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Classic Santa Maria Tri Tip

Classic Santa Maria Tri Tip
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This is the way tri tip is supposed to be cooked. This is the classic, traditional, Central California style tri tip with all the traditional sides. No bbq sauce, no chimichurri, not slow smoked or marinated, and cooked hot and fast on a Santa Maria style grill over red oak. As simple as this recipe
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Texas(ish) Style Brisket

Texas(ish) Style Brisket
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If you’re a Texan and a brisket purist, look away now. This brisket recipe uses more than salt and pepper. It is cooked hot and fast. And it is injected. I’ve tried several methods of brisket cooking, including the traditional Texas methods, and the consensus is that this one comes out the best. 1 Full
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Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip

Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip
Posted in : Poultry on by : Brian

We rarely have an NFL Sunday without this stuff on the table. It’s easy to make and usually goes quick. Serve with tortilla chips, cold beer, and sports. Ingredients: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts8oz Cream Cheese, softened2/3 c Sour Cream1 c Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded1 c Cheddar Cheese, Shredded1 c Buffalo Sauce1 tsp Garlic Powder2 Green
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Brian’s Butt Blastin’ Chili

Brian’s Butt Blastin’ Chili
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Oh yeah. This stuff is the business. After a lot of perfecting, this chili finally reached the perfect balance of warm, hearty fulfillment with next morning butt punishment. The pinnacle of any good chili. For the best results, this recipe uses a BBQ, but a stovetop can also be used. Ingredients:3-4lbs Chuck Roast1lb Ground Beef1lb
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The Best Smoked Pork Ribs

The Best Smoked Pork Ribs
Posted in : Pork on by : Brian
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These smoked ribs are the result of lots of trial and error with various cooking times/temps, rubs, sauces etc. and I believe these ribs are as good as it gets. This recipe can be used with baby backs, St. Louis style, or pork spare ribs, but you will need to vary the cooking times accordingly.
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So Cal Ceviche

So Cal Ceviche
Posted in : Seafood on by : Brian

This refreshing ceviche is a summer time staple. It works with almost any mild, flaky fish such as halibut, white seabass, rockfish, snapper, or cod. And whatever you use for this recipe, also works well for fish tacos making this a perfect appetizer for a fish taco night. Since ceviche is cooked with the acid
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Original Peppered Beef Jerky

Original Peppered Beef Jerky
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This stuff never lasts long, and the best part is it only requires a couple ingredients. I use an Excalibur Dehydrator for my jerky, but it can also be made in a smoker or oven on low heat. 2lbs top round, london broil, or lean cut of beef1 bottle Allegro Marinade1 cup coarse black pepper1tbsp
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Simple Seared Ahi

Simple Seared Ahi
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This simple seared ahi has been the go to for years. It’s really easy to make, doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, and only takes a few seconds to prepare. Ingredients: 6-8oz. Sashimi Grade Ahi or Bluefin center cut loin2tsp dried ginger2tbsp sesame oil2tbsp sesame seedsSalt/PepperSoy SauceWasabi STEP 1:Season tuna with salt and pepper. STEP
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Baja Style Fish Tacos

Baja Style Fish Tacos
Posted in : Seafood on by : Brian

Maybe the most requested seafood dish from friends/family. I’m making these several times a year, and at most large gatherings. I can’t count the number of times people have asked me for this recipe. Any firm, mild, white flesh fish will do. White seabass is my favorite if you’re on the west coast with a
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