Quick Reference Best for: Prime rib, ribeyes, tri-tip, and beef tenderloin at cookouts Make ahead: Yes — up to 5 days in the fridge Serves: About 1 1/2 cups (8–10 servings) Key tip: Bloom the horseradish off heat to keep its kick alive If you love rich beef, this Horseradish […]
Quick Reference Best for: Grilled corn, steak, and weeknight cookouts Make ahead: Yes — up to 5 days in the fridge or 2 months frozen Serves: Yields about 1 cup; finishes 8–10 ears or 4–6 steaks Key tip: Brush on in the last 60 seconds of grilling for gloss and […]
Quick Reference Best for: Weeknight grills, backyard parties, and simple taco nights Make ahead: Yes — marinate up to 24 hours; sauce keeps 5 days Serves: 4–6 with a standard 1.5–2 lb flank steak Key tip: Slice thinly against the grain at a 45° angle for tenderness BBQ Marinade for […]
Quick Reference Best for: Weekend grilling, backyard cookouts, and tailgates Make ahead: Yes — mix up to 5 days in advance Serves: About 4–6 pounds of beef (8–10 servings) Key tip: Reserve some marinade before touching raw meat to use as a glaze Bourbon BBQ Marinade for Beef Ribs and […]
Quick Reference Best for: Summer cookouts and surf-and-turf nights Make ahead: Yes — up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen Serves: Yields 1 cup (enough for 6–8 servings) Key tip: Roll into a log, chill, and slice coins to finish hot food fast Compound Butter for […]
Quick Reference Best for: Weekend smokes, tailgates, and make-ahead BBQ platters Make ahead: Yes — blend and store up to 3 months airtight Serves: Yields about 1 cup rub; seasons 8–10 lb brisket or 2 racks of beef ribs Key tip: Use very finely ground coffee; coarse grounds create bitterness […]
Quick Reference Best for: Weeknight grilling, tailgates, and smoker sessions Make ahead: Yes — mix and store up to 6 months Serves: Yields about 1 cup; seasons 8–10 pounds of meat Key tip: Salt separately so you can dial in seasoning by cut and weight All-Purpose BBQ Rub for Chicken, […]