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Pellet Smoked Snack Mix

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Get ready to elevate your snacking game with our irresistible Pellet-Smoked Snack Mix, a medley of crunchy goodness infused with smoky flavor and bold seasoning. This addictive snack is perfect for gatherings, game nights, or anytime you’re craving a satisfying munch.

Imagine a tantalizing blend of Cheez-Its, pretzel sticks, Bugles, rice Chex, wheat Chex, and mixed nuts, all coming together to create a symphony of textures and tastes. But what sets this snack mix apart is the flavor sauce—a concoction of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Frank’s hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, Lawry’s seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

As you cook this flavor-packed sauce over medium heat, the kitchen will be filled with the enticing aroma of savory spices and sweet honey, creating an anticipation that’s almost as satisfying as the snack itself. Once the sauce is perfectly blended, it’s poured over the mix of crunchy ingredients, coating each piece with a luscious layer of flavor.

But the real magic happens when the snack mix hits the pellet smoker, where it’s bathed in the gentle embrace of hickory smoke at 250°F for one hour. As the smoke infuses every nook and cranny of the mix, the flavors meld together, creating a snack that’s not just crunchy and savory, but also irresistibly smoky.

Whether you’re enjoying it as a midday pick-me-up or serving it as an appetizer at your next gathering, our Pellet-Smoked Snack Mix is sure to be a hit. So fire up the pellet smoker, grab a handful of this addictive snack, and get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience that’s sure to leave you craving more.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cheez its
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups Bugles
  • 2 cups rice chex
  • 2 cups wheat chex
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon frank’s hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

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Directions

First combine all the sauce ingredients into a saucepan and set it on the burner on medium. When the butter melts down stir the sauce together and turn the burner on low. Keep the saucepan on low until you are ready to use it otherwise the sugar will solidify.


Next, in a large mixing bowl or foil lasagna pan, combine the dry ingredients together.


Next slowly pour some of the sauce over the dry mix. Use a heat glove and stir around the mixture by hand. Continue these steps until all the sauce is incorporated into the dry ingredients.


Spread the snack mix over 2 foil lined cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets on a pellet smoker burning hickory pellets at 250 F.


After 1 hour taste a sample and determine if you are happy with the smoke flavor. If you are, remove the cookie sheets and allow the snack mix to cool down for a few minutes. Otherwise, rotate the cookie sheets around on the smoker and continue to smoke for up to 1 more hour.

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Dutch Oven Guinness Corned Beef

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Dutch Oven Guinness Corned Beef

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful feast that’s sure to become a new St. Patrick’s Day tradition in your home – Dutch Oven Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage. This recipe is a celebration of Irish heritage and culinary excellence, bringing together tender corned beef, vibrant cabbage, and earthy root vegetables in a rich and aromatic braising liquid made with the iconic Guinness stout.

As the aroma of this savory masterpiece fills your kitchen, you’ll be transported to the rolling hills of Ireland, where the Guinness flows and the flavors of tradition abound. Picture succulent corned beef, delicately spiced and bathed in a braising liquid that’s equal parts robust and comforting, thanks to the marriage of Guinness stout, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, with carrots, cabbage, onions, and red potatoes joining the corned beef in the Dutch oven, creating a medley of colors and tastes that will delight your senses and warm your soul.

So, whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply seeking a comforting meal to share with loved ones, our Dutch Oven Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect choice. It’s a dish that’s steeped in tradition, yet elevated to new heights with the rich, bold flavors of Guinness stout.

Ingredients

  • 3 – 4 lbs corned beef
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 14.5 oz beef broth
  • 1/2 bottle Guinness stout
  • 1 tbs Worcestershire
  • 2.5 lbs red potatoes
  • 12 oz carrots
  • 1 head cabbage
  • 1 yellow onion

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Directions

Remove the corned beef from the packaging and wash off any pink slime. Dry the beef down with paper towels on all sides to remove excess moisture.


Peel and slice the carrots into 1 inch chunks. Peel the yellow onion and cut it in half, then rainbow cut 8 slices from each half. Cut the red potatoes in half then cut each half into three chunks.


