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Reverse-seared picanha cooked low for even doneness, then finished hot for a perfect crust. Simple method that delivers steakhouse-level results.

• 1 whole picanha (top sirloin cap)
• Swine Life Prime Beef Rub
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub

Instructions

1. SEASON
   1. Light coat of Swine Life Prime Beef.
   2. Follow with a layer of Killer Hogs Steak Rub.
   3. Let sit at room temp 30–45 minutes while the grill comes up to temp.
2. SET UP THE GRILL
   1. Indirect cooking setup (drum cooker or any grill works).
   2. Stabilize temperature at 275°F.
3. COOK (INDIRECT PHASE)
   1. Place picanha on the pit.
   2. Cook until internal temp hits 128–130°F
   3. Usually about 1.5 hours, but go by internal temp, not time.
4. REST + CONTROL CARRYOVER (CRITICAL STEP)
   1. Pull around 128–130°F and leave the probe in.
   2. Let the internal temp rise during the rest. Once it peaks and starts coming back down, go in for the sear.
   3. Open the vents on your pit, open the lid and let the fire get hot.
5. SEAR (HOT & FAST)
   1. Place picanha back onto pit – directly over high heat.
   2. Flip every minute.
   3. Sear for 3–5 minutes total until a crust forms.
6. REST, SLICE, SERVE
   1. Let it rest briefly and slice against the grain.

This method is all about controlling the internal temperature so you don’t overcook the picanha during the sear.

By bringing it up slowly over indirect heat, you get even doneness all the way through. When you pull it and let it rest, the internal temp will continue to rise, then eventually peak and start to fall. That’s your window.

Once it starts coming back down, the meat has stopped actively cooking, so you can hit it with high heat to build a crust without pushing it past medium-rare.

Flanken beef ribs cooked hot and fast right over the fire with a Greek-style marinade and a butter baste the whole way. You get a real good char on the outside with rich, beefy flavor and juicy bites all the way through.

• 3–4 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs (thin-cut, ~¼” thick)
• Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• Malcom’s Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning

Marinade Recipe

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Malcom’s Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Butter Baste Recipe

• 2 sticks butter
• 1–2 tbsp Malcom’s Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season the ribs
   – Season flanken ribs evenly on all sides with light coat of AP Seasoning and then medium coat of Gyro Hero Greek seasoning.
2. Marinade and soak
   – Whisk together parsley, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Greek seasoning, red wine vinegar, and olive oil until combined.
   – Add ribs and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Prepare the grill and butter baste
   – Set up a charcoal grill with a two-zone fire (hot direct side and cooler indirect side).
   – Melt butter and stir in Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley. Keep warm for basting.
4. Cook over direct heat (burn & turn)
   – Remove ribs from marinade and place directly over hot coals in batches.
   – Cook about 2 minutes per side, flipping often.
   – Baste with butter between flips and allow flare-ups to hit the meat.
   – Continue turning until the ribs develop deep caramelization with light char on the edges.
5. Move to indirect heat
   – As each batch finishes, move ribs to the cool side of the grill, stacking loosely while remaining ribs cook.
6. Finish and serve
   – Once all ribs are on the indirect side, close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
   – Remove from grill and serve immediately with a light squeeze of lemon and optional fresh parsley.

• Burn and Turn matters – Stay with the ribs the whole time. Flip them often and don’t let them sit too long on one side or they’ll burn instead of building good char.
• Don’t skip the marinade time – Give the ribs at least a few hours, but overnight is best. That’s what helps tenderize the meat and get that Greek flavor all the way through.
• Butter baste is the key – Baste with butter every time you flip. It builds flavor, helps the ribs caramelize, and keeps them from drying out over the fire.
• Expect flare-ups – Cooking directly over the coals will cause flare-ups. That’s what you want. Just keep turning the ribs so they get flame-kissed and don’t burn.

Smoked tomahawk ribeye cooked start-to-finish on the pellet grill. No sear, just low heat, rich smoke, and juicy medium-rare steakhouse flavor every time.

• 1 Tomahawk Ribeye Steak (about 3 lbs)
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp Willingham’s W’ham Original Mild Seasoning
• 1–2 Tbsp Killer Hogs AP Seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic)
• 1–2 Tbsp Killer Hogs Steak Rub (for texture & color)
• ½ stick (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into pats

Instructions

1. Trim the Steak
   Lightly trim any big pockets of fat around the edges and clean up the bone for presentation.
2. Season Generously
   Rub the steak all over with Worcestershire sauce as a binder.
   Apply a medium coat of W’ham Original Mild Seasoning for color and base flavor.
   Add a layer of Killer Hogs AP Seasoning to build that salt, pepper, garlic profile.
   Finish with a layer of Killer Hogs Steak Rub for texture and crust.
3. Rest & Fire Up the Grill
   Let the steak sit out while you fire up your pellet grill to 250°F. This gives the seasonings time to melt in and lets the steak come up to room temperature before cooking.
4. Smoke the Tomahawk
   Place the steak on the pellet grill and insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part.
   Set your first target internal temp to 120°F.
   Once it hits 120, reset your probe to 128°F and monitor closely.
5. Rest with Butter
   Place pats of butter and a light sprinkle of Steak Rub on a platter.
   Remove the steak from the grill at 128°F and place it directly on butter.
   Tent loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
6. Slice & Serve
   Remove the steak from the bone, then slice across the grain. The melted butter and drippings combine to make a rich, flavorful sauce—spoon that over the slices before serving.

