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John and Dolores dive into their recent cooking adventures, sharing successes, failures, and everything in between from their Oklahoma backyard grilling experiments. The pair explore everything from beer cheese pizza to the importance of properly proofing yeast before making dough.

• Beer cheese pizza made with Miller High Life, heavy cream, and cheese becomes a family favorite
• Different topping styles lead to debates about the best approach to pizza assembly
• Exploring keto-friendly alternatives like using pork skins for dipping in beer cheese
• Lessons learned from failing to properly proof yeast before making pizza dough
• Detailed comparison between old and new yeast to demonstrate how to test for activity
• Discussion of sirloin steaks cooked on the Big Green Egg with Montreal seasoning
• Recommendations for keto-friendly bread options, particularly Hero brand zero-carb bread
• BLT sandwiches made with Sola low-carb bread as a quick alternative meal

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We dive into our latest outdoor cooking adventures, sharing techniques and flavors that make grilling so special.

• Double-smoked baked potatoes on the Big Green Egg with avocado oil, cheese, bacon bits, and serrano peppers
• Thick-cut marinated steaks cooked to perfection with a two-minute flip technique
• Comparing cooking methods between the Big Green Egg and Pit Boss grills
• Fall-off-the-bone ribs with maple bacon rub versus Montreal steak seasoning
• Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers as the perfect side dish
• Pizza on the grill with added toppings to elevate frozen options
• Future plans for cinnamon rolls, cookies with grandchildren, and an ambitious tomahawk steak
• Hybrid cooking technique proposal: smoke on the Egg, sear on the Pit Boss

Find us at the Okie Smokin YouTube channel, where we have six Big Green Egg videos so far with more to come.

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Celebrating our 50th episode with reflections on recent cooks using the Big Green Egg Mini Max and our newly repaired Pit Boss pellet grill.

• Repairing the Pit Boss temperature sensor that was reading 180° when actual temperatures were approaching 700°
• Best practices for low and slow pork shoulder that falls off the bone
• Tips for getting perfect pizza crust on the Big Green Egg without burning
• Cooking perfect steaks using indirect heat on the Mini Max
• Comparing pork shoulder results between different cooking methods
• Future plans for tomahawk steaks using the reverse sear method
• Setting up a dedicated podcast studio space for improved video content

Watch for our upcoming tomahawk steak video and reach out with questions or guest recommendations at okiesmoking@gmail.com. You can find us on our website, okiesmokin.com, and on YouTube and other social media platforms.

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We tackle two transformative BBQ techniques that changed our approach to outdoor cooking: party ribs and perfectly seasoned chicken legs. Both dishes surprised us with their ease of preparation and exceptional results.

• Party ribs (cut between bones before cooking) proved superior to traditional full slabs, creating more surface area for flavor
• The key to perfect party ribs is a two-stage process: smoke first, then steam in a covered pan with sauce
• A simple seasoning mix with cornstarch transformed chicken legs into a dish even dark-meat skeptics loved
• Adding a hint of red pepper flakes to BBQ enhances flavor without making it spicy
• Timing is critical when applying sugar-based sauces – add them toward the end of cooking to prevent burning
• Weber Smoky Mountain provides excellent smoke flavor compared to pellet grills
• Upcoming cooking projects include hash brown-coated stuffed chicken breast and fall desserts in the smoker

Join us next week for our 50th episode featuring pork belly and more outdoor cooking adventures. Keep firing up that grill!

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Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, shares how her organization helps visually impaired people reclaim their passion for grilling and outdoor cooking through specialized tools and techniques. Having graduated from culinary school as one of the only blind students in her class, Debra now uses her expertise to help others navigate cooking with vision loss.

• Adaptive tools for grilling include talking thermometers that announce temperatures aloud
• Extended grilling gloves protect arms when reaching over open flames
• Double spatulas help secure food when flipping, solving a major challenge for blind grillers
• Double skewers prevent food from spinning when turned, making rotation predictable
• Grill baskets contain multiple food items for easy flipping and tracking
• Most legally blind people have some light perception, which provides useful information when grilling
• Common fears include burning oneself, undercooking food, and producing unattractive meals
• Many tools weren't specifically designed for the blind but naturally lend themselves to adaptive cooking
• The aging population often experiences vision loss, making these tools increasingly relevant
• The most rewarding feedback comes from people who thought they'd lost part of their identity

Visit The Blind Kitchen's website at https://theblindkitchen.com or send an email to info@theblindkitchen.com to learn more about our products and services.

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John flies solo this week as Dolores recovers from a seasonal illness, delivering a packed episode covering fishing adventures, cooking experiments, product reviews, and future guest previews.

• Recap of a Lake Texoma fishing trip where murky waters forced a pivot from striper to catfish fishing, resulting in a successful 25+ catfish haul
• Detailed walkthrough of injecting a pork shoulder with Dr. Pepper, seasoning it with Dirty Bird rub, and smoking it for 12 hours before the cook was interrupted by a storm warning
• Review of the Once For All meat slicer that allows for precise cutting and creating ground steak for smash burgers
• Revelation of the top five most-downloaded podcast episodes, with "From Philly Cheesesteak Sausages to Smash Tacos" claiming the #1 spot
• Preview of next week's special guest Debrah Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, who creates cooking solutions for visually impaired people

Check out our website at https://okiesmokin.com/onceforall to see the meat slicer in action and support the show through our affiliate link.

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We sit down with Ryan from Flat Top Noob YouTube channel to explore his journey from cooking smash burgers to building a welcoming community around griddle cooking.

• Ryan's channel began when his parents gifted him a Blackstone griddle as thanks for wiring their houses
• His signature "welcome, welcome, welcome" catchphrase came from a happy accident during his first video
• The "Refurbished Turd" series shows viewers how to restore neglected flat tops rather than buying expensive new ones
• Unlike his tech-focused channel, Ryan found the outdoor cooking community exceptionally supportive and welcoming
• Cast iron pizzas rank as Ryan's second favorite cook, recreating the classic Pizza Hut experience from decades ago
• Ryan's background in film and tech gives him strong editing skills, though he emphasizes authenticity over perfection
• The flat top community has connected Ryan with other creators like Doug and Rob, leading to friendships and collaborations

Check out the Flat Top Noob channel for entertaining cooks, griddle restorations, and Ryan's unique blend of humor and practical cooking advice https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlatTopNOOB

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We explore recent backyard cooking adventures featuring Philly cheese steak sausages transformed into epic sandwiches and smash tacos while testing our new Vevor griddle against the Blackstone.

• Philly cheese steak sausages from Ranchers' Sausages turned into sandwiches with visible cheese inside
• Added bell peppers, onions, White Lightning seasoning, Dirty Bird Hot, and Blues Hog Jalapeno Lime Ranch
• Vivor electric griddle produces superior smash burgers with better crust compared to Blackstone griddle
• Smash tacos experiment revealed keto tortillas work better placed on top rather than smashed with the meat
• Family cooking quirk: adding cream cheese and jalapeños to nearly everything
• Upcoming live cooking session featuring rice stir fry on Thursday

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