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Smoked pork chop and potato hash The pork chop wa Smoked pork chop and potato hash

The pork chop was seasoned with @spiceology garlic junkie and smoked at 225 to an internal temp of 140 with @bearmountainbbq chef choice pellets. The potatoes were quartered and pan fried. Everything then got tossed with a little more garlic junkie and drizzled with @bravadospice arbol chili garlic hot sauce before being topped with a fried egg. 

#breakfast #bearmountainbbq #delicious
Elote Bowl with smoked chicken breast. Corn is b Elote Bowl with smoked chicken breast. 

Corn is buttered, seasoned with @spanglishasadero_official  elote seasoning and foil wrapped. Chicken seasoned with @spiceology poulet epices. Both cooked on the Yoder with @bearmountainbbq chefs choice pellets. When the corn was cooked, I tossed it with a touch of mayo and some feta cheese ( I didn't have queso fresco on hand) before topping it with the diced grilled chicken breast. 

#bearmountianbbq #elote #chickendinner
Scrambled eggs and toast, simply seasoned with @sp Scrambled eggs and toast, simply seasoned with @spiceology over easy seasoning.
Celebrating the 4th with a little Tri-Tip. I coate Celebrating the 4th with a little Tri-Tip. I coated the tri tip with some @kosmosq cow cover and Texas beef seasoning, which I mixed together with some olive oil to make a marinade. I the. Smoked with @bearmountainbbq chefs choice at 225 to an internal temp of 135. 

The bbq and beer were great, got to watch a San Diego wave team win, with some amazing plays, and ember enjoyed having tons of friends over for fetch, before finally getting exhausted to take a mini nap. 

#bearmountianbbq #tritip #summer
Grilled chicken, roasted potatoes and asparagus Grilled chicken, roasted potatoes and asparagus 

A quick grill using @bearmountainbbq pellets for a true wood fired flavor with a direct grill. In the oven went these potatoes and some asparagus. Super simple, very delicious. 

Citrus marinade on the chicken, @spiceology On the potato and asparagus 

#grilledchicken #bearmountianbbq
I always liked myself better when I was with you, I always liked myself better when I was with you, and on May 31st, the world got a little dimmer when my most loyal companion, office mate, and sweetest soul, Jet, passed away suddenly.

We had to say goodbye after an unexpected medical emergency, but I am endlessly grateful that her final days were filled with pure, vibrant joy.

Looking back at her favorite things—watching out the window on car rides, eating treats, splashing in the water, and keeping watch on the cabin deck—I’m comforted knowing that’s exactly how she spent her last days. We didn’t know it was our final weekend together, and neither did she. It was just a perfect weekend well spent, right up until the very end.

Jet was the most soulful, gentle, and loving dog I could have ever asked for, and she brought so much light to everyone who knew her. Her sister Ember is doing okay, though I don't think it has quite set in for her yet that her partner-in-crime is gone.

Thank you to everyone who loved Jet over the years and brought a wag to her tail. Our adventures won't be the same without her. Rest easy, my sweet girl. 💔
Steak and zucchini. A simple meat and veggies din Steak and zucchini.

A simple meat and veggies dinner is great for my fitness journey. I went with @bearmountainbbq bourbon maple pecan blend for the smoke and @spiceology chimichurri on the steak, with a mix of poulet and purple haze on the zucchini. 

The steak was smoked and then seared inside, the zucchini was baked at 350 in the oven. 

#bearmountianbbq #meatandveg #steakdinners
A little Saturday morning breakfast Greek yogurt A little Saturday morning breakfast 

Greek yogurt, magic spoon cereal, blackberries and strawberries. That and a cup of coffee should fuel me for the morning. 

No edit on these photos at all. The berries were just that amazing.
Chicken sandwich on a cheese bagel Toasted bagel Chicken sandwich on a cheese bagel 

Toasted bagel, then melted an ounce of @cabotcreamery cheddar on the bagel before layering on mixed greens, sliced chicken breast, @grillospickles pickle chips, and finishing it off with lots of mustard on top. 

Quick, easy, and delicious. 

#chickensandwich #postworkoutfuel #healtyfood
Turkey Taco salad Mixed greens tossed in @litehou Turkey Taco salad

Mixed greens tossed in @litehousefoods ranch dressing, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese, just a few tortilla  chips crumbles up on top and taco seasoned ground turkey make for a great salad!
French Onion turkey meatballs Smoked meatballs w French Onion turkey meatballs 

Smoked meatballs with @bearmountainbbq maple bourbon pecan. While those were cooking, inside I was sauteing down some onions before adding garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and beef broth. The meatballs then went into the broth and that reduced a bit before adding pecorino and mozzarella cheese. I also roasted off some broccoli seasoned in @spiceology umami and poulet rub. 

To dish up, I add the broccoli and meatballs to a bowl and pour over a little extra of the broth and sauteed onions. 

This meal has been on repeat for me. Delicious, low fat, protein packed. 

#bearmountianbbq #frenchonionsoup #meatballs
Tonkatsu ramen with a smokey twist I seasoned a Tonkatsu ramen with a smokey twist 

I seasoned a pork chop with @spiceology umami and cowboy candy rubs before a low and slow smoke with @bearmountainbbq alder wood for a sweet, subtle and mellow smoke. The smoke comes out even more with the pork chop is immersed in the both so I didn't want to over do it. 

I used Costco premade tonkastu broth which made this meal really easy! 

Some ramen noodles, a few 6-minute boiled eggs and chili crisp round it out! 

This protein packed easy lunch came together and was way more food and filling than I ever needed but I enjoyed every last drop! 

