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NY Strip Surf and Turf Restaurant Iris in Memphis serves one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Chef Kelly English takes a New York Strip, grills it to perfection and stuffs it with fresh deep fried gulf oysters and a little blue cheese. To finish off this masterpiece he tops it with a rich Hollandaise sauce and it truly …
Asian Style Street Taco Shane Draper stopped by to share 3 different Asian Style Street Taco recipes with me. He cooked a Steak Taco, Tuna Taco and a Rib Taco. I have to say, these we’re some pretty good street tacos – they were all different and all had an Asian influence. Steak Street Tacos Recipe 2 ribeyes at least …
Char Glazed Ribs Char Glazed Ribs are popular on the Rib Fest circuit where thousands of racks of ribs are served to the public. The ribs are first smoked low and slow until they’re completely cooked and then they’re finished over direct charcoal heat. This process caramelizes the sauce and seasonings on the outside and gives the ribs a grilled …
Grilled Hanger Steak Grilled Hanger Steak may just be my new favorite cut of beef. Chances are you may have never seen hanger steak in your local butcher shop or grocery store because butchers often keep this cut for themselves. The secret is out now, so get to know your local butcher and ask him for Hanger Steak. This steak …
Tomahawk Ribeye Steak Whether you call it a Caveman, Cowboy, or Tomahawk; this ribeye steak is the King. Weighing in at well over 3lbs, it’s one “Hoss” of a steak. If you’re going to shell out the money for a prime cut like this you want to be sure to know how to cook it right. This steak came from …
Grilled Pork Steaks This week I decided to do Grilled Pork Steaks, so I had my local butcher cut some “Extra-Thick” pork steaks from a fresh Boston Butt. (Shout out to Brad at The Butcher’s Block in Southaven, MS). If you haven’t tried Grilled Pork Steaks, I suggest you get to your local meat market or butcher and pick up …
Cheesesteak Sandwich Football season is in full swing and what better way to enjoy the game then chowin’ down on a good Cheesesteak Sandwich. This is my take on a Philadelphia classic and instead of using the yellow Whiz stuff, I’m topping my steaks with my own version of a cheese sauce. The recipe is super easy and all you …
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Football season is finally here, and that means it’s time to tune up those tailgate recipes – and I have a Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp recipe you have to try! Proper planning is key to a good tailgate recipe, and that means doing as much of the prep work ahead of time so you can enjoy …
Grilled Chicken Fajitas Let’s talk Grilled Chicken Fajitas! Sizzle Sells… I’m sure you’ve been to a Mexican Restaurant and seen waiters run through the dining room with a smoking hot skillet full of sizzling meat and vegetables. This always gets my attention and you have to love the sounds and smells coming from this dish. Fajitas are one of my …
Steakhouse Pork Chops These aren’t your ordinary Pork Chops! Besides beef, fine steak houses often offer Steakhouse Pork Chops on the menu. Chefs are selecting Premium Heritage bred pork for its superior taste and grilling it just like other cuts of beef. This week I want to share with you my version of Steakhouse Pork Chops. I’m starting with a center …
SCA Ribeye Steaks – How to cook a Ribeye for a Steak contest Steak Cookoffs are quickly becoming the fastest growing segment of the BBQ world and the SCA is the sanctioning body behind cooking these SCA Ribeye Steaks. At an SCA event the rules are simple; contestants draw a number at the cooks meeting, line up in order, and …
Grilled Corn Salad All good BBQ needs a worthy side dish – and this Grilled Corn Salad is a perfect side dish that just screams summer. You start with some good, sweet corn and throw it on your grill – husk and all. Let it steam in the husk (it will make shucking it so much easier). After about 5 …
Grilled Pulled Pork Pizza At my house we always have several pounds of leftover pulled pork after a contest, and I love coming up with different ways to put it to use. This Grilled Pulled Pork Pizza recipe combines two of my favorite food groups…BBQ and Pizza. To keep it simple I’m using a couple prepared pizza crusts that you …
Black & Blue Grilled Flat Iron Steak Grilled Flat Iron Steak is cut from the Chuck (shoulder) area of the cow and are perfect for fast grilling over hot coals. They’re an inexpensive cut which is great for the budget, but these steaks can be tough if you over cook them. You want to take flat irons to the rare …
Apricot & Apple Glazed Ham This Apricot & Apple Glazed Ham recipe is for a smaller “butt portion” smoked ham. I’m using Apricot and Apples to give it a fruity, sweet savory profile perfect for the Holidays. For smaller portion hams you can choose either the butt or shank portion. Both are equally great, but you’ll get a little more …