Category: Pork

Spicy Spam Pizza

1/1/2026

Because sometimes dinner needs danger, dairy, and a questionable meat product.
This pizza is what happens when someone says:
“We don’t need fancy ingredients — we have SPAM.”
And instead of seeking help, we say:
“Put it on the grill.”
This recipe is loud, messy, spicy, delicious, and slightly chaotic — like a Wisconsin family reunion with fireworks. It dances on the line between brilliant and should-we-be-doing-this, and that’s exactly where Mad Dog & Merrill live.

Spam is returning like bell-bottoms and emotional damage.
Habanero cheese? Feta? Mozzarella?
We’re stacking cheeses like Midwest taxes in April.
This pizza hurts a little and heals a little.
Just like love. ❤️🔥

Ingredients
Gather these like a raccoon in a gas station snack aisle:

1 can Spam (the square meat of champions)
1 Pizza Stone for the Pit Boss
1 Pizza Crust
Habanero Cheese Spread (the fire starter)
½ cup Feta Cheese (fancy crumble for balance & bragging rights)
½ cup Jarred Hot Pepper Mix (a warning label as a topping)
2 cups Mozzarella (because dairy is personality)
1 tbsp Habanero Flakes (for insurance)
Grilled Garlic — squeezed like your stress at tax time

Directions
(Follow these instructions like a love letter to chaos)

Slice Spam into respectable chunks — or thin slices if you fear commitment.
Grill Spam on the Pit Boss until crispy on the edges like bacon who partied too hard.
Heat pizza stone in grill — HOT.
Because we respect crust.
Spread Habanero Cheese Spread on crust like sunblock at a waterpark.
Chop grilled Spam and scatter across pizza like confetti at a Milwaukee wedding.
Sprinkle Feta like a Greek grandma supervising.
Drain hot peppers and toss them on with reckless abandon.
Blanket in Mozzarella like winter on the UP.
Add Habanero Flakes because sanity is overrated.
Slide onto stone and grill until melty, bubbly, and slightly dangerous.
Remove and squeeze grilled garlic over the top like a finishing move in Mortal Kombat.

Serve immediately with milk nearby.
Or beer. Probably beer.

Flavor Breakdown
This pizza tastes like:
🔥 A dare
🔥 A prank you meant seriously
🔥 The moment pride overrides common sense
🔥 Heat that builds like Midwest small talk
🔥 Glory
Spam brings the salt, the nostalgia, the “I survived college on this” memories.
Cheese cools the burn THEN betrays you by encouraging more bites.
Hot peppers? They judge no one — they just burn everyone equally.

When to Serve

Ice fishing weekend
After losing a bet
Friday night when the cheese drawer is aggressive
Bachelor parties
Any event involving cousins
Cabin trip with no cell service

Also great for:
“We’re out of pepperoni, screw it — chaos pizza!”

Expected Dinner Table Quotes
“Who put SPAM on pizza?”
“Wait… why is this good?”
“It’s spicy — give me more.”
“I feel alive.”

Bonus Twist — Cranberry Drizzle (optional but dangerous)
YES.
Cranberries again.
Imagine a little sweetness cutting through the burn like a snowmobile through slush.

Warm cranberry sauce
Drizzle over slices before serving
Instant holiday-themed heartburn

Wisconsin elegance. ✨

Final Words
This pizza is unhinged.
This pizza is love.
This pizza is what happens when the Midwest gets bored.
Mad Dog & Merrill® Midwest Grill’n — where even SPAM gets a spotlight.

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Pineapple Ham Pizza

1/1/2026

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Summer luau meets Wisconsin supper club meets “the grill was already on.”
Optional Chaos Add-On: CRANBERRIES — Because we’re wild like that.
This pizza feels like someone took a tropical vacation, came home, and said:
“You know what this needs?
Ham. Pineapple. Three peppers. Swiss cheese.
AND LET’S GRILL IT.”
It’s sweet. It’s smoky. It’s colorful like grandma’s 1980s Tupperware set.

It screams backyard cookout, dock party, "fine, we’re using the leftover ham," and midwestern rebellion all at once.
If Jimmy Buffet, Door County, and a Packers tailgate had a baby --
this is what the child would eat.

