I absolutely love Cuban sandwiches. In fact, whenever I go out to eat, if there is a Cuban sandwich on the menu I have to order it… EVERY TIME. That has presented a problem for me since relocating to Gulfport, Florida this winter as Tampa is where this sandwich was created and everyone has their […]
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Category: Pork
Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops with a Fig Jam Glaze
Pork, Sauces + Sides
If you are like me, you love a good cheese and charcuterie board. The problem is, I often have 3 to 4 half used jars of fig jam in the fridge as I can never remember if we have some when I am out buying meats and cheeses for the board. Planning a glaze for […]
Apple Wood Smoked Pork Loin
Pork
I am happy to announce that I have partnered with the National Pork Board and Weber Grills to bring you this post and recipe. Pork Loin is a delicious and versatile cut from the back of the pig. Much larger in size than its counterpart Pork Tenderloin, this cut lends itself well to smoking as […]
Hot and Fast Texas Style Spare Ribs
Pork
If you are like me, you love ribs in any way, shape, or form! As far as difficulty level, cooking spare ribs sits somewhere between smoking a Boston Butt and Brisket. Typically smoking spare ribs will take you 6 hours, which isn’t bad when considering the length of time other cuts of meat take. What […]
Double Smoked Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham on the Big Green Egg
Pork, Sauces + Sides
Well, it is that time of year again and you are here looking for the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal. I am happy to report you landed in the right spot. Double smoking a ham is just a fancy way to describe warming up your pre-cooked ham in a smoker to add a kiss […]
Boston Butt Wrap Test Which is Better
Pork
Have you ever wondered about wrapping your Boston Butt while you are smoking it on a Big Green Egg? Do you wrap just because you’ve learned to cook it that way or do you wrap because there is a difference? If so, what is that difference?! Well, while in quarantine I decided to do a […]
Twist’d Q Blackened Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
Pork
When my friends at Twist’d Q sent me some of their new TQ Singles to try, I knew which one I wanted to try first -The Fire Roastin’ Cajun Seasoning! I love the flavors of cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic and onion seared in to a nice protein. Having the convenience of a pre-measured pack that […]
Homemade Smoked Chorizo Sausage
Pork
All good things come to those who wait… at least that’s how the saying goes. Two years ago, I got a great book for Christmas Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing. And for two years it has sat on my shelf waiting for me to crack it open. This weekend it was time to […]
Bacon Wrapped Dates aka Buddha Bites
Pork
Hello everyone and welcome back to The BBQ Buddha! This post features a recipe I made last month for a local EGGFest at Brownsboro Hardware here in Louisville, KY. This is an easy and delicious appetizer to make on your Big Green Egg. My friends at Dizzy Pig were kind enough to sponsor me for […]
Crispy Asian Glazed Pork Belly
Pork
This recipe was in the lineup for the winning team at the 2017 EGGtoberfest held this past October. I am proud to be a member of the team that won the people’s choice award: Team EGGcellent Eats. The team features an all-star lineup of some of the best Big Green Egg chefs on social media. This is my recipe […]