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Homemade French Fries (Five Guys copycat)

Homemade French Fries (Five Guys copycat)

Have you attempted making homemade french fries before? Do you wish you could make them taste like the epic fries at Five Guys? You can make these at home and they are easier than you’d expect. As long as you know THREE key tips, your…

20 Holiday Gifts for BBQ Enthusiasts

20 Holiday Gifts for BBQ Enthusiasts

Note: while this post is sponsored by Kingsford, I feature a variety of other products that I highly recommend, too. Looking to get into BBQ? Or shopping for someone who loves to BBQ? This BBQ Holiday Gift Guide will give you a variety of suggestions,…

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…

BBQ ESSENTIALS 3.0

BBQ ESSENTIALS 3.0

Another year, another list of must-haves when working the grill. I’ve compiled another list of some of my favorite things I personally love using. CAMP CHEF WOODWIND WiFi GRILL I was fortunate to get my hands on one of these Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi grills…

Backyard Barbacoa Tacos (on the grill)

Backyard Barbacoa Tacos (on the grill)

Do you love tacos? Do you consider yourself a grillmaster (or aspire to)? Then this Backyard Barbacoa Tacos recipe is a must try! Using your braising skills on the grill, you’ll look like an expert and wow your friends over on your next taco night…

Teriyaki Marinated BBQ Tri tip

Teriyaki Marinated BBQ Tri tip

If you’ve seen other posts besides that popular one here on my blog, then you’ll notice that I love  me some tri-tip. My favorite way to cook up some tri tip is to rub it, smoke it, and then sear it in a cast iron…

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…

BBQ Travels: Austin

BBQ Travels: Austin

Ever since I got into barbecuing, I’ve wanted to travel to central Texas. More specifically, Austin. It is widely considered one of the barbecue havens of the world. Some folks consider it to be Barbecue Mecca. Either way, I kept talking of going but did…

Going Viral on Instagram: is it a Good Thing?

Going Viral on Instagram: is it a Good Thing?

I’ve had my @learningtosmoke account on Instagram for over two years now and have seen my share of highs and lows. I’ve had posts that have done really well and others that get overlooked, I’ve been trolled and praised, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with…

BBQ Essentials List

BBQ Essentials List

Now that I’ve been barbecuing religiously for a while, I’ve experimented with a variety of tools and accessories to make this craft more enjoyable and the end product more gooder better. There are always the variety of rubs and various cuts of meat, but this list…