PineTarBBQ

Steps to smoke a holiday turkey - brine overnight, smoke, and serve!

Smoked Turkey Brine your bird! For a moist turkey (or chicken), you should try this brine. Use equal parts sugar & salt and cover the bird with water. I’ve been using this one for several years, and it has a great twist - molasses. See recipe below. Enjoy! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #snakeriverfarms #royaloakcharcoal #blueshognation #traumahogsbbq #slapsbbq #kerrygoldusa #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #bbqstickerswap #stickerswap #blueshog #KCOriginalRub #itsoutofthepark #goingyardbird #PineTarGeorge #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #wonkybuggerbbq Turkey Brine 1 cup salt ½ c dark brown sugar 1 cup molasses Thyme, sage, and ice Cover with water Stuff the bird with onions and apples, cut to fit the cavity. Put a few sprigs of thyme & rosemary in there too. This year, I used evoo for my binder, SPG & rosemary for the rub. Smoke at 275. Ideal finish temperatures for the breast, thigh and leg are 157°F (69°C), 169°F (76°C) and 185°F (85°C), respectively. (Thermoworks)

Smoked Chicken Pot Pie Here’s an easy recipe with our leftover competition chicken. See the full recipe below. #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #snakeriverfarms #royaloakcharcoal #blueshognation #traumahogsbbq #slapsbbq #kerrygoldusa #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily#bbqcompetition#bbqstickerswap #stickerswap #blueshog#KCOriginalRub #itsoutofthepark #goingyardbird #PineTarGeorge#thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq#bbqstickerswap#wonkybuggerbbq Chicken pot pie filling 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp SPG 1 ¾ cup chicken broth ½ cup milk or cream 2 ½ cups diced chicken 2 cups mixed veggies (peas & carrots) Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender. Stir in flour, SPG, cream, and broth until creamy. Add the veggies and chicken. Flaky pie dough 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 sticks cold butter, sliced ½ tsp salt ½ cup ice water Add the flour and salt toCuisinart.Cut in cubes of the butter and slowly add the ice water until mixed. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4+ hours. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut the pot pie base and toppers.

Border War BBQ 22 We had a fun weekend in Osawatomie KS at the Border War BBQ contest. We wrapped up our 2022 season with an 8th place chicken and 10th place brisket calls. Congrats to High I Que on the GC, Damn Fine Beef & Swine on RGC, and to everyone who heard their names called this weekend. #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #snakeriverfarms #royaloakcharcoal #blueshognation #traumahogsbbq #slapsbbq #kerrygoldusa #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #bbqstickerswap #stickerswap #blueshog #KCOriginalRub #itsoutofthepark #goingyardbird #PineTarGeorge #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #wonkybuggerbbq

I was traveling and couldn’t compete this weekend at the 6th annual Smoke on the Trails in Gardner KS. But I was able to head over this morning to say hi to the BBQ family and sample some great Q. Congrats to Kelly at 4 Legs Up BBQ on the GC, Richard & Marci at Fergolicious BBQ on their RGC, and to everyone who heard their names called this weekend! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #snakeriverfarms #royaloakcharcoal #blueshognation #traumahogsbbq #slapsbbq #kerrygoldusa #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #bbqstickerswap #stickerswap #blueshog #KCOriginalRub #itsoutofthepark #goingyardbird #rawlingssg #PineTarGeorge

Bobblehead George sings his favorites

Bobblehead George sings along with James Brown

Winner winner porks for dinner

Squeaky ribs fun with popular post trend

These Prairie Fresh Baby back ribs are out of the park! I rubbed with Eat Zero to Hero and Slaps Perfect Blend, smoked over Royal Oak lump, and finished with Blues Hog Smokey Mountain, Slaps PB rub, and a little cayenne. Happy 4th of July everyone!!!

