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BRISKET BURNT ENDS
Matt Pittman’s (Meat Church BBQ) Brisket Burnt Ends. Ingredients Full packer brisket Meat Church Holy Cow Big Green Egg Kansas City Style Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Your favorite clover honey Instructions Prepare your Big Green Egg for an indirect cook with the convEGGtor (indirect setup) at a...
BRISKET BURNT ENDS
Matt Pittman’s (Meat Church BBQ) Brisket Burnt Ends. Ingredients Full packer brisket Meat Church Holy Cow Big Green Egg Kansas City Style Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Your favorite clover honey Instructions Prepare your Big Green Egg for an indirect cook with the convEGGtor (indirect setup) at a...
SARAH’S STUFFED PRETZELS
Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 Tbsp yeast 6 Tbsp brown sugar 4 ½ cups flour 4 Tbsp butter softened 2 tsp fine salt Baking soda Kosher salt Pepperoni Mozzarella and provolone cheese Instructions Heat milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C). Add to a bowl with yeast and let rest...
SARAH’S STUFFED PRETZELS
Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 Tbsp yeast 6 Tbsp brown sugar 4 ½ cups flour 4 Tbsp butter softened 2 tsp fine salt Baking soda Kosher salt Pepperoni Mozzarella and provolone cheese Instructions Heat milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C). Add to a bowl with yeast and let rest...
DOUBLE SMOKED POTATOES
One of Steven Raichlen’s Signature Recipes for the Big Green Egg.Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (12 to 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons melted butter Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Stuffing Ingredients 4 strips artisanal bacon, cut crosswise into ¼ inch slivers 4 tablespoons cold...
DOUBLE SMOKED POTATOES
One of Steven Raichlen’s Signature Recipes for the Big Green Egg.Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (12 to 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons melted butter Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Stuffing Ingredients 4 strips artisanal bacon, cut crosswise into ¼ inch slivers 4 tablespoons cold...
HALF MOON TACO BURGERS
You can make these less spicy by using mild pepper and mild chile powder or make it more spicy by using hotter peppers and chile powder. And of course, you can add extra spice with your choice of condiments, like peppers or salsa.Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken and...
HALF MOON TACO BURGERS
You can make these less spicy by using mild pepper and mild chile powder or make it more spicy by using hotter peppers and chile powder. And of course, you can add extra spice with your choice of condiments, like peppers or salsa.Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken and...
SMOKED SEAFOOD DIP
We’re obsessed with this skillet baked seafood dip with crab, shrimp, and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck! Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh/defrosted raw shrimp 4 ounces lump crab meat, shredded 1-2 TBSP butter 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1/2 cup...
SMOKED SEAFOOD DIP
We’re obsessed with this skillet baked seafood dip with crab, shrimp, and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck! Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh/defrosted raw shrimp 4 ounces lump crab meat, shredded 1-2 TBSP butter 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1/2 cup...
MANGO-HABANERO GLAZED SPARE RIBS
Memorial Day is coming up, which means another reason to bring out the grill and have a good old-fashioned cookout. Enjoy this recipe for amazing Mango Habanero Pork Ribs and have a safe weekend! Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb.) rack spare ribs Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
MANGO-HABANERO GLAZED SPARE RIBS
Memorial Day is coming up, which means another reason to bring out the grill and have a good old-fashioned cookout. Enjoy this recipe for amazing Mango Habanero Pork Ribs and have a safe weekend! Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb.) rack spare ribs Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
GRILLED MUSSELS with GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Ingredients: (Enough for 2 as an appetizer, if serving four double the recipe) 2 lb of mussels 2 lemons 1 stick butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch parsley or herb of your choice, chopped Sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions Prepare a grill for...
GRILLED MUSSELS with GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Ingredients: (Enough for 2 as an appetizer, if serving four double the recipe) 2 lb of mussels 2 lemons 1 stick butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch parsley or herb of your choice, chopped Sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions Prepare a grill for...
