How to Make Pig Candy: A Diva Q Inspired Treat If you love bacon, raise your hand. I’m raising both hands right now with three pieces of bacon in each hand. Bacon is magic and we all know how to use it for Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches or sprinkle some on a salad to…
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How to Make Roasted Cinnamon Almonds
How to Make Roasted Cinnamon Almonds Yeah, those ones from the Ball Park, the State Fair, and the Mall. You know that smell. Roasted Cinnamon Almonds. When it hits your nose, you know exactly what they are and you want some. The problem is, they’re just so darn expensive and you end up passing on…
How to Make Guacamole: Simple and Delicious Appetizer
How to Make Guacamole: Simple and Delicious Appetizer Guacamole is one of those magical foods that can be eaten by itself or used as a condiment or a side. So if you’re wondering what to take to your next neighborhood get together or family party, put guacamole right at the top of your list. You’ll…
How to Smoke a Turkey: Be the Hero of the Most Important Meal of the Year
How to Smoke a Turkey: Be the Hero of the Most Important Meal of the Year We’ve all felt it. The pressure of cooking the most important part of Thanksgiving Dinner. The Turkey. And you’ve probably asked yourself, “Do I roast it, deep fry it, smoke it or should I just buy one that’s already…
How to Smoke a Turkey Breast: Turkey Isn’t Just For Thanksgiving Anymore
How to Smoke a Turkey Breast: Turkey Isn’t Just For Thanksgiving Anymore My father used to make the most amazingly juicy and flavorful turkey. And not just for Thanksgiving in November. We would have a full blown Thanksgiving dinner about 4 times a year, complete with stuffing, pies and cranberry sauce. And my dad never…
How to Smoke a Pork Butt: A Multi-Use Meat
If you enjoy cooking and you’re any good at it, you probably have family or friends over often. It can sometimes be overwhelming to make several different dishes to put together a good meal for them to enjoy. This is where the pork butt comes in. This is a cut of meat that, in…
How to Make Chicken Lollipops: Cheap Chicken Made Fancy
How to Make Chicken Lollipops: Cheap Chicken Made Fancy Have you ever noticed how cheap chicken drumsticks are? I picked up a dozen yesterday from the grocery store for five bucks. Forty cents a piece is much easier on the meat budget than a $60 brisket. And while I would love to smoke a juicy…
How To Make Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Since I unpacked my Traeger pellet smoker, I wanted to try my hand at jerky. Jerky is always a delicious snack whether your hiking, road tripping or just looking for something to satisfy a quick smoked meat craving. I was a bit hesitant to smoke such small and thin pieces of meat but my hesitations…
How to Smoke Pork Loin: Honey Orange Pork Tenderloin
Smoking Pork Tenderloin This last Saturday, my wife or I had not planned anything for dinner. I wanted to smoke something since it had been a few days since Brunhild Traeger had smoked anything so at noon I grabbed a couple pork tenderloins at the local grocery store. This simple but delicious cut of meat…
The Best Glazed Ham – Oven or Smoker Ready
Jump to Recipe When you think Glazed Ham, you might think of Easter or Christmas. I’ll admit- it is a staple at our family’s holiday dinners, too. But I’m here to say that Glazed Ham is not just for holidays! Especially once you try smoking one in a Traeger. Some people have told me that…