Country Cookout Cooking

Comfort food that brings people together, prepared with Joy, Devotion, and love by JDL Catering.

Smoked Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce

🛒 Ingredients:

• 5–7 lb. whole beef brisket (flat or whole packer cut)

• ¼ cup yellow mustard (binder)

• ½ cup dry rub (salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne)

• 1 cup apple juice (for spritzing)

• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice—smoky, sweet, or spicy)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the Brisket:

   • Trim excess fat, leaving about ¼ inch fat cap.

   • Rub mustard over the brisket. Apply dry rub generously on all sides.

   • Let it rest at room temp for 30–45 minutes.

2. Smoke the Brisket:

   • Preheat smoker to 225°F. Use oak, hickory, or applewood.

   • Place brisket fat-side up on the smoker.

   • Smoke for 6–8 hours (depending on size), spritzing with apple juice every hour.

3. Wrap and Finish:

   • Once internal temp hits ~165°F, wrap in butcher paper or foil.

   • Continue smoking until it reaches 200–203°F internal temp.

   • Rest brisket wrapped in a cooler or warm oven for 1–2 hours before slicing.

4. Serve:

   • Slice against the grain and drizzle with BBQ sauce.

Slow-smoked and melt-in-your-mouth tender, brisket is the king of the cookout.

Creamy Coleslaw

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 small head green cabbage, finely shredded

• 1 carrot, grated

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard

• 2 tsp sugar

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: celery seed or chopped green onion

🥣 Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.

2. Add cabbage and carrots, toss to coat evenly.

3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

   

    Cool, crisp, and tangy—perfect for balancing the richness of smoked meats.

Baked Beans with Bacon & Ground Beef

 Ingredients:

• 3 (15 oz) cans baked beans (like Bush’s Original), undrained

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 5–6 slices bacon, chopped

• ½ cup onion, finely chopped

• ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)

• ½ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp molasses

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:

   • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned.

   • Season with a little salt and pepper. Drain excess grease and set aside.

2. Cook the Bacon & Veggies:

   • In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.

   • Sauté the onions (and green pepper, if using) in the bacon drippings until soft, about 3–4 minutes.

3. Mix Everything Together:

   • In a large baking dish or Dutch oven, combine:

     • Baked beans (with liquid)

     • Cooked ground beef

     • Sautéed onions/peppers

     • Ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, and smoked paprika

     • Stir in half the cooked bacon

4. Bake:

   • Top with the remaining bacon pieces.

   • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, until bubbly and slightly thickened.

   • For a deeper flavor, let it sit 15–20 minutes before serving.

     

     Rich, smoky, and meaty—an elevated cookout favorite.

🍺 Pair With:

• Drink: Sweet iced tea, cold root beer, or a craft amber ale

• Side options: Cornbread muffins, grilled corn on the cob, or loaded potato salad

  • Great as a side or main dish with grilled hot links

  • Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, jalapeño slices, or green onion