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...
Smoking & Barbecue Recipes
Erik
- Sep 24
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Sep 17
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Sep 10
- 1 min
Santa Maria Sous Vide Tri Tip
One of Monica's favorite Beef cuts that I cook is Tri Tip. When we use to live in California it was readily available just about...
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Erik
- Sep 3
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Grills 26 Inch Pellet Smoker 86030
Lets take a look at the brand new Pellet Grill and Smoker from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Pellet Grill to my...
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Erik
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Ribs
One of my favorite things that I love to smoke is Ribs. Sometimes cooking them from start to finish in a smoker can be frustrating,...
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Erik
- Aug 20
- 1 min
Roasted Garlic Steak Butter
If you are looking for a simple way to compliment those Steaks that you just cooked on the grill, then this is the recipe you are looking...
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Erik
- Aug 13
- 1 min
Review of Superdawg Drive In
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I always appreciated a good Chicago Style Hot Dog. When I went back for a visit I took my family...
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Erik
- Aug 6
- 1 min
Surf & Turf Dinner
I love the term "Surf & Turf" when used to describe a meal. Surf obviously means some sort of Seafood, and Turf refers to meat, usually...
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Erik
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Whole Chicken on the Pit Barrel Cooker
Today I decided to cook a whole Chicken in my Pit Barrel Cooker by using the Poultry Hanging Hook. I wanted to make a Chicken because...
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Erik
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Are you looking for an easy way to make some Chicken Wings packed full of flavor? Check out this very simple recipe using just a few...
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Erik
- Jul 9
- 1 min
Family Trip to Chicago
I finally got the opportunity to take my family to Chicago, and show them where I grew up. We also had the pleasure to spend some quality...
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Erik
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Review of Five Guys
Since moving to Wisconsin from southern California Kyle and I have been missing In-N-Out Burger. Sure we have Culver's, but it just...
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Erik
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Chicken
Here is an Awesome recipe that only has 5 ingredients, yet the flavor is off the charts! Turn a normally bland chicken breast into...
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Erik
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Smoked Shotgun Shells
These Smoked Shotgun Shells are named that because of their uncanny resemblance to the real thing, but boy are they extremely tasty! Make...
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Erik
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Smoked Guinness & Irish Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Are you looking for a way to add some flavor to your Macaroni & Cheese? Try giving it an Irish flair by adding some Guinness beer and...
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Erik
- May 28
- 2 min
Corned Beef Tacos
If you enjoy Corned Beef and are looking for a fun and creative way to serve it, do I ever have a recipe for you! Make some Delicious...
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Erik
- May 21
- 1 min
What is the Best Tasting American Light Beer?
As many of you know who are familiar with my videos is that I enjoy drinking a few beers while cooking. Usually I am enjoying a specialty...
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Erik
- May 14
- 2 min
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
One of my favorite things to smoke is a Pork Loin. To make it taste even better simply wrap it up in a Bacon Weave, and I guarantee your...
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Erik
- May 7
- 1 min
Review of Monk's Bar & Grill
I took a break from cooking this week and decided to take the family out to eat at a restaurant called Monk's Bar & Grill. The first...
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Erik
- Apr 16
- 1 min
Smoked Pastrami from Corned Beef
What is the difference between Corned Beef and Pastrami? Corned Beef is boiled, whereas Pastrami is smoked and steamed and seasoned with...
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Erik
- Feb 26
- 1 min
Smoking Ribs on a Warm Winter Day
After 3 months of freezing weather here in Wisconsin I finally heard some news that made me happy. According to the weather forecast my...
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Erik
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Danish Aebleskiver "A Tribute to Farmor"
This was the most emotional cooking video I have ever made. It was made as a tribute to my Mother, aka "Farmor" (which means Father's...
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Erik
- Jan 22
- 1 min
First Time at the Texas Roadhouse
Today my family and I try a brand new restaurant that we have never tried before called Texas Roadhouse. It is an American steakhouse that...
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Erik
- Jan 8
- 1 min
Review of the Meatstick Wireless Thermometer
In this video I check out the Meatstick Wireless Thermometer with two different cooks. First I download the application on my phone,...
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Erik
- Dec 18, 2021
- 1 min
Smoked Spatchcock Chicken on your Kettle Grill
Here is a great way to smoke and cook a Chicken on your Kettle Grill. Spatchcock the Chicken by cutting out the backbone. This will...