Ingredients (Gather like you’re prepping for a luau in Wisconsin)

1 Ham Steak — the thick, glorious kind
1 Pizza Stone for the Pit Boss
1 Pizza Crust
½ cup Da Works Pizza Sauce (don’t skimp — sauce = personality)
1 Pineapple — fresh, not canned, we’re classy today
1 Orange Pepper
1 Red Pepper
1 Yellow Pepper
¼ cup Cooking Oil (just enough to make cardiologists nervous)
1 Tbsp Gramma Hazel’s Seasoning
1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese because we’re fancy
BONUS CHAOS ADD-IN:
A handful of dried cranberries or Door County fresh for sweetness + bragging rights 🍒

(If anyone questions the cranberries, look them dead in the eyes and say, “It’s regional cuisine, Deb.”)

Directions — A Midwest Art Form

Cut peppers into thick wedges, the kind big enough to impress Uncle Jerry.
Toss peppers in cooking oil and Gramma Hazel’s like a salad that just got promoted.
Throw peppers on the Pit Boss. Listen for the sizzle. Feel alive.
Slice pineapple into rings and place next to peppers.
(This is when neighbors peek over the fence. Let them suffer.)
Add ham steak to grill. Hear angels sing.
Meanwhile, pizza stone goes into the Pit Boss to heat up.
A cold stone is a crime.
Spread Da Works sauce on crust like you're frosting a cake for someone you like.
Remove grilled ham, chop like a lumberjack, scatter across crust.
Remove pineapple, chop into chunks, show no mercy.
Remove peppers, chop into bite-sized rainbow confetti.
Add to pizza. Step back. Admire your palette like Bob Ross with meat.
Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the top like snow in April (inevitable).
Optional chaos moment:
Toss cranberries on top for tartness, color, and Wisconsin sass.
(This is how legends are born.)
Slide pizza onto stone and grill until the cheese melts, bubbles, and starts whispering “eat me.”

Cut. Serve. Brace for applause.
If someone says “I don’t like pineapple on pizza,”
give them one bite and watch their worldview collapse.

What It Tastes Like
☀ Pineapple = summer vacation you didn’t take
🔥 Ham = backyard Saturday
🌶 Peppers = garden flex
🧀 Swiss = class
🍒 Cranberries = Midwest identity crisis (the fun kind)
Each bite is sweet, savory, smoky --
like Hawaii moved to Wisconsin and immediately bought a snow blower.

Perfect For

Weeknight “weird but amazing” dinners
Summertime by the lake
Wintertime when you’re pretending it's summer by the lake
“We bought a whole ham and now what?” situations
Bribing neighbors during yard work
Impressing friends who think you only grill brats

Expected Conversation at the Table
“Is that… pineapple?”
“WITH ham?”
“AND peppers?”
“…are those CRANBERRIES?”
two minutes of silence
“Give me another slice.”

Final Thoughts
This pizza is fun. Unhinged.
Sweet and smoky like a bonfire romance.
It’s colorful, cheerful, and borderline disrespectful to tradition — exactly how Mad Dog & Merrill like it.
Grill it. Eat it.
Take a picture first — you’ll need proof later.

Mad Dog & Merrill® Midwest Grill’n --
Where fruit, meat, cheese, and chaos live together in harmony.

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Pork Candy on a Stick: Sweet, Spicy, and Totally Addictive

11/8/2025

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Some recipes are just fun — and Pork Candy on a Stick is one of them. Sticky, smoky, sweet, and spicy, this snack takes strips of side pork, smokes them until crisp, and then coats them in a glossy layer of Spicy Pork Sauce before candifying them on the grill.
It’s finger food at its finest — messy, bold, and guaranteed to disappear the second you set it out.

Why Pork Candy Works

Crispy texture – side pork grilled until golden and crunchy.

Sweet-heat glaze – the perfect mix of honey, hoisin, chili powder, and Spicy BBQ Sauce.
Portable fun – skewers make it easy to serve at parties or tailgates.
Grill showstopper – looks just as good as it tastes.

This isn’t just pork on a stick. It’s candy for carnivores.

Ingredients

1 lb side pork
Spicy Pork Sauce (recipe follows)
Skewers

Directions

Thread strips of side pork onto skewers.
Place skewers on your smoker or Pit Boss Grill and cook low and slow until the pork is crisp.
Brush generously with Spicy Pork Sauce.
Return to the grill and cook until the glaze caramelizes, giving the pork a candied finish.
Serve hot — napkins required!

Pro Grill’n Tips
🔥 Choose your skewers wisely: Metal skewers hold up best over direct heat.
🔥 Caramelize, don’t burn: Watch closely once you add the sauce — the sugar content means it can go from candy to char quick.
🔥 Mix it up: Try this with chicken wings or ribs for a sticky-sweet twist.
🔥 Serve as apps: These skewers make an epic game day snack or backyard party treat.

