Backyard Inspiration
SMOKED CHILI MEATBALLS
The secret to these delicious little meatballs, besides a healthy amount of Smoked Chilli Paste, is the milk-soaked breadcrumbs. This gives them a beautifully light, fluffy texture and once you’ve had one you won’t be able to stop. Luckily this recipe makes quite a few.INGREDIENTSFor Meatballs: 5oz full-fat...
SMOKED CHILI MEATBALLS
The secret to these delicious little meatballs, besides a healthy amount of Smoked Chilli Paste, is the milk-soaked breadcrumbs. This gives them a beautifully light, fluffy texture and once you’ve had one you won’t be able to stop. Luckily this recipe makes quite a few.INGREDIENTSFor Meatballs: 5oz full-fat...
CHICKEN & SEAFOOD PAELLA
It’s party time. This one-pan wonder paella performs perfectly. Crack open the cerveza, sip on sangria and watch the sun go down with some amigos.INGREDIENTS 8 chicken thighs Good quality Chorizo ring cut into chunks Raw king prawns Fresh squid Fresh mussels (optional) 1 sliced onion 3-4 garlic...
CHICKEN & SEAFOOD PAELLA
It’s party time. This one-pan wonder paella performs perfectly. Crack open the cerveza, sip on sangria and watch the sun go down with some amigos.INGREDIENTS 8 chicken thighs Good quality Chorizo ring cut into chunks Raw king prawns Fresh squid Fresh mussels (optional) 1 sliced onion 3-4 garlic...
RIBEYE STEAK w/ FRIED POTATOES
Grilling a juicy ribeye steak on the Big Green Egg is very easy to do. Minimum effort with a maximum result. You can marinate the ribeye if you like, but in this recipe, we keep the taste nice and pure. How about potatoes on the side? Naturally, you...
RIBEYE STEAK w/ FRIED POTATOES
Grilling a juicy ribeye steak on the Big Green Egg is very easy to do. Minimum effort with a maximum result. You can marinate the ribeye if you like, but in this recipe, we keep the taste nice and pure. How about potatoes on the side? Naturally, you...
GRILLED TUNA w/ HERB BUTTER
Ingredients 4-6 ounce tuna steaks 4 ounces herb butter (recipe follows) 4 bunches of Mixed Greens (Todd uses cover crop harvested from the vineyard) 4 breakfast radishes, shaved Zest and juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons olive oil Flake salt Freshly cracked black pepper 4 ounces Rosé dressing...
GRILLED TUNA w/ HERB BUTTER
Ingredients 4-6 ounce tuna steaks 4 ounces herb butter (recipe follows) 4 bunches of Mixed Greens (Todd uses cover crop harvested from the vineyard) 4 breakfast radishes, shaved Zest and juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons olive oil Flake salt Freshly cracked black pepper 4 ounces Rosé dressing...
JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA
Ingredients Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...
JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA
Ingredients Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...
KING PRAWNS w/ GARLIC
King prawn skewers are always a great idea! As a starter or a main course, with lunch or as a snack on little skewers from the BBQ. Make these large prawns from the Big Green Egg even more delicious by marinating them.INGREDIENTS 32 large peeled king prawns sea...
KING PRAWNS w/ GARLIC
King prawn skewers are always a great idea! As a starter or a main course, with lunch or as a snack on little skewers from the BBQ. Make these large prawns from the Big Green Egg even more delicious by marinating them.INGREDIENTS 32 large peeled king prawns sea...
Big Green Egg BASICS
Whether you just got an EGG or simply want to brush up on your cooking skills, we're here to give you a refresher course on Mastering the Basics of Grilling, Roasting, Smoking, and Baking on your Big Green Egg. Your life will never taste the same!
Big Green Egg BASICS
Whether you just got an EGG or simply want to brush up on your cooking skills, we're here to give you a refresher course on Mastering the Basics of Grilling, Roasting, Smoking, and Baking on your Big Green Egg. Your life will never taste the same!
SPINACH ARTICHOKE SMOKED FATTY w/ BACON WEAVE
Recipe adapted from jesspryles.comINGREDIENTS 16 oz ricotta cheese 6 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed & drained) 8 oz canned artichoke hearts, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 oz shredded parmesan or asiago cheese 2 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Amplify 2 teaspoons kosher salt juice & zest of a small...