BUFFALO CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE SKILLET NACHOS
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle franks red hot sauce 1 stick butter 1 bag of tortilla chips 8 oz of blue cheese 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce For the Ranch Dressing: 1 cup of olive oil or avocado oil 1 egg yolk juice of...
BUFFALO CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE SKILLET NACHOS
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle franks red hot sauce 1 stick butter 1 bag of tortilla chips 8 oz of blue cheese 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce For the Ranch Dressing: 1 cup of olive oil or avocado oil 1 egg yolk juice of...
GRILLED GINGER & PINEAPPLE HERB CHICKEN
Ingredients 8 – 10 chicken thighs {with skin} 2 cloves of garlic minced/chopped 3 tsp of grated/minced ginger 1 cup of pineapple juice 1.5 cups of soy sauce {i use a low sodium one} 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro 1/2 cup of chopped mint 1/2 cup of chopped...
GRILLED GINGER & PINEAPPLE HERB CHICKEN
Ingredients 8 – 10 chicken thighs {with skin} 2 cloves of garlic minced/chopped 3 tsp of grated/minced ginger 1 cup of pineapple juice 1.5 cups of soy sauce {i use a low sodium one} 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro 1/2 cup of chopped mint 1/2 cup of chopped...
CHIMICHURRI SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Ingredients 2 chicken breast 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp garlic salt Applewood chips, soaked 2 Toasted Onion Rolls Instructions Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and add garlic salt and olive oil. Let it sit for at least two hours. Prepare the Big Green Egg by...
CHIMICHURRI SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Ingredients 2 chicken breast 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp garlic salt Applewood chips, soaked 2 Toasted Onion Rolls Instructions Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and add garlic salt and olive oil. Let it sit for at least two hours. Prepare the Big Green Egg by...
SMOKEY THAI PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Ingredients 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 package of Hamburger Buns 3 tbs chopped cilantro Quick pickled carrots (recipe below) Make while chicken thighs are cooking Brine for Chicken Thighs 3 cups water 2 tbs pure cane sugar juice of one lime 2 tsp Thai fish sauce...
SMOKEY THAI PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Ingredients 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 package of Hamburger Buns 3 tbs chopped cilantro Quick pickled carrots (recipe below) Make while chicken thighs are cooking Brine for Chicken Thighs 3 cups water 2 tbs pure cane sugar juice of one lime 2 tsp Thai fish sauce...
MONKFISH TIKKA KABOBS
Ingredients1lb monkfish, cubed For the Marinade 9oz natural yogurt 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half a lime) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon garam masala plus extra to serve 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Mint and...
MONKFISH TIKKA KABOBS
Ingredients1lb monkfish, cubed For the Marinade 9oz natural yogurt 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half a lime) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon garam masala plus extra to serve 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Mint and...
CHICKEN and SEAFOOD PAELLA
Ingredients 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1½ cup white wine 2½ cups seafood or chicken stock 4 small chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large link chorizo, cut into 6-8 (1 to 1½") pieces 1 tablespoon finely...
CHICKEN and SEAFOOD PAELLA
Ingredients 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1½ cup white wine 2½ cups seafood or chicken stock 4 small chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large link chorizo, cut into 6-8 (1 to 1½") pieces 1 tablespoon finely...
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON with HONEY GLAZE
Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks ½ cup (120 ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 ml) honey 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar 2 tsp (10 ml) grated orange zest 1 tsp (5 ml) minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 4...
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON with HONEY GLAZE
Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks ½ cup (120 ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 ml) honey 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar 2 tsp (10 ml) grated orange zest 1 tsp (5 ml) minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 4...
SMOKED CHILI CON CARNE
Ingredients 1kg minced beef 2 chopped onions 2 diced red peppers 3 chopped garlic cloves 2 cans plum tomatoes 2 cans kidney beans (undrained – the liquid has lots of flavors) 2tbsp olive oil 100ml Worcestershire sauce 30ml Capsicana Hot Chipotle Sauce (add more if you like it...
