When it gets dark early and chilly, this can be a great option. Note there may be some smoking coming out of your oven while it cooks. The big thing is to work on the space between the heat source and your food. Internet says 5 inches or so and not less than 3 inches.
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Let’s tackle one of the more challenging cooks, and with my help you’ll do with ease!!!! I recommend starting with a brisket flat vs a full packer. Costco or Sams is a great choice for purchasing your brisket. Prep time / 15min Cook time / 9-14 hours Cook temp / 225° Finished internal temp /
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Combine all ingredients 1.75 ounces of kosher salt 1.75 ounces of freshly crushed peppercorns 1.75 ounces of granulated garlic 1.75 ounces of “2 Gringos Chupacabra Ribnoxious rib rub

This is such an easy recipe.  To be successful, have patience and diligence on temperature checking.  Select a quality place to get your beef.  I personally use our local Safeway as they have great butchers.  I also have found the meat there is a little better than other local shops.  The top notch places that
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This lasagna recipe has balance and great flavor.  Maria if you don’t know is my wonderful wife.  She searched and gave me the optimal recipe from the net (credit to allrecipies.com) and we adjusted as we preferred.  Big hit with the kids, one of which is quite picky.  Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage **this
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This is a homerun every time I make it. It is so darn easy it’s almost criminal. Biggest thing to plan for is the cook time so your bell pepper is soft enough yet crunchy enough. Ingredients 4 bell peppers 1 yellow onion chopped finely 2 lb 93/7 ground beef or any ground protein or
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A tasty and very easy pot roast. Often called three packet pot roast. My mother-in-law showed me and it’s been a staple when it’s cold ever since. Ingredients Beef chuck roast, 4 lbs 1 packer Italian seasoning, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 packet brown gravy mix vegetables to your liking, I normally do potatoes, 1/2
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