SPINACH ARTICHOKE SMOKED FATTY w/ BACON WEAVE
Recipe adapted from jesspryles.comINGREDIENTS 16 oz ricotta cheese 6 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed & drained) 8 oz canned artichoke hearts, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 oz shredded parmesan or asiago cheese 2 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Amplify 2 teaspoons kosher salt juice & zest of a small...
GRILLED SPARE RIBS w/ A SWEET MARINADE
You won’t need half a day to prepare spare ribs on the BBQ thanks to this fast method on the Big Green Egg, where you grill the ribs briefly at the end of their preparation. For the sweet spare ribs marinade, you can use a simple homemade sauce...
GRILLED SPARE RIBS w/ A SWEET MARINADE
You won’t need half a day to prepare spare ribs on the BBQ thanks to this fast method on the Big Green Egg, where you grill the ribs briefly at the end of their preparation. For the sweet spare ribs marinade, you can use a simple homemade sauce...
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY WINGS
INGREDIENTS 2lb chicken wings - separated into wingettes and drumettes. 4 tbsp strawberry jelly 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp Sambal (an Asian chili and garlic paste that is available from most grocery stores) 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp paprika 1/4 cup salted,...
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY WINGS
INGREDIENTS 2lb chicken wings - separated into wingettes and drumettes. 4 tbsp strawberry jelly 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp Sambal (an Asian chili and garlic paste that is available from most grocery stores) 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp paprika 1/4 cup salted,...
CRACKLING PORK w/ HERBY POTATO WEDGES
INGREDIENTSFor the Pork: 5-6 lb rolled loin of pork 1 large orange, sliced 10-14 bay leaves 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Potatoes: 2-3 lbs of potatoes, cut into thick wedges (skin on) 3 red onions, cut into wedges through...
CRACKLING PORK w/ HERBY POTATO WEDGES
INGREDIENTSFor the Pork: 5-6 lb rolled loin of pork 1 large orange, sliced 10-14 bay leaves 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Potatoes: 2-3 lbs of potatoes, cut into thick wedges (skin on) 3 red onions, cut into wedges through...
BACON BOURBON BBQ CHICKEN KEBABS
Recipe adapted from HOST THE TOAST.INGREDIENTS 16 oz barbecue sauce ¼ cup bourbon 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons packed dark brown...
BACON BOURBON BBQ CHICKEN KEBABS
Recipe adapted from HOST THE TOAST.INGREDIENTS 16 oz barbecue sauce ¼ cup bourbon 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons packed dark brown...
GRILLED RACK OF LAMB w/ CHILI LIME SALSA
Recipe adapted from Jess Pryles of Hardcore CarnivoreINGREDIENTS 2 lamb racks, 6-8 bones 3-4 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Camo seasoning 2 large limes 2 sweet onions, peeled & roughly chopped 1 serrano chili, deseeded 4 oz mint leaves salt to taste METHOD Start by making the salsa: Cut the...
GRILLED RACK OF LAMB w/ CHILI LIME SALSA
Recipe adapted from Jess Pryles of Hardcore CarnivoreINGREDIENTS 2 lamb racks, 6-8 bones 3-4 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Camo seasoning 2 large limes 2 sweet onions, peeled & roughly chopped 1 serrano chili, deseeded 4 oz mint leaves salt to taste METHOD Start by making the salsa: Cut the...
Spring Cleaning Your Big Green Egg
As the temperature outside heats up, hopefully, your Big Green Egg is heating up more often as well. So instead of cleaning out the gutters this weekend, keep your EGG cooking at peak performance with these techniques for spring cleaning your Big Green Egg!
Spring Cleaning Your Big Green Egg
As the temperature outside heats up, hopefully, your Big Green Egg is heating up more often as well. So instead of cleaning out the gutters this weekend, keep your EGG cooking at peak performance with these techniques for spring cleaning your Big Green Egg!
