Smoking is often reserved for ribs or a beef brisket, but the cooking method is one that’s undervalued for things like a beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin is where the popular filet mignon comes from, cut from the midsection of a…
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If it’s on your agenda to create the perfect summer meal, whether it’s for yourself or a family and friends barbecue, then smoked spare ribs should be at the top of your grocery shopping list. Despite what you might think,…
Some home cooks who turn out great steaks tend to avoid pork chops because they’re afraid of making them dry and tough. Starting with a thicker cut can prevent this issue, but learning to brine pork chops goes even further…
There are many lesser-known cuts of steak that don’t get as much attention as the popular Porterhouse or T-Bone. The Flap steak, also known as Bavette d’Aloyau or Bistro steak, is an unusual piece of meat you can use in…
Pork tenderloin is a cut of meat that’s well-known for being incredibly moist and tender when cooked right. However, it’s also finicky, quickly turning overcooked and chewy if it’s cooked for just a few minutes too long. Smoked pork tenderloin…
New York strip steak may be one of the most well-known cuts of steak on the planet, but many don’t know that this steak comes from a larger roast, aptly named a New York strip roast. As a roast, New…
Ribs may satisfy the whole family, but bone-in varieties take some planning to pull off. If there’s no time for firing up the grill and basting a whole baby back rack, you can use the power of the Crock Pot…
Pork is one of those meats that can be cooked with just about any method and still taste just as delicious. A pork butt, however, is a thick piece of pork that needs some time to cook for best results.…
Have you ever seen those gorgeously appetizing images of thick, juicy, steak with a crisp outer layer and a larger-than-life bone-handle sticking out the side? That’s called a tomahawk steak, and it’s long been a favorite of steak photographers to…
Brisket is one of those smoking recipes that’s considered a test of the pitmaster’s skills. Due to its size and somewhat uneven shape, it’s not exactly the easiest cut of beef to cook evenly on a grill or smoker. However,…
Swapping your usual steaks for an entire beef roast is the best way to feed a crowd. The Top Round roast in particular offers a helpful balance between flavor and cost. It’s one of the more affordable cuts of meat,…
For some people, pot roast was their first real introduction to beef as a dinner. It once filled dinner tables around the country, especially on Sundays when there was time for the slow roasting process. Leftovers from this dish are…