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Smoked charro beans are a family favorite here in Austin, TX. Take a look at the smoke buildup on the outside of the Dutch oven. These were crazy good.
You can find the recipe here: https://austin-eats.com/smoked-charro-beans/
Last night I tried making a meatloaf in my Kamado Joe. It had a bit of Texas twist because the glaze on top was made with brown sugar and BBQ sauce. It was pretty darn good, even my grandkids ate it. Hey Mikey!
One recommendation: I used only lump charcoal and the smoke was very subtle. Next...
For really soft dinner rolls, try making rolls using the Tangzhong method. It makes a difference. They stay soft for days.
Here is good recipe: https://austin-eats.com/soft-and-fluffy-dinner-rolls-using-the-tangzhong-method/
I also tried making this Triple Chocolate Dutch Baby in my Kamado Joe. I set it up for indirect heat at 425°F using a Fireboard. 15 minutes was all it took. Don't forget to make the chocolate sauce. Serve it with vanilla ice cream. Here is the recipe...
Try making bone marrow butter and putting on a steak. It's terrific. Here is good recipe for it: https://austin-eats.com/filet-mignon-and-bone-marrow-butter/
I like to smoke a tri-tip at 225 degrees to an internal temperature on 110 degrees. Then I rest it for 15 minutes while I reconfigure my Kamado Joe for direct heat at 400+ degrees. The tri-tip goes back on for a reverse sear until the internal temperature hits 124 degrees. Another 10 minutes of...
I'm not a fan of using my grinder to stuff casings. The meat was overground and the texture was more like a hot dog than a sausage. The pic below is from the same batch. My grinder made the one on the left and a crank sausage stuffer made the one on the right.
I recently found a great recipe for homemade hamburger buns that are actually soft, but hold up well to a greasy burger. These are definitely worth trying. Here is key tip - If you want your buns to be uniform in size, invest in a set of burger rings. I bought 4" X .75" and they worked great...
I have made the reverse seared prime rib recipe below several times and most of my family loves it. The prime rib picks up just enough smoke from the lump charcoal without any wood chips or chunks. To be fair, my wife hates it. She doesn't like the smoky flavor and prefers an oven-roasted prime...