Category Archives: Grilling

Hickory Smoked Brisket

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I made this for Thanksgiving one year. After applying the rub, I forgot which side the fat cap was on. I figured I had a 50-50 chance of getting it right. Yeah… I smoked it fat side down. The fat which is supposed to melt down through the brisket (when properly placed on top) just dripped into the pan. Thanksgiving was not ruined, but the brisket was dry and we had to slather the BBQ sauce on it.

Well this recipe is my second chance. So keep track of which side the fat cap is on and clear out your afternoon. Let’s get to it! Read the rest of this entry

Smoked Moose

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A few weeks ago Dad went to North-Of-Nowhere, Canada for a moose hunt and met with success. I asked him to try and save a few pounds to bring home. After the warm and fuzzies of his return wore off, I was faced with 80 lbs. of one moose shoulder. Fortunately the shoulder came in various sized pieces. I kept my eye on this piece and made sure to claim it before anyone else in the FAMILY asked for it.

I’m not selfish… Just don’t come between me and food. Read the rest of this entry

Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos

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Hummingbirds! Our overflowing flower pots have attracted hummingbirds. After four days of the intense heat wave, I went outside in the evening to enjoy the cool breeze. I tried to do some reading until I heard a soft buzzing, and this creature landed on my arm. I first thought it was a dragonfly, but then I noticed the long beak. There were four of them feeding on the flowers, but they wouldn’t hold still long enough for a group picture. Ah, well.

So I noticed that I haven’t posted any chicken recipes. When I first started grilling, I made mostly chicken and burgers. It quickly became bland and I stopped doing chicken and focused instead on veggies and red meat. Read the rest of this entry