It’s the irony of being a cookbook writer: you always look forward, not back. That is, you’re always thinking about new recipes—not those favorite dishes you created for cookbooks past.
I recently had a chance to revisit two such dishes at this year’s Barbecue University: Pac-Rim rotisserie chicken and Thai grilled beef salad. Both owe their […]
That’s sable (a.k.a. black cod) in the photo, but this dry brined hot smoked fish recipe works with salmon and just about any fish. Simply dry brine (lightly salt) the fish before cooking. It’s similar to soaking the fish in salt water (wet brining), but without the water. Click here for a classic wet brined […]
The iconic McDonald’s burger has a special sauce: Big Mac Sauce. Some say a Big Mac tastes so good because of this sauce. Well, we found what appears to be the Big Mac Sauce recipe itself.
Chef Mike Haracz is the former corporate chef for McDonald’s, and he shared the recipe for Micky D’s legendary […]
This Candied Bacon Roses recipe is like an edible flower bouquet of bacon. Be the hero of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any special day.
This extra-red version of Kansas City BBQ Sauce gives everything it touches a nice pop of color—from chicken to ribs. The secret ingredient? Seedless raspberry jam!
This beef rub tastes great on all red meats, including lamb and even duck breasts. It only has a teeny bit of sugar, so it can handle pretty high heat. I know baking soda seems weird here, but it raises the pH and helps create a better crust.
My recipe shows you how to make butter at home and how ridiculously easy it is. It’s a great project for kids, too.
Need a no-fuss craveable appetizer for the big game? Big Poppa’s Rib Snacks Recipe will have everyone munching and reaching for more!
These snacks are like chicken nuggets, but pork, and bone-in. Just buy a rack of ribs and have your butcher cut the ribs lengthwise across the bones into pork riblets about 1 1/2 […]
You’ve seen those steaks served on swords at Brazilian steakhouses, right? This Wagyu Picanha steak recipe shows you how to make that steak yourself for a lot less money. Pincanha (pee-CAHN-ya) comes from the part of the steer that usually gets branded with a hot branding iron—near the rump. This triangular cut is also called […]
Get your tastebuds buzzing with this flavor-packed twist on a traditional smash burger, featuring smoked BBQ brisket.
Step up your taco game with the addition of the aptly named “Thor’s Hammer.” These monster beef shanks are seasoned, smoked, and shredded then served alongside various taco fixings.
Celebrate a Happy New Year and give yourself some good luck with the ultimate black eyed pea recipe, flavor packed Hoppin’ John beans and rice. Black-eyed peas’ most popular expression is Hoppin’ John, a steaming bowl of beans, rice, and pork that is especially popular in coastal South Carolina and Georgia.
Make mouthwatering taquitos at home with this recipe from Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball that utilizes leftovers from his authentic copper pot carnitas recipe!
Pork shoulder is slowly simmered in a copper pot to create deliciously addictive, authentic carnitas! Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball shows you how in this recipe!
Published On: 9/9/2020 Last Modified: 9/29/2024
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