Can a good Carne Asada marinade transform a $5 steak into good Carne Asada tacos? I couldn't afford not to find out.

Yes, you can smoke brisket at home   The idea of cooking a brisket for the first time is daunting. And it should be. Preparing this substantial cut of beef perfectly, takes time, skill, and attention to detail. But don’t worry! You can learn the art of making smoked brisket with enough practice and some free expertise. I’ll go over all the information you need to know, including when to wrap the brisket, in this beginner’s guide. First, let’s talk ...

My friends at Traeger sent me their Pulled Pork slider meal kit. I figured it was Super Bowl worthy enough to share the experience with. It takes me back to Cheap Eats Asheville and the Carolina Pulled Pork we had there.

Sponsored Post from my friends at Traeger: I have been making this Sweet Potato Gratin for years. Trager asked for a Thanksgiving recipe and this instantly came to mind. And you can make it ahead.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan puts some culinary swag to healthy use in this mashup of Wunderoots carrot noodles and 'Nade Thai sauce

The Traeger Smoked 'n Simmered Beer Brats is the METHOD. I stand by this like central AC and big ice cubes in my bourbon.

Ali Khan is back it on the Traeger with ribs. This time he employs the help of Sasquatch BBQ for his fast 'n tasty method for ribs. The journey to rib perfection takes an exciting turn . . .

Food Network and Cooking Channel's Ali Khan test drives Jeff Mauro's Smoked Honey Glazed Salmon on Traeger Day.

The Vitals: the recipe: Al Pastor Traeger Hack the smoker: Traeger Ironwood 885  the time: about an hour the full nelson: too damn fun not to try Lazy Sunday cookouts have been a running theme in my backyard lately. On Sundays, like in this Instagram Reels post, I’ve been hitting up my neighborhood carniceria. Their selection of marinated meats and salsas are damn tasty when I don’t feel like dedicating a weekend for the prep. And it gave me a ...

The Vitals: the recipe: Traeger Baby Back Ribs Vol. 1 + 2 the smoker: Traeger Ironwood 885 the time: Vol 1: 3+ hours Vol 2: 7.5 hours the full nelson: A masterpiece is a work in progress but my belly is motivated for the finish line Ok everybody, so you probably know I recently got a Traeger grill. Since moving to Austin, the land of smoked meats, my backyard grilling escapades have been exclusively an open fire affair where I ...