Backyard Inspiration
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...
CHEF COX'S SMOKED MEATLOAF
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup onion, small diced 2 stalks celery, small diced 1 carrot, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups panko bread crumbs 3 eggs 2 tablespoons, Worchestershire sauce ½ cup red wine 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon thyme, minced 1 tablespoon...
CHEF COX'S SMOKED MEATLOAF
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup onion, small diced 2 stalks celery, small diced 1 carrot, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups panko bread crumbs 3 eggs 2 tablespoons, Worchestershire sauce ½ cup red wine 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon thyme, minced 1 tablespoon...
DRY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS & RÉMOULADE SAUCE
"These wings are cooked simply with the dry rub and served that way. I happen to like them just that way, but many of my friends prefer a sauce of some kind so I’ve made this Rémoulade Dipping Sauce to serve on the side. This version isn’t very...
DRY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS & RÉMOULADE SAUCE
"These wings are cooked simply with the dry rub and served that way. I happen to like them just that way, but many of my friends prefer a sauce of some kind so I’ve made this Rémoulade Dipping Sauce to serve on the side. This version isn’t very...
SCALLOPS, ASPARAGUS, AND ARTICHOKE GRATIN
Championship recipe for the "Anything but Meat" appetizer at the 2017 Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival!!! Ingredients 1½ lbs U10 sea scallops 8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided ½ cup finely chopped shallots 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups cream 1 cup milk 1½ cups shaved parmesan cheese, divided 2...
SCALLOPS, ASPARAGUS, AND ARTICHOKE GRATIN
Championship recipe for the "Anything but Meat" appetizer at the 2017 Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival!!! Ingredients 1½ lbs U10 sea scallops 8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided ½ cup finely chopped shallots 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups cream 1 cup milk 1½ cups shaved parmesan cheese, divided 2...
HONEY PORK TENDERLOIN KABOB
For more information about pork, visit PorkBeInspired.com. Ingredients ½ cup bourbon* or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ cup honey ½ cup mustard 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 3 to 4 sweet potatoes, cut into 24 one inch cubes 1½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 24 one-inch cubes 4 medium...
HONEY PORK TENDERLOIN KABOB
For more information about pork, visit PorkBeInspired.com. Ingredients ½ cup bourbon* or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ cup honey ½ cup mustard 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 3 to 4 sweet potatoes, cut into 24 one inch cubes 1½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 24 one-inch cubes 4 medium...
SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA
For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...
SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA
For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...
BAKED PLANTAINS
Recipe adapted from msmarmitelover.com. You can either bake it whole in the skin or do as I did in this recipe and slit the fat plantains lengthways down the center and bake in half skins for a nice caramelization!Ingredients 2 large ripe plantains, slit lengthways in half, retaining...
BAKED PLANTAINS
Recipe adapted from msmarmitelover.com. You can either bake it whole in the skin or do as I did in this recipe and slit the fat plantains lengthways down the center and bake in half skins for a nice caramelization!Ingredients 2 large ripe plantains, slit lengthways in half, retaining...
CLAMS WITH GOJUCHANG AND SAKE
Recipe adapted from EatLikeAGirl.com Ingredients 1lb clams 1 tbsp gojuchange 6oz sake 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped fine light cooking oil sea salt (if needed) Instructions Fire up your EGG to 400°C. Put the Dutch Oven in the EGG and add a tablespoon of oil. After a minute...
CLAMS WITH GOJUCHANG AND SAKE
Recipe adapted from EatLikeAGirl.com Ingredients 1lb clams 1 tbsp gojuchange 6oz sake 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped fine light cooking oil sea salt (if needed) Instructions Fire up your EGG to 400°C. Put the Dutch Oven in the EGG and add a tablespoon of oil. After a minute...
SMOKED DUCK BREAST
Sometimes simplicity is best with the EGG and your ingredients. This recipe is a great example – the moist and succulent duck enhanced by the sweetness of the Cherry smoke. Smoking food is all the rage at the moment with many of our most famous chefs smoking on...
