Category: Recipes
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Herb Turkey Brine
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I’ve always been a fan of brining my turkey before cooking it. You may have already seen my Smoked Turkey Brine recipe. When cooking a turkey in the oven, I found that the smoked turkey brine is too heavy and it requires something lighter. This Herb Turkey Brine is just the right mix for a…
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Herb Butter Paste
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The herbs in this give your meat a lighter, even refreshing, finish. At Thanksgiving, we use this every year on one of our turkeys and it consistently results in a wonderful tasting, and looking, bird.
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Pepper Marinade
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I don’t make this marinade very often, although I wish that wasn’t the case. I’ve used it on beef jerky to give it a nice peppery finish. It’s probably one of my favorite seasonings but it provides more kick than the rest of the family cares for. Alas, that means it mostly sits on the…
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Buttercream Frosting
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This recipe makes an ideal buttercream for frosting cakes and decorating them with borders.
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Magical Meat Sprinkles
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This is my favorite rub, and it tastes good on just about everything. This is my go-to rub for pork shoulders, but it’s also great on chicken and even beef. I keep an extra shaker around for sprinkling it on eggs, vegetables and anything that I’m about to eat. One batch will do about two…
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Alabama White BBQ Sauce
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Creamy and tangy, this sauce goes great on beef, chicken and just about anything else you put it on. I was out at a smokehouse restaurant once when I tried an Alabama White sauce the first time. I immediately came home and worked to recreate it. Did I get it right??? I think it’s even…
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Cinnamon Puff Muffins
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Our family likes to call these “Christmas Muffins” because the nutmeg in them will remind you of Christmas tastes. These are quick to make and they taste great. On weekends, if I have a little extra time in the mornings I like to make these for the family.
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Cuban Marinade
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I used to use a store bought marinade to put my chickens in prior to smoking them. Then I started using this recipe, which results in an aromatic and fresh mixture, perfect for chickens and other meats too. It is citrus based, giving it a great acidity that will tenderize meat. The onions, garlic and…
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Thanksgiving Day Gravy
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Thanksgiving dinner just isn’t complete without a delicious gravy to smother your mashed potatoes, dressing, and turkey. I’ve used this homemade gravy for years and it never disappoints. That said, making this gravy is an all day event, so start early!
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Steak Marinade
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I originally put this marinade together to have a base seasoning for making beef jerky. It was amazing and is the perfect marinade for steaks as well. Marinate your beef in this mixture and then throw it on the smoker, grill, or in the pan for great results every time.