In preparation for tomorrow’s pulled pork dinner, I want to brine the pork shoulder overnight. I know it seems like extra work, but the results will speak for themselves – trust me! Here are the ingredients I use to create my brine. Pulled Pork Brine Ingredients: 2 – 3 lb pork shoulder 1/3 cup salt 2 tsp Smoky Mesquite grinder 1/2 tsp ground Chipotle Chili 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced onion 1/4 fresh cracked black pepper 2 tbsp molasses 1 qt water (or enough to cover the pork) Preparation: Place all ingredients, except pork, into a large zip closure bag. Add 2 cups of water and close the bag. Swirl the bag to mix spices and dissolve…
With some of the hottest days of the year this week, let’s face it – no one wants to be inside cooking dinner. So tonight, it is hamburgers on the barbecue. But not just a boring or everyday hamburger, this one has pizzazz! Introducing the kimchi cheeseburger!!! Just think of how perfect this burger is. No lettuce, no pickles, no onion – but all those flavor aspects are there in the kimchi. And this is a quick dinner to make. While the grill was getting warmed up, I seasoned the ground beef patties, prepared the kimchi with my kitchen shears, and spread mayo on the buns for tasty toasting. Kimchi cheeseburgers Ingredients: 2 ground beef patties 1 cup of kimchi 2 hamburger buns 2 slices…