Jul 14 2026
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Tornado Recipe

Inspired by Smoak BBQ
Time5h
Serves6

Brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, pulled pork, onion straws

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

Pulled Pork

Onion Straws

Method

Brisket

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  2. 2

    Season the Brisket

    Rub the brisket with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Ensure it is well coated.

  3. 3

    Cook the Brisket

    Place the brisket in a roasting pan and pour beef broth around it. Cover with foil and roast for about 4 hours, or until tender.

  4. 4

    Rest the Brisket

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the jalapeno cheddar sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Slice the Sausage

    Once cooked, remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Pulled Pork

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pork Shoulder

    Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Cook the Pork Shoulder

    Place in a slow cooker and add BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar. Cook on low for 8 hours or until easily shreddable.

  3. 9

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

Onion Straws

  1. 10

    Prepare the Onion

    Slice the large onion into thin rings.

  2. 11

    Soak in Buttermilk

    Place the onion rings in buttermilk and let soak for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 12

    Prepare the Coating

    In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, and salt.

  4. 13

    Coat the Onion Straws

    Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  5. 14

    Fry the Onion Straws

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated onion rings until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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