Rice Noodle Bowls with Lemongrass Smoked Pork Chop

Once we’re all properly vaccinated, the first thing Imma’ do is make a beeline for my fav Vietnamese restaurant, order all the things, and slowly relish mask free dining! Until then, recipes like this fresh and flavorful noodle bowl will have to suffice. Per usual, I utilized the raw veg I had on hand already,…

Smoked Pork Vermicelli Bowls

Since we’re all on stay-at-home orders right now, I thought I’d delve into this recipe’s back story a little more so than I usually do. It helps distract me from spiraling into yet another black hole of Covid-19 news updates anyways, and if it helps distract you a bit too, fabulous! Otherwise, skip on over…

Leftover Makeover Miso Ramen

Top your Top Ramen with leftover smoked pork and a soft boiled egg to make your next quick lunch feel all fancy without much fuss. Ingredients 3-4 thin slices of leftover maple habanero smoked pork 1 seven minute boiled egg, shell removed and sliced in half lengthwise 1 pkg beef Top Ramen 1 heaping tsp…

Maple Habanero Smoked Tenderloin

A little heat, a little sweet, and a beautiful pink smoke ring elevated this smoked tenderloin to one of my top favorite creations. Ingredients 1 1/2 – 2lbs pork tenderloin 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 habanero chili, deseeded and membrane discarded 1/4 cup kosher salt 4-6 cups water 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp brown…

Pecan Smoked Pork Carnitas

There’s not much that makes me happier than cooking outside with the smoke from my grill slowly drifting over me, a cold bottle of beer in hand, while listening to the snap and sizzle of liquid fat splashing over hot coals. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. This recipe took me a couple…