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Carne Asada Tacos (Easy Street Taco Style)
These carne asada tacos are everything a great taco night should be: smoky grilled steak, warm tortillas, fresh toppings, and big flavor without a complicated process. If you already have my carne asada recipe, this is one of the best ways to serve it. Thin slices of grilled marinated steak get piled into toasted tortillas […]
Carne Asada (Authentic Mexican Grilled Steak)
Carne asada is one of the best things you can cook on a grill. This classic Mexican grilled steak is typically made with thin cuts like flank steak or skirt steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices before being cooked hot and fast over an open flame. It’s perfect for making carne asada tacos. This […]
Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are one of the easiest things to grill…and one of the easiest to overcook. Cook them entirely over direct heat and they dry out fast. Cook them too cautiously and you never develop real texture. The fix is simple: two-zone grilling and this recipe. Why Two-Zone Grilling Works Two-zone grilling gives […]
All-Purpose BBQ Dry Rub Recipe (Perfect for Beef, Chicken, and Ribs)
I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to post this recipe. I used to sell this exact all-purpose BBQ dry rub recipe on my website under the brand name Backyard Legend. As a solopreneur, I couldn’t produce the rub at a scale that made sense financially, so I decided to pull back the curtain […]
Ultimate Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe
Smoking turkey breasts (either boneless or bone-in) is a great way to cook turkey for just a few people OR even a special family meal. It’s fast enough (especially with my recipe) for a delicious weeknight dinner, but it’s also perfect for Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve doubled this recipe for Thanksgiving in years […]
Grilled Beer Brats
Beer brats are a backyard classic, but there’s a right way to cook them. Simmering first keeps the casings intact, prevents flare-ups, and gives you better texture when they hit the grill. For step-by-step instructions, including how I make beer brats on the Weber Kettle grill, check out the video below! If you’re new to […]
Smoked Mac And Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is one of the world’s great dishes that is loved by young and old (especially my son Jaxon). But not everyone knows how amazing smoked mac and cheese is. If you try this recipe, I promise you’ll be one of the believers. It makes sense when you think about it. Smoked cheese […]
Cowboy Butter
This recipe for cowboy butter contains a few key additions to the standard version that makes it the best I’ve ever had. I’m serious….it’s that good. Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think! If you’ve never heard of this amazing concoction before, you’re in for a treat…but you may be […]
Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican street corn dip is inspired by Mexican street corn (a.k.a. elotes), which is a treat I’ve come to love since moving to Texas. Elotes are great when served on the cob, in a cup (shout out Fuel City..if you know you know), and dare I say even better as a creamy, party style, […]
Pollo Asado Recipe (Authentic Mexican Citrus Grilled Chicken)
Pollo asado is authentic Mexican grilled chicken marinated in bright citrus, achiote, and bold spices, then cooked over charcoal for smoky, juicy flavor. It’s known for its deep red color and punchy marinade that’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or feeding a crowd. And yes…it’s better than El Pollo Loco. Not even close. See exactly how […]
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Not to be confused with Spanish Rice, which uses saffron and has a yellowish color, this Mexican Rice (Arroz rojo) is a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Now I know my version isn’t an old family recipe, but since moving to Texas I have come to LOVE Mexican and Tex-Mex food and I love […]
Smoked Leg of Lamb with Garlic Herb Marinade
Smoking a leg of lamb is a great way to cook it, and this smoked leg of lamb recipe will show you how to make sure your special meal comes out perfect. Smoked leg of lamb is very popular for Easter, but this criminally underrated protein can be amazing ANY time. We’re going to reverse […]
Lamb Marinade
There are so many great ways to make lamb, but I really like this herbaceous and garlicky lamb marinade on a smoked leg of lamb or lamb chops. It is an absolute flavor bomb. When I was testing out this recipe, one of the teenagers in my house said “this is the best thing you’ve […]
Pulled Pork Rub
This pulled pork rub is the perfect seasoning to take your smoked pork butt to the next level and beyond. I’ve been developing this dry rub for pulled pork for years now and I’ve tested and tweaked the ratios to perfection. When you’re smoking pulled pork, it’s all about the bark. If you use this […]
Carolina BBQ Sauce Recipe
Whether you want to call it a Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce or just a pulled pork finishing sauce (my preference), this vinegar based bbq sauce on a smoked pulled pork sandwich is what stretchy pants were made for. And of course, It’s the PERFECT complement to go with my Carolina-style smoked pulled pork. My dad […]
Smoked Pulled Pork
I wouldn’t exactly call this a hot and fast pulled pork recipe, but I’ll show you how to make some tender and delicious “Carolina Style” smoked pork butt in about half the time. When I need an easy and affordable crowd pleaser, smoked BBQ pulled pork is my go-to. We’ll top it off with a […]
Smoked Cream Cheese
I know smoked cream cheese might sound a little weird, but there’s a reason this stuff went viral not too long ago…..It’s really dang good. I love making smoked cream cheese on my Weber Kettle grill because it’s so easy and versatile. You can go with any flavor profile you like. In this recipe, I’ve […]
Texas Twinkies
Everyone LOVES my smoked Texas twinkies. What’s not to love about a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper stuffed with smoked brisket and cheese? I’ve been making smoked jalapeño poppers on my Weber Kettle grill for a while now, and I’ve learned a lot through trial and error. There’s three class pitfalls that you really want to avoid […]
Best Smoked Prime Rib
This recipe was updated 12/15/25. While I quite enjoyed the original version, I made the seasoning a bit simpler and added beef tallow which is a great addition. Prime Rib is the ultimate holiday meal and it is soooo good on the smoker. If you want an easy and delicious way to smoke prime rib […]
Ham Gravy
Ham gravy? Oh yes, it’s a thing…and it’s the perfect way to finish off a double smoked ham, Christmas ham, or any ham for that matter. This easy and delicious ham gravy recipe is made with just a few ingredients in under ten minutes. How To Make Ham Gravy Making ham gravy is basically the […]
Smoked Ham Glaze
Sure, the glaze packets that come with your spiral cut hams are fine…but fine isn’t going to have your family say you’re the next Bobby Flay. This Cherry Hot Honey Glaze on the other hand, is definitely Iron Chef worthy. Of course, this glaze for smoked ham was developed specifically for my double smoked ham […]
Double Smoked Ham
With this easy double smoked ham recipe (a.k.a. twice-smoked ham), you’ll get a fancy restaurant quality meal for a fraction of the cost. Let’s face it. The Holidays can be stressful. I promise you that making twice smoked ham is 100% stress free with this method. The extra kiss of smoke and the sweet and […]
Easy Fish Seasoning (Lemon Herb Blend for Grilled Fish)
Want to get more fish in your diet? This easy fish seasoning is a great place to start. I’ve been tinkering with a dry rub for grilled fish for a while now, and I think I finally nailed it with this lemon herb blend. It works perfectly with firm white fish like tilapia, snapper, cod, […]
Easy Grilled Tilapia (Lemon Herb & Perfectly Flaky)
Easy grilled tilapia that turns out flaky, flavorful, and never dry — in just 8 minutes. This lemon herb–seasoned tilapia is brushed with Dijon, grilled over high heat, and perfect for busy weeknights or fish tacos. Tilapia might not sound exciting, but its firm texture makes it one of the easiest fish to grill without […]
Smoked Turkey Gravy [With or Without Drippings]
This mostly from scratch gravy for smoked turkey might just be the best thing on your Thanksgiving plate. I may have a problem, but I’m salivating as I write this. It’s August. In Texas. It’s been over 100 degrees for I don’t know how long, and I can taste this turkey gravy like I had […]