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Instant Pot Smoked Carnitas
Today I experiment by combining two different cooking methods in the search for the tastiest Carnitas that I can make. Smoking it first...
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Sometimes the most basic meals hold the special memories. For me that meal is Hamburger Helper. It was a trendy and fast way to prepare a...
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Cooking with Kyle, Beer Can Chicken
In my quest to teach my son Kyle the basics of smoking and barbecuing I decided to teach him how to smoke a Beer Can Chicken. This recipe...
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Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib & Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail for Christmas
My family and I had a wonderful Christmas this year, despite some seriously cold weather and lots of snow. Since it was a special...
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Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Chuck Roast
Nothing makes me happier than teaching my son Kyle how to Barbecue and Smoke. Since he has only cooked with me a few times I decided to...
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Smoked Ribs on the Char Griller Auto Kamado
I decided to smoke some Ribs for my first cook on my brand new Char-Griller Auto Kamado. Usually I smoke Ribs on my Pit Barrel Cooker, so...
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Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins
Sometimes you don't need to get fancy or overthink something simple and delicious, and these Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloins are the...
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Lou Malnati's Frozen Deep Dish Pizza Review
One of my favorite things to eat is Pizza. Since I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago I have had many Deep Dish Pizzas over the years. One...
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Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
So the Holiday Turkey dinner is done. But now you find yourself with lots of leftovers. Can you take some of those leftovers and make...
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How to Smoke a Turkey
Are you going to attempt smoking your first Turkey this Holiday Season? If so don't worry, it isn't very difficult if you follow the...
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Sous Vide Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
I am always looking for some delicious finger foods to eat while I am watching the big game, and these Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings fit...
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Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Bacon Wrapped Brats
My son Kyle asked me a while back if I could teach him to smoke and Barbecue. I am starting with very simple and easy recipes, and will...
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Grilled Carne Asada with Salsa Verde
One of the few things I miss about moving from southern California is the excellent Mexican food that was available at so many places. Of...
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Culver's CurderBurger Review
Ever since my family and I moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago I discovered two things. The first was the restaurant called...
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Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Pulled Pork
Recently my son Kyle asked me if I could teach him the basics of how to Barbecue and Smoke. It was the first time he ever had shown an...
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Chicago Style Hot Dogs
Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago I am very familiar with the Classic Chicago Dog. In Chicago they have more Hot Dog Stands than...
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Smoked Garlic Dijon Salmon
One of my family's favorite dishes that I make is smoked Salmon. It is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Let me show you how to...
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Initial Thoughts & Seasoning of the Char Griller Akorn Auto Kamado
I always prefer smoking with real wood and charcoal, as it adds a very distinctive flavor profile that I believe you cannot achieve with...
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Cheesesteaks on the Blackstone Griddle
I have always loved a good Cheesesteak. There is something so satisfying about biting into a Cheesy Steak sandwich. If you have a...
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Beer Can Chicken on a Kettle Grill
Ever since I got my Vortex for my Kettle Grill I knew I had to use it to cook a Beer Can Chicken. Cooking a whole Chicken this way...
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