by Erin Brandt | Oct 9, 2019 | Beef, Cedar, Plank Recipes, Recipes
Here is a way to cook your steak on a plank to infuse all the smoky, woodsy flavors while still getting a nice sear at the same time. This recipe requires a blazing hot open fire, a drill, and some wooden pegs or twigs. Total Time: 20 minutesServings: 4Ingredients:1...
by Erin Brandt | Aug 27, 2019 | Beef, Pro: Brad Prose, Recipes, Skewer Recipes
Inspired by Nigerian street food, this is my interpretation of Beef Suya. This version uses common ingredients respecting the same toasty, spicy profile with all of the aromatics. The cedar skewers are used in this recipe to enhance the flavor of the spices when...
by Erin Brandt | Jul 16, 2019 | Advanced, Beef, Pro: Nate Maliwacki, Recipes, Smoking Block Recipes
Learn how to make pastrami at home. If you have never had homemade pastrami, it is way better than any pastrami you can find in a generic supermarket deli. Total Time: 5-6 daysServings: Depends how you slice it!Ingredients:1 Packer Beef BrisketWet Brine7 Qt Water2 C...
by Erin Brandt | Jun 4, 2019 | Beef, Plank Recipes, Pro: Nate Maliwacki, Recipes
Juicy meatballs that are perfect for any occasion. The hickory plank gives these a nice subtle smoky flavor. I highly recommend giving these meatballs a try! Total Time: 40 minutesServings: 4 as a sideIngredients:Hickory Grilling PlanksMeatball Mix1lb Ground Beef2...
by AmandaW | Jan 15, 2019 | Beef, Pro: Nate Maliwacki, Recipes
French dip is a whole meal with just a few steps. Total Time: 3 hoursServings: 2 Ingredients: Hickory Smoking Blocks 2 Beef Chuck Roasts Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Garlic Powder Yellow Onion (sliced thinly) Chicken Stock (32oz) Crusty Rolls or a Baguette...
by Erin Brandt | Dec 4, 2018 | Beef, Beginner, Plank Recipes, Pro: Mike Lang, Recipes
These planked nachos are not for the faint of heart! Cincinnati style chili and green chilies give these nachos tons of flavor. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite toppings. Total Time: 30 minutesServings: 2Ingredients:1 Hickory Grilling PlankTortilla...
by Erin Brandt | Nov 29, 2018 | Beef, Plank Recipes, Pro: Mike Lang, Recipes
These Red Oak planked meatball subs are a perfect game day snack or weeknight dinner that are sure to get you tons of compliments! Total Time: 1 hourServings: 4Ingredients:2 Red Oak Grilling Planks1 lb Ground Chuck1 Egg, beaten⅔ cup Sweet Onion, diced½ cup Parmesan...
by Erin Brandt | Oct 20, 2018 | Beef, Fruit & Vegetables, Pro: David Somerville, Recipes, Smoking Block Recipes
Slow smoking a large steak like a tri-tip is an easy way to make sure you hit your perfect target internal temperature. Add some veggies to your smoker and you will have a delicious no fuss meal that looks and tastes amazing. Total Time: 90 minutes Servings: 6...
by Erin Brandt | Oct 3, 2018 | Beef, Pork
The tasty surprise of a gooey cheesy center to these meatballs makes for a fantastic and easy appetizer. Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 Hickory planks 1 lb. lean Ground Beef 1 lb. lean Ground Pork ½ Tbsp. Kosher salt ½ Tbsp. ground Black Pepper 2...
by Erin Brandt | Aug 20, 2018 | Beef, Plank Recipes, Pro: Matthew Deaton, Recipes
For years I’ve been a member of an organization call Operation BBQ Relief, and one day I was called to help feed the town of White Sulphur Springs after they experienced flash flooding that destroyed many small mountain towns. Over then next 72 hours we cooked and...
by Erin Brandt | Aug 1, 2018 | Advanced, Beef, Pro: Matthew Deaton, Smoking Block Recipes, Smoking Chips Recipes
I remember cooking my first brisket, I was nervous. Afraid I was going to ruin an expensive cut… And I did! Living on the East coast I had very little to go by. No one in my area was cooking them. We were in pork country, and the internet content at the time was...
by Erin Brandt | Aug 1, 2018 | Beef, Plank Recipes, Uncategorized
A Tomahawk is a bone-in ribeye steak. The bone is usually cleaned and left about 6” long, which makes for a very impressive look. We prepared this beast of a steak over an open fire using Maple Smoking Blocks and some Maple Smoking Chips for an extra intense smoke...
