Smoked Whiskey Apple Crisp
When my wife and kids went to an apple orchard and came home with lots of apples, I had to figure out how to use them in a recipe. So I...
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Smoking & Barbecue Recipes
Erik
- Dec 2
- 2 min
Maple Bourbon Honey Ribs
One thing that Wisconsin is known for is Maple Syrup, so when I discovered a local company in my town selling pure Maple Syrup I knew I ...
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Erik
- Nov 25
- 1 min
Smoked Chicken Thighs
Have you noticed how much more money it cost today to buy your groceries? Thanks to inflation buying meat has become expensive,...
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Erik
- Nov 18
- 2 min
Beef Stir Fry on your Blackstone Griddle
A few weeks ago I made Stir Fry on my Blackstone Griddle, and boy was it Delicious. Cooking everything on the Griddle and then at the end...
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Erik
- Nov 11
- 1 min
Smoked Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the traditional meal to have is Turkey. But what if you don't want to hassle cooking a whole...
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Erik
- Nov 4
- 1 min
Smoked Beer Cheese Brat Burgers
Living in Wisconsin has given me a new appreciation for Bratwursts. They are a big deal here, and people love them, especially while...
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Erik
- Oct 28
- 1 min
How to turn your Gas Grill into a Smoker
I love smoking food and sharing my recipes with you all. I also am lucky that I own several smokers that I use on my YouTube channel. But...
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Erik
- Oct 14
- 1 min
Barbecue Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Last week we had friends come over to celebrate Ava Grace's Birthday. It was the first time having people over since moving into our new...
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Erik
- Oct 7
- 1 min
Tumbler Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener Review
Everybody from the amateur chef to the backyard grill master needs a few sharp knives. We all have a bunch of dull knifes that need to be...
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Erik
- Sep 23
- 1 min
Memphis Style Smoked BBQ Hot Dogs
Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago I learned to love Hot Dogs, especially the Classic Chicago Hot Dog. Today I will try something...
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Erik
- Sep 16
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Beef Tri Tip
One of my favorite cuts of Beef to Smoke is Tri Tip. It is very easy to find in California, but here in Wisconsin it is not readily...
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Erik
- Sep 9
- 1 min
Review of the Nakano Santoku Knife
If you enjoy cooking for your family and friends like I do, nothing helps you better in the kitchen than a good quality Knife. No matter...
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Erik
- Sep 2
- 1 min
Breakfast Burritos on the Blackstone Griddle
I love a big Breakfast Burrito. Everything I love about breakfast wrapped up in a warm flour Tortilla. So easy to eat on the go because...
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Erik
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Smoked Braided Pork Loin
I absolutely love smoked Pork Loin, but when I saw someone braid one I knew I had to try it. Not only does it look fancy, but it also...
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Erik
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Beer Bratwursts on the Gas Grill
Sometimes you need a very simple meal to cook, especially when you just moved into a new house and are exhausted and busy unpacking. Not...
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Erik
- Jul 29
- 1 min
We Bought a New Home!
We moved to Wisconsin two and a half years ago, and our ultimate goal was to purchase a house. I am happy to say that we finally...
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Erik
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Garlic Shrimp on your Grill
My whole family loves Shrimp, especially my son Kyle. Typically most people don't think about Shrimp when they are smoking or grilling....
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Erik
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Sriracha and Honey Smoked Salmon
One of my family's favorite things to smoke is Salmon. The secret is dry-brining the Salmon first, as this process allows the fish to...
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Erik
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Smoked Chicken Halves in the Pit Barrel Cooker
One of my favorite ways to smoke a Chicken is cutting them in half and hanging them in my Pit Barrel Cooker. It is hard to think how...
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Erik
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Smash Burger Tacos
One of my favorite things to cook on my Blackstone is Smash Burgers. So when I heard about serving them as a taco I knew I had to try...
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Erik
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Low and Slow Baby Back Ribs on a Pellet Smoker
One of my favorite things to smoke is Baby Back Ribs. Usually I smoke them in my Pit Barrel Cooker at a temperature between 275-325...
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Erik
- Jun 10
- 1 min
ChefsTemps Finaltouch X10 Instant Read 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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Erik
- Jun 3
- 1 min
Bacon Wrapped Sausage Poppers
Are you looking for a fun and delicious appetizer to serve your guests at your next get together? Well look no further, as I have the...
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Erik
- May 20
- 1 min
Mothers Day Dinner at Wissota High Shores Supper Club
One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...
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Erik
- May 13
- 1 min
Double Smoked Pineapple & Ginger Glazed Ham
Here is a recipe to kick up the old precooked smoked ham that you buy at the grocery store. Instead of drying it out in the oven when...
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Erik
- May 6
- 2 min
Cooking with Kyle, Chicken Fried Rice
One of my family's favorite dishes is Chicken Fried Rice. We have many great memories going to the Japanese restaurant Benihana to...
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Erik
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Mushroom and Swiss Burgers on the Gas Grill
My son Kyle and I both love a Mushroom and Swiss Burger. Not only do they taste delicious, but they are so easy to make. Check out as I...
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Erik
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Denali Gas Grill
Let's take a look at the brand new Denali 425 Smart Propane Gas Grill from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Gas Grill to my...
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Erik
- Mar 25
- 1 min
Review of the KitchenBarStore Wooden Barware Sets
Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...
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Erik
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Blackstone Griddle Wind Guards, do you need them?
If you have a Blackstone Griddle you know the issues you can have trying to cook in high wind or cold weather. It becomes very difficult...
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Erik
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
When people ask me what is something easy to smoke and hard to screw up, I tell them Beef Short Ribs. Just 3 ingredients are needed for...
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Erik
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Lou Malnati's Frozen Italian Beef Pizza Review
What do you get when you combine two of Chicago's favorite restaurants? Lou Malnati's, famous for their Deep Dish Pizza recently joined...
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Erik
- Feb 11
- 1 min
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin on a Pellet Smoker
One of my favorite things to smoke is a Pork Loin. To make it taste even better simply wrap it up in Bacon, and I guarantee your family...
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Erik
- Jan 28
- 1 min
Review of the Erickhill Rook 600SP Infrared Thermometer
One thing I learned from cooking in that you always cook to temperature, not to time. That is why an instant read thermometer is a...
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Erik
- Jan 21
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Jan 7
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
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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Erik
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Dec 10, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Nov 5, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
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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Erik
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
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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Erik
- Oct 1, 2022
- 1 min
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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Erik
- Sep 24, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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