What would a holiday meal be, without a delicious stuffing? With flavors of sage, cranberry, crunchy pecans and more, this stuffing is the perfect compliment to a delicious holiday turkey or other main course. Enjoy! View the photo guide to making this stuffing here! Printable instructions: Cranberry Sausage Stuffing: Ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean Sage [...]
Without frying anything else! By Jay Mathiesen, Owner, Backyard Bash It seems every year we hear of some unfortunate soul who has burned down his house using a turkey fryer. In most cases, this is caused by a hiccup in the frontal lobe of the brain. Therefore, as a reminder for all those who have [...]
Maybe you’ve made pulled pork a million times…But you’ve never made it quite like this! Carnitas are traditional Mexican fare made from pork shoulders. In this photo guide you’ll see Jay simmer a slow-smoked boston butt with oranges, limes, juice and cola for a citrusy filling for flour tortillas. Enjoy! View the photo guide here… [...]
This is Backyard Bash Owner Jay Mathiesen’s favorite pork tenderloin recipe! The glaze also works well with chicken thighs. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fig preserves 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black [...]
It’s everyone’s favorite cut of beef, but it’s also the most difficult to perfect. In this photo-guide you’ll learn Jay’s techniques for trimming and prepping a brisket! With the right tools and a little bit of work, you’ll be an old pro in no time! Click here to learn!
Sure, you’ve heard about fried turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner, all crispy and golden on the outside and juicy on the inside. But did you know that a turkey fryer can also turn out incredible seafood? What better way to impress guests than having a classic seafood boil with the flavors of lemons, bay leaves, cayenne [...]
It may have a funny name, but Spatchcock Chicken cooks more evenly and quicker than roasting a whole chicken and has a lovely table presentation, making it a great choice for dinner guests! In this photo guide you’ll find step by step instructions on how to prep and cook chicken, using this simple method. View [...]
Commentary by Beth Politsch Recipe by Jay Mathiesen For me, beef jerky conjures up memories of car trips as a kid. Since we always drove to our vacation desinations, whether it was Prince Edward Island or the Rocky Mountains, Mom and Dad would pack a cooler full of pop, sandwiches and peaches and a backpack [...]
You have company coming for dinner tonight and you need a delicious summer dinner that’s easy to make and doesn’t take hours of smoking to perfect. Sound good? The menu below is a perfect summer meal, especially if you’re looking for light, flavorful fare that takes full advantage of the fresh veggies available in stores [...]
Need the perfect end to a delicious BBQ meal? Backyard Bash CFO Jeanne Mathiesen made her mom’s Mississippi Mud Sludge for our April 19th BBQ class, and it was such a hit that we had to include it in our newsletter! You’ll love this cool, creamy, and chocolaty summertime treat with the best crunchy crust [...]
