Farm Family Recipes
Farm Family Recipes
Simple meals, good beef, and the way we actually cook at home
The Set It and Forget It Oven Brisket Recipe
Think you need a 500-pound smoker and a degree in thermodynamics to make a decent brisket? Think again. I'm here to tell you that some of the best, most tender beef I’ve ever served came straight out of a Dutch oven right here in my kitchen.
Whether you’re prepping a Brisket Flat for St. Paddy’s Day or slow-roasting a marbled Brisket Point for Sunday dinner, the secret is all in the 'Low and Slow' method. I’m walking you through my foolproof, step-by-step guide to searing, braising, and (the hardest part) resting your dry-aged brisket for a result that pulls apart with a fork.
Rub Recipes for Big Beef Bones
Big bones deserve big flavor. Beef back ribs, short rib plates, and chuck rib dino bones aren’t your everyday cuts, they’re statement pieces. When you put them on the smoker or grill, you want the kind of flavor that makes people wander over to see what’s cooking. That’s where a good rub comes in.
A rub doesn’t have to be complicated. Think salt, sugar, and spices. Salt builds the foundation, sugar balances and caramelizes, and spices bring the personality. From there, you can keep it simple or turn up the flavor.
Beer Bath Brats: How to Cook Fresh Duroc Pork Bratwurst Wisconsin Style
Beer, butter, and bratwurst , it doesn’t get more Wisconsin than this. The secret to juicy, flavorful brats isn’t just tossing them on the grill, it’s giving them a proper beer bath. With garlic, caraway, herbs, and real Wisconsin butter, this recipe turns Fresh Duroc Pork Brats or our Mushroom Swiss Brats into the kind of tailgate-worthy supper you’ll make again and again.