How to Cook a Perfect Steak on a Traeger Grill (Even If You’re New to This!)

In this week's podcast, Wes and I are gonna show you how to cook the simplest overnight pork butt you've ever laid your hands on. This recipe's just perfect for beginners, so we went ahead and shared all the details, tips, and tricks on how exactly I smoked it.

We focused on how to fire up the Traeger the right way, pick the right pellets, keep that temperature steady through the night, and all the seasonings and rubs you'll need to make it slap.

So if you're just starting out and in search of a foolproof pork butt recipe… Or even if you're not exactly new to the grill but wanna perfect your smoky pork butt technique, you better tune in to this episode.

Not only will Wes and I guide you through the steps to prepare it, but we'll also reveal Kosmo's method for keeping that pork safe to eat even six months down the line, all without worrying about listeria or any other nasties.

Curious about the details?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00) 
• Overnight pork butts on a Traeger (00:45)
• Pro tips and tricks (03:20)
• Cooking large quantities of meat (07:37)
• Vacuum sealing pork (08:33) 
• Recap (13:22)

Additional Resources:

►The Easiest Overnight Pork Butts on a Pellet Grill Video 
►Link to Recipe

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My latest BBQ adventure with peach-glazed ribs has got me rethinking all I thought I knew about grilling. Imagine this: tender ribs coated in a glaze, mixing sweet peaches with a bold jalapeno kick.

I swear, it wasn’t just a recipe — it was a downright revelation! 

As always, when I experiment, it takes some curiosity and a pinch of boldness to come across this mind-blowing combo. And this time, I nailed it! (I gotta say, the journey was just as thrilling as the eating part.)

So, in this episode, Wes and I share all the tricks we used to get these perfect ribs… and then we dive into other unusual combos we've tried, could try, or would never try. 

To call them merely 'unusual' would be an understatement; some were so odd they even made us ask, 'What’s wrong with people?!'

Curious to hear the details?

Tune in for episode 91 of Kosmo Unfiltered!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• How do you like your ribs? (00:32)
• Fruit flavors on pork vs. chicken (02:45)
• Talking about worlds colliding (04:42)
• A word or two about movies (08:55)
• What would you pair the peach ribs with? (09:59)
• Ever heard of nacho cheese-flavored Doritos liqueur? (12:22)

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We're not gonna be talking about one specific recipe this week, but actually about a couple of them:

• Ribeye Steak Bites With Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
• Homemade Cowboy Steak Fingers

And a few other things, as we always do, but from a bit different angle.

Both of these recipes are so easy to make that you won’t believe it. But although they tasted out-of-this-world, there are a couple of things I’d do differently next time. 

I'm not sure if 'mistakes' is too strong a word for what I did, but a few tweaks could make the result absolutely perfect! (Don’t worry, they’re still going to put your favorite steakhouse to shame.)

Curious to find out what I’m talking about?

Join Wes and me for Episode 90 of Kosmo Unfiltered as we’re talking about improving our steak recipes for cooking on a Weber grill or any kind of live fire and a bunch of other things (like why I’d never cook Beef Wellington).

Tune in now! 

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Cooking ribeye steak - next time, I’d do these things differently (00:58)
• Why I prefer tacos over Beef Wellington (05:40)
• I wasted $125 on a steak (11:29)
• A word or two about Cowboy steak fingers (14:06)

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Can you guess what meat we cooked this week?

Beef? Too predictable.

Lamb? We might have, but not this time…

Chicken? If I had prepared something that simple, I wouldn’t have asked you at all…

Because this time, I prepared elk!

Yep - mouth-watering homemade elk chili Colorado with its deep meat flavor and perfect seasoning, all cooked on a Weber grill. I swear to God, this wasn't just cooking but an art form!

Well, there was a moment when I could mess it all up, but in the end, it turned out to be an epic dish.

Want to hear the details?

Check out this episode, as Wes and I are gonna share the recipe, guide you every step of the way, and, as always, spice everything with a few fun facts.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• What the word Colorado means (00:51)
• Cooking elk meat on a Weber grill (03:38)
• Kosmo forgot to add a couple of ingredients… (07:35)
• The Double Pepper Cow Cover magic (08:47)
• Recap (10:39)

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Think BBQ's bad for your health? And what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Actually, barbecue CAN be a big part of your healthy diet. 

And let me tell ya, it’s tasty – I promise!

But there are a few things you oughta know before you get to grillin’.

So tune in to our latest podcast episode, where we’ll share the secrets of healthy barbecue. We're gonna show you how to enjoy your favorite dishes without guilt. It's healthy, it's tasty, and it’s easy to make! 

If you join Wes and me, we'll show you how the right seasonings and a smart choice of rubs can really cut down the calories in your BBQ without losing the fantastic flavor you love.

We'll walk you through picking out the best low-sodium, low-sugar rubs, understanding the benefits of different kinds of salt, and smartly managing calories.

Tune in and pick up a tip or two about swapping McDonald's fast food for healthier BBQ options - a switch that can help you trim down and boost your health.

Some of these tricks helped me drop 30 pounds.

Wonderin' how?

Check out this episode to find out!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Is healthy BBQ possible? (01:33)
• Different types of salt and their qualities (03:32)
• Clean eating seasonings (05:15)
• Weight loss and lifestyle changes (06:47)
• Recap (08:15)

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We’ve recently published a video with 5+1 tips on cooking a ribeye steak – seems like there's always a heap of questions about that. 