Cook tri-tip Santa Maria-style right over the coals for big flavor and a smoky crust. This open-fire tri-tip recipe keeps it simple—just bold seasoning, live fire, and a juicy medium-rare finish.

• 1 whole Tri-Tip roast (untrimmed)
• Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (or salt and coarse black pepper)

Instructions

1. Don’t Trim a Thing
   Leave all the fat and sinew on that big, beautiful tri-tip. That’s how Mr. Al Frugoni—the king of live fire—does it, and we’re sticking to it.
2. Season Heavy
   Hit it generously with TX Brisket Rub (or your favorite salt & pepper blend). Don’t be shy—we want a big crust.
3. Build the Fire
   Start a fire using wood splits and lump charcoal. Once you’ve got a solid coal bed, rake the coals under your cooking grate and let it heat up.
4. Sear Over High Heat
   Place the tri-tip directly over the hot coals and press it into the grate for good contact. Flip every 3–4 minutes to build a deep sear and bark on both sides.
5. Finish Over Medium Heat
   Once seared, move it a bit higher above the coals or to indirect heat. Keep flipping every few minutes until the internal temp hits 125–130°F for medium-rare.
6. Rest and Slice
   Let it rest for 20 minutes. Then slice it against the grain—split it down the middle crook first, since the grain runs different ways.

Grilled Beef Flaken Ribs – Flaken Ribs have a rich, beef flavor – and when you take the time to marinade them and then chargrill them directly over hot coals, you get a delicious bite of beefy goodness!

• 4lbs flanken-cut beef ribs
• 1 bunch green onions – chopped divide the green and white parts
• 2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs TX Rub

Instructions

1. Place the white parts of the onion in a mixing bowl and add: minced garlic, ginger, soy, worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, hoisin, and TX. Stir to combine.
2. Add the beef flanken cut ribs to a large ziplock bag and pour in the marinade. Squeeze the air out of the bag and gently toss the ribs around so everything is coated in the marinade. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
3. Prepare a grill for 2 zone cooking – hot side and cool side. Grill the ribs over the direct heat zone (hot side) of the grill. Work in batches so the grill isn’t over crowded. Cook the ribs on each side until they begin to char about 3-4 minutes each side. Then move them over to the cool zone until all of the ribs are char-grilled.
4. Place the ribs on a foil lined baking sheet, wrap the foil around the top to seal off the heat, and rest the ribs for 20-30 minutes.
5. To serve place the ribs on a large cutting board or platter and top with the green tops of the onions.

Whole Beef Tenderloin trimmed into Filet Mignon Steaks and cooked with a reverse-seared – then basted with a Garlic Butter while they get flame-kissed over open flames

• 5 – 12oz Beef Tenderloin Filets (AKA – Filet Mignon Steaks)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic minced
• 1 shallot minced
• 2 sticks salted butter
• 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Drizzle the outside of each steak with worcestershire sauce and season heavily with TX Rub (coarse salt and black pepper can substitute).
2. Set up a grill for 2 zone cooking – hot and cool side.  I used my primo ceramic grill running Royal Oak Lump charcoal but any grill will work.
3. Keep the grill between 275-300°F for the first stage of the reverse sear. Place a probe thermometer in the center of one of the filets and set each steak on the cool side of the grill to start away from the direct fire.
4. Once the internal temperature reaches 115°F – about 25 minutes; remove the steaks from the grill and place on a foil lined sheet pan. Rest the steaks for about 15-20 minutes. You will notice the temp continues to climb but it will eventually stop and start to drop. This is where you want to do the sear stage.
5. While the filets are resting – add a drizzle of olive oil to an iron skillet. Add the garlic and shallot and saute until soft – season with a little TX rub for flavor.
6. Move the skillet off the direct heat and add the butter. Stir until the butter melts about 2 minutes and add the chopped parsley.
7. Brush each filet with the butter mixture and place over the direct heat (Fire side) of the grill for 1 minute on each side.  Continue brushing with butter at this point and only cook until a char starts to form.  It should take about 1-2 minutes total each side.  It is important to not walk away and be extremely careful at this point because the fire will be rolling.
8. Remove the steaks from the grill once seared and brush with additional garlic butter.  Rest the steaks for 5 minutes and serve.

Smoked Prime Rib cooked with an herb-crust on the Pellet Smoker using Hickory Pellets.

