Welcome back and thanks for checking out my latest recipe. Some important questions before we proceed… Do you like bacon? Do you like bourbon? How about jam? Well, if you answered yes to those important clarifying questions then this recipe is custom built for YOU. This is easy to make and goes with all kinds […]
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Cuisines: American
Kentucky Hot Brown Burger with Martin’s Potato Rolls
Beef
Since moving to Louisville, KY a couple of years ago, there is one thing everyone wants to try when they visit me here and that is a Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich. This delicious sandwich was invented back in the early 1900’s to serve late night guests at the Brown Hotel here in Louisville. The Hot […]
Homemade Top Round Roast Beef
Beef
My friend’s at Mason’s Market sent me a beautifully marbled American Wagyu Top Round to try. Top round comes from the Round Primal Cut and is home to inexpensive cuts of meat used for roasts, London Broil, or ground beef. As it is Springtime, and the weather is beautiful, I wanted to do something with […]
Easy Smoked Mac and Cheese
Sauces + Sides
Smoked Mac & Cheese is the Holy Grail of BBQ side dishes. Everyone has their own recipe, but we are all looking for the “one” that pleases your guests as much as the BBQ does. Now, if I said I have that recipe for you, and it is easy to make, would you believe me? […]
Big Green Egg Cold Smoked Salmon
Seafood
Hello again and welcome back! This year has started off with a series of blog posts featuring things I have wanted to learn but for one reason or another procrastinated. This post focuses on curing and cold smoking, two areas covered in a great book named Charcuterie The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing. For […]
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 […]
Big Green Egg Thanksgiving Turkey
Chicken
Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving is something everyone should be responsible for at least once in their life. Talk to several different cooks and they all have their own method of cooking a turkey including smoking, frying, baking, and spatchcock. At the end of the day, you want to serve a turkey that is moist, delicious […]
Big Green Egg Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Pork
Pork Belly Burnt Ends is an elusive bite of deliciousness well worth the effort. Combining your favorite rub, BBQ sauce, and cut of pork together into a slow and smoky bite of goodness is easier than you think. This recipe was conceived using a Big Green Egg but you can use any smoker to get […]
Big Green Egg Easy Homemade Beef Jerky
Beef, Sauces + Sides
Great beef jerky seasoned with flavors such as garlic, hickory, and onion can be made at home. YES YOU CAN MAKE THIS AT HOME. Using your Big Green Egg and a bottle of Jerky Gold Marinade you too will be the envy of friends and neighbors with this delicious homemade treat. Now sit back, grab […]
BGB Chopped Challenge Pistachio Crusted Pork Chop
Pork
This recipe is in response to yet another chopped challenge issued by the Big Green Brotherhood. For this challenge the Brotherhood partnered with Unicoi Preserves which is a small batch, hand-crafted preserve company located on Georgia’s Unicoi Wine trail. As with the other challenges, this was a fun way to create a new recipe based on […]