Simple Comfort Food

recipes that are simple and delicious.

Recent Goods

Categories

About

Archive for the 'Smoker' Category

Barbecue Burnt Ends

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 18th, 2013 filed in Barbecue, Beef, Smoker
Barbecue Burnt Ends

I first fell in love with barbecue when living in Texas. It was probably the first time I really had that perfect smell of what barbecue should have smelled like when eating at Sonny Bryan’s. The chopping away at ribs, brisket, or pork shoulder, piled onto a paper lined tray and served with legitimate sides, […]

Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 22nd, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Chicken, Game Day, Kids, Sauce, Smoker, Snack
Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings

My oldest kid has become a true fan of chicken wings. I’m OK with that, only because he has been a picky eater for the majority of his childhood, so when he wants something that has a bone in it of all things, I’m cool. Normally during a busy week we might order chicken wings […]

Homemade Smoked Sausage

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 7th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Events, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Pork, Smoker, Snack
Homemade Smoked Sausage Recipe

If there is one thing that one of my boys attaches quickly to in the kitchen is eating. Just kidding, well, not really. He has always attached himself to assisting me in making homemade sausages. Let me say that making homemade sausage is not only fun, but it can get a bit messy. Grinding the […]

Smoked Mushrooms

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 20th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Game Day, Sides, Smoker, Snack, Vegetables
Smoked Mushrooms

After a long morning doing yard work, I decided to call it an afternoon and get some relaxation. With that said, I had a rack of baby back ribs marinating overnight, and decided I would have an afternoon of smoking the ribs. Whenever I begin the smoking process, I always look for other items to […]

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 1st, 2013 filed in Barbecue, Game Day, Kids, Meat, Pork, Sauce, Smoker
Smoked BBQ Ribs Recipe

Barbecue season has started. Well, who am I kidding, does it ever end? With that said, I often look for opportunities to involve my kids in the cooking experience. Now granted, I’m pretty much the dude who refuses help in the kitchen, often times asked by my wife, and rarely if any from my kids, […]

Smoked Turkey and Ricotta Cheese Pizza

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 14th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Cheese, Game Day, Pizza, Smoker
Smoked Turkey with Ricotta Cheese Pizza Recipe

I’ve made my share of all things turkey over the last few years, and all of them being really delicious, there was one that stood out, and that was this smoked turkey and ricotta cheese pizza. When I last smoked a turkey breast, I had a bit leftover and I am one to not one […]

Nueske’s Stuffed Pork Chop

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 28th, 2012 filed in Bacon, Cheese, Game Day, Grilling, Nueske's, Pork, Smoker, Vegetables
Nueske

If you do not know by now, I am a fan of Nueske’s applewood smoked meats. They have some of the best products around and once you get a bite of any of their products you will know why. They offer everything from bacon, to liver sausage, to thick cut pork chops. I’ve tried many […]

Turkey Jerky

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 24th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Game Day, Kids, Meat, Smoker
How to make turkey jerky recipe

I often find it funny that someone you don’t know wants to give you food. What I mean by that is I have a friend in the family whose brother loves to hunt and fish. With that said he often times asks his brother if Dax would like some pheasant, or in this other case […]

Festive Coleslaw

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 13th, 2012 filed in Barbecue, Game Day, Grilling, Onions, Salad, Sauce, Sides, Smoker, Vegetables
Festive Coleslaw

Our families had a recent get together not too long ago. About a week prior we were all talking food and deciding what people should bring to the party. It was a fourth of July party and I could already tell my father-in-law was getting excited when he was talking about making ribs. He gave […]

Smoked Turkey Melt

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 8th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Cheese, Game Day, Kids, Sandwiches, Smoker, Snack
Smoked Turkey Melt

Smoked turkey melt. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, you are right. A few weeks back I decided to spend a day outside with my smoker. I admit, I love those types of days where the family schedule is some what free, and I can plan on hours of slow cooking meat on my smoker. I […]

Smoked BBQ Shrimp

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 9th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Events, Game Day, Kids, Seafood, Shrimp, Smoker, Snack
Smoked Shrimp Recipe

Anytime I am going to spend a day smoking food outdoors, I often think of what else I could put on the smoker. My go to items are pork products such as shoulder and ribs, and on occasion some pheasant, turkey, sausage, or chicken. Yep, I pretty much smoke a majority of proteins. I do […]

Smoked Beef Pinwheels

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 21st, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Kids, Milwaukee, Sides, Smoker, Snack, Vegetables
Pinwheel Appetizers with Smoked Beef and Cream Cheese

Everyone has probably had a classic pinwheel at least once in their life. The pinwheel appetizer is a thing of beauty, and I can honestly say that. Not only is it a simple hors d’oevure to create, but it is one that can be made well ahead of time, saving you a bit of time […]

Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 19th, 2012 filed in Barbecue, Braising, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Sandwiches, Sauce, Smoker
Rhubarb BBQ Sauce Recipe

I, as many here in Wisconsin, have been waiting for spring to arrive. It’s finally here, and as we are blessed with wonderful weather, we are also blessed with farmers’ markets. Spring time in Wisconsin is probably my favorite season of the year, with fall being a close second. Spring time just has this thing […]

Smoked Trout

Posted by Dax Phillips on February 8th, 2012 filed in Fish, Holiday, Kids, Salad, Seafood, Smoker, Snack
Smoked Trout Recipe

For the most part, I grew up fishing. My grandparents lived on a lake in Indiana, and every time we would go visit, I would wake up early, head out to their pier, and start catching fish. My dad would often times clean the fish and we would head back to their home, fry them […]

Smoked Turkey Legs with Whiskey Glaze

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 19th, 2011 filed in Barbecue, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Sauce, Smoker
Smoked Turkey Legs Recipe

I think, I really do think, that my kids are now starting to explore and try new foods. That is music to my ears, and as I take mental notes of what they are starting to try, whether that be a new sauce, vegetable, or heck, even a mixture of the two, I continue to […]

Smoked Mussels

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 16th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Sauce, Smoker
Smoked Mussels Recipe

We were fortunate enough to have more family move back to Wisconsin. My brother and sister-in-law recently moved here from Chicago in a quaint little neighborhood located near some really fun restaurants, and one in particular called Cafe Hollander. After we first visited their home, we all decided to have dinner at the restaurant that is […]

Taiwanese Steamed Bun Tacos

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 3rd, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Pork, Sauce, Smoker, Snack, tacos
Taiwanese Steamed Bun Tacos

It was many years ago when I first encountered what is called siao pao (show pow). I immediately fell in love with these. They are basically steamed buns filled with a meat mixture. It is the bun portion that I fell in love with however. The texture is unlike any other bun. It is soft, […]

Classic Macaroni Salad

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 13th, 2011 filed in Barbecue, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Pasta, Salad, Sauce, Sides, Smoker, Vegetables
Classic American Salad Recipe

Like most weekends, I tend to make barbecue. The low and slow barbecue. Not the throw things on a grill and take it off within twelve minutes. Whether it is ribs, chicken, pork shoulder, or heck, even sausages, there is always something cooking in my smoke barrel. As much as I love barbecue, I also […]

Beer Braised Rib Tips with Barbecue Beer Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 4th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Sauce, Smoker
Beer Braised Rib Tips Recipe

Now that’s a mouthful. Beer braised rib tips with barbecue beer sauce. As you can see, beer is the theme for this recipe, and well, rib tips are probably one of my favorite things to eat. I came up with this recipe, believe it or not, after eating some rib tips at one of my […]

Smoked Steak Crostini

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 2nd, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Sides, Smoker
Steak Crostini Recipe

Last week we attended our first wine tasting in town. I am not sure if I was more excited to taste a variety of Sonoma red wines, or be able to sample really great cheeses that the guests would be bringing. I later found out it was both! As I pondered what to make for […]

Smoked Pheasant Breast

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 15th, 2011 filed in Bacon, Grilling, Rice, Smoker, Tips
Pheasant Breast Recipe

That’s right, I said it, smoked pheasant breast. Pheasant is something you do not normally see when you go grocery shopping, however, I was lucky enough to be provided one from a hunter, a hunter I have yet to meet. They call him “Boot”, and as he has been following my site for some time, […]

Tri-Tip with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on February 27th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Game Day, Grilling, Meat, Sandwiches, Sauce, Smoker
Tri-Tip Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri sauce

I was first introduced to the tri-tip steak while visiting my parents in Las Vegas years ago. As my parents were talking about this piece of meat, you could see the excitement in their eyes and their mouths beginning to water. Tri-tip is something that we do not see in grocery stores in the Midwest, […]

Hawaiian Style Kalua Pig

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 24th, 2010 filed in Delicious, Game Day, Pork, Sandwiches, Smoker, tacos
Hawaiian Style Kalua Pig

Back in the late 1990′s I was invited to attend a wedding on the island of Maui. I had no hesitation when I was invited, and to be honest, I had no expectations other than ‘having fun in the sun’.  I learned many things while being on the island, one of which there are a […]

Smoked Pork Sandwich with Nectarine BBQ Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 1st, 2010 filed in Delicious, Game Day, Meat, Pork, Sandwiches, Sauce, Smoker
Smoked Pork Sandwich with BBQ Sauce Recipe

I am a big fan of smoking meat, and this is the season to do just that. Recently I had my mind set on smoking a pork shoulder, as that, and brisket, are typically my favorite types of meat to smoke. My way of smoking a shoulder is completely rubbing it with standard yellow mustard […]