I’m always looking for ways to use up leftover smoked brisket. While brisket is still really good the next day, especially if wrapped tightly in plastic to reduce oxidation, it never quite lives up to the day it was made. For that reason, I think it is usually best repurposed in other dishes, like these…
Smoked Potato Salad
Potato salad isn’t usually an exciting dish, but you can count on it showing up at most backyard barbecues. Most of the time it ends up being a tediously bland version that I push around my plate and discreetly shuffle into the garbage when its maker isn’t paying attention. But potato salad doesn’t have to…
Tri-Tip Sandwich with Roasted Garlic Mayo and Pickled Onion
Firing up the smoker as often as I do has its consequences. Namely, I end up with ridiculous amounts of smoked meat jockeying for refrigerator space with random long-forgotten condiments. Of course, this is one of those proverbial “first world” problems that I should be abundantly grateful to have. In any case, it is a…
Pickled Red Onions
There is a reason you often see pickled vegetables lurking in the corner of your favorite tray of barbecue. With its fatty richness, barbecue needs something to relieve the palate and keep you coming back for more. When tackling a full barbecue spread, I love to make little smoked meat sandwiches by nestling a little…
Smoked Santa Maria Style Tri-tip
In the U.S., Santa Maria Style tri-tip is something of a West coast regional specialty. This cut of beef used to be destined for the meat grinder to become part of your next burger, but since discovering its beefy flavor and tender flesh (when sliced thinly against the grain), the tri-tip has been a favorite…
Review: Storrs Smokehouse
The 40+ minute road trip from Portland to Storrs Smokehouse is a minor deterrence for those of us that love barbecue. But this yellow brick road doesn’t lead to a happy place. You might just want to stay home. Rating 2.5 / 5.0
Review: Clay’s Smokehouse
A longtime resident of the Portland barbecue scene, Clay’s Smokehouse is back after a brief hiatus due to relocation problems. The real question is whether the barbecue at Clay’s delights or disappoints. Rating 2.5 / 5.0
Review: Smokehouse Tavern
Sometimes good things can be found in unexpected places. In this case, it’s delicious barbecue at Smokehouse Tavern buried in a nondescript strip mall off SE Morrison. If you find yourself in the area, stop in to satisfy your barbecue cravings. Check out my review for more details. Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Review: Road Runner Barbeque
Scoring an impressive 4.5 stars on Yelp, Road Runner Barbeque reads like a top notch Portland barbecue joint, but this story has a bad ending. Rating: 1.5 / 5.0
Review: Block & Board
Looking for a local Portland butcher shop, deli, and barbecue joint all rolled into one? Block & Board is the answer, but if you go for the barbecue, ask them to hold the sauce. Read on for more. Rating: 2.5 / 5.0