Some like it hot. We like it so spicy, that it’s burning practically our face off hot. Here’s our take on a Kickin’ Jalapeno Chicken that we improvised with on a weeknight.
Ingredients …
Bahn Mi Pulled Pork Sandwiches
We make pulled pork about once or twice a month. Usually smoke a big fatty pork butt or shoulder. Unless we’re having a backyard patio party, we have a few pounds leftover. Sometimes we vacuum seal and freeze the leftovers for a weeknight delight. Getting “porked out” usually isn’t a problem around our house. But when you have a day old heap of pulled pork sitting in your fridge, what to do with it?
We like to make Bahn Mi Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Here’s how…
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Tacos and Smoke Roasted Salsa
Everyone in our house loves steak. We also love tacos. As regular readers know, we make both. A lot. But besides sweet potatoes, asparagus, and potatoes — we’ve never really tried smoking many vegetables.
Last night, we expanded the playbook, and think we finally nailed it. So we put together this quick little how to video for you…in under 60 seconds …
VIDEO: How to Build a “Mini” Weber Smokey Mountain
Via BBQBros.net:
Step-by-step instructions and a parts list can be found here.
These look like the perfect tailgater BBQ!
Want to make one? You can likely find most of the nuts & bolts at your local hardware store. Here are a few of the components you can source online at decent prices:
REVIEW: Traeger Turkey Pellets Blend
If you’re entrusted with cooking the bird on Thanksgiving, you’re probably looking for a risk-free, no-fuss tried and true recipe. Have a reoccurring nightmare about dry turkey, or sweet dreams about crispy, herb-crusted turkey legs?
If you’re on a wood pellet grill, this Traeger Turkey Pellets Blend might be for you:
We did a 20-pound test bird this weekend, and were cooking for 16 people. It was your typical friends-giving feast (with no less than 4 other Traeger-owners coming, NO PRESSURE!).
Again, we were looking for an easy, but proven, method and recipe. After skimming a dozen articles on spatchcocking, brining, injecting, rubbing, etc — we said: “Meh, nothing exotic.”
That’s when we turned to the wisdom of the Traeger Grills family. We had two bags delivered from a Traeger Instagram contest (“BBQ Hero of the Week”) over the summer.
The results were nothing short of amazing. “Best turkey I’ve ever had,” raved one friend. “OMG, moist, zesty, and great smoke flavor,” commented another. “Got to try that for our family Thanksgiving now, ” said one of our Traeger brethren.
Now, most everything that comes off the Traeger at our house is good. But that’s “most” not all. Not ashamed to admit we have a few hiccups every now and again. So these were pretty strong endorsements. What’s the secret? We followed Traeger’s included Smoked Bourbon & Orange Brined Turkey recipe to a T. Here are the basics (minus the booze):
Brine overnight (bag comes inside the pellets bag, fish it out!)
Pat dry, apply rub (again, included in the bag)
Put turkey directly on the grate (we put in a disposable roasting pan)
Set Traeger to smoke for 2 hours (for us, 180F)
Turn up to 350F for 2-3 hours (or until internal temp reaches 165F)
WHERE TO BUY?
You can pick up the Traeger Turkey Pellets Blend at your local dealer, or order from Amazon. If you HURRY, you select one-day or two-day shipping for Prime members, to still get in time for Thanksgiving.
Watch our mid-cook Facebook LIVE video from TraegerFanatics.com for some laughs:
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VIDEO: How To Smoke a Ham
Via Jeff Phillips, author of Smoking Meat, this one is an oldie (2009) but a goodie:
Looking for more recipes? Check out Jeff’s book:
Be sure to also check out other great HOW TO VIDEOS on our blog.
VIDEO: How to Smoke Turkey Legs
Via Chef Tips:
Smoking instructions:
Smoke for about 4 hours at 225 F. Bring it down to 180F for the last hour, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 F. When you remove the turkey legs, it will continue to cook up to the proper 165 F.
VIDEO: How to Spatchcock and Brine a Turkey
Update: If you’re cooking on a wood pellet grill, Traeger is now offering it’s Turkey Pellet blend (includes brine and rub in bag) on Amazon. Prime members can still order in time for arrival by T-Day:
Need a pair of versatile, heavy-duty kitchen shears to get the job done? We found these on Amazon:
BRINING
Lots of people asking on social media, “should I spatchcock AND brine my turkey?” The main reason most people brine is to lock moisture into the meat. A brine can also enhance the flavor of your turkey with various herbs, fruits, and spices.
To start with, get yourself a brining bucket or bags:
Want a pre-made, tried and true, turkey brine? Rodelle’s is a best-seller:
Consider the Apple Cider Turkey recipe, also by the BBQ Pit Boys:
Here’s what you’ll need for the brine:
Water
FINAL WORD: If you’re wary of too much experimenting, we suggest you try a “test turkey,” the week or weekend before, if only to build confidence!
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VIDEO: Cinnamon Whiskey Pumpkin Pie
From BBQPitBoys.com:
Have a favorite holiday dessert you make on your grill? Leave us a comment, or hit the contact form. We’d love to feature it in a future post!
UPDATE: For those who have been searching … Traeger’s Turkey Pellets (includes Orange Brine + Rub) is currently the #1 New Release in Outdoor Grills…free shipping for Prime Members.
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VIDEO: How to make Tacos Al Pastor on the Pit Barrel Cooker
If you’re a regular Rendezvous’er, you know we LOVE Tacos Al Pastor. While surfing some BBQ groups on Facebook, we came across TheHollarBBQ.
Here’s their host, Kevin Griffith, on one of our all-time favorites:
Looking to take your Tacos Al Pastor to the next level? If you’re using a traditional BBQ or grill with grates, we recommend the Super Skewer (a/k/a/ Brazilian Gaucho Skewer).
If you like this video, check out others on our blog (we’ll be adding many more soon!), and subscribe to TheHollarBBQ.
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