2012 archive

Outdoor Cooking Contests

Johnsonville Nor Ordinary Burger Contest

I frequently come across outdoor cooking contests of various kinds, some that have some pretty good prizes and some that have some pretty hefty prize money associated with them.  I’m going to keep a page with current outdoor cooking contests, giveaways, and promotions that I find listed on it and I’ll be sending out updates …

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BBQ Brisket For My Family BBQ

Slices of BBQ Brisket

At least once a year, I try to cook some barbecue for my family and invite everyone over. I’ve done ribs, burgers and brisket. But I wasn’t happy with the brisket last time. It was my second time doing BBQ brisket and I wasn’t particularly educated in the ways of brisket. These things take a …

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Tangy Dutch Oven Baked Beans – From Scratch!

Dutch Oven Baked Beans on Plate

I’ve finally succumbed!  After being called out about going the easy way out with my Dutch Oven Baked Beans, I’ve finally taken a stab at making them from scratch, rather than relying on cans of pork of beans. The result?  Pretty darn good.  Better than using cans of pork and beans?  Probably. The time committment …

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Smoked Chicken Wings Again!

smoked chicken wings

I tried another smoked chicken wings recipes recently and it got rave reviews from my wife. Whenever that happens, I know that I need to share that recipe with you! The recipe is pretty simple and comes from the book “Peace, Love, & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of …

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Dutch Oven Taco Recipes

Here are some easy taco-type recipes for your Dutch oven: Easy Taco Bake 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pkg. taco mix 1/2 cup Miracle Whip 8 corn tortillas 1 jar salsa 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 3/4 cup water Brown meat with green pepper and …

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Dutch Oven Delmonico Potatoes

Delmonico Potatoes in Dutch oven

Dutch Oven Delmonico Potatoes is a super easy Dutch oven dish that will go with almost anything else you will cook. See my recipe here!

11 Tips for Cooking Fabulous BBQ Ribs

BBQ Ribs

Is there anything that says BBQ more than a well cooked rack of ribs? Here are 11 tips to get incredibly delicious ribs, fall-off-the bone, finger-licking good ribs!

Dutch Oven Enchilada Recipes

Dutch Oven Enchilada Casserole

Like I’ve said before, you can cook almost anything in a Dutch oven.  Here are two variations on an enchilada casserole that are easy and will give you an opportunity to try out some Mexican fare in the Dutch oven.  They will be popular at your next cookout. Enchilada Casserole 1 large onion chopped 2 …

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