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Surf and turfI 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

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Musubi, cucumber salad and miso soupThis 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.

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Tri Tip Brisket style sandwich with California Bruschetta I did a low and slow long smoke with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend on this tri tip. The tri tip was marinated for 2 days in @pepperexchange cayenne mustard and then coated in @spiceology black and blue seasoning. The bruschetta was a mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, pecorino romano, balsamic and smoked salt. Then to make it California, I added some cubed avocado. Loaded up on some Toasted homemade sourdough bread! The smoke from the gourmet blend did some magic to this tri tip. Giving it a rich but sweet smokey flavor to offset the spice from the mustard. It played really well into the black and blue seasoning. Then by adding a smoked salt to the bruschetta, everything came together so nicely. #bearmountianbbq #bruschetta #steaksandwich

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Breakfast Burritos Just hit the spot. Do you ever have one ingredient that just inspires the whole meal? Today that was @cabotcreamery smoky bacon cheddar cheese. I started with some slices melting in a tortilla, leftover ground turkey from tacos, added soft scrambled eggs, guac and sour cream and some bacon to really amp up that bacon cheddar. Everything got tightly rolled and served up with a little side of salsa. Now the real question, how much cheese did I eat while preparing the burrito. You'll never know! Shhhh! #breakfast #chedder #burritos

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Thai Chili Guava Stir Fry I started by making the stir fry sauce:2 Tablespoons of @pepperexchange Thai Chili Guava2 Tablespoons Soy sauce1 Tablespoon avocado oil1/2 of one lemon2 teaspoons garlic chili flakeThen was grilling up the pork chop, I went with a togarashi rub to bring in even more flavor. Finally sitting fry your favor veggies, for me that was carrot, onion, broccoli and bell pepper. Finally toss in your softened rice noodles and finish with your stir fry sauce. To plate layer the noodles and veggies, the sliced pork chop and top with some extra of the Thai Chili Guava sauce. The sauce really pairs perfectly with pork, and turning it into a stir fry sauce layers in the flavor throughout the dish. Get a bottle today with code ELECTRICMICE20 and be sure to pick up any of their sauces, all are fantastic as well as my favorite their purees, which are perfect in your recipes!#pepperpartner #thaichiliguava #guavagotheat

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Dr Pepper has always been the GOAT of BBQ marinades. 🥤 Now, @johnsonville built it right into the brat.No more overnight soaking. These new Dr Pepper Infused Brats are pre-mixed with those 23 iconic flavors and ready for the fire. 🌭The Process: Braised in a Dr Pepper bath with butter, fresh jalapeño & onion High-heat sear for that signature snap The Pro Hack: take any extra braise and pile it onto creamy macaroni salad.Tying that sweet, spicy profile into the side dish is the ultimate power move for your next tailgate. Find them now at your local retailers….#fizzyglizzy #johnsonville #DrPepper #BBQhacks #TailgateSeason

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