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Erik
- Nov 20, 2021
- 1 min
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
One of my favorite things to cook on my Blackstone Griddle is Breakfast Sandwiches. Mainly because they taste so good, and as a bonus...
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Erik
- Nov 6, 2021
- 1 min
Movie Night in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
My family and I were looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night, and luckily we heard about Movie Night at Riverfront Park....
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Erik
- Oct 30, 2021
- 1 min
How to Repair and Re-Season your Blackstone Griddle
One of my favorite cooking devices is my Blackstone Griddle. It is so easy and fun to cook some delicious tasting food on a Griddle, and...
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Erik
- Oct 23, 2021
- 1 min
Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest
Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest has been providing a family-friendly German heritage event in the Chippewa Valley for 17 years. I knew I had...
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Erik
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steaks with Cowboy Butter
Nothing beats a nice Porterhouse Steak, especially when you make some homemade Cowboy Butter to dip that Steak into. It seems Steak and...
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Erik
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min
Lifedoo Urod Fire Pro Review
Are you looking for a portable grill that you easily transport with you? How about a compact camping stove? Or an easy to transport fire...
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Erik
- Oct 2, 2021
- 1 min
Cirque Italia Water Circus
Monica and I wanted to do something different for Ava Grace to celebrate her 10th birthday. Lucky for all of us was that the Cirque...
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Erik
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min
Sous Vide Mango Salsa Pork Chops
Nothing beats a Pork Chop right off the grill, except when it is completely dried out and overcooked. That is why it is a good idea to...
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Erik
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Ribeye Steaks on the MMM-GRILL
I find it very enjoyable to cook over an open fire. Probably why I enjoy grilling and smoking so much. So I was super excited when...
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Erik
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Today I take a break from cooking to go sample some delicious food at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair with my family. When I heard they...
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Erik
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Smoked Sloppy Joes
One of my favorite things to eat as a kid was Sloppy Joes. They are very popular with children, and I remember eating them in my Junior...
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Erik
- Aug 7, 2021
- 2 min
Smoked Ribs on the Pit Barrel Cooker
I have cooked many racks of ribs on my Pit Barrel Cooker, but I have always hung them with the hooks. This time I cook them by laying...
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Erik
- Jul 31, 2021
- 1 min
The World's Largest One Day Tubing Event! FATFAR
Today I take a break from cooking to enjoy a beautiful summer day with my family in Wisconsin. What better way is there to enjoy the day...
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Erik
- Jul 17, 2021
- 1 min
Beer Brats on your Grill
I have been excited about trying this recipe since moving to Wisconsin. This state is know for making some awesome Bratwursts, so I...
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Erik
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Pork Carnitas
Carnitas is one of my family's favorite recipes, and an awesome way to add some distinctive flavors to pulled pork. Cooking it sous vide...
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Erik
- Jul 3, 2021
- 1 min
Double Smoked Cola Glazed Ham
Here is a recipe to kick up the old precooked smoked ham you buy at the grocery store. Instead of drying it out in the oven when heating...
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Erik
- Jun 26, 2021
- 1 min
Father's Day Pig Roast and Hike
I had a wonderful time this Father's Day with my family. Despite the forecast of intense rain we took our chances and headed out to...
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Erik
- Jun 19, 2021
- 1 min
Milwaukee Burger Company Review
Today I take a break from cooking in my quest for finding the best Cheese Curds in Wisconsin. Several people have told us the Milwaukee...
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Erik
- May 29, 2021
- 1 min
Smoked Polish Kielbasa
If you have never had the pleasure of tasting a fresh Polish Kielbasa straight from the smoker you need to try this recipe! It is such a...
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Erik
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
Smoked Beef Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker
In this video I take one of my favorite Slow Cooker recipes and kick up the flavor drastically by Smoking the Beef and Onions first. It...
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Erik
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
In-N-Out vs Culver's, Who Makes the Better Burger?
As a resident of southern California for over 30 years, I have grown to love In-N-Out Burger. Having one close to where I lived only...
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Erik
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
We Finally Moved
A little bit of a different video this time. Instead of my normal recipe video that I normally do, this time I will share with you some...
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Erik
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Life Changing News from the Smo'King Family
A little bit of a different video this time. Instead of my normal recipe video that I normally do, this time I will share with you some...
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Erik
- Feb 13, 2021
- 1 min
Smartro ST49 Digital Thermometer Review
One of the most important aspects of becoming a good cook is having the ability to instantly check the internal temperature of the food...
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