Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 14–16 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes active (plus 8–24 hours optional dry brine) Cook Time: Smoker: 10–14 hours at 250°F; Oven: 8–10 hours at 275°F Total Time: 12–18 hours including 1–3 hour rest (plus optional dry brine) Quick Ingredients 1 whole packer brisket, 12–14 lb (USDA Choice or Prime) 1/4 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 oz corn chips (Fritos), divided 2 lb 80/20 ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds optional) 2 tbsp chili powder (preferably ancho) 2 tsp ground […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz Mexican chorizo (raw, casings removed) 1 tbsp neutral oil (only if pan looks dry) 1 small white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup roasted diced […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 wedges Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil (for the skillet) 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes 1 hour dough chilling and 2 hours cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust, chilled (homemade or store-bought) 2 cups (220 g) pecan halves, toasted and divided 3 large […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 enchiladas (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 10 oz sharp cheddar, shredded 4 oz American cheese, diced or torn 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, plus more for optional filling 3/4 cup neutral oil (divided: […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 kolaches Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast 1 tsp fine salt 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 large […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp neutral oil […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 dried ancho chiles (about 1 oz / 28 g total) 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp neutral oil (for sautéing) 6 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks pork spare ribs (3 to 3.5 lb each), membranes removed 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt (Morton; 4 tbsp, ~60 g) or 6 tbsp Diamond Crystal 1/4 cup 16-mesh coarse black […]