by Michael Swisher (@michaelswisher)9/9/2020 8:54:51 PM
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By John Hardaway - Master of Meatloaf
Someplace I really like to eat: Burger Shoppe – Kingfisher
If you haven’t had the Burger Shoppe in Kingfisher, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
It’s one of my favorite burger places to eat at in all of Oklahoma and it’s a bonus for me that it’s just a short drive.
The hamburgers are always fresh and just taste exceptional.
I always go with the Double (why is single even an option?) Onion Bacon Cheeseburger with onion rings or tots.
I’ll be honest, I never get fries at any place unless it’s just the only option (however, resident expert Michael Swisher does recommend the Burger Shoppe’s fresh-cut curly fries).
Tots and onion rings are just far superior in my opinion.
I have yet to try it, but several Burger Shoppe regulars claim the Ribeye Steak Sandwich is phenomenal and will quickly become the “go-to” for anyone that gets it (Mr. Swisher agrees with this assessment and recommends one add cheese and - for an extra kick - the coney slaw).
So, if you’re rolling through Kingfisher, check out Burger Shoppe at 116 N. Main St. and you won’t be disappointed.
I promise!
Someplace to eat if you’re going to the Game of the Week: Greazy Steve's in Pond Creek
Check out Andy Campbell’s blog piece from last year on Greasy Steve’s to get the inside scoop because it sounds like a winner.
Something to cook at your house this weekend: Smoked Meatloaf
A couple of months ago on Twitter, I saw world-famous BBQ’er Moe Cason smoke a Meatloaf and I was really intrigued.
I mean, I love meatloaf!
My wife, my mom and my college roommate Rodney’s mom all made exceptional meatloaf.
I especially love meatloaf sandwiches!
So basically all you do is take your normal meatloaf recipe and just smoke it for 1.5 hours on each side at about 250 in your smoker.
I actually used a bed of charcoal and oak pieces on both ends of my smoking chamber with the meatloaf placed in the middle.
One of the key takeaways is that you have to make sure the top of the meatloaf is flat, not rounded like traditional meatloaf, since you will be removing it from the loaf pan and cooking it on the other side.
Other than that, it’s really simple and really good!
I used all ground pork for mine, but of course you could use beef, breakfast sausage or a blend.
So give smoked meatloaf a try and you’ll be glad you did!