Category Archives: beef

Learning from Aaron Franklin

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Scott

I just finished reading Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto, and I’m pretty excited to put some new information to work at home (well, old information/technique, but some ideas that are new to me). I’ve really only made a handful of … Continue reading →

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Post St. Patrick’s Day Hash

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Scott

This is one of my favorite breakfasts of the year. There’s nothing complicated about it, and it’s easily made from the leftovers from your St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage. It’s reason enough to make more brisket than you … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Reuben

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Scott

Today’s mission accomplished:

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En plein air

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Scott

Pretty happy with our spur-of-the-moment outdoor grilling station.

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Meatball Pizza

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Scott

This pizza dough is based off of my mom’s recipe (2 cups of water, 4ish cups of flour, etc.) and Ruhlman’s 5:3 ratio, give or take a few ounces (20 oz flour, 12-14 oz warm water, yeast, salt, olive oil). … Continue reading →

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Beef heart and lamb kidneys

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Scott

With Fergus as my guide… Beef heart, and lamb kidneys in their suet, both headed for the grill. Thanks to Saugatuck Craft Butchery for helping us to keep things interesting.

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St. Patty’s Leftovers, and a New Tradition?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Scott

We had our post-St. Patrick’s Day breakfast this morning, on a sunny and warm Tuesday in March, and it was great to spend a long morning with friends who happen to be around and on vacation for spring break, but … Continue reading →

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Into the Brine

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Scott

The brisket went into the brine yesterday. I’m a little behind on the 5-day soak, but somewhat intentionally. We’re away this weekend and aren’t planning to have our corned beef and cabbage until Sunday night. That, and we don’t normally … Continue reading →

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Short Rib Meat Pies

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Scott

This meal came together really quickly because of a few convenient leftovers, and turned into a simple weeknight pocket meat pie. When you make the 3-2-1 pie dough from Ruhlman’s Ratio for a deep dish quiche, you end up with … Continue reading →

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Beef Short Ribs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Chris

Beef short ribs…a flavorful, cheap cut of meat. As of late I have been looking for the cuts of meat that are overlooked by most consumers. I get all of my meat from my local IGA and I do this … Continue reading →

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