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Tips and Tricks for the Best Beef to Smoke
The best beef to smoke, whether it’s a juicy hunk of brisket, flavor packed tri-tip, ribs so tender the meat falls off the bone, or shredded chuck roast, is about using time, temperature, and smoke to add flavor and texture.
Southwestern Smoked Chuck Roast
This smoked chuck roast recipe is the perfect way to make smoky, shredded beef with bold Southwestern flavors for burritos, tacos, nachos, rice bowls, and more.
Smoked Chicken Breast
This smoked chicken breast recipe leans into wood fire flavors with a slightly smoky chicken that stays juicy on the inside and has lightly browned crispy skin on the outside.
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A few of our favorite recipes, stories, and tips that celebrate the season.
Smoked Pork Loin
A smoked pork loin is a versatile dish that can be seasoned hundreds of different ways, smokes relatively quickly, and looks amazing on the plate.
Pulled Pork
To make great pulled pork all you need is the right spices and a little patience to roast it low and slow. What makes this pork so delicious is a dry rub that balances sweet and heat.
The Best Meats to Smoke & How to Make them Taste Delicious
Here are the best meats to smoke for lovers of delicious barbecue with tons of tips to make everything that comes from your smoker taste delicious.
The Complete Guide to Beef Roasts
Learn everything you need to know about beef roasts. From chuck roast to top round, learn how to pick and cook the best cut of beef for every occasion.
A Complete Guide to Smoking Food
Learn why smoking food is so delicious, take a deep dive into different types of smokers, cover a wide variety of smoking techniques, and, most importantly, learn how to season smoked food, so it tastes amazing.
Smoked Beef Roast
Make a smoked beef roast for scrumptious roast beef that is tender and juicy with deep, smokey flavors. Smoking beef is great for barbecues, parties, sandwiches and more.
Red Enchilada Sauce
This red enchilada sauce has deep flavors that soak into the tortillas and filling, adding layers of flavor perfect for beef, chicken, and cheese enchiladas.
Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots
With their vivid colors and tangy bite these quick pickled carrots get their unique flavor from being pickled with a poblano pepper and whole allspice.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies as Good as They Sound
There are days when nothing in the world sounds better than warm peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and a cold glass of milk.
The Mysterious History of the Margarita
When you think of tequila cocktails, one thing comes to mind – the margarita. Despite how well-known the margarita is, its history is a mysterious thing. Who invented it? Why? And most importantly, how do you make a margarita that tastes great?
A Better Way to Grill Corn on the Cob
To find a better way to grill corn on the cob, we tried different grilling methods and seasonings before landing on a foolproof recipe for delicious grilled corn with a touch of char.
Blood and Sand Cocktail
The Blood and Sand Cocktail is a classic scotch cocktail recipe named after the Rudolph Valentino movie about a bullfighter from the 1920s.
How to Make Enchiladas – A Complete Guide
Learn how to make enchiladas with this in-depth guide filled with tasty tips, step by step instructions, delicious fillings, cheeses, and sauces.
Korean BBQ Short Ribs
Marinated with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, ginger, and garlic these grilled Korean BBQ short ribs have a hint of smoke and deep umami flavors.
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Thighs
This southwestern grilled chicken thighs recipe has bold, southwestern flavors that deliver tender and juicy chicken in every bite.
Understanding Umami Flavor With a Simple Taste Test
The best way to understand what is umami flavor is to try it yourself. This taste test is an easy way to learn how to add more umami taste to your cooking.
How to Cook With Umami Foods
Learn how to cook umami foods using a few simple techniques that will improve your cooking and add more umami flavor to dishes.
Southwest Spice Blend
This Southwest spice blend transforms dishes by highlighting the region’s slightly smoky, deeply flavored food. The seasoning is ideal for grilled meat and veggies and anything from the smoker.