Erik
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Review of the ChefsTemp ProTemp S1
Are you tired of having to guess the actual temperature of your grill or smoker because the Analog Temperature Gauge that came with it is...
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Erik
Nov 302 min read
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Everyone in my family loves Tacos! This recipe is so easy because all you do is throw some ingredients in your Slow Cooker and let it...
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Erik
Nov 231 min read
Smoked Turkey Breast on the Pit Barrel Cooker
Thanksgiving is coming up and most people cook the traditional Turkey. But what if you are only cooking for a few people, or people that...
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Erik
Nov 162 min read
Smoked Rotisserie Turkey Breast
If your looking for a great Thanksgiving Dinner idea for a small group of people, maybe a bone-in Turkey Breast is the answer. Much...
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Erik
Nov 91 min read
Smoked Pork Loin
Are you looking for an easy and delicious meal that you can cook in about 3 hours on your Smoker? If you do I have the perfect recipe, as...
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Erik
Nov 21 min read
Quick & Easy Taco Boats
If you enjoy Tacos you definitely need to give this a try. These are the perfect weekday meal for you and your family, because they are...
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Erik
Oct 261 min read
Smoked Tri Tip
One of Monica's favorite thing that I smoke is Tri Tip. I would smoke a couple a month when we lived in California, because it was so...
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Erik
Oct 192 min read
Homemade Tomato Bisque Soup
Fall has officially arrived, and nothing hits the spot better on a cool fall day than a bowl of homemade soup. Don't bother with the...
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Erik
Oct 121 min read
Smash Burgers on your Gas Grill
I love Smash Burgers. But what if you don't have a Griddle, but only a Gas Grill? Well then I would recommend getting either a Griddle...
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Erik
Oct 52 min read
Smoked Party Ribs
These Party Ribs are Amazing! I would highly recommend you try them if you never have, or if you had for that matter. They are Smoked...
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Erik
Sep 281 min read
Ultimate Italian Grinder Sandwich
If you ask me what type of sandwich I typically order it would have to be the classic Italian. Some call these sandwiches Hoagies, Subs...
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Erik
Sep 212 min read
Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
While I usually focus my videos on the main course, we all know that in order to complete the meal you need to add some side dishes....
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Erik
Sep 141 min read
Ava Grace's Birthday Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...
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Erik
Sep 71 min read
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that takes around 10 minutes to cook on your grill? If so you need to check out this delicious...
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Erik
Aug 311 min read
Birthday Fun at the Mall of America & Benihana Dinner
When my family and I lived in California we would always celebrate our Birthday's at Benihana. It became a tradition, and we all loved...
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Erik
Aug 242 min read
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas
One of my favorite appetizers to serve my family and friends are Jalapeno Poppers. I usually wrap them with Bacon and smoke them to add...
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Erik
Aug 172 min read
Smoked Rotisserie Pork Loin with a Maple Bourbon Honey Glaze
When I got the Monument Grills Denali 605 Pro Gas Grill I knew I had to cook something with the included Rotisserie. Of course the first...
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Erik
Aug 101 min read
Review of Portillo's Restaurant
One Sunday morning Monica and I were enjoying our coffee and watched a few YouTube videos. We watched a review of Portillo's, which is a...
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Erik
Aug 32 min read
Smoked Burgers on your Pellet Grill
Are you in the mood for a Burger, but want to try something different? Why not smoke them? Smoking them will take them to the next level...
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Erik
Jul 272 min read
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin Steaks
The main reason I first purchased a Sous Vide machine many years ago was to cook the perfect Steak. Like most of us my first few attempts...
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Erik
Jul 202 min read
Bird Dog Chicken Sandwiches
I recently discovered the Bird Dog Chicken Sandwich. Basically it is like a Hot Dog, but instead of the Dog you use a breaded Chicken...
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Erik
Jul 131 min read
Smoked Baby Back Ribs on the Pit Barrel Cooker
The main reason I purchased a Pit Barrel Cooker many years ago was to smoke some Ribs. I love a smoked Rib, and the flavor profile you...
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Erik
Jul 61 min read
Pizza on a Gas Grill
I never considered that I could cook a Pizza on my Gas Grill. Usually I just throw the Pizza into the oven. But when Monument Grills sent...
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Erik
Jun 291 min read
A&W Restaurant Review
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town. We have no traffic lights or grocery store in our little town. So we were all excited to...
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Erik
Jun 221 min read
Smoked Pulled Ham and Cheese Sliders
The classic Ham and Cheese sandwich is one of my favorites. Since I had some Ham that I recently smoked, I decided to make some Smoked...
