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Blackened Shrimp Étouffée
Welcome your taste buds to Louisiana with Chef Tom’s Blackened Shrimp Étouffée, cooked to perfection on the Yoder Smokers YS480s...
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Grilled Sticky Pork Ribs
Smokey, saucy, and delicious, enjoy Chef Tom's Grilled Sticky Pork Ribs. Slow-grilled on the Yoder Smokers YS640s, these ribs feature...
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Hearty Turkey & Dumplings from Leftovers
Crafted with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and just the right thickness in the broth, then crowned by hand‑rolled dumplings that finish...
Chicken
Stuffed Pesto Chicken with Orzo Risotto
Stuffed Pesto Chicken with Orzo Risotto is a stunning comfort food recipe done with Italian style. This chicken breast is...
Appetizers
Spicy Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings
Grilled over direct heat for crispy skin and juicy interior, these wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at tailgates, cookouts, or...
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Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza
Detroit Style Pizza might be Chef Tom's new favorite kind of pizza. Baked in a rectangular pan with the sauce...
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Red Beans & Rice (with Ham Hock Stock)
This Red Beans and Rice recipe takes you for a full Louisiana experience. Chef Tom starts off in the kitchen...
Chicken
Japanese Chicken Meatballs
Chef Tom fires up the Napoleon Phantom 500 for Japanese Chicken Meatballs, grilled over charcoal then coated in a sweet,...
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Country Fried Lamb Chops with Sawmill Gravy
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Country Fried Lamb Chops with Sawmill Gravy!
Beef
Everything Bagel & Brisket Strata
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for an Everything Bagel & Brisket Strata! It's savory bread...
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Honey Butter Glazed Christmas Turkey
Brined, butter-injected, and seasoned generously, the turkey is roasted with a high-heat start and finish for maximum crispiness, then basted...
Chicken
Creamy Cajun Pasta with Blackened Chicken
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven for Creamy Cajun Pasta with Blackened Chicken!
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Roasted Turkey Cordon Bleu
This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an upscale presentation: perfectly seasoned turkey, melted cheese, and smoky ham encased in a...
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Hawaiian Pizza
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven for Hawaiian Pizza! Get stoked for a Spam, pineapple & jalapeño...
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Maple Glazed Ham
Chef Tom fires up the Kamado Joe Classic III Ceramic Charcoal Grill for Maple Glazed Ham! This super-simple recipe is...
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Traditional Spatchcocked Thanksgiving Turkey
Seasoned simply with herb butter under and over the skin, then roasted at high heat, this method brings out rich,...
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Smoked and Deep Fried Turkey
The turkey is initially smoked at low heat to develop bark and aroma, then carefully fried at high heat for...
beef
Kansas City Brisket & Burnt Ends On a Pellet Grill
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Kansas City Style Brisket Slices & Burnt Ends! From...
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Barbecue Dove Poppers
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for Barbecue Dove Poppers! Jalapeños stuffed full of smoked cream...
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Fried Chicken & Croffles (Croissant Waffles!)
Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill for lightly smoked then beef tallow pan-fried chicken served on...