Matt’s Pork Belly Burnt Ends & Pork Tenderloins 2-11-23

Matt decided to fire up his Oklahoma Joe’s drum smoker to put in a smoking session prior to Super Bowl Sunday. On the menu, Pork Belly Burnt Ends and Pork Tenderloins.

The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23

It is Super Bowl 57 this weekend and it is one of the unofficial dates that really kicks off smoking season for 2023. The choices were aplenty at the H-E-B and the quality of the meat is unmatched. Are you thinking it is time to smoke the first brisket of 2023 or are you dreamingContinue reading “The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef and Pork 1-22-23

2023 is in full swing now and the carnivorous selections at H-E-B are looking quite delicious for this late in January. Which one you picking? Tomahawk Steak? Brisket? Ribs? Pork Belly Burnt Ends? or BACON? I love to hear and see what you are creating out there my fellow BBQ pitmasters.

The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23

We have a friend in town from North Carolina so I just had to make a meat run over to La Azteca Meat Market to pick up Carne De Puerco Al Pastor/Marinated Pork For Tacos. I know I have said this before but if you are a taco lover and especially Tacos Al Pastor, LaContinue reading “The Meat Report: La Azteca Meat Market 1-14-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork, Baking and Cornish Hens, Ducks & Turkey 1-07-23

The first Meat Report of 2023 from my favorite meat department, H-E-B. What are you smoking for the first time this year? Ribs? Brisket? Duck?

Xmas 2022 Early Gifts: Meat Church BBQ 11-25-22

It is always a great day at the mailbox when you see a box arrive from Meat Church BBQ in Waxahachie, Texas. I had started to run low on Texas Sugar BBQ Rub and decided to put in an BBQ rub order for some more Sugar booger. I thought sweet & spicy and added toContinue reading “Xmas 2022 Early Gifts: Meat Church BBQ 11-25-22”

2022 Thanksgiving 11-24-22

Thanksgiving is the foodie’s dream holiday and every year, I just try to get a little better with the family recipes my Mema Harris handed down to me. Thanksgiving always makes me think of Mema and it makes me proud to know I am still carrying on the traditions she loved so much. She lovedContinue reading “2022 Thanksgiving 11-24-22”

Raider Red Meats: The Present 11-22-22

I came home today to find a perishable box from Raider Red Meats on my porch and it just made me smile. My brother, Greg and his fiancé, Kami sent us a box of premium aged beef ribeye steaks, a link of jalapeño & cheese sausage and the seasoning sampler so we could try outContinue reading “Raider Red Meats: The Present 11-22-22”

Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22

Today is special. We are celebrating as a family the birthday of our Matthew. I thought I would go back and look at our BBQ smoking sessions and the great memories & amazing smoked meats we had made. Courtney and Matt’s Birthday Party at Henry’s 11-05-22 We celebrated Courtney and Matt’s Birthdays 🎂 tonight atContinue reading “Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22”

UFC 280 Smoking Session 10-21-22 to 10-22-22

UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev is in Abu Dhabi so it is a early morning start time for the fights Saturday. Thus we decided to get our smoking session in by starting up late Friday night. Ten pound beef brisket and almost nine pound pork butt are the featured meats on our menu today butContinue reading “UFC 280 Smoking Session 10-21-22 to 10-22-22”