Here’s a new family favorite with leftover competition burnt ends. We took a traditional eggs benedict and upgraded it with a BBQ twist. Start with competition Snake River Farms Wagyu burnt ends and place them on a sour dough roll, lightly toasted. We added a drizzle of Blues Hog original, eggs over easy, and drenched it with a traditional hollandaise made with Kerry Gold butter. Enjoy!!! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #prairiefresh #smartchicken_official #snakeriverfarms #royaloakcharcoal #blueshognation #traumahogsbbq #slapsbbq #kerrygoldusa #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #bbqstickerswap #stickerswap #blueshog #boboli #KCOriginalRub #itsoutofthepark #goingyardbird Burnt Ends Benedict • Sourdough roll, lightly toasted • SRF Burnt Ends, skillet warmed • Eggs, over easy • Hollandaise, sauce • Dusted with smoked paprika Hollandaise Sauce • 1 stick Kerry Gold Butter • SPG to taste • 1 TB fresh squeezed lemon juice • 4 egg yolks • Smoked paprika to taste

One of our favorite recipes with comp leftovers is BBQ chicken pizza. See below for directions. • Pizza crust • Blues Hog BBQ Sauce (50/50 Original & TN Red) • Red Onion – sliced • Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese (50/50) • Smoked chicken, diced We used a Boboli original pizza crust and preheated a pizza stone. Bake at 425 for 9 to 11 m until crust golden brown. Rest, slice & serve!

I’ve wanted to try this personal pie maker for a while. My inspiration came from Harry’s Café de Wheels in Sydney, Australia, where I had my last mushy peas & pie. I chose a chicken satay pie filling, made homemade pie crust, and topped these pies with mushy peas and mushroom gravy. Go smash a pie!!! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #burntendbrigade #tastewinstables #tendernesswinstitles #bbqstickerswap #bbq #bigpoppasmokers #slapsbbq #prairiefresh #prairiefreshmeats #snakeriverfarms #kcgrillingco #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #bbq #wonkybuggerbbq #harryscafedw

We enjoyed a beautiful beef tenderloin from the Fareway Meat Market in Overland Park KS. I seasoned the tenderloin with SPG, rosemary, and smoked at 275 F with pecan wood for about 90 min. I braised with my brisket wrap for a tasty au-jus and finished it at a perfect medium rare. Served with a compound butter, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted veggies for a wonderful Christmas meal. #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #burntendbrigade #tastewinstables #tendernesswinstitles #bbqstickerswap #bbq #bigpoppasmokers #slapsbbq #prairiefresh #prairiefreshmeats #snakeriverfarms #kcgrillingco #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #bbq #wonkybuggerbbq

It’s cold this morning in Olathe with a sleet and snow mix. Sounds like a great day for a crock pot meal. We are celebrating with a classic Hoppin’ John served over rice. I sautéed diced onion, garlic, and celery. I diced ham, added two cans of black eyed peas, and homemade turkey stock. Happy New Year!!! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #burntendbrigade #tastewinstables #tendernesswinstitles #bbqstickerswap #bbq #bigpoppasmokers #slapsbbq #prairiefresh #prairiefreshmeats #snakeriverfarms #kcgrillingco #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #bbq #wonkybuggerbbq

We enjoyed a brisket for Christmas dinner again this year. I injected with Big Poppas Cattleprod Beef, SPG, and Slaps BBQ rub. I smoked at 275 with Royal Oak lump and pecan. I wrapped with Slaps mop recipe and let the flat & point rest for a few hours before serving for dinner. Merry Christmas!!! #PineTarBBQ #270Smokers #kcbs #kansascitybbq #bbq #kcbbq #bbqlife #bbqnation #bbqfamily #bbqcompetition #burntendbrigade #tastewinstables #tendernesswinstitles #bbqstickerswap #bbq #bigpoppasmokers #slapsbbq #prairiefresh #prairiefreshmeats #snakeriverfarms #kcgrillingco #thebbqleague #kosmosq #baseball_bbq #bbqstickerswap #bbq #wonkybuggerbbq

One of our favorite meals with comp leftovers is BBQ chicken pizza. Take your favorite crust and BBQ sauce, cheese, sliced red onion and chopped smoked chicken for a dinner that is out of the park!!!

I ran a full comp practice cook Saturday and catered dinner with friends. Besides the core four, we’re smoking a batch of Kosmo’s smoked mac & cheese (penne for mac) https://youtu.be/2sNM3DHisAo and Burnt Finger’s smoked baked beans with brisket. This potluck was out of the park!!!

I got my first 270 Smoker in 2014 and my mighty mini has been fantastic! Unfortunately, I did not take care of her and dry it out or clean the ash after each cook as recommended and it rusted out before its time. Fortunately I was able to get a friend to weld a new firebox and inside shelf to repair the damage. Add a new powder coat finish and this baby is ready to hit it out of the park!!!

Enjoyed a Friend’s Friday lunch at Woodyard BBQ this week.