I absolutely love this time of year, which is probably why I blog so much less, but honestly, I should make more of an effort because if there's one thing I learned by going to grad school in Denver, it's how to enjoy your damn summer. Stop and smell the flowers people. Life is right there in front of you, and watching the world around you wake up for the warmth is a beautiful thing, despite our crazy weather. However, things have settled down here in D-town and it's time to live it up. Go outside. Spend time on a rooftop, relax, cook outdoors, ride a bike, drink some brews, listen to some live music, and - most importantly - cook up some fabulous food!
So in order to kick off summer on the right foot I've decided to share a pretty amazing secret recipe of mine, my BBQ sauce. Tangy, thick, and with a little kick, this sauce is not only guaranteed to please, but the recipe itself makes a large amount and by freezing it, this will last you all summer long. The biggest bonus is that it doesn't take a lot of effort to make. If you aren't a fan of the spice, you can omit the chilies.
First I'll start off by sharing the actual secret, I've adopted this recipe from one of the best BBQ joints in this country: Dinosaur BBQ (the original is in Syracuse, NY...UPSTATE PRIDE!). MB and I went here countless times in college, and these guys know their shit. My aunt and uncle make the three hour drive from Buffalo to here at least annually. Needless to say, I've adapted one of their recipes to fit my own taste, and I must say, the result is worth a try. This recipe uses different chilies and is more adapted to a paleo diet. I won't give the original recipe because of my respect for intellectual property, but below is an image of the book - and yes, this recipe is a definite indicator of the quality of awesomeness of recipes in this gem.
Well without further adieu...recipe after the break...
So in order to kick off summer on the right foot I've decided to share a pretty amazing secret recipe of mine, my BBQ sauce. Tangy, thick, and with a little kick, this sauce is not only guaranteed to please, but the recipe itself makes a large amount and by freezing it, this will last you all summer long. The biggest bonus is that it doesn't take a lot of effort to make. If you aren't a fan of the spice, you can omit the chilies.
First I'll start off by sharing the actual secret, I've adopted this recipe from one of the best BBQ joints in this country: Dinosaur BBQ (the original is in Syracuse, NY...UPSTATE PRIDE!). MB and I went here countless times in college, and these guys know their shit. My aunt and uncle make the three hour drive from Buffalo to here at least annually. Needless to say, I've adapted one of their recipes to fit my own taste, and I must say, the result is worth a try. This recipe uses different chilies and is more adapted to a paleo diet. I won't give the original recipe because of my respect for intellectual property, but below is an image of the book - and yes, this recipe is a definite indicator of the quality of awesomeness of recipes in this gem.
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