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Easy Smoked Mac and Cheese

Easy Smoked Mac and Cheese

Homemade smoked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I’ve tried different macaroni and cheese recipes over the years and this one is a winner! Using this tried and true recipe, and adding smoke flavor, makes this the ultimate side dish for any BBQ!…

Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

Do you like hot wings, but also like that sweet flavor? These mango habanero chicken wings provide a nice balance of sweet and heat while taking your tastebuds for a ride. It’s makes for the best tailgate food! What are Drums and Flats? When buying…

Smoked Beef Birria Tacos

Smoked Beef Birria Tacos

Smoked beef birria tacos are next level! These flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tacos dipped in a slowly simmered consommé will hit all the right spots with your taste buds! What is Birria? Birria is a meat stew from Mexico, traditionally made with goat or beef. The stew…

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Note: this post for grilled teriyaki salmon is sponsored by Omaha Steaks. I occasionally collaborate with brands I trust to help keep Learning to Smoke up and going. I’m speaking from my own genuine experience and am not being asked by the brand to mention…

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…