Recipes

Pitmaster’s Benediction – The Book of Smoked Chicken Thighs
A forgiving scripture for weeknights, tailgates, and the faithful who crave crispy skin and juicy salvation. The Sermon Not every cook requires an overnight vigil or a prayer circle around the smoker. Some days call for a shorter service — one that still delivers juicy meat, crackling skin, and full-on flavor without testing your patience or your marriage. Smoked chicken thighs are that sermon. They are forgiving. They are flavorful. They welcome both the novice and the seasoned pitmaster. And when treated properly, they preach louder than most long cooks.... Read more...
Pitmaster’s Benediction - The Book of Beer Battered Lard Almighty Dusted Fried Chicken
A Southern sermon in brine, batter, and blessed crunch. Ingredients For the Brine: • 2 cups buttermilk (the baptismal font of flavor) • 2 tbsp Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub • 2 tsp hot sauce (a little spirit never hurt) • 3 lbs chicken pieces (bone-in thighs, drumsticks, or a whole cut-up bird) For the Batter & Coating: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • ½ cup cornstarch (for that divine crunch) • 3 tbsp Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub (yes, again — all glory to the rub) • 1 tsp... Read more...
Pitmaster’s Benediction - The Book of Grilled/Smoked Veggies
A green and glorious testament that salvation isn’t just for meat. Ingredients • A bounty of vegetables — whatever’s in season or within reach: • Bell peppers • Zucchini • Mushrooms • Onions • Asparagus • Corn on the cob • Cauliflower or broccoli florets • 2–3 tbsp olive oil (the sacred binder of all things good) • Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub — enough to coat each piece like a blessing • Optional finishing drizzle: melted butter, honey, or balsamic glaze Instructions 1. The Gathering of the Garden Wash... Read more...
Pitmaster’s Benediction - The Book Of Bloody Mary
A spicy scripture for the smoky-souled and slightly hungover. Ingredients • 2 oz vodka (the spirit that revives the spirit) • 4 oz tomato juice (or your favorite Bloody Mary mix) • 1 tsp Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub — the holy seasoning that redeems all sins • ½ tsp prepared horseradish (optional, but recommended for the penitent) • ½ oz lemon juice (fresh-squeezed, not store-bought sacrilege) • 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce • 2 dashes your favorite hot sauce • Pinch of black pepper • Ice cubes (as many as... Read more...
Pitmaster’s Prayer - Brisket
A sacred text for the pit, the patient, and the faithful. Ingredients • 1 whole packer brisket (12–16 lbs), trimmed but still righteous • Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub — enough to cover it like the good Lord intended • Hardwood for smoking — oak, hickory, or a blessed blend Instructions 1. The Anointing of the Brisket Pat your brisket dry, give thanks for its marbling, and coat it generously with Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub. Every inch should be seasoned with conviction — no half-hearted sprinkling here. Let it... Read more...
The Gospel According to Pork Butt A sermon in smoke, patience, and Lard Almighty.
Bless this butt and all who partake. May their smoke be clean, their bark be dark, and their neighbors come running at the scent of salvation. Ingredients • 1 whole pork butt (8–10 lbs) • Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub (be generous, as the Good Book commands) • Time, faith, and fire — preferably oak, hickory, or a blend of both Instructions 1. The Anointing Trim any excess fat, then lay hands upon the pork butt. Coat it liberally with Tash’s Lard Almighty Dry Rub, making sure every crevice is... Read more...