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Born on the road between Miami and Memphis.

I'm Robby — musician, road warrior, and the kind of cook who thinks a hotel room ice bucket is a legitimate kitchen tool. Bobby Butter is everything I've learned cooking on the road, distilled into recipes and sauces that slap.

Every recipe has been tested in conditions that would make a health inspector weep. And they all slap.

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Texas-Style Brisket Burnt Ends
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Robert
22 Mar 2026
Texas-Style Brisket Burnt Ends

You can't drive through Texas without stopping for brisket. It's basically illegal. Somewhere between Houston and Austin, I pulled off at a place that was literally just a trailer and a smoker. The guy running it had been up since 3 AM. He handed me a paper boat of burnt ends and my life changed. Burnt ends are the point end of a brisket — the fattier, more marbled half — cut into cubes and cooked again in sauce until they're these sticky, caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth meat candies. They're the cook's reward. The best bite in barbecue. Now, real Texas brisket takes 12-16 hours on a smoker. But you can get pretty close to those burnt ends with an oven method that takes about half the time. It won't be exactly the same — nothing replaces real post oak smoke — but it'll be close enough to make your neighbors jealous. Ingredients 3-4 pound brisket point (the fatty end) 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (as binder) Burnt End Sauce 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon hot sauce Method Trim the brisket point — leave about 1/4 inch of the fat cap. Coat it with yellow mustard, then pack on the pepper, salt, garlic, and onion powder. Wrap it tight in plastic and let it sit in the fridge overnight. The mustard disappears but it helps the rub stick. Next day, pull it out an hour before cooking to take the chill off. Preheat your oven to 275°F. Put the brisket on a wire rack over a sheet pan, fat side up. Slide it in and forget about it for 4 hours. After 4 hours, wrap it tight in butcher paper or foil. Back in the oven for another 2-3 hours, until a probe slides into the meat like it's warm butter. You're looking for around 200-205°F internal. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Then cube it into 1-inch pieces. Crank the oven to 350°F. Toss the cubes in an aluminum pan with the sauce — BBQ sauce, butter, honey, vinegar, and hot sauce all melted together. Back in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the sauce has caramelized and the edges are dark and sticky. Serve them on cheap white bread with pickles and raw onion. That's the Texas way. No plates necessary.

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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
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Robert
22 Mar 2026
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

New Orleans taught me that blackening isn't about burning things. It's about building a crust so flavorful that the heat becomes a feature, not a bug. I learned this the hard way — a chef on Magazine Street watched me murder a perfectly good piece of redfish and just shook his head. Then he showed me the move. The trick is a screaming hot cast iron, good butter, and letting the spice mix do its thing without moving the protein around. Thirty seconds a side. That's it. You want char, not carbon. These shrimp tacos have been on our tour bus menu for three years running. The lime crema takes about two minutes to make and it absolutely ties the whole thing together. Blackening Spice 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Shrimp 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 small flour or corn tortillas 1 cup shredded purple cabbage 1 avocado, sliced Fresh cilantro Lime wedges Lime Crema 1/2 cup sour cream Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of salt Method Mix all the blackening spices together. Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the spice mix until every shrimp is coated. Don't be shy. Make the lime crema by whisking sour cream, lime juice, zest, garlic, and salt. Set it in the fridge. Get your cast iron absolutely ripping hot. Add the butter — it'll foam and start to brown immediately. Lay the shrimp in a single layer. Don't touch them for 45 seconds. Flip. Another 45 seconds. Pull them off. They should have a dark, spicy crust and be pink and juicy inside. Warm your tortillas over an open flame for a few seconds each side. Load them up: cabbage on the bottom for crunch, shrimp on top, avocado slices, a drizzle of lime crema, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. These tacos have ended arguments on the bus. No one's mad about anything when they're eating blackened shrimp tacos. That's just science.

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Smoked Honey Butter Cornbread
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Robert
22 Mar 2026
Smoked Honey Butter Cornbread

There's a gas station outside of Tallahassee — I won't say which one — that sells cornbread out of a warming drawer behind the register. The first time I tried it, we'd been driving for six hours straight, and I swore it was the best thing I'd ever eaten. Warm, crumbly, with this smoky sweetness I couldn't place. Took me two years to figure out the secret: smoked honey butter, brushed on right when the cornbread comes out of the oven. The smoke and the sweet hit you at the same time, and then the cornmeal catches up. It's simple. It's perfect. Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels Smoked Honey Butter 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder Pinch of flaky sea salt Method Preheat your oven to 400°F. If you've got a cast iron skillet — and you should — throw it in while the oven heats. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Combine them gently. Don't overmix. Fold in the corn kernels. Pull that screaming hot skillet out, add a tablespoon of butter, swirl it around, and pour in the batter. It should sizzle. That sizzle is the crust forming. Bake 20-22 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean. While it bakes, whip together the smoked honey butter — just mash the softened butter with the honey, smoked paprika, chipotle, and salt until smooth. The second that cornbread comes out, slather the top with the smoked honey butter. Let it melt in for a minute. Cut into wedges. Try not to eat the whole thing standing over the stove. I've failed at that part more than once.