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Erik
Jun 152 min read
Holiday Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib
One of my favorite Holiday meals to cook for my friends and family is Prime Rib. We were lucky that our local market accepted an expired...
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Erik
Jun 81 min read
Review of the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer
I never thought I had a need for this, until I used it. Who doesn't need a portable Fridge/Freezer that you can take anywhere? This...
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Erik
Jun 11 min read
Sous Vide Honey Garlic Pork Chops
When people who have just gotten a sous vide machine ask me what they should cook first I usually recommend Pork Chops. Pork Chops are...
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Erik
May 252 min read
Instant Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches
One of my favorite sandwiches is the Classic Reuben. So when my local store had Corned Beef on sale I knew it was my opportunity to make...
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Erik
May 181 min read
The Luvafoodie Grill Basket
One of the difficulties of grilling vegetables is worrying about them falling through your grill grates. The solution is using a Grill...
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Erik
May 112 min read
Smoked Pulled Ham
Today I try something I have never tried. In fact until recently I never even heard of it. It is called Smoked Pulled Ham. What you do is...
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Erik
May 41 min read
Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Neon
One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...
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Erik
Apr 271 min read
Sous Vide Prime Top Sirloin
Normally I do not pay the extra money to buy Prime Grade Beef. This is especially true if I plan to Sous Vide cook it, as with that...
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Erik
Apr 201 min read
Monument Grills Denali 605 Pro Review
The brand new Flagship Grill from Monument Grills is here, the Denali 605 Pro. This Grill exhibits performance and quality that rivals...
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Erik
Apr 131 min read
Smoked Vortex Chicken Drumsticks
Usually when you smoke Chicken Drumsticks the skin get rubbery, and then they are not very tasty. One of the best ways I found to...
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Erik
Apr 61 min read
Double Smoked Sous Vide Tri Tip
One disadvantage of Sous Vide cooking is that the meat is usually missing the smokey flavor that you get when you smoke it. I have tried...
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Erik
Mar 302 min read
Three Meat Smoked Chili
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of hot Chili on a cold day? I decided to add some different flavors by using three different kinds of...
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Erik
Mar 231 min read
In N Out Burger Recipe with Animal Fries
One of my favorite Burger places when I lived in southern California was In N Out Burger. They make awesome burgers, and have a cult like...
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Erik
Mar 161 min read
Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
Here is a great way to smoke and cook a Chicken on your Smoker. Spatchcock the Chicken by cutting out the backbone. This will guarantee...
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Erik
Mar 91 min read
Easy Budget Friendly Smoked Ribs
Have you noticed how expensive Barbecue Seasonings and Rubs have gotten lately? You can easily spend anywhere from $10 to $15 dollars for...
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Erik
Mar 21 min read
Monument Grills Mesa 425 Gas Grill Review
Today I check out the brand new Monument Grills Mesa 425 Gas Grill. It has plenty of awesome features for a gas grill. If you are looking...
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Erik
Feb 241 min read
Smoked Sous Vide Pork Belly
One of the reasons I love cooking Sous Vide is because you can achieve results that are just not possible with any other cooking method....
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Erik
Feb 171 min read
Chopped Italian Sandwich
When I go to a sandwich shop my usual order is an Italian. I love the combination of meats and cheese, topped with onions, lettuce and...
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Erik
Feb 101 min read
Smoked Turkey Breast in the Pellet Smoker
When I saw that had frozen Turkey Breasts on sale after the Holidays at the grocery store, I knew I had to pick one up. So much faster to...
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Erik
Feb 31 min read
ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus Wireless Thermometer Review
One thing every cook needs is a good, reliable thermometer. Without one you are just guessing, and who wants that when you are serving...
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Erik
Jan 272 min read
Sous Vide Lobster Pasta in a Lemon Cream Sauce
Of all the things I have cooked for my family over the years my son Kyle has a definite favorite, Sous Vide Lobster Pasta in a Lemon...
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Erik
Jan 202 min read
Salisbury Steak in the Slow Cooker
Nothing is better than enjoying some warm comfort food this time of year when it is cold outside. Salisbury Streak is the perfect choice....
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Erik
Jan 131 min read
Armeator A1 Wireless Meat Thermometer Review
When people ask me what products I recommend for those new to smoking or barbecuing the answer is clear. You need a decent Thermometer....
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Erik
Jan 61 min read
Smoked Sous Vide Roast Beef
One of my favorite things to cook sous vide is Roast Beef. This is because I can take a tough piece of Beef and make it very tender by...
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Erik
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers
If you are looking for a delicious Smash Burger recipe that is very basic and easy to make, look no further than the Oklahoma Onion Smash...
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