An artist needs a canvas to paint on. A cook needs basic recipes to build on. We all know oil and vinegar goes well on a salad. Then we add garlic, mustard, herbs or spices to add to it. The same applies to barbecue rubs. Continue reading Basic Barbecue Rub
Surprise! I wanted to try something different for my next rack of ribs. I wanted to try Memphis Ribs. One of the hallmarks of Memphis Ribs is a less sweet, more earthy rub. Here is my version of Memphis Rub. I will use it to make ribs in a future post. Continue reading Memphis Rub
I had cut the point from a brisket in my prior post, PWE Pastrami. I wanted to make burnt ends out of it and wanted to try something different. I decided to do Creole Burnt Ends. That meant I needed Creole Seasonings. Continue reading Creole Seasoning
I have always wanted to try Berbere spices in my food. I decided it was time. I did some research as to what spices went into Berbere Spice and adjusted them a bit for my tastes. For example, it normally has ground dried chilies. I used ground chipotle. I just couldn’t resist the smokiness that it adds. Continue reading Berbere Spice