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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Canned smoked almonds taste just okay. Smoking nuts on the grill makes them truly extraordinary. Serve these smoke almonds straight, mixed with dried fruit, or sprinkled as garnish on your favorite dishes. You could even crush them to top chicken. If you don't have a smoker or grill you can make this recipe in your indoor oven.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
If made properly, harissa is a very deep, rich, complex paste, much more interesting than any bottled hot sauce. You can buy it, but it is easy to make with this recipe. Use it on everything from fajitas to stews, soups, couscous, fish, and meats. It's great mixed in to mayonnaise, ketchup, and BBQ sauce.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's a go-to recipe for Italian Giardiniera, a condiment made from fresh vegetables, chopped into small bits and used to top sandwiches and other foods. Giardiniera can be found in every grocery and in the door of every Italian American fridge in Chicago but you've never truly enjoyed its freshness until this recipe.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
A fresh and bright board sauce recipe is a great way to add an additional depth of flavor to grilled steak. A technique that was created by Chef Adam Perry Lang, board dressings feature fresh herbs and olive oil that are painted on the cutting board, allowing the flavors to meld with the meat's juices as it's sliced.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
McDonald's is famous for it's Big Mac but now you can replicate it at home thanks to this recipe for the chain's signature "secret sauce". Created through much trial and error, this relatively simple seven ingredient sauce comes amazingly close to the original McDonald's secret Big Mac sauce.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
If you're a fan of store bought Boursin cheese spread, then you'll love this homemade version for a fraction of the cost! It's great as a spread on a crusty baguette or on crackers or stuffed into jalapeño poppers. It is also wonderful as a sauce dolloped on a hot steak, asparagus, or in mashed potatoes.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Commercial mustard is cheap and plentiful, but it can also lack flavor and depth. Here is the recipe for a winning basic Ballpark mustard that can be customized for your individual tastes by adding other spices, sweeteners, herbs, and flavorings. Serve it at your next cookout and you're sure to receive rave reviews.
By:
Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This mild horseradish cream sauce is great on smoked salmon, baked potatoes, and roast beef sandwiches. We also love it as a dip for chips or carrots.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Pimento cheese is a canvas. A springboard for creativity. Shredded cheddar, mayo, and chopped pimentos are just the start. From there, the sky's the limit. I love this smoky take on the classic, and it's not heresy. Many Southerners "doctor" the original recipe to show their creativity and one up their neighbors.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Beef prime rib is a popular holiday roast. Here's how to prep a whole beef prime rib from the butcher so it cooks properly. I also share a super simple way to sous vide the roast ahead of time, then finish it on the grill so the holiday meal is ready right when you want it to be!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
When done right, smoked brisket burnt ends are the perfect bite. Find out how to make your own with this tested recipe featuring the point muscle of the brisket.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This recipe for grill roasted nuts is an instant party pleaser. A splash of Worcestershire, black pepper, garlic, cumin, and hot sauce give these nuts a bold, beefy flavor. Serve them at any tailgating party or backyard BBQ and grilling party. You can also roasted these in the oven if you don't have a grill.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Smoked to perfection on the grill and seasoned just right with AmazingRibs.com's popular Simon & Garfunkel rub, these almonds are a crowd favorite. Serve them on their own, use them in salads, or so much more. If you don't have a smoker or grill you can make most of these recipes just fine in your indoor oven.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Create mouthwateringly tender Texas-style BBQ beef brisket every time with this recipe for sous vide and smoked brisket. By starting with sous vide, otherwise tough brisket is rendered moist and tender before finishing it on the smoker or grill to add the smoky goodness of traditional brisket.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Andouille sausage is the soul of New Orleans Creole cooking. It is spicy, garlicky, and smoky. Here is how to make this classic Louisiana sausage.
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