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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 thing that comes to mind is a Chicken, but I wanted to try something different. I decided to cook a Pork Loin. I added some smoke flavor with a smoke box and some Cherry wood chips. I also made a very easy Glaze consisting of 3 ingredients, Honey, Maple Syrup and Bourbon. What a great combination, and it came out Delicious! If you have a Rotisserie and are looking for something to cook besides a Chicken you definitely need to check this recipe out. Very easy to do, and it will impress your family and friends! Ingredients: Pork Loin Mustard (for a binder) Rub of your choice Butcher Twine Glaze Ingredients: Equal parts of Honey, Maple Syrup and Bourbon (I used 1/2 cup of each) Mix in a Saucepan and simmer to reduce down. Brush on the Pork during the last 30 minutes. First trim any excess fat from your Pork Loin. Apply some Mustard on the outside of the Pork and apply your favorite BBQ Rub. Make sure to get all sides and the ends as well. Truss the Pork Loin by using Butcher Twine every inch or so. This will help the Pork Loin to maintain its shape while rotating on the Rotisserie. Carefully attach the Pork Loin to the Rotisserie Bar and Hooks. Make sure to test it to guarantee it turns freely. Place a foil tray underneath the Pork to help keep your grill clean. Fill a smoke box with Cherry wood chips, and place over a burner. Once some smoke is being produced close the lid and allow the Pork Loin to turn for 30-45 minutes to absorb some smoke. Next turn on some additional burners and get the grill up to 350-400 degrees. Continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 141-142 degrees. Remove and cover with foil for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy! To watch my cook this recipe simply watch my video below.

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 Chicago fast food chain. After watching a few more videos Monica and I were craving the food so bad that we spontaneously decided to drive 3 hours round trip to Woodbury, Minnesota. This is where the closest Portillo's Restaurant is located. Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago, I grew up enjoying the Chicago Classics. Italian Beefs, Polish Sausages, and of course the classic Chicago Dog. It had been years since I was last at a Portillo's, so this was a special treat! Road Trip! Not to mention that Portillo's make one of the best Milkshakes you will ever experience. The Chocolate Cake Shake. The actually blend a whole piece of Chocolate Cake into the Milk Shake. It is incredible, and I would highly recommend it! Come join me and the family on a road trip to Minnesota to enjoy some Portillo's! Simple watch my video below!

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 of flavor. The best part is it isn't very complicated. Simply place your seasoned Burger patties on your smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 135-145 degrees. Add a very simple and easy Burger sauce and you will be amazed at how good these Burgers taste. Ingredients: Burger patties Slices of Cheese Burger buns Sliced Red Onion Lettuce Pickle slices Salt and Black Pepper Burger Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons of Ketchup 2 Tablespoons of sweet Relish 2 Teaspoons of Mustard 1 Teaspoon of finely diced Red Onion A few dashes of your favorite Hot Sauce Start by mixing the Burger sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and cover. Place in your Fridge until you are ready to assemble your Burgers. Form your Burger patties either by hand or by using a Burger Press. Season both sides with Salt and Pepper. Place in your Fridge until you are ready to cook them. Heat your Smoker to 225 degrees. Once it reaches temperature add your Burger patties. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 135-145 degrees. Flip the Burger patties half way through the cooking time. Total cooking time should be around 60-90 minutes. When they are almost done top the patties with sliced Cheese, and add your Burger Buns to the smoker. When the Cheese in melted and the Buns are toasted to your satisfaction remove and assemble your Burgers. Enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.

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 of cooking a Steak didn't exactly go as planned. Most of the time they were raw, or overcooked and dried out. I knew I had to improve my skills. Let me fill you in on a little secret. You do not need any skills cooking a Steak perfectly when you use the Sous Vide method. It takes all the stress and guesswork out of the equation. Let me show you how easy it is to prepare a perfectly cooked Steak. You family and friends will be very impressed! So will your stomach! Ingredients: Beef Tenderloin Steaks Kosher Salt Course Ground Black Pepper Fresh Rosemary Fresh Mushrooms Butter Worcestershire Sauce Oil for Frying Start by seasoning the Steaks generously with Salt and Pepper. Do both sides, and roll the Steaks to coat the sides with the Salt and Pepper as well. Preheat your Sous Vide bath to 131 degrees. Place the Steaks into a Freezer plastic Bag. Add some fresh Rosemary on both sides. Place into the Sous Vide Bath, making sure all the Steaks remain under the water line. Sometimes you might need to get creative to hold them down. Cook for an hour to an hour and a half. If you steaks are very thick you will want to increase the cooking time for an hour or so. Saute the Mushrooms in Butter and Worcestershire Sauce. Remove when done. Remove the Steaks and completely dry off using paper towels. Make sure the surface of the Steaks are dry, as this will guarantee a good sear. Sear the Steaks in a very hot cast iron frying pan in Oil and Butter for around a minute or so per side. Remove and serve immediately. Enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step, simply watch my video below.