ENCHILADAS w/ CHORIZO SAUCE
This enchilada recipe is just one of the many ways to fill a tortilla wrap. Enchiladas are traditionally served with a tomato sauce, which is given a surprising and very tasty twist in this recipe through the addition of chorizo. You can vary the filling to suit your...
ENCHILADAS w/ CHORIZO SAUCE
This enchilada recipe is just one of the many ways to fill a tortilla wrap. Enchiladas are traditionally served with a tomato sauce, which is given a surprising and very tasty twist in this recipe through the addition of chorizo. You can vary the filling to suit your...
MEATCHELADA SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Inspired by Texas beer salt, MEATchelada is a chili lime seasoning that gives this skirt steak fajitas recipe a zesty kick. Its flavor profile works well with all proteins, but most importantly, MEATchelada enhances your food without overpowering it.INGREDIENTS 2 lb skirt steak (you can use Hanger or...
MEATCHELADA SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Inspired by Texas beer salt, MEATchelada is a chili lime seasoning that gives this skirt steak fajitas recipe a zesty kick. Its flavor profile works well with all proteins, but most importantly, MEATchelada enhances your food without overpowering it.INGREDIENTS 2 lb skirt steak (you can use Hanger or...
GRILLED PORK ROULADE
Do you usually buy your roulade ready-made from the butcher’s? Then the time has come to make your own so that you can add the seasonings that you like. This roulade recipe is really easy to make with a pork loin, fresh herbs, and garlic but instead of...
GRILLED PORK ROULADE
Do you usually buy your roulade ready-made from the butcher’s? Then the time has come to make your own so that you can add the seasonings that you like. This roulade recipe is really easy to make with a pork loin, fresh herbs, and garlic but instead of...
MOINK BALLS
Create one of the tastiest BBQ snacks ever with this moink balls recipe. If you are throwing a party, you could prepare the balls in advance so that you only need to cook them on your EGG.INGREDIENTS 18oz minced beef 2 sprigs of parsley 1 sprig of oregano...
MOINK BALLS
Create one of the tastiest BBQ snacks ever with this moink balls recipe. If you are throwing a party, you could prepare the balls in advance so that you only need to cook them on your EGG.INGREDIENTS 18oz minced beef 2 sprigs of parsley 1 sprig of oregano...
Brisket Style Tri-Tip On A Big Green Egg
You might think you know everything about beef, but we're here to throw you a curve ball full of flavor and make Tri-Tip taste just like Brisket on your Big Green Egg!
Brisket Style Tri-Tip On A Big Green Egg
You might think you know everything about beef, but we're here to throw you a curve ball full of flavor and make Tri-Tip taste just like Brisket on your Big Green Egg!
DOUBLE SMOKED HAM
Recipe adapted from successful variations across the internet.Ingredients 10-12lb pre-cooked, spiral cut, ready to eat Ham 1/2-1 cup Maple Syrup (dark grade B) (injected into ham) Wood Chunks (Cherry, Apple, or Pecan) Maple-Bourbon Rub Ingredients 2 Tbsp pure Maple Syrup 2 Tbsp freshly ground Black Pepper 2 Tbsp...
DOUBLE SMOKED HAM
Recipe adapted from successful variations across the internet.Ingredients 10-12lb pre-cooked, spiral cut, ready to eat Ham 1/2-1 cup Maple Syrup (dark grade B) (injected into ham) Wood Chunks (Cherry, Apple, or Pecan) Maple-Bourbon Rub Ingredients 2 Tbsp pure Maple Syrup 2 Tbsp freshly ground Black Pepper 2 Tbsp...
SPICY BOURBON BARREL BBQ WINGS
Ingredients 3 dozen Chicken Wings 1 liter bourbon 4 cups brown sugar 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups dark molasses 1 quart ketchup 1 cup Worcestershire Sauce ½ cup whole fresh garlic ½ cup chopped chipotle peppers 1 whole bunch, not chopped thyme 3 tablespoon Liquid Smoke 1...
SPICY BOURBON BARREL BBQ WINGS
Ingredients 3 dozen Chicken Wings 1 liter bourbon 4 cups brown sugar 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups dark molasses 1 quart ketchup 1 cup Worcestershire Sauce ½ cup whole fresh garlic ½ cup chopped chipotle peppers 1 whole bunch, not chopped thyme 3 tablespoon Liquid Smoke 1...
