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  1. rubrchickenhead

    Fun with Bacon Butter

    I've tried Jeff's Bacon Butter recipe from his recent newsletter twice now. First with chicken, and then with turkey. It all starts with a fresh batch of Jeff's rub--which I'm glad to have the recipe for. I made chicken quarters for my brother's birthday party, and it was only a couple of days...
  2. rubrchickenhead

    Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

    Homemade enchiladas are pretty good eating, but I figured I could make them better. . . with SMOKE (of course). I used Jeff's Simple Turkey Brine for about 7 hours on a 4.5# bird, and applied a light dusting of Jeff's Rib Rub. Smoked with cherry wood at around 275-300 on my Weber...
  3. rubrchickenhead

    Grilled Bison Burgers

    For the bison burger patties I used: 1 lbs ground bison2 oz. blue cheese1 egg whites only1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp dry mustard1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp chili powder and for the spread: 1/2 cup mayo1/4 cup ketchup2 tsp franks hot buffalo sauce2 tsp finely chopped parsely1/2 tsp garlic...
  4. rubrchickenhead

    Smoked and Reverse-seared pork tenderloins

    I’ve been doing pork tenderloins with this smoke and reverse-sear recipe from Malcom Reed at HowToBBQRight.com.   The marinade is: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbs soy sauce, 1 Tbs molasses, then garlic powder, onion powder, Cavender's Greek seasoning, and black pepper. I used maple syrup in...
  5. rubrchickenhead

    Pan-seared salmon

    I tried this method I found at http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2010/09/cast-iron-salmon-searing-pleasure.html Simply covered the salmon in a little canola oil and salt & pepper. Put a cast iron pan right into the hot coals and you're ready to sear. This turned out so good! Crispy...
  6. rubrchickenhead

    First Carne Asada

    4 finely chopped garlic cloves1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely choppedJuice of 2 limesJuice of 1 orange1/2 cup olive oil2 tbsp. white vinegar1 tsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. granulated white sugar1/2 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. salt2...
  7. rubrchickenhead

    Smoked "Rusty" Chicken Thighs

    I got the recipe for this marinade from Chef John at:  http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2012/06/rusty-chicken-thighs-whats-in-name.html I doubled up his recipe, and used: 4 cloves of garlic, crushed in mortar and pestle 4 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste 3 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp soy sauce 6...
  8. rubrchickenhead

    Grilled Pork Chop Dinner

    Pork chop marinade: 3/4 cup soy sauce 1 heaping tbsp of sambal oelek chili paste 2 tbsp maple syrup juice of 1 lemon 1/4 tsp garlic powder I grilled these over mesquite lump charcoal at medium-high heat for about 10mins. All done, and delicious! I served the chops with grilled...
  9. rubrchickenhead

    First Smoked Chicken Wings, plus ribs

    For my first try with chicken wings I placed them into a plastic bag with olive oil and a mesquite garlic rub. After about 1.5 hrs of smoke from cherry wood at around 275 I covered them with bbq sauce thinned down with beer and cooked for another 30 mins to 170IT. They came out well, and were...
  10. rubrchickenhead

    Smoked-Cheese Burgers

    Just thought I'd brag about my dinner tonight. Added salt and pepper to some ground sirloin and topped one with smoked sharp cheddar, and mine had smoked gorgonzola. I smoked the cheeses with my AMNTS using pit master's choice, about 1 month ago. So good!
  11. rubrchickenhead

    Bone Dust Pulled Pork

    This Bone Dust has become my go-to rub for making pulled pork. I used a 4.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder coated in olive oil and covered with Bone Dust. Bone Dust Rub 1/2 cup paprika1/4 cup chili powder3 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons ground coriander2 tablespoons garlic powder2 tablespoons white...
  12. rubrchickenhead

    Rusty grilled chicken thighs

    Rusty Chicken 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 or 2 cloves garlic sliced 2 tsp to 2 tbsp hot chili sauce or paste, or to taste 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste...
  13. rubrchickenhead

    Gouda, Jack, and Cheddar with Tube Smoker

    I got a mix of my favorite cheese from trader joe's for cold-smoking: double cream gouda, jalapeno jack, and sharp cheddar. My favorite is the double cream gouda, from Holland. I loaded the cheese into my kettle with a 12" AMZNPTS and a combination of pit master's choice and oak pellets...
  14. rubrchickenhead

    Hickory Smoked Ribs with Chicken Thigh Snack

    I decided to skip the foil stage and smoke baby back ribs for a full 5 hrs. The chicken is a bonus. Ribs and chicken going onto the grill After 1 hr of smoke After 2 hrs of smoke flipped the thighs and moved closer to coals to crisp the skin. Also basted with bbq sauce. After 2.5 hrs...
  15. rubrchickenhead

    Reverse Seared Pork Tenderloin

    Tonight I'm using a recipe that I got from Malcom Reed's Newsletter at HowToBBQRight.com I cut his recipe in half because I only had 1 tenderloin. I placed the loin into a marinade of: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 TBS soy sauce 1 TBS molasses After marinading for a few hours, I placed...
  16. rubrchickenhead

    Cheddar Cheese w/ A-MAZE-N Tube Smoker

    I've used the A-MAZE-N tube smoker 12" version in my Weber Kettle a few times now. I'm using the Pitmaster's Choice blend, which is a combination of hickory, cherry, and maple. So far I've only had positive experiences with the tube smoker. I bought Tillamook cheese because they are the only...
  17. rubrchickenhead

    Johnny Trigg Style Ribs with Jeff's Rub & Sauce

    No better way to spend a President's Day than to make some good ol' as-seen-on-tv American BBQ. I've only heard of Johnny Trigg style ribs from reading here at SMF, but I decided to give his basic recipe a try on some St. Louis spares. I did a 2-2-1 cook at 250 degrees. I have smoke blowing...
  18. rubrchickenhead

    Thai Style Grilled Chicken

    This recipe comes from the Sala Thai Cook Book, by Kay Kalayanamitr.  4 pieces deboned chicken breast or thighs, or combination thereof 5 tbs. white sugar 2 tsp. white pepper 1 tsp. black pepper (I used fresh coarse grind) 1/4 cup Maggi soy sauce (I used reduced-sodium Kikkoman) 1/4 cup coconut...
  19. rubrchickenhead

    Bone Dust Pork Shoulder

    I smoked a pork shoulder today made with one of my favorite rubs. It's called Bone Dust and it contains: 1/2 cup paprika 1/4 cup chili powder 3 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons...
  20. rubrchickenhead

    Smoked and Seared Pork Chops

    I took 4 pork chops and marinated them overnight in 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce, 1/8 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of molasses. I placed the chops into some foil and covered them with cavender's greek seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and coarse ground black pepper. I placed the 4...
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