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Instant Pot IP-DUO 60

Giveaway- Instant Pot Duo Electric Pressure Cooker

Published by Mike Vrobel

This week, DadCooksDinner.com is sponsored by my friends at Instant Pot, and the Instant Pot Holiday Giveaway. Instant Pot is celebrating the success of their pressure cookers – now available at the two largest retailers in the world, Amazon.com and Walmart.com (with an in-store pickup option at Walmart)! Follow them on Facebook or Twitter, and check out their new and dynamic Facebook Group at Facebook.com/Groups/InstantPotCommunity/ The Giveaway My friends at Instant Pot gave me a pressure cooker to give away to one lucky reader! The Instant Pot IP-Duo 60 is a 6 quart electric pressure cooker. I own a lot of pressure cookers, and the Instant Pot Duo is my favorite. I’m excited to have one to give away. To Enter [Update: The contest is over, and comments are closed. Our lucky winner will be announced soon] Leave a comment on the giveaway post on my blog, DadCooksDinner.com, telling us about your favorite pressure cooker recipe. Note: on my blog, please. If you found out about the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or some new social media …

Sponsored: Today’s PorkCast

Published by Mike Vrobel

This week, DadCooksDinner is sponsored by my friends at the National Pork Board and the PorkCast. Looking for the perfect recipe for your weather? Check out The PorkCast – a forecast never tasted so good. My friends over at the National Pork Board asked me to check out the PorkCast – a set of recipes from top chefs, customized in real-time for your region and weather. My PorkCast? Tuesday: Rain…and quick pork fajitas Wednesday: Partly sunny…and my double cut pork chops with rosemary, honey, and lemon glaze Thursday: Rain…and pulled pork (my favorite suggestion) Friday: Sunny…and grilled bratwust with onions braised in beer and mustard What’s your PorkCast? Check out PorkBeInspired.com/PorkCast, rain or shine, for the perfect pork dish. And, once again, thank you to the National Pork Board for supporting DadCooksDinner.

Winner: Weber Performer Grill Giveaway from Certified Angus Beef®

Published by Mike Vrobel

Special thanks to Certified Angus Beef® brand for providing the grill to give away. Visit them at CertifiedAngusBeef.com, and check out their blog at GoRare.com. We have a winner… The winner of the Weber Performer Premium, picked by Random.Org, is comment #21 – congratulations, Danny Shafer! How does Danny like his burger? DANNY SHAFER / AUGUST 11, 2015 Spicy Jalapeno Cheese Burger Beef 80/20 seasoned with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Smoked Paprika Pickled Jarred Jalapeno Slices Bacon – Crisp Pepper Jack Cheese Thin Sliced Red Onion Dill Pickles Sriracha Mayo On my HOT Grill – hardwood charcoal Grill for three minutes on the first side, two minutes on the flip, add cheese, and cook for one minute more. Take off the grill loosely cover to melt cheese Mayo on hamburger buns add onion,Jalapenos, pickles & bacon Burger on top Take off the grill loosely cover to melt cheese Enjoy Danny, please get in touch with me with your contact information by Wednesday, 08/19/2015, so Certified Angus Beef can send you the grill. Sorry, everyone else – …

Giveaway: Weber Performer Premium 22” Charcoal Grill from Certified Angus Beef®

Published by Mike Vrobel

Special thanks to Certified Angus Beef® brand for providing the grill to give away. Visit them at CertifiedAngusBeef.com, and check out their blog at GoRare.com The Giveaway It’s time for another giveaway! Certified Angus Beef® Brand is giving a Weber Performer Premium grill to one of my lucky readers. The Weber Performer Premium is a 22 inch charcoal kettle grill with an attached work table and charcoal bin. I own a lot of grills, including last year’s model of Weber Performer; the Performer is my favorite, hands down. To Enter Leave a comment on my blog, telling us about your favorite grilled hamburger. Note: a comment on my blog, please. If you found out about the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or some other new social media platform that I’m too uncool to know about, please go to DadCooksDinner.com to enter. [UPDATE 2015-08-16 9:00PM EST – Contest entries closed. Winner will be announced tomorrow.] The Fine Print One entry per person, and please make sure there is some way I can get in touch with you (like a …

Winner: Certified Angus Beef® Cattlemen’s Collection Steak Package

Published by Mike Vrobel

Special thanks to Certified Angus Beef® brand for providing this steak package to give away. Visit them at CertifiedAngusBeef.com, and check out their blog at GoRare.com. We have a winner… The winner of the Cattlemen’s Collection Steak Package, picked by Random.Org, is comment #49 – congratulations, Douglas! How does Douglas like to cook his steak? DOUGLAS / JULY 7, 2015 (EDIT) I use GrillGrates on my Big Green Egg. Salt and pepper or steak rub. Pre heat to 450–500 degrees and give GrillGrates time to get hot. For a 1.5 inch steak, grill for about 3 minutes then make a quarter turn and grill for 3 more minutes. Flip and do the same on the other side. Pull when internal temp is 125–130 for med rare. Great grill marks. Douglas, please get in touch with me with your contact information by Wednesday, 07/15/2015, so Certified Angus Beef can send out the Steak Package. Sorry, everyone else – better luck next time. Thanks again to Certified Angus Beef for the Steak Package to give away.

