar adds sweetness, and the bourbon finish is robust. A sweet and spicy glaze that will have your guests returning...

Grilled New York Strip Steak

My favorite method to cook a New York Strip steak is over hot charcoal on the grill. Nothing fancy, just a flawlessly cooked steak. This recipe is straightforward, as all great steak recipes should be, however I do offer some pointers on how to grill the ideal New York...

13 Best (Non-Turkey) Thanksgiving Main Dishes

The National Turkey Federation reports that 88% of Americans consume turkey on Thanksgiving. If you want to be one of the 12% who would rather have a well-done steak than another turkey, we’ve gathered our favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving meals. Best Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes 1. Smoked Prime Rib Roast...

Smoked Whole Turkey

When it comes time to smoke a turkey, I usually spatchcock it. While this reduces cooking time, you may prefer the conventional Norman Rockwell entire turkey. I’ll go through several tried-and-true ways for smoking a whole turkey in this recipe. My process takes a bit longer, but the end...