Welcome back and happy new year to you! This is my first blog post of 2021 and it covers a topic I get asked about all the time and that is how to cook a filet mignon perfectly on the Big Green Egg. While there are many ways to cook wagyu filet mignon, this recipe […]
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Grilling By Feel
Tag: Steak
How to Grill Beef Chuck Steaks
Beef, Sauces + Sides
Sure you are used to the most popular primal cuts of beef such as rib, loin and their associated sub-primal cuts like ribeye and filet mignon. But, have you taken a deeper look at the chuck (shoulder) primal cut? If not, you should as some incredibly flavorful cuts of beef come from this section and […]
Piedmontese Beef NY Strip
Beef
Have you ever heard of Piedmontese cattle before? Well, I had not until last week but am happy that I found out about this type of beef. This breed of cattle originated in the Piedmont region of Northwest Italy, well known for its wines. The Piedmontese breed is unique as it has a certain genetic marker that enables the […]
Kamado Mini Beef Wellington
Beef
One of my guilty pleasures is watching the TV show Hell’s Kitchen on Fox. This show doesn’t feature the best Chefs out there (Like Top Chef) but it is still a fun show to watch. One of the dishes featured on Hell’s Kitchen is Beef Wellington. I have tried making this before at home but it did not turn […]
Big Green Egg Stout Sriracha Marinated Rib Eye
Beef
This week I planned to cook a steak and try something new. I had a Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout Beer in my refrigerator and it was begging to be used in a cook. So, I looked around at some recipes on one of my favorite food blogs (Tasting Table) and modified a recipe for the BGE. Sit […]
Sous-vide or not Sous-vide
Beef
What is sous-vide?! That IS the question. Well, I didn’t know it was a question until I visited London last year and had the pleasure at eating at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal in the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. During dinner we had a chicken course that was made using the Sous-vide technique. I can tell you of […]
Rib Eye Steak with Miso Red Wine Marinade
Beef
This incredible recipe was found and adapted from an issue of Wine Spectator I received in 2014. The marinade is fantastic and really adds a new dimension to Rib Eye steaks. The Mushroom Panzanella was a great side dish for this delicious grilled steak! I paired this wonderful meal with a nice Malbec. Enjoy this interpretation of Rib […]