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Smoky Ham and Cheese Sliders

Smoky Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and cheese sliders are a smashing success in my home. Both the picky little eaters and adults alike love it! Using King’s Hawaiian rolls, a mixture of toppings, and the ham and cheese (of course), these sliders are quick to put together and quick…

BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPER BURGER

BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPER BURGER

The bacon wrapped jalapeno popper burger is a perfect blend of appetizer and main dish. A burger topped with bacon, three types of cheeses, roasted jalapeno, all packed within a toasted brioche bun? Does it get much better? You be the judge. For starters… Let’s…

BBQ PULLED PORK NACHOS

BBQ PULLED PORK NACHOS

Whenever I smoke a pork shoulder (aka- pork butt) for my family, I end up with a lot leftover. Since there are five of us in my family and seven pounds of pork, we usually have some left. Good thing with pulled pork is that…

SMOKED AND SEARED HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS

SMOKED AND SEARED HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS

In the world of grilling, pork chops don’t get enough love as they should. They tend to be upstaged by beef cuts such as ribeye, New York strip, and filets. But pork chops do have some things going for them: they’re leaner cuts, they’re usually…

Twice Smoked Ham

Twice Smoked Ham

In this post, we are all about ham! Even though most of us serve up ham during the holidays or Easter, it’s a friggin’ shame we don’t cook ’em up more often. If you do it right and add your own personal flare to it,…

Reverse Searing 101

Reverse Searing 101

What is a reverse sear? In case you need a refresher, a traditional sear is when you start out cooking food at a high heat, which usually begins around at 500F. Once the meat has been seared on both sides, then it is cooked in…

Smoked BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Smoked BBQ Pork Tenderloin

If you haven’t noticed from most of the recipes on my website, I like simple. That means I try to maximize flavor with the fewest ingredients possible (mostly. Every once in a while I like to expand my horizons). Lucky for you, this is another one…

Bacon-weaved Breakfast Fatty

Bacon-weaved Breakfast Fatty

Who doesn’t love a good breakfast? If you’re cooking up breakfast at home and want some sort of pork product to go with your pancakes and eggs, most folks make a choice between sausage or bacon. But why not both? You can have a complete…

Easy Pulled Pork Recipe

Easy Pulled Pork Recipe

If you’re new to learning how to barbecue (that rhymed), I highly recommend making smoked pulled pork. Using a pork butt (or Boston butt), this cut of meat comes from the shoulder of the pig. While it is a popular meat at barbecue joints, don’t…

Product Review: Joetisserie

Product Review: Joetisserie

I’ve been cooking in a ceramic grill religiously for the past 18 months, mostly going low and slow for barbecue. I’ve been using the Kamado Joe Classic, Classic II, and Joe Jr. I love how these things hold the heat for hours and hours (especially…