SMOKED DUCK BREAST
Sometimes simplicity is best with the EGG and your ingredients. This recipe is a great example – the moist and succulent duck enhanced by the sweetness of the Cherry smoke. Smoking food is all the rage at the moment with many of our most famous chefs smoking on...
SMOKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Ingredients 3 Large Mushrooms – stalks removed but reserved 10g Butter 15g Diced Shallots 150g Cream Cheese 50g Grated Cheddar Cheese 50g Grated Mozzarella Cheese A small handful of fresh chopped chives 1 Cedar Smoking Plank – cut to size & pre-soaked in water for 30 minutes Instructions...
SMOKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Ingredients 3 Large Mushrooms – stalks removed but reserved 10g Butter 15g Diced Shallots 150g Cream Cheese 50g Grated Cheddar Cheese 50g Grated Mozzarella Cheese A small handful of fresh chopped chives 1 Cedar Smoking Plank – cut to size & pre-soaked in water for 30 minutes Instructions...
BLACK & BLUE BURGERS
Ingredients 1lb of rump steak 2 slices of white bread 1 white onion 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of ground coriander 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped coriander 1 finely chopped red chilli (with seeds) 2 teaspoons of dried oregano tomato ketchup 1 egg Salt & Pepper...
BLACK & BLUE BURGERS
Ingredients 1lb of rump steak 2 slices of white bread 1 white onion 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of ground coriander 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped coriander 1 finely chopped red chilli (with seeds) 2 teaspoons of dried oregano tomato ketchup 1 egg Salt & Pepper...
Garlic & Rosemary Leg Of Lamb on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients 1 leg of lamb 7 or 8 cloves of garlic 4 sprigs of rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper Olive oil Instructions Cut 7 or 8 pockets into your leg of lamb. Peel garlic leaving the cloves whole. Push the garlic and half a twig of rosemary...
Garlic & Rosemary Leg Of Lamb on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients 1 leg of lamb 7 or 8 cloves of garlic 4 sprigs of rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper Olive oil Instructions Cut 7 or 8 pockets into your leg of lamb. Peel garlic leaving the cloves whole. Push the garlic and half a twig of rosemary...
HONEY GLAZED SMOKED HALIBUT
Recipe courtesy of Meat Church’s Matt Pittman.Ingredients (4) 6 oz halibut filets Meat Church Honey Hog or Deez Nuts Honey Pecan rub 4 tbsp clover honey Brine Ingredients 1/2 C kosher salt 1 C sugar 4 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp white pepper 2 bay leaves crushed 1/2 gallon...
HONEY GLAZED SMOKED HALIBUT
Recipe courtesy of Meat Church’s Matt Pittman.Ingredients (4) 6 oz halibut filets Meat Church Honey Hog or Deez Nuts Honey Pecan rub 4 tbsp clover honey Brine Ingredients 1/2 C kosher salt 1 C sugar 4 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp white pepper 2 bay leaves crushed 1/2 gallon...
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1½ tbsp olive oil 3 tomatillos, chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1½ tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups uncooked rigatoni or rotini pasta 2¼ cups chicken broth (low sodium) 1½ cups...
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1½ tbsp olive oil 3 tomatillos, chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1½ tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups uncooked rigatoni or rotini pasta 2¼ cups chicken broth (low sodium) 1½ cups...
PECAN PRALINE STUFFED PEACHES
For this simple dessert, use ripe and juicy peaches, fill them with pecan praline stuffing and bake in the EGG. Dessert doesn’t get any better or easier than this!Ingredients 4 ripe peaches, unpeeled 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 3⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1⁄4 cup...
PECAN PRALINE STUFFED PEACHES
For this simple dessert, use ripe and juicy peaches, fill them with pecan praline stuffing and bake in the EGG. Dessert doesn’t get any better or easier than this!Ingredients 4 ripe peaches, unpeeled 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 3⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1⁄4 cup...
