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The Super Bowl is this Sunday. Whether you follow football or not, it's a great excuse to make delicious food. I tried to come up with a relatively easy rib recipe that would appeal to both kids and adults. Yes, they are messy. Yes, they are delicious. Finger licking good, just as they should be. Enjoy!     BBQ Beef Ribs  4 pounds Red Barn Meats Beef Short Ribs  1 teaspoon salt   1 teaspoon black pepper  2 cups ketchup  2 tablespoons liquid smoke  ½ cup brown sugar  ½ cup minced onion  1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 teaspoons minced garlic  ¾ cup BBQ sauce   ...

Why should you buy local? I mean, it sounds good, at least to me. But WHY? Are there actually benefits to it, and if so, have you thought about what they are? I’m always hearing about fresh local products, but it almost seems like it’s more of a marketing ploy than anything else. Having owned and worked in small businesses since I started working, I cannot stress the importance of buying local products and services enough.   First, think about transportation time. Especially when buying food. In order for food to get to you in a timely fashion, it is often...

Cajun typically refers to French descendants in southern Louisiana. They are known for their folk music and spicy cooking. I know it's not hot out, but I like switching it up, so I figured I'd go exploring and give y'all a good old southern recipe. Bring a little spice to your palette. Heck, maybe throw on some Cajun tunes while you're cooking! Have fun with it! You may or may not know that we do make our own Andouille Sausage. This is made from smoked pork, so it's a bit different than just your every day sausage. It's very flavorful...

Bacon is delicious. Rarely have I met a person who disagrees. At Red Barn Meats, we have a very talented and dedicated crew who produces a variety of smoked meats, chief of which is our bacon. It is hickory smoked and lends itself to pairing perfectly with most flavors as it’s not too sweet or too smoky. It’s also thick cut so you get more flavor and texture with every bite. Yummmm! I wanted to make a recipe that features this aspect of our business, so I came up with a soup that features two of our smoked meats. That’s correct- ham is also in this recipe. We smoke and...