Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Ever wondered how to make mouth-watering, keto-friendly meals right in your backyard? Get ready to master the art of outdoor cooking as we take you through the steps to create incredibly delicious keto-friendly poblano tacos and classic Oklahoma onion smash burgers. We'll reveal our top grilling techniques on the Pit Boss pellet grill to help you achieve that perfect sear on your sirloin steak, ensuring a flavor-packed meal with just ten carbs per serving. Plus, we recount our hands-on experience from a live YouTube session, offering practical tips to craft the ultimate caramelized onion crust on your burgers.But that's not all! We'll also share our creative burger-making secrets, including how to slice onions thinly and integrate them into the patties for an explosion of flavor. Learn about our favorite seasoning blends, like homemade SPG, and discover exciting burger variations using different cheeses or a fried egg. Wrap up with us as we discuss our beloved keto chili recipe and recall a thrilling fishing trip at Lake Texoma, where we ventured into the world of smoking striper fish. Packed with practical advice and delectable recipes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about grilling and keto-friendly cooking. Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Ever wondered how to elevate your holiday feasts or discover hidden BBQ gems? Join us as we recap Episode 31's culinary triumphs, including our Hickory Smoke hot sauce and unbeatable dry-brining method for your festive meals. This episode takes you on a savory journey through Oklahoma's top barbecue spots, like Van's Pig Stand and the award-winning Butcher Barbecue Stand, along with our own backyard experiments, from smoky sausage breakfasts to s'mores with a twist. Plus, we share our experience making a delightful s'mores dip with our grandson and brainstorm ways to up our s'mores game even further.But that's not all! Get ready to laugh and learn from our culinary mishaps, including a live cooking video guided by ChatGPT that took an unexpected turn. We also dive into the joys of combining football season with barbecue delights and reveal an AI-generated recipe for a smoky sausage and hash brown taco that brought a new flair to traditional flavors. As we gear up for Halloween, we're planning exciting YouTube videos featuring themed treats, ensuring this episode is packed with flavorful fun and insightful BBQ tips you won't want to miss! Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Are you ready to elevate your culinary game just in time for the holidays? This episode of the Okie Smoking Podcast has it all! We kick things off by reminiscing about our latest mouth-watering adventures, from scrumptious beer brats to our zesty Tropical Storm pineapple jalapeno hot sauce. We also introduce our newest masterpiece—a hickory smoked hot sauce—and get Dolores' take on its flavor profile. As the festive season approaches, our discussion heats up with a spirited debate on dry brining versus wet brining for your Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Plus, we answer listener questions from Georgia and Illinois and share our upcoming plans to explore some of the best barbecue joints in Oklahoma and a top-rated restaurant in Dallas.In this episode, we also delve into the nitty-gritty of brining methods, particularly for poultry but also for pork and beef. Discover why dry brining might be the space-saving, crispy-skinned solution you need. We'll share our personal stories about smoking turkey and the magic of proper seasoning. A listener from Georgia even throws in a curveball by reminding us of a unique banana pizza recipe we previously discussed, highlighting the interactive and experimental spirit of our show. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the Okie Smoking Podcast so you never miss out on our delicious creations and culinary tips. Keep those taste buds ready for more as new episodes drop every Monday! Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Ever wondered how to craft the perfect hot sauce or elevate your game day snacks? Join us as we recap our latest culinary adventures, including some mouthwatering beer brats and a tantalizing pineapple hot sauce. Dolores jumps in to help us celebrate our 30th episode milestone and discuss the arrival of fall, which means it's time for super nachos and other game day delights. Plus, we're inviting you to join our November collaboration and showcase your own delicious creations!Our hot sauce journey continues as we experiment with unique flavors like blueberry and mango habanero, and even brainstorm about a thick and sweet honey hot sauce. We share tips for making keto-friendly BBQ sauce and talk about some of our spiciest creations, including a fiery Carolina Reaper sauce. With National Pepper Month on the horizon, we reveal how you can get involved using the hashtag #pepperingitup. We also tackle a listener's question about cooking thinner pork chops in a homemade barrel cooker, emphasizing the importance of meat probes for perfect results. Don't miss out on spicing up your culinary repertoire with us! Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Ever tried grilling cream cheese only to have it melt into a delicious mess? Join us on a culinary adventure as we recount our recent escapades with homemade blueberry hot sauce paired with cream cheese. We share the highs and lows of experimenting with extreme heat, leading to some unexpected, yet mouthwatering results. Get ready to brainstorm with us as we discuss future hot sauce flavors and our love for jalapenos, smoked chicken, and cream cheese. Plus, we dive into Yelp's top 10 barbecue restaurants and tease an out-of-state spot we're itching to visit. Your feedback and comments are the cherry on top of this savory episode!Inspired by Oklahoma's cottage law, we're excited to bring our homemade hot sauce and cream cheese recipes to life! We recount the joys and challenges of bottling these creations safely and our plans to introduce them at local farmers' markets by 2025. Join us as we share our experiences pairing cream cheese with snacks like Doritos and Ritz crackers, and unveil our upcoming hot sauce flavors, including the fiery Carolina Reaper blueberry and raspberry chipotle. Don't miss our tales of experimenting with salsa recipes and smoked chicken, celebrating the joy of unique, homemade culinary delights.Ready to discover the best barbecue spots in the nation? We highlight Yelp's top 10 barbecue restaurants, including gems like De Lauder's Barbecue in Tennessee and Wright's Barbecue in Arkansas. We're especially excited about potential road trips to places like Tyler’s Barbecue in Amarillo, Texas, and Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue. Plus, we give a shoutout to our local favorite, Bibb’s Smokehouse Barbecue in Oklahoma City. To wrap things up, we share a funny hat mix-up moment and guide you on where to find more of our content across YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Don't miss out on our latest grilling adventures and community interactions! Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.What’s the secret to a perfect brisket that has your family raving for days? In Episode 28 of the Okie Smokin' Podcast, we recount our culinary escapades at a family reunion cookout, where we spent the night smoking two briskets and two pork shoulders to create a feast that was truly unforgettable. From the essential items and meticulous process involved in smoking meats to the unexpected delight of baked beans made with apple pie filling, we share our favorite moments and cooking insights.Ready to spice up your meatloaf game? We’ve got you covered with our latest experiment: a jalapeno cream cheese meatloaf that turned out to be a smash hit. Learn how we combined ground pork skin, two eggs, SPG seasoning, Jolly Rogers jalapeno seasoning, and a sugar-free barbecue sauce to craft a meatloaf that’s both savory and sweet. Plus, we’ll debate the merits of cooking brisket fat side up and reveal the secrets behind our crowd-pleasing burnt ends.Ever wondered what happens when you mix blueberries with habanero peppers? Dolores steps up to bravely sample our new Okie Smokin' blueberry habanero hot sauce, and we discuss its creation and versatility. From balancing sweetness and heat to potential pairings like smoked bologna and cream cheese, this sauce is a game-changer. Don’t miss our preview of next week’s episode, where we’ll experiment with the hot sauce on smoked cream cheese. Make sure to follow us on our website and social media for all the latest updates and delicious creations. Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Prepare for a flavor-packed journey on the Okie Smokin' Podcast! Ever wondered how to transform simple chicken breasts into a fiery delight that leaves your taste buds tingling? We'll reveal our spicy adventure with habanero and scorpion pepper seasoning and set the stage for a grand reunion cookout, where we'll tackle smoking 45-50 pounds of briskets and pork shoulders. Dolores is back on her watermelon diet, and exciting updates are in store as you can now catch our podcast via Alexa and our new YouTube channel.Join us as we map out our extensive cookout plans, from selecting the perfect seasonings to debating the merits of different grills like the Pit Boss, Weber Smoky Mountain, and Pit Barrel. We’ll talk through our meticulous preparation and cooking timelines, strategies for making burnt ends, and incorporating mouth-watering barbecue sauces. Along the way, there’s a fun chat about Spam stir-fry and a reflection on the sparse activity in our recent video comments. Follow us for more delicious updates, and tune in every Monday for our next mouth-watering episode! Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.

Send John & Dolores a Text Message.Can you really lose weight by eating just watermelon for three days? Dolores did, and she’s here to tell you all about her juicy adventure that took her from 166 to 158 pounds. Dolores found the diet surprisingly enjoyable and even missed the watermelon once her diet ended. We get into the nitty-gritty of her experience, including the fasting routine and those little adjustments she made, like adding seasonings on the third day. Plus, we share some exciting news about giving our podcast a video upgrade! Spice lovers, rejoice! We’re opening up our overflowing spice cabinet to share our favorite rubs and hot sauces from small businesses like Total Chaos and Peach Fuzz. We’re taste-testing and talking about cooking up delicious pork chops and brisket with these flavorful seasonings. Our kitchen adventures don’t stop there—tune in for the story of our keto-friendly, honey-coated ribs cooked on the Pit Boss pellet smoker. Despite a near-mishap, these ribs turned out to be some of the best we’ve ever made. We also tease an upcoming hot sauce project and rave about our favorite dishes of the week. Don’t miss this flavorful episode!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.bbqandmoredryrubs.comhttps://firehatchrubs.com/ Fanpage: Leave a voicemail for us and we might play it on a future episode! Okie Smokin YouTube Channel - Our YouTube channel where we regularly post cooking videos and other content. Video Podcast - Playlist of all our video podcast episodes on YouTube.