Below you'll find “Steaks & Burgers” recipes and tips
Barbecue Smash Burger There is just something about a crispy, juicy Barbecue Smash Burger! Take a quarter pound of good ground beef, form it into a ball, smash it on a hot griddle and cook on each side until it’s crispy and incredibly juicy – and you have a Barbecue Smash Burger. It doesn’t get much easier than this and …
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 …
Mojo Pork Chops Mojo is another word for magic and my buddy Jay couldn’t have captured it any better with his bbq rub. I’m using his BBQ Magic Rub on some “Mojo Pork Chops” using some Thick Cut Pork Chops for this recipe. Whenever I buy chops for the grill, I look for “ribeye” chops. These are cut from the …
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 Cuban Sandwich If you’re a fan of Cuban Sandwiches then you’re going to love this Grilled Cuban Sandwich recipe. First I make a fresh mojo marinade and cover 2 whole pork tenderloins in it for a couple hours. (Be sure to reserve ½ cup of the marinade for the glaze). Once the pork has soaked up all the delicious …
Smoked Hamburgers Just something about Smoked Hamburgers… they are juicy, smoky and oh so delicious! For this Smoked Hamburgers recipe I’m starting with a couple pounds of left over Wagyu Brisket trimmings that I save from competitions and mixing it with equal parts sirloin steak. Wagyu is heavily marbled beef and is jam packed with extra rich flavor. I grind …
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 …
Smoked Lemon Pepper Pork Loin This Smoked Lemon Pepper Pork Loin recipe makes an excellent summer-time sandwich. I start with a 5lb piece of center cut pork loin; you can find these at any grocery store. First remove the excess silver skin and drizzle the outside with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Season with coarse ground Kosher Salt topped with a …
Brazilian Style Garlic Sirloin Brazilian Style Garlic Sirloin (Brazilian Churrasco) is a style of bbq where skewers of meat are cooked over hot coals. It’s bbq at its simplest form and absolutely delicious! One of my favorite recipes for Churrasco is Garlic Sirloin and here’s how you do it: For this Brazilian Style Garlic Sirloin recipe, you’ll need about a …
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 …
Smoked Brats with Bacon Jam Brats are one of my favorite sausages for the grill. Typically I’ll simmer them in a beer and onion bath for a ½ hour, then brown them up real quick on a hot grill, but they’re also great as a smoked brats. For this recipe all you need is 8-10 bratwurst sausages. You can find …
Football Explosion It’s time for football! And that means Football Food. I love great appetizers and meals you can cook out on the grill for a football party or tailgate. And this Football Explosion is a great one… I’m calling it a Football Explosion. And it combines a bacon explosion and a jalapeño popper (cream cheese, jack cheese and fresh …
Grilled Ribeye Steak This Grilled Ribeye Steak recipe is incredibly easy and doesn’t require a lot of preparation. All you need is a couple well-marbled ribeyes, a hot grill, and bottle of your favorite wine and you’re well on your way! When grilling any type of steak, you want to start with a quality cut of meat. For these Grilled …
Grilled Hamburgers Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and most folks will be firing up the grill. Whether you’re a Broncos or Panthers fan this weekend, I have two Grilled Hamburger recipes that you have to try. For these Grilled Hamburgers I start with 1lb of ground sirloin and 1lb of 80/20 ground chuck. The sirloin is lean and gives …