Some questions make sense, and some, well, not so much. But I'm here to help both the seasoned BBQ pros and those just starting out. 

So, we decided to make a podcast episode on it to tackle these questions and bust a few myths about steak cooking...

If you think that salt and pepper are enough for good seasoning, or you believe that I put too much rub on my steaks, or you wonder how thick steak is too thick, tune in for this episode. 

Wes and I are gonna share what's the go-to cooker for cooking a steak, how to pick the right cut, why we don't often order steaks out, and a whole bunch more steak know-how.

Whether you're a pro at the grill or a backyard beginner, we've got insights, laughs, and a ton of tips and tricks. 

So, are you ready to find out if you've been cooking your steak all wrong?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Steak marbling (03:03)
• Importance of room temperature for steaks (04:43)
• Tips on seasoning steaks (08:17)
• Personal preferences in steak cooking (10:21)
• Wrap-up (15:06)

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Smoked ham is a big hit around the holidays, especially for folks who ain't too keen on turkey. Now, in this episode, we're gonna let y'all in on some tricks to make a perfect ham with a glaze that's just out of this world. 

To be honest, we knew this one was good, but once we tried it on ham, boy, it was like it was born to be a ham glaze.

I also added a simple thing to this particular recipe that turned out to be an absolute game-changer. Even Wes agrees with me. 

But we didn't just talk about this perfectly cooked ham and its perfect glaze. We also shared some more glazing hacks to make your ham the star of your holiday feast. 

And that's not all. I also talked about how to stretch your ham from Thanksgiving to New Year, an easy way to season and grill up the best burgers, and the two dishes that would make me starve if you ever served them to me. 

Curious?

Tune in for episode 86 of Kosmo Unfiltered for more!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Food choices at a corporate event (01:10)
• The art of glazing ham (02:57)
• Adding mustard to ham - game changer (05:06)
• Holiday traditions and saving ham to get through Christmas and the New Year (07:44)
• Recap (13:51)

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Hey there, Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

Today, we’re NOT gonna be talking about ways to prepare perfect turkeys and avoid having them turn out dry… Because we already covered that in a bunch of videos on our YouTube channel.

Sure, turkey is a big part of the day, but let's face it – what's a Thanksgiving celebration without some good drinks? It's pretty straightforward: no drinks, no party!

So, in this episode, Wes and I are diving into the wild world of Thanksgiving drinks, sharing all the fun and useful stuff we usually do. In addition to three must-try Thanksgiving cocktail recipes, we’re chatting about:

- non-alcoholic drinks (and why anyone would go for them)

- the right way to pour a beer

- a secret spot right here in Oklahoma City where you can snag Chinese food and drinks to wrap up your Thanksgiving

I’ll also be sharing some hilarious family drinking stories (hoping my family ain't listenin' to this podcast!)

But since you are, join us, and let’s have a drink… or three!

Cheers!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Thanksgiving drinking - Kosmo and Wes’s drink preferences (00:32)
• Family drinking stories (06:35)
• The right way to pour beer (11:15)
• Andrew Carnegie's controversial views on wealth (14:21)
• Alcohol-free beverages and family traditions (16:12)

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Today, we're diving deep into the world of steaks, and boy, do we have a treat for you!

We’re putting the spotlight on two unsung heroes of the steak world: the hanger steak and the flat iron steak. And while these two cuts might not have that impressive or standout look compared to others, their flavor is out of this world.

Now, I’ve known about these cuts for a while, but no one ever told me just how amazing they really are. It feels like I've been missing out, and I'm here to make sure you don't make the same mistake!

Remember that butter-basted grilled steak we cooked up recently? That was a game-changer. I can confidently say that I’ve never had a better steak.

But it was not just the meat itself; it was this incredible rub we tried out. It's like nothing I've ever tasted before, and I’m pretty sure it’s unbeatable… at least for some time. (Wes even said he'd put it on anything!)

In this episode, I'm sharing the secret to this amazing rub and revealing a few more things about steaks I bet you didn’t know. But you'll have to tune in to find out what they are.

So, what are you waiting for?

Join me, and let’s talk all things steak.

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Hanger steak - the one that doesn’t look like a standout (00:54)
• Steak cooking methods and flavors (02:37)
• Kosmo’s recent trip to Key West (05:23)
• Where does the hanger steak come from? (08:55)

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In this episode, Wes and I are gonna chat about the video where we smoke some really good pulled pork on a pellet grill.

I've boiled it down to just five simple steps to pack that pork butt full of flavor. And trust me, these steps are so easy anyone can follow them, leadin' to some mouth-watering pulled pork.

Now, if you're a beginner in the barbecue world, starting with pork is perfect... or even brisket. Those are the two ways to go for any newcomer.

Given our recipe's darn near perfect (read: easy to follow, hard to mess up, and ends with a mind-blowing result), we got to chattin’ about other BBQ tips and tricks.

So, come on down and join us!

We ain't just talkin' pork; we'll dive into fire management, how to check if your meat's done just right, chat about BBQ pits and tools, and I might even spill the beans on whether I'm thinkin' of openin' up a BBQ joint.

Don't miss it!

Key Takeaways:

• How to smoke pulled pork on a pellet grill (00:00)
• Identifying key takeaways in cooking videos (03:43)
• Pellet grills vs. stick burners (07:19)
• Barbecue pits and refurbishing old cookers (08:49)
• If Kosmo had a barbecue restaurant… (16:43)

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