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New videos on YouTube every Wednesday and Saturday! The Budget BBQer is all about creating excellent home made barbecue without breaking the bank. We explore how to make less expensive cuts into tasty meals and how to take expensive cuts and stretch them out to get the most for...

Over the Top Chili

Chili Seasoning: 1 tbsp cumin1 tbsp paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp chili powder1 tsp dried mustard1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp cinnamon Start the smoker. Bring your smoker to 300°-325° while competing the next steps. Saute one sweet onion, two serrano peppers, one medium jalapeno...

Seasoned Pork Chops

Slice the Pork Loin: Use a sharp filet/boning knife to cut the loin into 1″-1.5″ chops. You can slice thicker or thinner depending on your preference. You can cut them thin if you want to fry them, as well. Season the Pork Chops: Coat the chops with Lawry’s Seasoned...

Mexican-Style Smoked Pork

Recipe: Place two pounds of pulled pork, 1 can of lime and cilantro Rotel, and 1 tablespoon of my Fajita and Taco Seasoning (recipe below) into a slow cooker and set the heat to Keep Warm. Stir the mixture together, then add 1 more tablespoon of seasoning and 1...

Pulled Pork on an Electric Smoker

Instructions: Rub the pork butt with mustard on the meat sides, then season generously with my pork rub. Turn it over and score the fat with a sharp filet knife, cutting one inch squares, but only going deep enough to reach the meat. Rub the fat side with mustard,...

Smoked Salmon on a Weber Kettle

Recipe: Start coals and stack on one side of the kettle. Rub the salmon skin with a little olive oil, then baste the meat with lemon juice and season with garlic salt and pepper. Add wood chunks to the coals when they’re good and hot (fruit is best, I...

Smoked Mini-Meatloaves

Recipe Combine and knead in a large mixing bowl: 1.5 lbs. of ground meat 1/2 sweet onion, diced 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tbsp bbq sauce 1 tbsp mustard 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 egg Separate the meat...

Smoked Turkey Paninis

Recipe Heat griddle press to 350°F and begin sandwich prep. Layer smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, 2 smoked provolone cheese slices, and 4-5 smoked ham slices. Close the sandwich and butter one side of the bread, place butter side down on the griddle press, then butter the other side and...

Smoked Turkey Stock

Recipe Place a turkey carcass in an instant pressure cooker. Add the following: One or two carrots, quartered One onion, quartered Two stalks of celery, quartered 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp peppercorns 1/8 tsp dried thyme 2 bay leaves Fill the pot until the carcass is mostly covered in...

Smoked Duck with Mandarin Soy Glaze

Recipe Dry the duck’s skin and season with 1:1 salt and pepper ratio. Baste the duck with a mixture of 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce and 2 tbsp of honey. Slice one medium sweet onion and three mandarin oranges and stuff the duck. Smoke at 275° until the...

Pulled Pork Biscuit Bombs

Recipe Preheat oven to 375°. Dice half of one sweet onion and mince one garlic clove. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown lightly on the edges. While the onions...