Elky Whittaker, aka The Smokin’ Elk, began barbecuing as a hobby 10 years ago. Today, he has 262k Instagram followers...
Thermapen Recipes
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How to Cook Sirloin Steak
A full guide to cooking tender, juicy sirloin steak in a pan, on the grill or in the air fryer. This sirloin steak recipe is simple and classic but perfectly done. All it takes is some butter, herbs and garlic and a good quality meat thermometer, and you'll have beautiful pink and tender steak in no time. The creamy pink peppercorn sauce and flavoursome herb-crusted mushrooms are the perfect accompaniments for your steak night.
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How to BBQ a Tomahawk Steak
Reverse-seared tomahawk steak cooked on the BBQ. Served with a rich and flavourful cowboy butter sauce.
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The Smokin’ Elk on RFX: “Reliability is the Number One Thing For Me”
Elky Whittaker, aka The Smokin’ Elk, began barbecuing as a hobby 10 years ago. Today, he has 262k Instagram followers drooling over his creations, teaches several sold-out cooking classes a week at his BBQ school, and grills up a storm alongside other iconic barbecuers all over the world.
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BBQ Chicken Shawarma
Juicy BBQ chicken shawarma recipe with homemade flatbreads and garlic sauce.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Tender pulled pork cooked on the BBQ, piled into soft brioche buns with creamy homemade coleslaw.
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BBQ Steak, Eggs & Crispy Potatoes
This BBQ steak, eggs and potatoes recipe is a flavour-packed crowd pleaser. Learn how to cook steak perfectly using internal temperature, crisp up golden potatoes in a cast iron pan, and top it all off with runny eggs and zingy homemade chimichurri. It’s the ultimate BBQ breakfast or indulgent dinner.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Smoky, tender pulled pork cooked on the BBQ. Served in soft tacos with homemade salsa and spicy mayo.
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Mediterranean Pulled Lamb Flatbreads
Slow-cooked shredded lamb leg. Served in warm flatbreads with salad and tzatziki.
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5 Best Father's Day Cooking Gifts 2025
Father's Day is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about the perfect gift for the occasion. If your dad is a foodie and loves to cook and barbecue, you're in luck! We have put together a list of the five best Father's Day cooking and BBQ gift ideas for 2025.
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Why Meat Keeps Cooking as It Rests (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever removed your meat from the heat at the perfect temperature, only to find it looks overdone once you slice into it? The reason for this is carryover cooking, a process that means food continues rising in temperature, even after it’s off the heat. In this blog, we’ll take a look at why this happens, what you need to know, and how to apply this knowledge to ensure perfect results every time.
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Smoked Pork Belly Tacos with Candied Jalapenos
There’s nothing like tender smoked pork belly piled into soft tacos, especially when topped with tart homemade pickled onions and sweet candied jalapeno peppers (cowboy candy). Don’t forget to prepare your onions and peppers a day ahead—leaving them in the fridge overnight will really help the flavours pop.
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Crispy Cod Tacos
Beer-battered cod fish tacos recipe with quick pickled onions and a stangy sriracha mayo.