Preheat the oven to 350 F and heat the dutch oven on medium high heat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once the Dutch oven is heated, add the corned beef and brown on all sides for 4 – 5 minutes each side. Set the corned beef aside and slowly add the beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any fond or browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.


Add the beer and Worcestershire to the Dutch oven. Place the corned beef into the center of the Dutch oven then surround it with carrots and onion. Next, place the potatoes around the wall of the Dutch oven trying not to cover the corned beef. Sprinkle some of the seasoning packet on the potatoes and corned beef, then place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake it in the oven for 1 hour.


Cut the cabbage into 4 quarters and remove the core stem. Remove the Dutch oven and add the cabbage on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle in more of the spice packet, then cover with the lid and put it in the oven for 1 more hour.


Next remove the Dutch oven and using tongs, flip the corned beef and the cabbage. Put the lid back on and cook for 30 minutes.


Next remove the Dutch oven and also remove the corned beef and set it on a cutting board to rest. Place the Dutch oven on a medium heat burner with the lid partially open for 15 minutes. This will reduce the liquid and make it more flavorful.


If you want to thicken up the liquid, push aside the veggies from the wall of the Dutch oven and add ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch. Then use an immersion blender for a half minute to create a thicker consistency.


After 5 minutes of resting, slice the corned beef against the grain. Place the sliced corned beef on top of the veggies in the Dutch oven and serve.

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Pellet Smoked Prime Rib

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Pellet Smoked Prime Rib

In this recipe, we’re diving into the world of sumptuous flavors and savory indulgence with our Pellet Smoked Standing Rib Roast. This 7-pound marvel, featuring three glorious rib bones, is about to take center stage in a masterful symphony of smoke, fire, and seasoning.

As we fire up the smoker, this rib roast will undergo a transformation that’s nothing short of spectacular. Over the course of four tantalizing hours, it will absorb the smoky essence from the gentle, controlled heat of the pellet smoker, infusing it with a depth of flavor that’s simply unmatched.

But the magic doesn’t end there. A bold and aromatic rub, crafted from a blend of salt, pepper, dry rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika, will enrobe this beautiful cut of meat. This ensemble of seasonings will work in perfect harmony, setting the stage for a taste experience that’s rich, fragrant, and utterly delicious.

After its slow dance with the smoker, we’ll crank up the experience even further. The reverse sear over the fiery heat of the BBQ grill will put the final touches on this culinary masterpiece. The intense heat will create a beautiful crust, encapsulating all the juicy tenderness within, and imparting a delightful char that’s the epitome of flavor.

The Pellet Smoked Standing Rib Roast isn’t just a dish; it’s an experience. Whether you’re planning a festive gathering, a holiday feast, or simply seeking to create a culinary delight that will leave a lasting impression, this roast is your ticket to an unforgettable dining experience.

Ingredients

  • 6 – 7 pound standing rib roast
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp sage powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce

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Directions

First, use a chef’s knife and remove the rib bones by cutting along the bones to separate them from the roast. Keep the bone plate in one piece so they can be tied back in place after applying rub on all sides of the roast and rib plate.


Next, carefully and lightly shave off any hard fat from the fat cap and remove any surface silver skin. This is an optional step as most roasts will be cleaned up by the butcher. But if you do trim, leave at least 1/4 inch of fat cap on the top of the roast. Next, carefully slice a cross hatch pattern in the fat cap by only slicing the fat and not the meat.


Next generously apply kosher salt on all sides of the roast. Place the roast on a cooling rack on a cookie sheet to allow for airflow underneath the roast. Place this in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours and up to 4 days. This will dry brine the roast adding flavor to the meat while also tenderizing it.


After 24 hours of dry brine, remove the rib roast from the refrigerator and keep it on the cooling rack. Prepare the dry rub by combining all the spices and seasonings listed. Apply a thin layer of Worcestershire sauce on all sides of the roast and the detached rib plate. Generously apply the dry rub on all sides of the roast and rib plate.


