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Pineapple Pretzel Salad

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It’s getting to be the time of year when there seem to be a lot more get togethers to go to. When we get invited to go to a picnic, potluck, BBQ, etc. and we have to bring a dish … Continue reading

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Supreme Pizza Hash

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We made supreme pizzas for dinner and had some toppings left over.  I thought it would be good to use them in a breakfast hash and the Supreme Pizza Hash was born.  It was way better than I thought it … Continue reading

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Hard Apple Cider Grilled Brats

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Having lived in Wisconsin for a dozen years, I know how to grill a brat.  Boil it in beer and onions and then grill it to crisp up the casing.  Put it on a bun with some mustard, ketchup and … Continue reading

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New Product — Meatrake BBQ Meat Shredder

I’ve been testing a new barbecue tool recently and it’s a winner.  Starting today, the Meat Rake is available in the BackyardLifeBlog.com Shop!  The Meat Rake is the perfect tool for pulling pork and shredding beef and chicken. Features: The … Continue reading

New Book — The Homemade Pantry

I was perusing the Taste section of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune this morning when I came across this interview with Alana Chernila of Eating From The Ground Up. She has just released her first book, The Homemade Pantry.  This book really … Continue reading

Stufz BLT Burger with WineSeasonings.com BLT Wine Dip

This Stufz burger is a good way to get all the flavor of a bacon lettuce and tomato burger without all the calories and fat.  It’s easy to put together and you can taste the seasoning in every bite! Ingredients: … Continue reading

Campfire Banana Splits

Campfire Banana Splits a great recipe to make while camping.  It only takes a minute or two to get it ready and only a few more minutes to cook.   You could go all out and add a scoop or … Continue reading

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Chinese Five Spice Pulled Pork

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If you’re looking for a sweet pulled pork recipe with lots of depth, here it is!  The basic rub uses only 3 ingredients (coarse salt, Chinese 5 Spice Powder, and brown sugar) so it’s super simple.  You can find Chinese … Continue reading

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Grilled Flank Steak Salad

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This grilled beef flank steak salad is one of my all time favorite meals.  It’s also easy to make and only takes a few ingredients.  Yes, I’m a dude and I love salad. Ingredients: 1lb beef flank steak (you could … Continue reading

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Training the next generation of butchers at the Meat Lab

Have you ever been disappointed by how hard it is to find high quality, hormone free cuts of meat?  There aren’t a lot of traditional butchers anymore (although they are making a bit of a comeback in some places).  I … Continue reading