SMOKED CHILI CON CARNE
Ingredients 1kg minced beef 2 chopped onions 2 diced red peppers 3 chopped garlic cloves 2 cans plum tomatoes 2 cans kidney beans (undrained – the liquid has lots of flavors) 2tbsp olive oil 100ml Worcestershire sauce 30ml Capsicana Hot Chipotle Sauce (add more if you like it...
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish! Ingredients ½ lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups) ¾ cup sliced...
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish! Ingredients ½ lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups) ¾ cup sliced...
BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO & CHEESE JUMBO SHRIMP
Recipe adapted from SeriousEats.comIngredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into thin strips 3 jalapenos, halved, seeded, and cut into thin slices 1...
BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO & CHEESE JUMBO SHRIMP
Recipe adapted from SeriousEats.comIngredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into thin strips 3 jalapenos, halved, seeded, and cut into thin slices 1...
PASTRAMI BEEF SHORT RIBS
Ingredients 1 Whole Snake River Farms Beef Plate Short Rib Corning Brine Pastrami Rub Corning Brine Ingredients 1 gallon water 1½ cups Kosher salt ¾ cups granulated sugar ¾ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Tinted Cure Mix #1 (Pink Salt) 4 bay leaves, crushed 1...
PASTRAMI BEEF SHORT RIBS
Ingredients 1 Whole Snake River Farms Beef Plate Short Rib Corning Brine Pastrami Rub Corning Brine Ingredients 1 gallon water 1½ cups Kosher salt ¾ cups granulated sugar ¾ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Tinted Cure Mix #1 (Pink Salt) 4 bay leaves, crushed 1...
GRILLED BLOODY MARY
Recipe adapted from MeatChurch.com Ingredients 10-12 Roma tomatoes 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1 red onion, quartered 3 limes, halved Pepper infused vodka 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. fresh horseradish 4 tsp. Meat Church Holy Cow Rub Spicy green beans (optional garnish)...
GRILLED BLOODY MARY
Recipe adapted from MeatChurch.com Ingredients 10-12 Roma tomatoes 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1 red onion, quartered 3 limes, halved Pepper infused vodka 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. fresh horseradish 4 tsp. Meat Church Holy Cow Rub Spicy green beans (optional garnish)...
MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...
MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...
ANCHO CHILI PORK CHOPS with CARAMELIZED PEACHES
Recipe adapted from Salsa-ology.com Ingredients 1 lb of Pork Chops 1 Tbsp Dry Rub 2 Tbsp butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Peaches pitted and thinly sliced 2 tsp thyme leaves ½ tsp Kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper, ground ½ cup bourbon...
ANCHO CHILI PORK CHOPS with CARAMELIZED PEACHES
Recipe adapted from Salsa-ology.com Ingredients 1 lb of Pork Chops 1 Tbsp Dry Rub 2 Tbsp butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Peaches pitted and thinly sliced 2 tsp thyme leaves ½ tsp Kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper, ground ½ cup bourbon...
BIG, BAD, BEEF RIBS with BEER
Ingredients 1 Rack Beef Plate Short Ribs, 3-4 bones, and 5-6 pounds Olive oil Kosher salt Black pepper, coarsely ground Granulated garlic 1 bottle dark beer Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking, with the convEGGtor at 265°F with a small amount of oak wood added for flavor....
BIG, BAD, BEEF RIBS with BEER
Ingredients 1 Rack Beef Plate Short Ribs, 3-4 bones, and 5-6 pounds Olive oil Kosher salt Black pepper, coarsely ground Granulated garlic 1 bottle dark beer Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking, with the convEGGtor at 265°F with a small amount of oak wood added for flavor....
PECAN CHORIZO JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Ingredients 16 jalapeños (not too large so the bacon wraps around nicely) 1 package standard cut bacon ½ package pork chorizo 1 16 oz block of cream cheese Deez Nuts Pecan Rub (substitute Honey Hog or Honey Hog Hot) Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking, with the...
