Below you'll find “Steaks & Burgers” recipes and tips
Hanging Tomahawk Ribeye This recipe started out as a test just to see how it would turn out, but I’m telling you if you have a drum smoker you have to try it out. I’ve cooked Tomahawk Ribeyes several different ways but I’ve never tried to hang one in my drum. My buddy Brian from Son of a Butcher BBQ …
All American Grilled Burger Sometimes you just need a good burger and this is one of my go-to recipes for a classic, American style cheesburger. There’s nothing fancy here – I use 80/20 ground chuck, a good fire, some seasoning, and my favorite burger toppings to create this master piece. I’m not sure what grill I used to cook my …
Smoked Picanha This might very well be the absolute best beef roast I’ve ever cooked… The Picanha – or Sirloin Top Cap – is an extremely tender beef roast topped off with a 1/4” layer of delicious fat. It lies right on the top of the whole sirloin and is often used in Brazilian steak houses or in the US …
BBQ Nacho Burger I had to do something Super for the Big Game this weekend so I decided to combine two of my favorite football foods. Bbq Nachos and a Smoked Burger! BBQ Nachos were invented in Memphis TN where some of the best bbq in world is created. Tender smoked pork is layered over tortilla chips along with copious …
Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye Recipe This giant steak loves getting smoked! I started with a 3lb 2” Thick prime tomahawk ribeye steak from my buddy Kevin down at The Butcher Shoppe. Tomahawks are huge bone-in ribeyes. They’re cut off the loin and a long section of the rib bone is left attached to each steak. Now this steak is more than …
Cast Iron Steak Recipe There’s nothing like cast iron for getting a serious sear on a steak. Some folks will even argue that cast iron is the only way to cook a great steak. I don’t completely agree with that (Grill Grates and Charcoal have won me a lot of money!); but if you want a delicious crust on your …
Chargrilled Pork Chop Sandwich Recipe This recipe is great for a quick grilling session during the hot summer months – and this recipe makes one delicious Chargrilled Pork Chop Sandwich. I start with extra thick boneless pork chops cut from the center section of a pork loin roast. You want the chops about 2” thick to start. Butterfly each chop …
“The Big Mon” Jerk Burger Recipe For this burger recipe I channel my inner Bob Marley to bring a taste of Caribbean vibes to the grill. I start with 80/20 ground chuck formed into big 1/2 lb burger patties. Each one is seasoned with AP Seasoning (you can use salt & pepper) and my Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning (you can use …
Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe When it comes to BBQ nothing beats a good, simple, pulled pork sandwich. For me, pork butt or pork shoulder blade roast, as it’s sometimes called, makes the best pulled pork. Anyone can smoke a pork butt and this recipe is a guaranteed “no fail” method on how I do it. First let’s talk about the …
Gringo Carne Asada Recipe Carne Asada literally means “grilled meat”. And Skirt Steak is most often used but you can substitute flank steak, sirloin steak, or just about any thin cut of lean beef. The steak is placed in a flavorful marinade for several hours to help tenderize it and then it’s grilled fast over hot coals where it develops …
Guinness Flat Iron Steak Recipe Flat Iron steak is my go to cut for a quick and inexpensive dinner. These steaks typically run about 5.99/lb at the grocery store so for around $12 you’ll have a steak that can feed 3-4 people easily. The flat iron is cut from the chuck area of the steer and has a similar texture …
Mississippi PoBoy Recipe I’m not exactly sure of the exact origins of the Mississippi Pot Roast but it’s been floating around the internet for years. Typically it’s prepared in a slow cooker and served over mashed potatoes or rice. This dish is a crock pot staple in the South, but I’m putting my spin on it by cooking it out …
Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe I don’t know if there is a sandwich more fitting for the “Super Bowl” than the Chicago Italian Beef. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, this sandwich has it all: Piles of thinly sliced, hot beef nestled in a soft bread smothered in tasty “beef juice” topped with sautéed peppers and spicy giardiniera; it …
Cajun Turkey Club Recipe When I think of a club sandwich, I think of layers of meat – triple stacked on good, toasted bread with a great sauce to tie it all together. Of course, you you have to have a little vegetables in there (lettuce and tomato do the trick); but it’s really all about the meat. For this …
Jack Sirloin Steak Recipe For the past thirty years the folks at Jack Daniels have hosted the most prestigious invitational bbq competition in the World. Top teams from all over the globe come together to compete in “the Holler” just below the distillery in Lynchburg TN. The event is special for cooks and spectators. It needs to be on your …