Giveaway: Certified Angus Beef® Cattlemen’s Collection Steak Package

Published by Mike Vrobel

Special thanks to Certified Angus Beef® brand for providing this steak package to give away. Visit them at CertifiedAngusBeef.com, and check out their blog at GoRare.com The Giveaway It’s time for a giveaway! The Certified Angus Beef® Brand kindly provided a steak pack for one of my lucky readers. The Cattlemen’s Collection Steak Package consists of: 4 (10 ounce) Certified Angus Beef ribeye steaks 4 (12 ounce) Certified Angus Beef New York strip steaks 4 (10 ounce) Certified Angus Beef filet mignon steaks To Enter Leave a comment on my blog, telling us your favorite way to grill a steak. [Update 2015-07-12: This contest is now closed. Stay tuned for future giveaways.] Note: on the blog, please. If you found out about the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or some other new social media platform that I’m too uncool to know about, please go to DadCooksDinner.com to enter. The Fine Print One entry per person, and please make sure there is some way I can get in touch with you (like a valid email) with the comment. If you leave an anonymous comment, I can’t contact you to …

Sponsored: America’s Love Affair With Pork

Published by Mike Vrobel

This week, DadCooksDinner is sponsored the National Pork Board and their America’s Love Affair With Pork Infographic. From November 2013 to November 2014, the National Pork Board sponsored a massive survey of social media. 30 million posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were analyzed, and the statistics are clear. Americans love pork. The National Pork Board asked me to share this infographic with the details of our national pork obsession. From the bacon craze to the rise of barbecue, pork is on a roll. Click on the image to see the infographic at full size: Thanks again to the National Pork Board for sponsoring DadCooksDinner!

Sponsor: The National Pork Board and Chef JJ Johnson’s Pork Suya with Kimchi

Published by Mike Vrobel

Chef JJ Johnson’s Pork Suya with Kimchi This week, DadCooksDinner is sponsored by Chef JJ Johnson’s Pork Suya with Kimchi, from the National Pork Board. The National Pork Board asked me to share this video Pork Suya from Chef JJ Johnson of The Cecil in Harlem. I’ve never heard of Suya before. It’s a West African spice paste, and it looks fantastic. I must try it…but first I have to find bird’s eye chili and black garlic. If you want to try Chef JJ’s pork suya at home, the recipe is available here: Chef JJ Johnson’s Pork Suya with Kimchi via PorkBeInspired.com Thanks again to the National Pork Board for sponsoring DadCooksDinner!

America’s Most Mouthwatering Mashup

Published by Mike Vrobel

America’s Most Mouthwatering Mashup This week, DadCooksDinner is sponsored by America’s Most Mouthwatering Mashup from the National Pork Board. Last November, the National Pork Board scanned over 30 million Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram food posts to find everyone’s favorite food ideas. Why? So they could make America’s Most Mouthwatering Mashup. I present to you: the Cheesy Maple Bacon Cajun Pulled Pork Sandwich! Want the recipe? Click here: Cheesy Maple Bacon Cajun Pulled Pork Sandwich on PorkBeInspired.com. My very own pork mashup is coming next week – stay tuned. Thank you to the National Pork Board for such a tasty sandwich, and for sponsoring DadCooksDinner.

Porktober Prize Pack Giveaway

Published by Mike Vrobel

Photo courtesy of the National Pork Board This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Costco. Celebrate #Porktober with pork at Costco! As the weather turns crisp and you start gathering around the table with family and friends more frequently, serve something you know they’ll love – tender, juicy pork! And, don’t forget to visit Costco.com for information on weekly discounted fresh pork cuts and everything else you’ll need to celebrate “Porktober”. For more comfort food recipes and inspiration, visit PorkBeinspired.com, Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired, Costco.com and Facebook.com/Costco. The Giveaway It’s time for a giveaway! The National Pork Board and Costco warehouse stores were kind enough provide a prize pack to give to one of my lucky readers. The Porktober Prize Pack consists of: Pig-shaped cutting board Pig-shaped soup and sandwich set Apron Tumbler Digital meat thermometer $100 Costco Cash Card Costco Gift of Membership card to purchase or renew a membership To Enter Leave a comment on my blog, telling us about your favorite way to grill pork. Note: on the blog, please. If you …

All Clad Factory Sale Summer 2014

Published by Mike Vrobel

All-Clad Factory Sale: Summer 2014 *The dates for this winter’s All-Clad factory sale have been announced, so as usual, I’m posting a heads-up for my readers…and I’m sorry about the short notice; the sale is this weekend! All-Clad’s factory is located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Twice a year, on the first weekend in June and December, All-Clad holds a factory seconds sale at the Washington County Fair and Expo Center. This winter’s All-Clad Factory Outlet Sale is scheduled for: All-Clad Factory in Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington PA. Friday, June 6th from 9am-7pm Saturday, June 7th from 9am-4pm Location: Washington County Fair and Expo Center: 2151 North Main Street Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-225-7718 Website: WashingtonFair.org This is about a two hour drive from the Akron area. You get prices from 40% to 70% off on factory seconds. In most cases, the damage is cosmetic; a little scratching on the stainless, or a lid handle that’s a bit offset from center. Most of All Clad’s cookware is available  but not their entire line. Some favorites (like the 12″ …

