Category: Grilled Dinner

Several years ago while vacationing down south, I discovered the delicious dish called burnt ends.  I honestly don’t remember what type of meat they were made from, I just remember LOVING them.  Since then, Brad has made several attempts (all of which were delicious!) to recreate the exact dish that I enjoyed so much.  Just recently, we have discovered Smoked Poor Man’s Burnt Ends…and WOW!!!

Burnt ends traditionally are made from beef brisket.  It is indeed a very delicious meal, but is a more expensive cut of meat.  Thankfully, we can still get that AMAZING flavor with chuck roast.  While the cost is less for this cut of meat, the resulting flavor of smoked poor man’s burnt ends is seriously out of this world!!!

Yes folks, Pappy on the Penarve is at it again!  This recipe was a definite WIN!!!  The end result was a very tender piece of beef with a full-bodied and sticky BBQ flavor.  The crispy burnt edges complete the perfect flavor!  You MUST try this recipe…soon!

Steps ~

For this recipe, we used two nice cuts of chuck roast, each weighing about 3 1/2 pounds.  Generously season both sides of the meat with salt and pepper.  Preheat smoker to 275 degrees.  We used hickory chips to smoke the chuck roast.  Place your seasoned meat on the grill and plan on total smoking time to be about 5 hours.

After smoking for 4.25 hours, remove roast from grill and wrap in foil.  Below is a picture of how the meat should “look” when removing it to wrap.

Return to grill and continue smoking an additional 45 minutes.  Remove from grill and let wrapped meat rest for 15-20 minutes.  After resting, hold wrapped meat over disposable foil pan to unwrap, letting the juices flow into the pan.  Set cooked meat on cutting board.  Slice and then cut each roast into 3/4-inch chunks.  Place cut chunks in disposable foil pan.

Mix 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup BBQ sauce in small bowl until thoroughly combined.  Pour BBQ mixture over burnt ends.  Stir meat until completely covered in the BBQ mixture.  Place pan of meat back on grill, uncovered, and smoke for an additional 20 minutes.

Serving Smoked Poor Man’s Burnt Ends ~

As anyone who has tasted Pappy’s recipes knows, everything he makes is made to perfection.  I will say, this recipe is now at the top of my list of favorites.  It is truly finger-licking good.  Therefore, I now have to find the perfect serving platter and accessories, right?  So I have set out on my small business shopping…

This BBQ tray from Etsy will be a perfect fit for this dish (even though the meat is beef 🤣)  This is manly enough for Pappy to use for his grilling yet cute enough for me to use at the table setting.  LOVE!

This Personalized Grill Master Platter would be perfect too!  I LOVE that you can personalize this and it still looks “woodsy.”  This will look perfect with Pappy, The Grill Master…don’t you agree?  What would you personalize it with?

BBQ journal is perfect for logging notes or any changes made while grilling!

I have always believed that cooking and grilling good home cooked meals keeps the family coming back.  What we have discovered is not only do we get to share a lot of time with our grown children over prepared meals, but we have been lucky enough to share many meals with all of their friends as well.  Let’s not forget the gatherings with neighbors too!  Food and drink are the basics for all of the good times!

Don’t forget to add this one to your list of recipes….you won’t be disappointed!

It’s December and it’s cold outside so I ask you, “Do you still grill during the winter months?”  We do!  Brad is an avid grill master all…year…long!  I love that he enjoys grilling so much!  However, whether you grill in the cold or you prefer to cook inside when it’s cold, everyone can enjoy this wonderful recipe of caramelized onions and provolone cheese stuffed chicken breasts.

Bone In or Boneless??? ~

We used bone in chicken breasts, however, I believe the process of assembling is easier if you use the boneless chicken breasts.   Brad prefers to grill meats with bone in to enhance the flavor.  I do not disagree.  However, with the robust flavor of the caramelized onions, it will taste just as wonderful using boneless for this recipe.

Begin with preparing the onions.  To create the rich flavor needed, this process will take 30 to 45 minutes.  The full recipe for caramelized onions and provolone cheese stuffed chicken breasts is included below, but I have also included some tips.

Caramelizing Onions ~

Oh how I love the smell of onions cooking.  The wonderful aroma conjures up good memories of family gatherings and food being prepared in the kitchen.  Caramelized onions are so easy to make.  The trick is to cook them slow and on low heat.  You will be rewarded with a robust flavor that enhances the flavor of so many dishes.

Slice the onions thin and set aside.  Heat your skillet with butter or oil.  The amount of oil you will use depends upon the number of onions you are caramelizing.  The general rule is one tablespoon per one medium onion.  Once your oil is heated, add the onions and stir until they are completely coated.  Add a pinch of salt and stir every 3 to 4 minutes.  Add a couple of tablespoons of broth (chicken, beef or vegetable) or water as you are cooking to deglaze the pan and rehydrate the onions.   Continue this process for 30 to 45 minutes, depending upon the amount of browning you prefer.

