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Doug from Griddle Cook, Eat and More joins us to share his journey from restaurant industry professional to YouTube cooking content creator, discussing everything from viral video success to backyard cooking mishaps.

Doug's YouTube Channel

• Started YouTube channel in 2021 after contemplating it for two years
• Originally planned to name his channel "It Is What It Is, Cooking" before settling on Griddle Cook, Eat and More
• Took about two years to reach 1,000 subscribers before growth accelerated
• Equipment reviews consistently outperform recipe videos for views and revenue
• His review of a Blackstone camping griddle has generated approximately $1,000 in revenue
• Favorite recipes include Iowa-style pork tenderloin sandwich and Long John Silver's recreations
• Shared stories of cooking for celebrities like Wayne Gretzky and the Dallas Stars hockey team at a high-end restaurant
• Discussed the challenges of balancing equipment collections with storage space
• Recounted mishaps including pork butt falling into coals and yard fires from cooking equipment
• Smash burgers and cheesesteaks named as favorite griddle foods
• Planning to smoke a whole brisket on his ugly drum smoker soon
• Compared experiences with ultra-spicy food challenges and hot sauces

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In this episode, John and Dolores explore various spicy foods, particularly focusing on the Bulldak hot sauce and its applications in keto cooking. They share personal experiences with spicy dishes, discuss favorite recipes, and engage with their community through comments and feedback. The episode wraps up with plans for future content and a warm Easter greeting to listeners.

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The age-old debate of smoker versus griddle takes center stage as John and Dolores Berry share their strong opinions about which cooking method reigns supreme for different foods. Dolores passionately defends her preference for smash burgers on the griddle – thin, crispy, and stacked double with melty cheese – while insisting steaks belong exclusively on the pellet grill. Meanwhile, John reminisces about how their preferences have evolved through years of outdoor cooking experimentation.

The conversation takes a creative turn as the hosts recount some of their strangest cooking experiments, from peanut butter-infused burgers to glazed donuts wrapped around sausage. Not every experiment was a hit (smoked s'mores were decidedly awful), but their baked beans mixed with apple pie filling has become an unexpected crowd-pleaser at family gatherings.

A fun hypothetical scenario follows: if stranded on a desert island with only five barbecue items, what would you bring? Dolores chooses steak as her protein accompanied by garlic, butter, beer, and keto cookies for dessert. John, thinking more practically about a weekend's worth of meals, selects a large brisket with seasonings, beans, and bread to stretch their provisions.

The Berry were family then tackles persistent barbecue myths, debunking several outdated beliefs that many grillers take as gospel. Does a smoke ring actually indicate better flavor? Is soaking wood chips before smoking necessary? Can a flat top griddle produce juicy meat? Their experienced-based answers might surprise you and challenge some of your own cooking assumptions.

As the Okie Smokin' Podcast celebrates reaching 1,000 YouTube subscribers, John and Dolores invite you to join their passionate community of outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Whether you're Team Smoker or Team Griddle, there's something delicious cooking in every episode. Subscribe now and add your voice to the conversation!

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