Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
Spatchcock turkey with an overnight Bird Baptism wet brine and a steady 275°F smoke. Includes an optional under-skin mayo binder and honey-Dijon glaze.
Recipes
Smoked Brisket
Pellet-smoked brisket with a layered rub, a foil-boat finish, and a long overnight rest. Practical notes cover trimming, building bark, rendering fat, and slicing against the grain.
Smoked Ham
A simple smoked ham finished with a warm honey-butter glaze. The glaze heats alongside the ham in the smoker before being brushed or drizzled over it.
Smoked Pork Butt Shoulder
Two approaches to smoked pork shoulder: a wrapped method with apple-cider-vinegar spritzing and lard, or an unwrapped overnight cook. Both finish with a rest before serving.
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon with a citrus-and-brown-sugar wet brine and a sweet butter-and-soy glaze. Includes an alternative dry-brine method and notes on preparing the fish.
Smoked Pork Loin
Pork loin seasoned with your preferred rub, smoked, and finished at higher heat before resting and slicing. Includes rack, pan, and foil-boat options, plus optional brining.
Smoked Bone-in Chicken Legs/Thighs
Bone-in chicken seasoned under and over the skin, then smoked and brushed with a hot honey-butter glaze. Includes barbecue and wing-sauce variations.
Tuscan Pasta
Pasta with grilled chicken, salami, and pepperoni in vodka sauce, with red pepper flakes and sriracha to taste. A flexible combination of noodles, sauce, and heat.
Thanksgiving Loaf
A layered beef-and-turkey meatloaf with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cheese. Brown sugar and ketchup or sriracha add a sweet or spicy element.
Teriyaki Chicken
Slow-cooker chicken thighs in a sweet-and-savory soy sauce, with instructions for thickening the sauce before serving. Pair with rice and one of the suggested vegetable sides.
Tater Tot Casserole
Ground beef, green beans, and a creamy mushroom-and-chicken soup mixture topped with tater tots. Baked until the potato topping is browned and crisp.
Spicy Burritos and/or Tacos
Seasoned ground beef, jalapeños, onions, and rice served in burritos or tacos with black beans and your favorite toppings. Optional Fritos add a little extra crunch.
Sausages and Peppers
Italian-style sausages, peppers, and onions cooked in beer, then served on rolls with spicy mustard or mustard relish. A flexible slow-cooker recipe with amounts adjusted to suit the meal.
Ham and Potato Casserole
Ham, hash browns, cheddar, and green onions baked in a creamy sour-cream sauce. Includes an optional breadcrumb-and-butter topping and a suggestion for serving with broccoli.
Brown Pants Chili
A hearty ground-meat chili with mixed beans, salsa, and jalapeños. Adjust the peppers and seasoning to your preferred heat, with stovetop and slow-cooker options.
Enchilada Casserole
A spicy casserole of seasoned meat, peppers, rice, beans, and corn tortillas, topped with cheddar and Jack cheese. Serve with Fritos Scoops for extra crunch.
Baked Ziti
Baked ziti layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and tomato sauce, then finished with a melted cheese topping. Includes the option to use our Simple Tomato-Lard Sauce.
Crack Burgers
These aren't your ordinary burgers! A juicy blend of beef, pork, and venison loaded with cheddar, bacon, ranch seasoning, and sour cream. Perfect for the griddle or smoker.
Custom Seasoning Blends
Two homemade seasoning combinations for just about everything: a sweet and smoky BBQ blend for the smoker and a bold, savory Cajun blend for everyday cooking. Simple ratios, big flavor.
Lasagna
Layers of tender pasta, creamy ricotta, spinach, melted cheese, and homemade tomato sauce come together in this hearty, family-sized lasagna. Easy to customize, make ahead, and share.