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Smoked Tasso

Cultural Context

Smoked Tasso is a traditional Cajun specialty originating from Louisiana, often used to flavor dishes like gumbo and jambalaya. This cured and smoked pork is celebrated for its robust flavor and is a staple in Creole cooking. Today, Tasso is appreciated beyond its regional roots, finding its way into various culinary creations across the United States and beyond.

CajunUSLouisianamain
480 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons paprika
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup smoking wood chips

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey breast is leaner, while pork loin is a less expensive cut.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: none

Smoked paprika provides a smoky flavor without the additives.

1

Trim the pork steaks from a piece of Boston butt, cutting away excess fat and bone.

2

Cut the pork into 3/4 inch thick steaks.

3

Season each side of the pork steaks with salt, black pepper, and Brr Fire and Smoke seasoning.

4

Place the seasoned pork steaks on a sheet pan and refrigerate to cure overnight if possible.

5

Preheat the Pits and Spits Maverick 1250 grill to 300°F using oak pellets.

6

Lay the pork steaks on the bottom grill of the smoker.

7

Smoke the pork steaks until they have a beautiful color and the fat has rendered down, approximately 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

smoking

Equipment Needed

smokermixing bowlknifecutting boardcontainer for marinating

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Tasso HamTasso

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