We are getting ready to bring 2018 to a close. It is New Year's Eve and a beautiful, windy, cold, dark, 33 degrees Fahrenheit outside, which, in my book, is grilling weather! I recently acquired a Traeger Pellet Grill and I am eager to try it out on some baby back pork ribs. Let's get started. Step 1: Open a beer of your choice and pour the beer into a nice glass (I chose a nice vanilla porter from Breckenridge Brewery). Take a sip and set aside for later. It is important to sip some beer throughout the cooking process, because beer tastes good. Step 2: You will probably need some baby back pork ribs for this recipe. If you don't have any, go buy some. I have a party to go to tonight, so I am cooking four slabs, but it is up to you how many you want to make. I have no control over your life, the choice is yours. Step 3: Prepare rub - Mix together the following ingredients (per slab of rib): 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 Tbs. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1...
I just got a new grill with a side fire box for Father's Day. So, I started a blog to share my adventures as someone who really has no idea what I am doing when it comes to smoking. But, I like fire; as most men do. And, I like a nice piece of hickory. And, I like food. And, I like to cook. Oh, and I like beer. Beer is what you drink when you are waiting on your meat to smoke. :-)