GROWN UP GRILLED CHEESE
This zesty cheese combo takes grilled cheese to a whole new level. Caramelized onions add extra zest plus a note of sweetness.Recipe courtesy of Nature’s Own Bread. For more information, visit naturesownbread.com.Ingredients 8 slices Nature’s Own Premium Specialty 12-Grain Bread 1 sweet onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 1⁄2...
GROWN UP GRILLED CHEESE
This zesty cheese combo takes grilled cheese to a whole new level. Caramelized onions add extra zest plus a note of sweetness.Recipe courtesy of Nature’s Own Bread. For more information, visit naturesownbread.com.Ingredients 8 slices Nature’s Own Premium Specialty 12-Grain Bread 1 sweet onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 1⁄2...
HARDCORE CARNIVORE (RED) SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
INGREDIENTS 2.5 lb whole chicken wings 4-6 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Red seasoning 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (do not use if making dry rub wings) For the Brine: 24 oz beer (preferably Lager) 1 cup water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar 5-6 allspice berries 1 lemon, sliced 3...
HARDCORE CARNIVORE (RED) SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
INGREDIENTS 2.5 lb whole chicken wings 4-6 tablespoons Hardcore Carnivore Red seasoning 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (do not use if making dry rub wings) For the Brine: 24 oz beer (preferably Lager) 1 cup water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar 5-6 allspice berries 1 lemon, sliced 3...
Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...
Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...
SMASH BURGERS
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef chuck (80/20) 1 tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 8 slices of cheddar cheese, optional Method Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F with the Big Green Egg Cast Iron Plancha. Season the beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper....
SMASH BURGERS
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef chuck (80/20) 1 tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 8 slices of cheddar cheese, optional Method Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F with the Big Green Egg Cast Iron Plancha. Season the beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper....
SMOTHERED BREAD
Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...
SMOTHERED BREAD
Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...
ASIAN-STYLE CRISPY PORK BELLY
For this BBQ pork belly recipe, we first let the meat marinate for 24 hours, which gives it a delicious Asian flavor. To get it nice and crispy it is important to buy pork belly with rind. The rind becomes nice and crispy because the pork belly is...
ASIAN-STYLE CRISPY PORK BELLY
For this BBQ pork belly recipe, we first let the meat marinate for 24 hours, which gives it a delicious Asian flavor. To get it nice and crispy it is important to buy pork belly with rind. The rind becomes nice and crispy because the pork belly is...
CRISPY CHICKEN w/ BASIC RUB
This rub recipe is not only suitable for chicken, but you can also use it for spareribs, pulled pork, pork fillet, and even prawns. You can, but don’t have to, let the rub be absorbed into the meat before cooking it. Leaving the rubbed chicken to marinate in...
CRISPY CHICKEN w/ BASIC RUB
This rub recipe is not only suitable for chicken, but you can also use it for spareribs, pulled pork, pork fillet, and even prawns. You can, but don’t have to, let the rub be absorbed into the meat before cooking it. Leaving the rubbed chicken to marinate in...
CORNED BEEF
It’s the time of the year to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Everyone is Irish on this holiday as we celebrate with parades, wearing anything green and gold, drinking green beer, searching for shamrocks and, of course, indulging in corned beef. Another key to providing even heating to cook...
CORNED BEEF
It’s the time of the year to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Everyone is Irish on this holiday as we celebrate with parades, wearing anything green and gold, drinking green beer, searching for shamrocks and, of course, indulging in corned beef. Another key to providing even heating to cook...
PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS
Recipe courtesy of Chris Sussman, AKA The BBQ Buddha, part of #BGETeamGreenIngredients 1 pound piece of pork belly Your favorite barbecue rub Your favorite barbecue sauce Honey Apple juice Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 275°F/135°C with hickory smoking chips or chunks. Trim...
PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS
Recipe courtesy of Chris Sussman, AKA The BBQ Buddha, part of #BGETeamGreenIngredients 1 pound piece of pork belly Your favorite barbecue rub Your favorite barbecue sauce Honey Apple juice Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 275°F/135°C with hickory smoking chips or chunks. Trim...