Pit Boss: Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

It was time to to try pulled pork.  I had 4 pounds of pork butt that unfortunately came delivered to me in two pieces, like 2 fat steaks!  I have never seen that before and was expecting a small roast.  I had to tie it with twine to keep the steaks together too as I wanted them to cook equally.  I was so close to switching to making pork butt burnt ends instead, but I stuck to the original plan...

Instant Pot: Cuban Inspired Picadillo

Well I looked at Cuban Picadillo recipes until I found no more to peer at.  Each one was a little different from the other, raisins, no raisins, potatoes, no potatoes, etc.  I guessed the recipe varied from what part of Cuba you were from and likely that families have made it their own over the generations?  All recipes I perused stated this dish was served with rice... I took what I liked out of all of them and created my own, which was pretty much everything but the kitchen sink.  I was looking to make it sweet, spicy & salty:

Pit Boss: Reverse Sear Boneless Rib-Eye Steak

First steak on my pellet grill!  I seasoned them with Kinder's "Buttery Steakhouse" seasoning, kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.  I brought them to room temperature for a half hour while the grill smoked and then set to 225°F.

Bacon Fried Buckwheat Groats

This was my first time using groats.  I found this recipe and followed it exactly on how to make it like brown rice.  It was real simple; 2 cups groats, 3 cups boiling water and 5 minutes manual on high in the instant pot.  Natural release and let sit on warm for 2 hours.  I decided to stir-fry it for a side with smoked pork butt for dinner.  

Raisin Scones

I saw this recipe and used it as a guideline.  I thought I'd make my son some scones as he really likes them.  I was going to add cinnamon and vanilla but I forgot until after they were in the oven...