The Final Bite
Pork Candy on a Stick is smoky, sticky, and irresistible — everything backyard grilling should be. With the bold heat of the Spicy Pork Sauce and the crunch of side pork, this treat is sure to become a fan favorite.
When Mad Dog & Merrill® say it’s candy, they mean it. Grab some skewers, fire up the Pit Boss, and get ready for one unforgettable bite.

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Spicy Pork Sauce: Sweet Heat for the Grill

11/8/2025

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Some sauces are good. Some sauces are legendary. This Spicy Pork Sauce lands firmly in the second category. With the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy, it’s a glaze that transforms pork into sticky, finger-licking perfection. Whether you’re brushing it on ribs, glazing chops, or candifying side pork on a stick, this sauce is pure magic.

Why You’ll Love It

Sweet & Sticky – thanks to honey and hoisin sauce.
Smoky & Bold – with Mad Dog & Merrill® Spicy BBQ Sauce.

Fiery Kick – courtesy of chili powder and crushed red peppers.
Versatile – works on pork, chicken, wings, or even veggies.

This isn’t just a sauce — it’s the ultimate grill glaze.

Ingredients

3 tbsp hoisin sauce
½ cup Spicy BBQ Sauce (Mad Dog & Merrill®)
¼ cup honey
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp crushed red peppers

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, Spicy BBQ Sauce, honey, chili powder, and crushed red peppers until smooth.
Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness or extra crushed red pepper for heat.
Use immediately to brush over pork, or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Pro Grill’n Tips
🔥 Double it up: This sauce goes fast. Make a larger batch for parties.
🔥 Layer the flavor: Brush it on once while grilling, then again at the end for a glossy, candied finish.
🔥 Mix & match: Try it on wings, ribs, or even roasted veggies for a spicy-sweet twist.

The Final Bite
If you love your pork with a little kick and a lot of flavor, this Spicy Pork Sauce is your new go-to. It’s quick to whip up, loaded with bold taste, and guaranteed to keep your guests coming back for more.
So grab your whisk, fire up the Pit Boss, and let Mad Dog & Merrill® bring the heat to your next cookout.

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Loin Chop Sandwiches with Southwestern Style Cabbage

11/8/2025

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Looking to upgrade your sandwich game? Forget deli meat — we’re talking thick, juicy pork loin chops grilled to perfection on a Pit Boss, seasoned with bold spices, and stacked high on a bun with a mound of Southwestern Style Cabbage. This isn’t just a sandwich… it’s a full-on flavor explosion.

Why This Sandwich Works

Big & Bold: Pork loin chops bring hearty, meaty bite.
Southwestern Flair: Seasoned with cumin, thyme, lime chili, and Up Nort Peppery for smoky spice.

Cheesy Veggie Power: The colorful cabbage topping (loaded with cheddar and Cherry BBQ Sauce) adds crunch, tang, and melt.
Perfect Build: Toasted bun, juicy chop, smoky cabbage… every layer pulls its weight.

This sandwich is as much backyard showstopper as it is comfort food.

Ingredients

1 pork loin
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp thyme
2 tbsp lime chili seasoning
2 tbsp Up Nort Peppery (Mad Dog & Merrill®)
2 tbsp cooking oil
Southwestern Style Cabbage (recipe follows)
Buns

Directions

Cut pork loin into thick chops.
Mix cumin, thyme, lime chili seasoning, and Up Nort Peppery into a dry rub.
Coat pork chops generously on both sides with seasoning.
Heat the Pit Boss Griddle and drizzle with cooking oil.
Place chops on the griddle and grill until internal temp reaches 140°F.
Build the sandwich: buns → pile of Southwestern Style Cabbage → grilled pork loin chop → top bun.

🔥 Serve hot and watch the smiles.

Serving Ideas

Pair with tortilla chips and salsa for a full Southwestern plate.
Swap buns for flour tortillas and make it a pork chop taco.
Add a splash of Sun Drop® on the side — the citrus zing balances the smoky heat.

The Final Bite
This Loin Chop Sandwich isn’t just dinner — it’s a statement. It’s smoky, juicy, spicy, cheesy, and stacked with the kind of flavor only Mad Dog & Merrill® Midwest Grill’n can deliver. Fire up your Pit Boss and prepare to impress.

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