Place the roast back on top of the rib bone plate. Using butcher twine, tie the rib plate back in place with a loop between each rib bone. The rib plate will act as a heat shield while the roast is on the smoker. This will help roast cook more evenly and they can be quickly detached for the reverse sear step.


Preheat your smoker to 220 F using lighter blended pellets such as competition blend. When the smoker reaches temp, place the rib roast bone side down in the center of the smoker, on the bottom rack. Insert a temperature probe directly into the center of the roast. Set the temperature alarm to 125 F. Smoke for roughly 4 hours until the temp alarm triggers or the roast center reaches 125 F.


Remove the roast from the smoker and loosely cover it with aluminim foil. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes so that the juices settle in the roast and it’s temperature lowers. While the roast is resting, preheat your grill with the burners on high or for charcoal, light one starter chimney of charcoal or lump.


Cut the twine and remove the rib plate from the roast. Sear it for 3 – 5 minutes per side on all sides. Do not close the grill lid and do not walk away. Judge the sear doneness by color and if you need to sear one or more sides longer do so to your desired doneness. Place the rib plate on the grill and cook it 3 – 5 minutes per side. After searing, let the roast rest 5 – 10 minutes then slice and serve. Slice between the rib bones to separate them and enjoy them along with delicious slices of prime rib.

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Rosemary Romano Mashed Potatoes

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Rosemary Romano Mashed Potatoes

Today, we’re delving into the world of comfort food with our Rosemary Romano Mashed Potatoes. This recipe takes the humble potato and transforms it into a luxurious side dish that’s rich, creamy, and infused with the aromatic magic of fresh rosemary.

At the heart of these mashed potatoes are the russet potatoes themselves, a starchy wonder that becomes the perfect canvas for our culinary creativity. But what truly sets this recipe apart is the combination of savory Pecorino Romano cheese, which adds a salty and nutty depth, and crispy diced pancetta that provides a delightful contrast of textures and a burst of flavor.

To achieve that luxurious creaminess, we’ll enlist the help of two dairy champions: unsalted butter and heavy whipping cream. They’ll melt together into a silky indulgence that will make your taste buds sing. And for that extra touch of tang and richness, we’ll introduce sour cream, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

The star of the flavor show, however, is the fragrant and earthy fresh rosemary. As it dances through the potatoes, it will infuse them with a tantalizing aroma and a hint of piney sweetness, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Whether you’re planning a holiday feast, a Sunday dinner, or simply want to turn an ordinary weeknight into something extraordinary, these Rosemary Romano Mashed Potatoes are your ticket to culinary bliss. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a side dish that’s not just food; it’s a warm, comforting embrace on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds russet potatoes
  • 8 oz pecorino romano cheese
  • 4 oz diced pancetta
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary

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Directions

First, peel the potato skins then cut them into 2 inch cubes. Make sure all cubes are roughly the same size so that they cook evenly. Place the potatoes in a large pot, then add 1 tablespoon of salt, and submerge them with cold water. Next, bring everything to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium low, maintaining a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15 to 25 minutes until they are tender and break apart when stuck with a knife or fork. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for 5 minutes. Return them to the pot on a low heat for a few minutes to evaporate off excess moisture.


While the potatoes are cooking, finely mince the rosemary and hand shred the cheese.


In a skillet on medium heat, cook the pancetta for roughly 10 minutes until they turn brown. Remove them from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb the grease. Safely drain the grease from the pan into a jar. Next, melt the butter in the pan over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low, then slowly add in the heavy whipping cream and sour cream. Add the rosemary then a minute later remove the skillet from the heat.

Use a potato masher to break down the potato chunks or use a potato ricer and finely mash them into the pot. Slowly fold the butter cream mixture into the potatoes and mix everything together. Finally add in the grated Romano cheese and mash or mix for another minute. If the potatoes seem dry, add 1/4 – 1/2 cup of whipping cream and 1/4 – 1/2 cup of sour cream to moisten up the mashed potatoes.

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