• 5# Prime Rib Roast 
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Swine Life Prime Beef Rub
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub 
• 2 Tablespoons Chimi Churri Original Rub
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Flakes 
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Flakes 

Instructions

1. Prepare pellet grill for indirect smoking at 250°F using hickory pellets.
2. Trim excess fat from prime rib roast and use butcher twine to secure the shape of the roast.
3. Mix together Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, Chimi Churri, Garlic and Onion in a small bowl. 
4. Drizzle the outside with olive oil for a binder. Season with a layer of Swine Life Prime Beef Rub. Then generously rub the outside of the prime rib roast with the TX Brisket seasoning mixture. 
5. Place the prime rib on the smoker – use an internal meat probe to monitor internal temps. When temperature in the center of the roast reaches 120°F, remove from smoker and allow prime rib to rest for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Beef Tenderloin slow smoked on the pellet grill alongside some beefy, smoked mushrooms. Perfect for a different, delicious take on steak night.

• 1 whole beef tenderloin
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs AP seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons Traeger Saskatchewan Seasoning (or your fave blackened rub)

Beefy Smoked Mushrooms

• 3 pints sliced mushrooms
• 1 shallot finely chopped
• 5–6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 Tablespoon Kitchen Accomplice Beef Broth Concentrate
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 teaspoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• Place all ingredients into a smoker-safe dish or a half size aluminum pan. Smoke on pit for 1.5 – 2 hours until mushrooms and garlic are tender.

Instructions

1. Trim the whole beef tenderloin into center cut portion be sure to remove any sinew or silver skin.
2. Prepare pellet grill or any other smoker for indirect smoking at 250 degrees.
3. Drizzle the outside of the tenderloin with Worcestershire for a binder and season with a layer of AP seasoning followed by the Saskatchewan seasoning.
4. Place the tenderloin on the smoker, insert a probe thermometer into the center of the roast and smoke until internal temperature reaches 120 degrees.
5. Remove the tenderloin from the pit and cover loosely in foil and rest for 20-30 minutes.
6. Slice the tenderloin into desired thickness and serve.

Porterhouse Steak smoked and topped with Bacon Tallow Butter

• 2 Porter House cut steaks about 20oz each
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Swine Life Prime Beef Rub
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs Steak Rub
• 1/2 cup bacon tallow (rendered fat from 12oz pack bacon)
• 1/2 stick butter

Instructions

1. Prepare drum smoker for indirect cooking at 275°F using lump charcoal for fuel.
2. Drizzle each side of the porter house steaks with olive oil to lightly coat and season with a layer of Prime Beef rub followed by the Steak Rub. Allow the steaks to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Place the steaks on the smoker and insert a probe thermometer into the center of one steak to monitor internal temp.
4. Smoke the steaks until the internal temperature reaches about 118° flipping half way through for even cooking.
5. Take half of the bacon tallow/drippings and mix with 1/2 stick of melted butter. Season with a dash or two of Prime Beef and Steak Rub. Rest in the refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Remove the lid from the drum and baste each steak with the bacon drippings. Flip the steaks and continue cooking (with the lid off to sear the steaks) until the internal temperature reaches about 125-128°F.
7. Remove the steaks from the grill, top each with a big dollop of the bacon tallow butter and rest for 7-10 minutes before serving.

• 1 whole brisket 13-15lbs
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 1 packet Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 large onions sliced
• 6–8 cloves garlic minced
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine
• 3–4 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 stick butter

Instructions

1. Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 275°F using Hickory wood splits for fuel and flavor.  (Any smoker can be used for this recipe, keep the temps steady at 275°F)
2. Trim the brisket by removing thick areas of fat and sinew from the top and bottom.  Season with AP seasoning followed by the packet of Beefy Onion soup mix. Allow the brisket to set it at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before placing it on the smoker. 
3. Smoke the brisket at 275°F until the outside starts to turn dark about 3 1/2 – 4 hours.  At this point remove the brisket from the pit and place in a large aluminum pan.
4. Add the beef broth, wine, tomato paste, garlic, onions, and bay leaves to the pan.  Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the flat, and cover the pan with aluminum foil. 
5. Place the brisket back on the pit and continue to cook until the probe thermometer reaches 202°F.  At this point check the brisket for tenderness.  It should feel really soft when you insert a hand held thermometer in all areas of the brisket. 
6. Remove the brisket from the pit and carefully take it out of the braising liquid.  Place it on a sheet pan and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
7. Pour the pan liquid through a colander to separate the onions form the liquid. Pour the liquid into a fat separator or ladle off any fat from the top of the bowl.  
8. In a deep saute pan over medium heat add the flour and butter and stir for a few minutes to create a roux.  Slowly whisk in the separate liquid (about 2 cups) and whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken.  At this point stir in the onions and taste for seasoning.  If it needs a little salt and pepper just use a sprinkle of AP.  
9. Slice the brisket across the grain and serve with the brisket onion gravy.