I made a thing!

I went to a special place. It’s hard to find one this thick. #banana_for_scale

Tried coffee rub for the first time. Lots of pepper and some herbs. No salt yet. I’m not curing it.

121 for 3 hours, next time I’ll do123. French wine??? It’s pretty good... Heavily salt meat after it’s done cooking, or at table.

As hot as possible. I use my smallest grill so the coals are as close as possible. It’s also the only one I have.

Every side, minute or so is all you need.

It’s black and blue. A few degrees more next time, but I love it and the reheated leftovers will be perfect.

Cilantro chimichurri on wedge salad. Baked potato with sour cream. It was as good as it looks. I had to lay down after. Coffee rub was epic. No real coffee taste, but a depth to the natural meaty richness. Will do again, no question.

Don’t forget to do your taxes. I can kiss his belly, but I don’t recommend it to anyone else. If you aren’t going to celebrate this President on Presidents’ Day, celebrate that it’s a four year term and that we will vote with ballots not bullets. It might be the red meat and wine talking, but I love you guys.