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Himalayan Salt Block Cooking

For quite some time I have wanted a Himalayan Salt Block for cooking in my Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe. So about two months ago I was at my favorite BBQ shop in the Twin Cities, Quetopia, and I finally

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Yummy Boozy Bourbon Pineapple

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How To Make Deliciously Fierce Beef Bacon

Making Beef Bacon Is Easy To Do And You Will Love It Too Now I know what you are already thinking. Beef bacon? What is that? Well I have to tell you, if you don't eat pork products like me and don't

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Coming Soon: Lump Charcoal Reviews

What Is The Best Lump Charcoal For Your Smoker?I am often asked, "What is the best lump charcoal to use in your smoker?" Well that is not an easy question to answer, because there is a variety of charcoal. And when

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How To Make Freaking Delicious Smoked Beef Tongue

Making Your Own Smoked Beef Tongue is Easy Now I already know what you are thinking? Smoked beef tongue? I'll pass. However, if you make this smoked beef tongue you will make all your friends tongues wagging for more. There are several

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How To Roast Coffee On Your Kamado Joe

You Can Roast Coffee In Your Kamado Joe I have always been enamored with how to roast coffee, yet I never ever thought about roasting coffee in my Kamado Joe. That was until I recently came across a picture of someone roasting

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Why A Thermapen Is My Secret Ingredient

The Thermapen Mk4 Is Worth Every Penny For $99.00, you might be thinking that the Thermapen Mk4 is a waste of money. But I have to tell you it is worth every penny. You see, people always ask me what are some

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Why Chicken Wings Should Be 1 of the 7 Deadly Sins

These Chicken Wings Are Amazing I like to think of barbecue as a religion, so when it comes to chicken wings, chicken wings should really be one of the seven deadly sins. Now I know what you are thinking, aren't the seven

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The Trompo King Is Amazing

To Stack Your Meat Check Out The Trompo King A couple of weeks ago while perusing my Instagram feed I came across a video highlighting The Trompo King. So what is the Trompo King? The Trompo King is a stainless steel accessory

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Replacing The Kamado Joe Firebox

Need to replace your Kamado Joe firebox? It's easy to do. A couple of weeks ago when cleaning my Kamado Joe, I noticed a number of small cracks in my Kamado Joe firebox towards the base. If this happen to you, the

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Man Cave Craft Eats Giveaway

Today I launched an Instagram giveaway with Man Cave Craft Eats. If you’re not familiar with Man Cave Craft Eats, Man Cave Craft Eats was founded by Nick Beste. He then grabbed a couple of his college buddies from the University

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Best Smoked Meatballs Ever

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How To Make The Best Brisket Ever

Brisket has always been a challenge of mine. Sometimes it’s too dry or too tough, but I finally found a good technique helping me make the Best Brisket Ever. To make the Best Brisket Ever, here is what you will need:

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7 Kamado Joe Accessories You Need TODAY

These Kamado Joe Accessories Are Amazing. Most of my friends know me as an EGG Head, but about two months ago I became a Joe Head, for now I love the red of Kamado Joe. And these 7 Kamado Joe accessories,

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Corned Beef Brisket On The Kamado Joe

This past weekend, we decided to make Montreal Corned Beef Brisket on the Kamado Joe. When you have made this recipe, you will be able to make your very own Montreal corned beef brisket, otherwise known as Montreal pastrami. To begin, take out a corned

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How To Smoke Nuts On The Kamado Joe

If You Love Smoked Nuts and Kamado Joe's, Try Out These Smoked Nuts. When it comes to smoking foods, I love to joke around that, "I am the Smoking King, I can smoke most anything." I've smoked nuts before on my

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How to Make Beef Kabobs Using The JoeTisserie

JoeTisserie Rotisserie Shish Kabobs on The Big Green Egg. Last week I purchased my latest, favorite accessory for the Big Green Egg, the Kamado Joe Joetisserie. The Joetisserie is the perfect rotisserie to use for an 18 inch ceramic grill. In

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Check out the Kamado Joe JoeTisserie!

The Kamado Joe JoeTisserie is my favorite new accessory. Earlier this week I was perusing through my Instagram feed and I came across the Kamado Joe JoeTisserie. Now I know what you are thinking, "You're an EGG head, what's this hogwash

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The Great Aussie BBQ Grill Brush: Review in Haiku

Last summer I received for free for testing purposes, the Great Aussie BBQ Grill Brush. Although I used this awesome BBQ grill brush last summer, as well as throughout the winter months, I finally had a chance to put my

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Grilled Watermelon Salad on The Big Green Egg

Today I tried a salad that I never thought I would try: grilled watermelon. Now I know what you are thinking. How the heck do you grill a watermelon? It is actually quite easy to do and the result is

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How To Smoke Nuts on The Big Green Egg

When it comes to smoking meats, fish or food on my Big Green Egg, I like to believe that I am smarter than the average bear. I’ve tried successfully, and unsuccessfully, a variety of preparation methods; from brines, to rubs,

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7 Big Green Egg Accessories You Need TODAY

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My Big Green Egg Makes Them Beg

There are many words to describe who I am: husband, father, friend, and boss, but another very important description of what makes me, well me, is that I am an EGG head. Now you're most likely scratching your head, but

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How To Smoke Cheese On The Big Green Egg

If You Love Cheese, Try To Smoke Cheese On Your Big Green Egg If you have never tried a Big Green Egg, you are surely missing out on a wonderful grilling/smoking experience, especially if you love to smoke cheese. I purchased my

ABOUT ME

Who am I?

I am The Pitmaster, The Poet and The Storyteller. I love writing about BBQ, cocktails, poetry (especially haiku). I maybe just maybe might have a slight obsession with socks.

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I am a brand ambassador for several brands, such as being an official member of Big Green Egg's Team Green. Proud partner of Cambro, Valleyfair, Marcus Theatres and others.