Backyard Inspiration

Cooking with a Wok on a Big Green Egg

In this video, we demonstrate the vast versatility of the Big Green Egg by cooking a delicious stir fry in the NEW Carbon Steel Wok. Wok cooking allows heat to pass quickly into the foods, making it perfect for stir-frying meats, veggies, and even breakfast dishes. Check out...

BRAISED CARNITAS w/ CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Ingredients 4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder 3 tbsp olive oil 1 can of Cola 2 oranges, juiced 6 limes, 2 juiced and 4 sliced in wedges for serving 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped 1 yellow onion, diced 2 tbsp garlic, minced Flour tortillas Method Set the EGG for...

COWBOY BEANS

Ingredients ½ pound bacon, diced 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup Sweet & Smoky Kansas City Style Big Green Egg Barbecue Sauce ½ cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp Big Green Egg Ancho Chile & Coffee...

SMOKED POTATO SALAD

Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and dried 2 eggs 1 cup bacon grease, softened, not melted ½ lb. bacon, cooked and diced Big Green Egg Citrus & Herb Seasoning ½ cup yellow onion, diced 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2...

PEACH DUMP CAKE

The easiest cake you’ll ever make, but also maybe the tastiest.Ingredients 1 box of complete cake mix, chocolate or yellow 2 cans of peach pie filling (you could also substitute some of our favorites Apple, Cherry, Cherry/Pineapple, or Blueberry) 1 stick of butter Method Set the EGG for...

PORK TENDERLOIN

Pork Tenderloin seasoned with Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Seasoning!Ingredients Whole pork tenderloin Olive oil Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Seasoning Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Kansas City Style Sauce Instructions Set the EGG for direct cooking at 350°F/177°C. Trim the pork tenderloin of any...

CEDAR-PLANKED SMOKED SALMON

The cedar-plank creates a deliciously smoky taste on the salmon.Ingredients 2 Salmon filets cut to fit a Cedar Plank Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Seasoning Thai sweet chile sauce Method Set the EGG for direct cooking at 350°F/177°C. Place the cedar planks in a pan, cover with...

ANCHO CHILI STEAK TACOS

Ingredients Flank steak Big Green Egg Ancho Chile & Coffee Seasoning Big Green Egg Cayenne Hot Sauces 1 large red onion 4 jalapeno peppers Soft flour tortillas (small) Method Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F/204°C with an EGGspander. Cut the onion in half and grill with...

2019 EGGfest

September 28th, 2019 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2019 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...

Healthy Eating On Your Big Green Egg

February is in full swing, and the meal plan you committed to on January 1st is starting to get bland. Before you fall off the wagon, Outdoor Home has some tips on how to spice up your healthy meals with a little help from your Big Green Egg!...

MULTIGRAIN NO-KNEAD BREAD

INGREDIENTS 4 cups 6-grain Flour 2½ tsp salt 2 tsp active dry yeast 2½ cups of water METHOD Mix the ingredients with a spoon. Allow to rise in a covered bowl at room temperature for 16 hours. Dust your work space with plenty of flour, place the dough...

SMOKED BOURBON CHILI

Recipe courtesy of Ricky Woolstenhulme, part of #BGETeamGreen.Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil, separated 2 lbs. ground sirloin 1 lb. Italian sausage 2 onions, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped 2 serrano chiles,...

BRISKET SPINACH FRITTATA

Ingredients 14 eggs 1 whole yellow onion, diced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. smoked brisket flat (cooked, sliced and then pulled apart) ¾ cup goat cheese 1½ cup fresh spinach, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup half-&-half Method Set the EGG for indirect...

GRILLED OYSTERS w/ THAI DRESSING

Do you love oysters? Then you really need to try these deliciously grilled oysters from the Big Green Egg. The combination of the taste of the salty oyster, the dressing and the flavor of the Big Green Egg is truly amazing! A delicious luxurious snack that you can...

LAMB MEATBALLS w/ YOGURT DIP

These small lamb meatballs from the Big Green Egg will definitely impress your friends and family at a party! The recipe is very easy and you can make the meatballs and the dip beforehand. Light up your Big Green Egg during the party and when it’s heated up,...

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BROWNIE

Ingredients 1 lb. unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2½ cups light brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking soda 1½ tsp. salt 1½ cup white chocolate chips 1½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Method Set the EGG for indirect...

Over-the-Top Chili on your Big Green Egg

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to be trapped indoors. This week, we demonstrate how you can reinvent a cold-weather classic on your Big Green Egg! Just another great example of how you can take the meals you're preparing in your kitchen and make them #BetterOnAnEGG.Ingredients 2 tablespoons...

PORK CROWN ROAST

The pork crown roast is formed using the rib section of the loin. The reason for its name is apparent because once tied in a circle, it resembles a crown. The center is usually filled with a stuffing before the roast is baked. Because of the elaborate presentation,...

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Recipe adapted from myAJC.comIngredients 1½ loaves challah bread (or substitute with 24 Hawaiian rolls), cubed into big pieces 7 eggs 2½ cups milk 4 Tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided 1 stick butter 1 cup flour ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg For the...

BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA

Need ideas on what to do with your left over turkey? This pizza recipe is perfect for transforming it to something unique and delicious!Ingredients 1 pound of pizza dough ¾ cup Big Green Egg Sweet & Smokey Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups turkey, cooked and chopped...

SMOKED TURKEY & CHEDDAR MAC N' CHEESE

Ingredients 3 cups whole milk, divided 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard ½ tbsp paprika ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (1-pound) package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions...

Turkey Talks Ep. 3 - Carving Your Turkey for Thanksgiving

ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KEBABS

Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ½ cup ranch dressing 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary 2 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp white vinegar ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste 1 Tbsp white sugar, or to taste (optional) 5 skinless, boneless...

PUMPKIN PIE

Ingredients 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened 2 cans pumpkin, mashed 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 regular...

BOURBON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Ingredients 4 lbs of Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 in cubes 1 cup of brown sugar 1 stick of butter, melted 1/3 cup of bourbon whiskey Method Preheat your EGG to 350°F and set up for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor legs up and the cooking...

Turkey Talks Ep. 2 - The Perfect Side-Dish & Dessert for Thanksgiving

Our simple tutorials for Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potatoes and delicious Pumpkin Pie can both be prepared with confidence on your Big Green Egg this Thanksgiving! Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potatoes Baked Pumpkin Pie CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE BIG GREEN EGG TURKEY CHEAT SHEET!...

CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA

By Chef Levon Wallace from Broad Varieties“Utilize your cast iron skillet! I’m obsessed with many things…pizza, cast iron cookware, and the Big Green Egg being a few of them. With its crispy, cheesy, charred crust and a tender pillow-like interior, it’s hard to not want to make this...

Turkey Talks Ep. 1 - How To Cook A Turkey On A Big Green Egg

CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE BIG GREEN EGG TURKEY CHEAT SHEET!

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE BAKE

This breakfast dish combines all of your favorite breakfast foods into one easy to make and easy to share dish!Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices whole-grain or white bread 1 pound bulk sausage, browned and drained 6 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon yellow mustard ½ teaspoon...

PIG CANDY

Everyone loves bacon, but putting brown sugar, syrup and cayenne pepper on it makes it even tastier.Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lb thick cut bacon 1⁄2 cup maple syrup METHOD Set EGG for indirect cooking at 350°F/177°C. Cover a baking sheet in foil,...