This is a great way to prepare lentils and makes a salad that is healthy, flavorful, crunchy, and goes with almost any grilled entree. I’ve served it with steak, tri-tip, chicken, salmon, halibut, cod, pork chops and more. This is an awesome summer side. The colors, crunch, and bright flavors […]
When I was a kid, beans and hamhocks (could be navy beans, could be lentils) were a staple on our menu. And I really loved it when it was a beans and hamhocks night. Over the years, I’ve cooked beans and ham many times, but I really never made it […]
Cooking beans yourself is not horribly difficult. In fact, once you master the idea of barely simmering, they are downright easy to cook. You will get far more flavor cooking your own beans, and you can control what goes in them. Prefer they not be cooked with any alcohol? Done. […]
This rub was created to give pork and beef a “south of the border” flair when smoking.
Overview Got this originally from Sitka Salmon Shares. Made some adjustments to my preferred flavor profiles. Notes This rub has salt in it. If you are used to dry brining beef ahead of time, bear that in mind. I would recommend not dry brining if using this rub. This goes […]
Smoked Texas Chili is amazing. It’s life changing. The first time I added smoked meat and onions to my chili, I was bowled over at the difference it made. You have to try it! Smoked Texas Chili Backstory There are three main sources for this recipe. Many years ago, I […]