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Chimichurri - Bobby Butter Recipe
Robert
22 Mar 2026
Chimichurri Flank Steak with Charred Citrus

I first made chimichurri in a hotel room in Buenos Aires. The band had a night off, and the woman at the front desk told me I had to try the parsley sauce at the corner restaurant. I ate an entire bowl of it on bread before the steak even came out. When I got home, I started making my own version — but I wanted something different. I started charring citrus peels on the grill and folding them in. The smoke, the acid, the herbs — it turned a classic sauce into something nobody else has. The Backstory Chimichurri is one of those sauces that food people go crazy for, but most versions taste the same. Parsley, garlic, vinegar, oil — it's good, but it's not a revelation. The charred citrus is what makes this one mine. You throw orange and lemon halves cut-side down on a screaming hot grill until they're black and caramelized, then chop them into the herb mixture. The bitter, smoky, sweet notes from the charred peel change everything. This is the sauce that made me realize Bobby Butter could be a real thing. Ingredients For the Charred Citrus Chimichurri 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 orange, halved 1 lemon, halved 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Flank Steak 2 lb flank steak 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For Serving Crispy smashed potatoes or crusty bread Grilled vegetables (zucchini, peppers, onions) Flaky sea salt for finishing Instructions Make the Chimichurri Place the orange and lemon halves cut-side down on a screaming hot grill or cast iron pan. Let them sit for 4-5 minutes until deeply charred and almost black. You want real char here — don't be shy. Let the citrus cool slightly, then finely chop the charred flesh and some of the peel. Discard any seeds. In a bowl, combine the chopped charred citrus, parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes. An hour is better. Overnight is best. Cook the Steak Pull the flank steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry, rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Get your grill or cast iron ripping hot. Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Use a meat thermometer — pull it at 130°F. Rest the steak for 10 minutes on a cutting board. This is non-negotiable. If you skip this step, all the juice ends up on the board instead of in the meat. Slice against the grain, thin. Spoon the chimichurri generously over every piece. Road Dog Tips No grill? Char the citrus under a broiler set to high, cut side up, 4-5 minutes until blackened. Works great. Make extra chimichurri. It keeps in the fridge for a week and gets better each day. Put it on eggs, use it as a marinade, drizzle it on pizza. Cheaper cut hack: Skirt steak works just as well. Hanger steak if you can find it is even better. The dinner party move: Serve it on a big wooden board, family style. Steak sliced, chimichurri in a bowl, crusty bread on the side. People lose their minds. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 20 minutes (plus resting) Cook time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Medium

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Guava BBQ - Bobby Butter Recipe
Robert
22 Mar 2026
Guava BBQ Sticky Wings

Wings are the ultimate crowd food. Every backstage, every after-party, every game day — someone's ordering wings. But most BBQ wings taste the same. Sweet, smoky, generic. These are different. The guava paste gives them this tropical sweetness that's unlike anything you've had on a wing, and the chipotle brings a low, smoky heat that builds. I made these for the crew after a show in Tampa and the entire tray was gone in four minutes. The Backstory Growing up in Miami, guava was everywhere. Guava pastries, guava and cream cheese, guava juice at every corner store. When I started messing around with BBQ sauces, I knew I wanted to bring that Florida flavor into it. Most BBQ sauces lean on molasses and tomato — this one leads with guava paste, which gives it this almost jammy sweetness that caramelizes like crazy on the grill. Add chipotle, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar and you've got a sauce that makes people ask "what IS that?" every single time. Ingredients For the Smoky Guava BBQ Sauce 6 oz guava paste (find it in the Latin aisle or online) 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin Juice of 1 lime Salt to taste For the Wings 3 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drums 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For Finishing Sesame seeds Lime zest Sliced green onions Extra lime wedges Instructions Make the Guava BBQ Sauce Chop the guava paste into small pieces (it's sticky — a wet knife helps). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the guava paste, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, and lime juice. Stir frequently as the guava paste melts down, about 8-10 minutes. It should become a thick, glossy sauce. Hit it with an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust — more vinegar for tang, more chipotle for heat, more brown sugar for sweet. Cook the Wings Oven method (crispiest): Pat wings completely dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper. Lay on a wire rack over a sheet pan. Bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden. Grill method: Season wings the same way (skip baking powder). Grill over medium-indirect heat for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred. Glaze and Serve Toss the cooked wings in a big bowl with the guava BBQ sauce. Use about 3/4 of the sauce — save the rest for dipping. If you want extra caramelization, throw the glazed wings back on the grill or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch them closely — the sugar in the guava will char fast. Pile onto a platter. Hit with sesame seeds, lime zest, and sliced green onions. Serve with extra lime wedges and remaining sauce on the side. Road Dog Tips Can't find guava paste? Guava jam works in a pinch — use about 3/4 cup and reduce the brown sugar by half. Make the sauce ahead. It keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks and actually gets better. Use it on ribs, pulled pork, grilled shrimp, or as a burger glaze. Air fryer version: 380°F for 24 minutes, shake the basket halfway. Toss in sauce after. Crispy and fast. The party move: Make a double batch of sauce. Half for wings, half in a slow cooker with meatballs. Two appetizers, one sauce. You're a genius. Serves: 4-6 as an appetizer (or 2 if it's just you and a good movie) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Difficulty: Easy

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Fish Tacos - Bobby Butter Recipe
Robert
22 Mar 2026
Mango Habanero Fish Tacos

Grilled mahi mahi tacos with a homemade mango habanero crema that'll change your life. Sweet, creamy, slow-building heat. Miami in a tortilla.

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Derek T., BBQ Enthusiast

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The burnt ends recipe changed my weekend cookouts forever. My neighbors have started showing up uninvited. Bobby's Original Hot Sauce is now a permanent fixture on my table.

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Jake M., Tour Manager

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I've been on the road with bands for 15 years and never eaten this well. The Mango Habanero Glaze on wings backstage? Changed the game. Every venue asks what we're cooking.

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Made the mango habanero fish tacos for a dinner party and my guests lost their minds. The Chimichurri Verde is liquid gold. I put it on literally everything now.

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That Smoky Mesquite Rub is no joke. I've been competing in BBQ for a decade and this blend holds its own against anything I've made. Respect.