PECAN CHORIZO JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Ingredients 16 jalapeños (not too large so the bacon wraps around nicely) 1 package standard cut bacon ½ package pork chorizo 1 16 oz block of cream cheese Deez Nuts Pecan Rub (substitute Honey Hog or Honey Hog Hot) Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking, with the...
GRILLED ROMAINE WEDGE SALADS with BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
Have you ever had grilled lettuce before? It seems counter-intuitive and odd, but it totally works. You get some charred and slightly wilted pieces in addition to crisp and juicy pieces for a really awesome textural contrast.Recipe adapted from ColeyCooks.comIngredients 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey...
GRILLED ROMAINE WEDGE SALADS with BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
Have you ever had grilled lettuce before? It seems counter-intuitive and odd, but it totally works. You get some charred and slightly wilted pieces in addition to crisp and juicy pieces for a really awesome textural contrast.Recipe adapted from ColeyCooks.comIngredients 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey...
CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS
Recipe adapted from HowtoBBQRight.com Ingredients 1 Dozen Raw Oysters 8oz Salted Butter softened ¼ cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese 2 Cloves Garlic minced 2-3 Lemon wedges 1 Tablespoons Italian Leaf Parsley 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning Instructions Prepare Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 475-500⁰F Allow the butter...
CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS
Recipe adapted from HowtoBBQRight.com Ingredients 1 Dozen Raw Oysters 8oz Salted Butter softened ¼ cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese 2 Cloves Garlic minced 2-3 Lemon wedges 1 Tablespoons Italian Leaf Parsley 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning Instructions Prepare Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 475-500⁰F Allow the butter...
BACON WRAPPED "PIG WINGS"
Who says pigs can’t fly? Take a few boneless pork chops, add some bacon and a little creativity, and pig wings are on the menu! The bacon adds great flavor and keeps the loin meat from getting dry. These look great and are a little unusual, so they...
BACON WRAPPED "PIG WINGS"
Who says pigs can’t fly? Take a few boneless pork chops, add some bacon and a little creativity, and pig wings are on the menu! The bacon adds great flavor and keeps the loin meat from getting dry. These look great and are a little unusual, so they...
SMOKED CHIPOTLE & ZESTY LIME PRAWN TACOS
Get your hands on some lovely big, juicy king prawns for this fresh recipe perfect for barbecue month. Not only did we use a Smoked Chilli Lime Paste to marinade the prawns, we also stirred some through crème fraiche for a tasty little sauce to dollop on top....
SMOKED CHIPOTLE & ZESTY LIME PRAWN TACOS
Get your hands on some lovely big, juicy king prawns for this fresh recipe perfect for barbecue month. Not only did we use a Smoked Chilli Lime Paste to marinade the prawns, we also stirred some through crème fraiche for a tasty little sauce to dollop on top....
SALT BLOCK SEARED LAMB CHOPS
Recipe adapted from HomeandPlate.comIngredients 6 lamb loin chops Herbs de Provence Olive oil Instructions Preheat your EGG for direct cooking at 450°F. Place your salt block directly onto the grate and let the salt block warm up for about 15-20 minutes. Once the salt block is good and...
SALT BLOCK SEARED LAMB CHOPS
Recipe adapted from HomeandPlate.comIngredients 6 lamb loin chops Herbs de Provence Olive oil Instructions Preheat your EGG for direct cooking at 450°F. Place your salt block directly onto the grate and let the salt block warm up for about 15-20 minutes. Once the salt block is good and...
RAY LAMPE'S HERB BUTTER PRIME RIB
It pairs just as well with a beer as it does with a big red wine. Serve it in thick slabs or slice it thin for sandwiches. You can cook any size roast to fit the size of your crowd as long as you use an instant read...
RAY LAMPE'S HERB BUTTER PRIME RIB
It pairs just as well with a beer as it does with a big red wine. Serve it in thick slabs or slice it thin for sandwiches. You can cook any size roast to fit the size of your crowd as long as you use an instant read...