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 Tender. Serve with some Dill Pickle slices and Buttermilk Ranch and you have a Delicious Sandwich. As a bonus it is very easy to make. If you never had one I highly recommend you give it a try. Ingredients: Chicken Tenders (I cut up some Chicken Breasts) Hot Dog Buns or Sub Rolls Buttermilk Chicken Seasoning (I used Luvafoodie Chicken Lovers Spice Blend ) Chicken Breading Mix Dill Pickle Slices Mayonnaise Hot Sauce (I used Sriracha) Oil for frying Start by cutting some Chicken Breast into strips. You usually can also purchase them already sliced at most stores. Place the Chicken strips into a large bowl. Season with some Chicken Seasonings. Mix Well. Next cover the Chicken with Buttermilk. Mix well to ensure all the pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or several hours if time allows. Mix 3-4 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in a bowl with some Chicken Seasoning. If you like it a bit spicy add some of your favorite Hot Sauce. Stir well and refrigerate for later. Place the Chicken Breading Mix into a Gallon plastic bag. Add several pieces of the Chicken strips that have been soaking in the Buttermilk. Shake the bag to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated. Remove and place on a plate. Heat the oil to 350-375 degrees. Start to fry the coated Chicken strips for 5-6 minutes, turning a few times to ensure even cooking. Remove when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and place on a plate with paper towels to remove excess oil. Assemble the sandwiches by coating the buns with the Mayonnaise sauce. Place 1-2 Chicken strips into the buns and add a few Dill Pickle slices. Top with some Buttermilk Ranch. Serve and enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.

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 get from hanging some racks in the Pit Barrel Cooker cannot be matched with any other smoker. Just fire up the PBC and hang those ribs. Perfectly smoked results every time! Ingredients: 2 slabs of Baby Back Ribs BBQ Rub of your choice (or just use salt & pepper) BBQ Sauce of your choice Start by removing the back membrane of the ribs. Season well on both sides with your favorite BBQ Rub. Allow them to sit for a while to absorb some of the seasonings while you light some charcoal for your Pit Barrel Cooker. Once the coals are ready pour into the basket and add some wood chip or chunks if you like a smokey flavor. I would recommend a fruit wood, like Apple or Cherry Wood. Hang the Ribs and smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the meat starts to pull back from the end of the bone. If you like you can also apply your favorite BBQ Sauce on the Ribs for the last 20-30 minutes. Crack the lid around an inch to allow the temperature to climb and help the sauce caramelize. When done remove and let rest for 10 minutes or so. Slice and enjoy! To watch me make these Awesome Ribs on my Pit Barrel Cooker simply watch my video below.

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 me their new Denali 605 Pro with the optional Pizza Stone, I knew I had to try it. I decided to make some fresh Dough and then gathered all the ingredients I needed to make a Pizza. Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, and some fresh Onion, Peppers and Mushrooms. Topped with lots of Cheese and we have a perfect Pizza. So join me as I make my very first Pizza on a Gas Grill. Does cooking it on your Grill take the Pizza to the next level of flavor, or can you simply make your Pizza in your Oven? Watch the video to see what we think. Ingredients: Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Pepperoni Canadian Bacon Sliced Onion and Green Peppers Fresh Mushrooms Italian Seasoning Start by applying the Sauce evenly over the dough. Add a little cheese and then top with your favorite ingredients. Finally top with a little more cheese. Place on your Pizza Stone and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.

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 see that a new fast food restaurant with a drive thru was coming to town. A brand new A&W Restaurant just opened up, and so the family and I had to go check it out. It is our only fast food restaurant we have, so we were all hoping it would be good. A&W is best know for their Root Beer, made fresh on site and served in ice cold glasses. Better yet get a Root Beer Float, where they add some soft serve ice cream. So what did my family and I think of the new A&W Restaurant? Watch my video below to see what we thought.

