Tri Tip is probably one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook, but if done incorrectly will come out tough as shoe leather and dry. You have to be careful but it's fairly simple. The roast pictured is about 2 pounds. You can find them larger in some places. This is primarily a West Coast cut of meat so finding them here in Georgia is challenging and finding them larger than … [Read more...] about Smoked Tri Tip
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Pork Belly Bacon
Pork Belly Bacon Ingredients 2 to 3 pounds pork belly 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt (or other coarse, non-iodized salt) 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon curing salt Instructions Wash pork belly with clear water and pat dry with paper towels. Hash cut the fat cap on the meat to allow curing salts to penetrate Mix all … [Read more...] about Pork Belly Bacon
Super Simple Pork Loin
Note: This is for pork loin. NOT ternderloin. Completely different cuts of meat. However, this is probably one of my favorite cuts of meat. It super easy and doesn't take a full day to smoke and has incredible flavor. We make sandwiches, put it in soup, and Tracie's Charro beans. The ones available at Costco are about 8 pounds or so. I don't brine it at all. Coat the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Pork Loin
Grumpy’s Sexy Rubbed and Fingered Butt
The Butt One pork butt, I prefer bone in. Bones in butts are the best. Trim a little fat off to your liking. Don't trim all of it. I like my butts to be substantial. Coat all surfaces with yellow or brown (your choice) mustard. Doesn't really impact the flavor at all. Just used as a binder. Sprinkle Pappy's Choice Seasoning (Less Salt) over entire surface, (a good … [Read more...] about Grumpy’s Sexy Rubbed and Fingered Butt