#ramen #bearmountianbbq #tonkatsu
Sourdough pizza and a Caesar salad I ore made th Sourdough pizza and a Caesar salad 

I ore made the pizza crust and then froze it for an easy meal. Take it outta the freezer the night before and then on the counter to come up to room temp a few hours before cooking. Cooked on a steel in the oven at 500f for 10 minutes. This pizza has @raoshomemade marinara as the base, julienned spinach, pepperoni, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with @spiceology pizza seasoning to finish. 

Salad is romaine, Parmesan, @litehousefoods Caesar and some croutons made from my last hamburger bun. I tossed the diced bun in butter, garlic junky and truffle Parmesan from Spiceology. 

Both the salad and pizza were delicious! 

#pizza #sourdoughpizza #caesersalad
Pastrami. Egg and cheese on a sesame bun. Breakf Pastrami. Egg and cheese on a sesame bun. 

Breakfast, brunch or lunch? This loaded sandwich reminded me of the classic breakfast sandwiches you see in street carts all over New York. 

A few slices of pastrami lunch meat pan cooked in a touch of butter to warm it up. Two scrambled eggs quick cooked and folded to fit. Loads of @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese melted on the double toasted bun. 

#breakfastsandwich #pastramisandwich #eggsaladsandwich
Bacon cheeseburgers on homemade buns There is a b Bacon cheeseburgers on homemade buns

There is a bit of pride when you make the buns, make the bacon and put together two great burgers. 

I grilled these burgers using @bearmountainbbq alder wood. While I normally would recommend more of a smoke with alder. It was what I had in the hopper and is versatile enough to give these a great grill and I finished with a little smoke to melt the cheese. 

The buns were made with sourdough discard using the recipe from @thepantrymama and came out delicious. 

The two burgers are almost identical with only one difference, but that difference changes the whole flavor profile. 

I started with a butter toasted bun. On the bottom half was some yellow mustard, shredded romaine lettuce, the grilled and smoked beef burger, @cabotcreamery horseradish cheddar cheese and bacon. Now on one burger I loaded it with grilled onions and the other @grillospickles that's the only difference! Totally different flavors though. 

#baconcheeseburger #bearmountianbbq #cheeseburger
Make some cocktails with me. With summer approachi Make some cocktails with me. With summer approaching, cocktails make whiskey drinking approachable for those who don't just need a splash in a glass. These cocktails were all fantastic, even for someone who prefers their whiskey over ice and left alone. 

I went with this pair of bottles from @garrisonbros both of which are Handmade bourbon crafted by a small team in Hye, Texas. It's awesome to get to enjoy a whiskey from the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas. I can see why they are so highly awarded. I visited their website for cocktail inspiration, making my take on their Jet set and busy little bees cocktails among others. Both worked great in a classic old fashion and served over ice as well. It was a beautiful summer day so I didn't go neat this time.  Cocktails on the patio with friends, enjoying the whiskey and bringing out all its various flavors is a great way to relax and enjoy life for a few hours. 
 

Please enjoy any drinking responsibly and legally. Here that's over 21. 

#garrisonbrothers #texas
Y'all, it's may tomorrow! What says summer more th Y'all, it's may tomorrow! What says summer more than Hot dogs and corn?!? 

I started first thing in the morning making the buns! I used the sourdough hot dog bun recipe from @thepantrymama 

The hot dogs are actually turkey dogs, treated with the @slotdogdotcom and dusted with cowboy candy rub from @spiceology and grilled with @bearmountainbbq alder wood pellets 

#bearmountianbbq #hotdogs #summervibes
Surf and turf I went with an Alder wood smoke her Surf and turf

I went with an Alder wood smoke here, which is less traditional for steak, but a beautiful choice for the shrimp and actually worked wonders on this NY strip. I did a reverse sear on both with the steak getting a head start in the smoker, smoked at 225 with that @bearmountainbbq Alder wood pellets for a light but sweet smokey flavor. The shrimp went in later because they smoke up pretty quickly. I pulled the steak at 120°F and seared it in avocado oil and butter. The shrimp were pulled at 130°F and went in the same pan after the steak was done. I seasoned both with @spiceology chimichurri. You can see the color the Alder gave that steak. Absolutely beautiful. 

The brussel sprouts were tossed in @spiceology buffalo lemon pepper and baked at 400 till crispy on the outside. Finally a bit of my fresh sourdough bread with loads of smoked garlic mixed into butter and topped with Parmesan cheese. 

This whole meal was a heck of a treat and more affordable to make at home than going out for junk food these days! 

#bearmountianbbq #surfandturf #homecook
Musubi, cucumber salad and miso soup This otherwi Musubi, cucumber salad and miso soup

This otherwise simple food just makes me so happy every time. Is this the healthiest meal, nope. Do I love it on occasion, absolutely. 

Sushi rice, nori, some garlic crunch in the rice for fun, and then a drizzle of @trybachans and sesame seeds with some gochujang spam also hit with a little Bachans. 

The music soul was a packet setup. Boiling water over a miso paste and add in packets, and better than most Japanese restaurants... 

My wife makes the cucumber salad and kinda wings it but hits a home run every time.
A turkey sandwich just hits the spot. Toasted so A turkey sandwich just hits the spot. 

Toasted sourdough (store bought this item) with a half an avocado on one side and @cabotcreamery horseradish cheddar on the other. I give the avocado a sprinkle of salt and pepper and then plenty of sliced turkey and @grillospickles to finish it off. 

The salt and pepper on the avocado add flavor but also help keep that turkey from sliding around. 

#sandwich #cabotcheese #turkeysandwich
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