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 Pulled Ham and Cheese Sliders. All I can say is these Sliders were Amazing! These would be great to serve as an appetizer at your next get together, or enjoyed while watching the big game. Best part is that they are very easy to make, and everyone will be impressed! Ingredients: Ham (Sliced or Pulled) Cheese Slices (I used Provolone and Havarti) Slider Buns Mayonnaise Mustard (I used Dijon) 1/2 stick of Butter 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce Everything Bagel Seasoning or Poppy Seeds Start by placing the bottoms of the Slider Buns in a foil pan. Apply some Mayonnaise and Mustard to the buns. Then place slices of Cheese over the top of the buns. Next apply the Pulled Smoked Ham, making sure it is evenly spread out over the buns. Apply another layer of Cheese slices on top of the Ham. Finish by placing the top Slider Buns in place. Melt the Butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add the Worcestershire sauce and Mustard to the Butter and stir well. Brush the melted Butter over the Top of the Sliders. Sprinkle some Everything Bagel Seasonings on top. Cover the pan with foil and place in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and remove the foil. Place back into the oven for another 5-8 minutes to help crisp up the buns. Serve and enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.

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 rain check from last Christmas, so we got a nine pound Prime Rib for a great price! Don't be intimidated and think you couldn't cook this. It is very easy if you have a pellet smoker and a sous vide machine. Sous vide cooking it guarantees you will never overcook that expensive piece of meat. Let me show you how, but first enjoy a song from Ava Grace. Ingredients: Prime Rib Fresh Rosemary & Thyme Kosher Salt Ground Black Pepper 3-4 Tablespoons of Butter Season all sides of the Prime Rib with Salt & Pepper. Place in your pellet smoker and set the temperature to the smoke setting, or as low as possible, usually around 170-180 degrees. Smoke for 2 hours or so, until you see a change it color the Prime Rib. Remove and allow to cool. Vacuum seal the Prime Rib in a bag with some Fresh Rosemary and Thyme, as well as a few slabs of Butter. Place in your fridge for a few hours, or better yet overnight, as some smoke flavor will absorb into the meat. Heat your Sous vide bath to 136 degrees. Once it reaches temperature place the Prime Rib into the bath and cook for 6-12 hours. The longer the cook the more tender the meat, so pick a time that fits your schedule and don't stress on it. When ready remove from bath and dry off completely on all sides with paper towels. You need to make sure the meat is as dry as possible, as this helps the meat to get a great sear. Sear the meat any number of ways. You can use your broiler in your oven, or over a hot gas or charcoal grill. Or using a Grill Gun like I did. Sear for a minute or so on each side, until the color looks good. Slice and enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.

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 Cooler is perfect for so many situations, whether you are camping, boating, or just hanging out around the fire pit at home. It is nice to have cold beverages anywhere, and without the need of getting bags of ice constantly. You can also turn this Cooler into a sub Zero Freezer. Need to take some frozen items on your next road trip or camping adventure? This will help you do that. This Cooler has the ability to get to negative -4 degrees below Zero Fahrenheit, which will keep anything frozen solid. You control the modes and temperature via the digital panel. It also has an App that you can use via your phone to control the temperatures. Watch the video below to see what I think about the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer.

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 very easy to overcook, and then they become dry and not very flavorful. Sous vide cooking them guarantees that they will remain juicy and full of flavor. Combine with a very easy Honey and Garlic Marinade and you will have a delicious meal everyone will love. Ingredients: Pork Chops Salt Marinade Ingredients: 1/2 cup Honey 2 Tablespoons minced Garlic 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard Start by applying some Salt to both sides of the Pork Chops. Set aside while you make the Marinade. Combine all the Marinade ingredients and stir well. Place the Pork Chops into a vacuum bag and pour the marinade over both sides of the Chops. Sous vide cook the Pork Chops at 140 degrees for 1-4 hours. Once done remove the Pork Chops and dry off very well with paper towels. Save the liquid from the bag and put in a saucepan. Simmer over medium low heat until the liquid thickens up and reduces down. Heat some oil in a Cast Iron pan over high heat. Simmer the Pork Chops for 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Remove and brush with the thickened Marinade sauce. Serve and enjoy! To watch me prepare this recipe step by step simply watch my video below.