Have you ever tried to cook a Steak at home, but for some reason you cannot get the same results as a high-end Steak Restaurant? Well...

Today I decided to smoke some Chicken Leg Quarters, since they were on sale. Chicken Leg Quarters are always relatively inexpensive, so...

Today I combine two of my favorite things to make something very unique. Jalapeno Poppers and Bratwursts. Something about this...

I love Salmon, especially when it is smoked. Smoking Salmon on a Cedar Plank infuses the fish with a smoky flavor while preventing it...

Are you looking for an easy appetizer to serve your family and friends at your next get together? Well I have the perfect idea, Smoked...

If you are looking for a easy and delicious meal to feed your family with, well look no further than these Thick Cut Pork Chops cooked on...

If you like smoking different types of meats, you know that smoking a Brisket is considered the top tier of smoking. Briskets require...

One of my all time favorite things to smoke is Ribs. Spare Ribs, St. Louis-style Ribs, and of course Baby Back Ribs. Smoking them really...

One of the most popular ways to season a Chicken is with Lemon and Pepper. There is something about the zippy flavor of Lemon combined...

One of the most difficult things to do when smoking Chicken Thighs is to get the skin crispy. Using a Vortex in your kettle grill is the...

This week I am not doing a cooking video, but instead taking you along on a motorcycle ride in Rural Wisconsin. My friend and co-worker...

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...

Since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago, I have realized that many immigrants from Europe and Scandinavia moved here during the 1800's....

One of my favorite memories as a kid was enjoying an ice cold Coca Cola out of a glass bottle. Drinking it out of glass just made it...

I am so happy that the warmer weather has arrived, as it has been a long and cold winter. I am happy because this means it is time to...

For St. Patrick's Day I decided to cook a couple of Corned Beefs, since they were on sale. Monica loves St. Patrick's Day, especially...

Since I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, I have a love for Pizza. Especially Chicago Style Deep Dish. Every time I visit Chicago I have...

A few weeks ago I smoked a Rump Roast from beginning to end on my smoker. Although the smoke flavor was on point, I was disappointed that...

Recently I discovered the benefits of using Beef Tallow, as compared to using Seed Oils, like Sunflower Oil or Corn Oil. The reason the...

Today I smoked something that I have never done before, a Rump Roast. This cut of meat is very lean, and typically is cooked slowly to...

Sometimes you need to get back to the basics. Nothing is more basic than grilling some Burgers over an open flame on your grill. Today I...

My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town, so when we heard a new fast food restaurant was opening up around 30 minutes away, we...

One of my favorite side dishes I like to serve is Potatoes. Whether they are mashed, fried or even baked, they are the perfect side to...

In this recipe I decided to Sous Vide cook a rack of Baby Back Ribs, and then smoke them for a few hours at a low temperature to add some...

When I lived in California it was never a concern or thought of mine that I would have problems smoking food outside during the Winter...

Here in the town I live in Wisconsin we have a Christmas Tree Farm. Instead of buying a Tree from a lot or grocery store where that tree...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the difficulties of grilling vegetables is worrying about them falling through your grill grates. The solution is using a Grill...

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...

One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...