Hot Smoked Beef Brisket
Pictures to follow – this is my go to Christmas Party treat – I usually have to make 2!
Silver Lake Cocktail Sauce #1
Silver Lake was the seafood restaurant I grew up with – special occasions always had us at the oyster bar with a steamed peck, a basket of hush puppies, and a big bowl of their famous cocktail sauce! Unfortunately they’re closed now, and with it went the most unique sauce I ever tasted! I have …
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
I generally make this for my prime rib as a dipping sauce, but it’s good as a spread in place of (or even with) a spicy mustard.
Drunken Artichokes
An easy “steamed” artichoke recipe for my friend George.
Keto Clam Chowder
This is an easy alternative to Clam Chowder that tastes as good as the original. Instead of potatoes we use a low card alternative like celery root or cauliflower, or they can be omitted completely. It’s creamy with just a hint of spice to warm you up on a cold day.
Eastern North Carolina Whole Hog BBQ
Every region has it’s own twist when it comes to BBQ, and I’m certain I’ll cover quite a few! The battle will rage until the end of time between which BBQ is best: Western North Carolina – Ketchup based Eastern North Carolina – Apple Cider Vinegar Based Piedmont/Lexington Style – Kind of a mesh between …
Eastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce
Eastern NC BBQ Sauce is an apple cider vinegar based sauce. As a result, it’s tangy and spicy, but with the right mix, a little sweetness as well. I actually left my recipe at home, so this is really a rough draft from my memory, but we’ll know soon enough on Saturday!
Gringo Feijoada
Feijoada is a traditional black bean stew that dates back hundreds of years – it’s sometime called the national dish of Brazil, among other places. It was generally made with scrap pork…and I mean scraps. I have friends that are always sure to include pigs feet, and even ears (no that’s not a Portobello). This …