Butchers Block
Choosing between a smoker and a grill is a challenge. Before you shell out hard-earned cash, we want to let you know about the functional differences between grills and smokers that can make or break your decision.
One of the most popular meats we put on the smoker is racks of ribs. They are easy to make, delicious, and fun to share. Everyone has their favorite way of doing ribs but we get lots of requests for the "Secret Recipe" Seth uses when he is smoking a rack of ribs. So due to popular demand, this is the recipe we use to make our favorite ribs.
Cooking a steak can be stressful when you aren't sure how to tell if it's done. Steak can be touchy – just a minute too much and the steak is overcooked. With time comes experience, and you'll learn to tell when a steak is done using several techniques. But when all-else fails, an instant read thermometer is your best bet!
Today we'll show you one of our favorite ways to make tender, juicy, flavor-packed steak in about 15 minutes. This is a great recipe for those random Wednesday night steak dinners, when you don't have time to spend hours slaving over the grill. The secret to this recipe is a garlic and herb compound butter you can make ahead of time that adds a tremendous amount of richness and flavor to your meal.
In the most traditional sense, the concept of homesteading refers to the practice of being self-sufficient. The great thing about it is that anyone can learn the skills – whether you live in an apartment, have a small yard, or are trying to develop a larger property. Homesteading is what you make it.
The Fourth of July is a great excuse to throw an epic BBQ party. It's time to get out the grill or smoker and grab a few of the best 4th of July BBQ recipes featuring fresh summer flavors.