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This classic gooey butter cake recipe is a dessert that has ingredients of a cake but is served up like a brownie. With it’s buttery crust and flaky, gooey, cream cheese-based top, it’s one of the best dessert recipes out there! As a native of…

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…

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…

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,…

Pulled pork nachos are a perfect for any occasion! The ideal cheese for pulled pork nachos are cheddar and Monterrey jack. Layer it on for extra cheesiness to this dish! This recipe can use either freshly cooked or leftover pulled pork. Let’s go through the…

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…

What meat is barbacoa? It is made from chuck roast, brisket, or beef cheeks. But beef is no the only meat used for barbacoa. In addition to beef, some barbacoa recipes call for pork, lamb, or goat (cabrito). These Backyard Barbacoa Tacos are going to…

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…

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…

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…