INGREDIENTS BEEF BRISKET SEASONING: 4 pounds (2 kg) beef brisket (order here) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili or Cayenne powder (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil SAUCE: 2 cups (500ml) barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 – 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 1 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS SLOW COOKER: Spray inside of a 6-quart slow cooker
Beef Brisket Recipe
November 12th, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
Generations of Friendships
October 7th, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
Many families often return to our ranch each year for the guest ranch season. They come from all over the world to convene and reconnect in the peaceful tranquility of the ranch. However, that case has been a bit different for a few time-honored guests. It first began with a family known as the Codey’s
Crockpot Philly Cheesesteaks!
September 11th, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
These low carb Philly cheesesteaks are so easy to make you wouldn’t believe it. Everything, including the cheese, cooks together in this slow cooker recipe. Since the beef is sliced thin, it won’t need to cook as long as most slow cooker red meat recipes call for. Just a couple of hours on high or
Return to the Ranch, McLaughlin Family Vacation
June 28th, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
For their 10th Wedding Anniversary in 1979, Dennis and Donna McLaughlin chose Rankin Ranch to have a quiet getaway just the two of them. After spending a few days at the ranch, they could not help but notice that not only was this the perfect getaway f0r them as a couple, but for their
Ranch Stay Giveaway
May 22nd, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
Enter to win a FREE one night stay at Rankin Ranch! $500 value! Everything is included in the American Plan Rate: lodging, three full meals, horseback riding and all ranch activities. Come experience and witness a working cattle ranch in action! Get a glimpse of a way of life that continues the warm hospitality and
Meatballs by Mona
February 9th, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
Meatballs by Mona Ingredients: 3 lbs of ground beef (order here) 12 ounces of evaporated milk 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup cracker crumbs 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons chili pepper Sauce Ingredients: 2 cups catsup 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of
Super Bowl Chili Recipe
February 2nd, 2019 by Amanda Rankin
Ready for the big game this weekend? We have the perfect Chili recipe for all of your friends and family to enjoy! Here’s the scoop! The Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound lean
Help California Wildfire Victims
December 7th, 2018 by Amanda Rankin
UPDATE…THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED! WE RAISED OVER $13,000 TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO LOST EVERYTHING IN THE RECENT FIRES. YOUR GENEROSITY IS OVERWHELMING. DUE TO THE INCREDIBLE RESPONSE, WE DREW OUT TWO LUCKY WINNERS FOR A FREE RANCH STAY. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDREW BARLEBEN AND C.W. GRUENIG! Our hearts break for those families that
Phantom – Our Canadian Horse
November 9th, 2018 by Amanda Rankin
Gimlet Lynx Phantom – Our Canadian Horse Phantom is new to the ranch and has already enjoyed gathering the cattle and a few trail rides. Phantom is a registered Canadian Horse, a breed known for their versatility. Phantom was born June 30, 2004 and is now 15.3 hands tall and weighs about 1400 lbs. Both
Family Bonds
October 25th, 2018 by Amanda Rankin
We recently enjoyed this blog post on TravelMyHeart.org and felt that it embodied everything about a ranch vacation. What Research Tells Us About the Most Successful Family Bonds Strong family bonds reduce anxiety, raise self-esteem, and build resilience among children. Research suggests five actions to take for strengthening family bonds: Family Time: Family time is a