Many recipes call for a small amount of sugar, however, you do not need to add sugar if you follow the method above.  They will sweeten naturally as they cook.

Preparing Chicken Breasts ~

Cut chicken breasts lengthwise almost completely through to the other side.  Season the chicken with salt, pepper, thyme and parsley flakes.  Layer inside of chicken with your choice of cheese, a layer of caramelized onions and top with another layer of cheese.

I prefer to use different cheeses for each layer, creating a an array of flavors, however, it is just as wonderful using the same type of cheese for each layer.  If you are baking the chicken, you can then secure it with toothpicks.  When grilling, Brad prefers to use cooking twine to better hold the stuffed meat together.  This is a grilling must in his book!

Use this link to order twine for cooking:  Stock up on twine for all of your cooking needs here!

Caramelized Onion Broth ~

After you have stuffed the chicken breasts and started the cooking process, place the remaining onions on the stove and add beef broth, extra parsley flakes and thyme.  Cook on low heat until thickened.  When the meat is fully cooked, use this broth to spoon over the top of the chicken.  Of course, take this opportunity to add a little extra cheese on top….both for presentation and to enhance the flavor.

Stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and appealing recipe when looking for “that special recipe to impress.”  The addition of fragrant and delicious caramelized onions is the perfect choice for a wonderful meal.  There is no doubt that you won’t LOVE these caramelized onions and provolone cheese stuffed chicken breasts!

A Perfect Dessert Pairing ~

Looking for a great dessert recipe to compliment this amazing chicken?  Look no further….this decadent apple strudel recipe pairs wonderfully with your meal.

You can find this amazing recipe in my link here:  Get the recipe for a DELICIOUS apple strudel here!  Enjoy!

When it comes to pizza and flatbread, Pappy and I definitely have different opinions on which ingredients make a great pizza.  Traditional toppings are wonderful, but sometimes I like to get adventurous.  Sunday was a perfect day for grilling pizzas with Pappy on the Penarve.  The weather was crisp, the tv was roaring with football games and fun ideas were rolling through our heads of our upcoming creations.  My final outcome was grilled caramelized onion, apple and Canadian bacon flatbread…..AHHHmazing!!!!

The wonderful thing about flatbread pizza is that everyone can create their own masterpiece.  They are just the right size for one…or two if you decide to share.  However, the only one I was sharing my grilled caramelized onion flatbread with was a nice glass of Chardonnay!

THIS RECIPE IS SO VERSATILE!!!

Caramelizing onions is a must for this yummy recipe.  However, you may wish to alter the recipe a bit after you prepare the onions.  Maybe you wish to use only onions and no fruit.  Apples were used in this recipe, but peaches or pears would be just as delicious.  The trick is that whatever you choose to add in, you must cook them over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes to get the caramelizing to take place.

The flavors mixed very well with Canadian bacon, but maybe you prefer no meat….it would still be fantastic!

While the onion mixture is cooking, you will need to prepare your flatbread. Brush it with a thin layer of olive oil then layer fig spread over the top of the oil.  Add the caramelized onion mixture on top of the fig glaze.  Top with fresh spinach or other greens of your choice.  Next will be your choice of cheese.  We prepared this with blue cheese.  Goat cheese, brie or feta would work wonderfully as well.  Lastly, top it off with some toasted walnuts and dried cherries.

IT’S TIME TO GRILL ~

Slide a pizza board or pizza peel under the flatbread to transfer to the grill.  If you do not have a pizza peel, it’s a good idea to add it to your cooking arsenal….once you taste these babies you are definitely going to be making more.  Here is a link to one of my favorites.   I absolutely love this pizza peel with a foldable handle for easy storage!

Once you have transferred the flatbread to the grill, close the cover and grill for 8 to 10 minutes.  Check on it after 5 minutes to decide the correct amount of time for the level of crispiness you prefer.  Then top it off with balsamic glaze….perfection!

KID FRIENDLY~

Now you are looking at me like I am crazy!  Kid friendly you ask?  What child likes blue cheese?  Well, I know there are some kids out there that do eat different cheeses, but if they don’t, substitute mozzarella.  Easy peasy!

The really cool thing about flatbread pizzas, is you can have a small layout of different toppings and let everyone make their own.  Psst…..kids are more apt to eat their dinner when they take part in the process of preparation.  So let them dig in and have fun!!!!

The time is here folks!!!  Pappy on the Penarve, with his AMAZING grilling tips and techniques, will be rolling out new recipes on the reg. (lol, do you like my attempt at sound young and hip??  🤣)  We are starting out with a recipe that Pappy has become very famous for among our family and friends.  So read on for this awesome recipe for Flank Steak with Pappy on the Penarve.

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