Grilling Essentials Kit Giveaway Winner

Published by Mike Vrobel

Celebrate grilling season with pork at Kroger! This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Kroger. Backyard barbecues can be simply delicious with tender and juicy pork, the star of grilling season. Celebrate grilling season at Kroger, the ultimate source for barbecue essentials and great pork deals. Visit Kroger.com to view special offers exclusive to your area. …and don’t forget to enter the Top #ChopGriller contest for a chance to win a $15,000 backyard makeover… We have a winner… The winner of the Grilling Essentials Kit, picked by Random.Org, is comment #26 – congratulations, MikeT29! (Mike says: “I like just plain grilled bone-in pork chops”.) MikeT29, please get in touch with me by Wednesday, 5/7/2014, with your contact information, so the National Pork Board can send out the Grilling Essentials Kit. Sorry, everyone else – better luck next time!

Giveaway: Grilling Essentials Kit

Published by Mike Vrobel

Celebrate grilling season with pork at Kroger! This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Kroger. Backyard barbecues can be simply delicious with tender and juicy pork, the star of grilling season. Celebrate grilling season at Kroger, the ultimate source for barbecue essentials and great pork deals. Visit Kroger.com to view special offers exclusive to your area. …and don’t forget to enter the Top #ChopGriller contest for a chance to win a $15,000 backyard makeover… The Giveaway Next on Grilling Pork week at DadCooksDinner – a giveaway! The National Pork Board and Kroger grocery stores were kind enough provide a grilling essentials kit to give to one of my lucky readers. The grilling essentials kit consists of: Two grilling prep trays Tong/spatula set Grilling mitt Apron Silicone basting brush Digital thermometer (Cook it to 145°F!) $250 Kroger gift card to stock up on pork and other grilling essentials To Enter Leave a comment on my blog, telling us about your favorite way to grill pork. Note: on the blog, please. If you’re reading …

Contest: The Search for America’s Top #ChopGriller

Published by Mike Vrobel

Celebrate grilling season with pork at Kroger! This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Kroger. Backyard barbecues can be simply delicious with tender and juicy pork, the star of grilling season. Celebrate grilling season at Kroger, the ultimate source for barbecue essentials and great pork deals. Visit Kroger.com to view special offers exclusive to your area. How would you like a $15,000 backyard makeover, a Big Green Egg package (a large Big Green Egg in mahogany table, custom EGG tools and Big Green Egg organic lump charcoal), and a summer’s worth of free pork? Enter the Search for America’s Top #ChopGriller contest by May 16th. Share your favorite type of pork chop (Porterhouse, Ribeye bone-in (mine!), Ribeye boneless, or New York), a delicious 140 character description of your top chop, and a picture. You’ll be entered in the contest, and judges will pick eight finalists, two for each type of chop. The winner will be determined by public voting between June 2 and June 13. This is also your second chance to win; one lucky …

Tailgating Party Kit Giveaway Winner

Published by Mike Vrobel

This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board as part of the Tailgating with Pork and Kroger Program. Score big at your next tailgate party with Kroger – from tailgating to backyard BBQs, game day gatherings with friends and family can be simply delicious with juicy, tender and versatile pork – the MVP of championship-worthy spreads this fall season. Don’t forget the Tailgating with Pork and Kroger Pinterest contest has one last Kroger gift certificate to award. And, Kroger has a special on pork shoulder and blade roasts this week, if you want to make one of my tailgating recipes… We have a winner… The winner of the Tailgating Party Kit, picked by Random.Org, is comment #9 – congratulations, Big Daddy Mac! Big Daddy Mac, please get in touch with me by Wednesday with your contact information, so the National Pork Board can send out the Party Kit. Sorry, everyone else – better luck next time.

Pin recipes for a chance to win $250 #TailgatingWithPork and Kroger

Published by Mike Vrobel

This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board as part of the Tailgating with Pork and Kroger Program. Score big at your next tailgate party with Kroger – from tailgating to backyard BBQs, game day gatherings with friends and family can be simply delicious with juicy, tender and versatile pork – the MVP of championship-worthy spreads this fall season. Remember that sponsorship I was talking about? It’s the #TailgatingWithPork and Kroger promotion. What’s in it for you? Let’s start with a chance to win a $250 gift certificate…if you have a Pinterest account. To enter the contest, follow the Tailgating with Pork and Kroger Pinterest board, pin a recipe from the board and include #TailgatingWithPork in the description, and you could win a $250 Kroger gift card. [Update 2013-09-17: The rules are pinned here. (pinterest pin)] [Update 2013-09-17: A detailed set of the rules are here. (google doc)] They will be giving away one $250 gift card a week, from now until October 13th. Good luck! Note: I’m not giving away the gift certificates; …