GOURMET PIZZA
Pizza is one of the tastiest things you can cook on your EGG!Ingredients Homemade or store bought pizza dough Cornmeal for dusting 1½ cups (375 ml) marinara sauce 12 oz (340 g) thinly sliced mozzarella 1½ cups (375 ml) chopped baby arugula 1 cup (250 ml) chopped prosciutto...
GOURMET PIZZA
Pizza is one of the tastiest things you can cook on your EGG!Ingredients Homemade or store bought pizza dough Cornmeal for dusting 1½ cups (375 ml) marinara sauce 12 oz (340 g) thinly sliced mozzarella 1½ cups (375 ml) chopped baby arugula 1 cup (250 ml) chopped prosciutto...
JALAPENO CHEDDAR SKILLET CORNBREAD
Ingredients DRY 1-1/4 cup of corn meal ¾ cup of all purpose flour ¼ cup of sugar ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder WET 2 eggs 1 cup of buttermilk ¼ cup sour cream 4 tbs pickled diced jalapenos 1 cup shredded sharp...
JALAPENO CHEDDAR SKILLET CORNBREAD
Ingredients DRY 1-1/4 cup of corn meal ¾ cup of all purpose flour ¼ cup of sugar ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder WET 2 eggs 1 cup of buttermilk ¼ cup sour cream 4 tbs pickled diced jalapenos 1 cup shredded sharp...
PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOPS WITH PORK CRACKLINGS
Ingredients 3 Porterhouse Pork Chops Salt Freshly cracked black pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 1/2 tablespoons of Roasted Garlic Basil Parsley Butter Instructions Set the EGG for direct cooking (no convEGGtor) at 450°F/232°C. Take the Banner Butter out of the fridge. Crush the garlic cloves (leave skin on)...
PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOPS WITH PORK CRACKLINGS
Ingredients 3 Porterhouse Pork Chops Salt Freshly cracked black pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 1/2 tablespoons of Roasted Garlic Basil Parsley Butter Instructions Set the EGG for direct cooking (no convEGGtor) at 450°F/232°C. Take the Banner Butter out of the fridge. Crush the garlic cloves (leave skin on)...
ROBERTO’S JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH CURD
Experience the Taste of BerlinNobelhart & Schmutzig is special in many ways, although as an unsuspecting passer-by you’d likely walk right by it on Friedrichstrasse near the site of Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. Swiss-born Micha Schäfer is the executive chef at Nobelhart & Schmutzig, and he and his...
ROBERTO’S JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH CURD
Experience the Taste of BerlinNobelhart & Schmutzig is special in many ways, although as an unsuspecting passer-by you’d likely walk right by it on Friedrichstrasse near the site of Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. Swiss-born Micha Schäfer is the executive chef at Nobelhart & Schmutzig, and he and his...
DOT’S FLANK STEAK
Ingredients 2-3 flank steaks ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup soy sauce 1 cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon grated ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed Instructions Combine all ingredients and marinate for 24-36 hours. Set the EGG for direct cooking at 500ºF with Cast Iron Plancha Griddle, ridge...
DOT’S FLANK STEAK
Ingredients 2-3 flank steaks ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup soy sauce 1 cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon grated ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed Instructions Combine all ingredients and marinate for 24-36 hours. Set the EGG for direct cooking at 500ºF with Cast Iron Plancha Griddle, ridge...
PERFECT PRIME RIB
Following these easy steps before you begin cooking will make for a juicier, more flavorful prime rib.Ingredients Prime Rib Your favorite rub Salt & Pepper Instructions If the roast is frozen, put it in the fridge at least four days before you plan on cooking it. It will...
PERFECT PRIME RIB
Following these easy steps before you begin cooking will make for a juicier, more flavorful prime rib.Ingredients Prime Rib Your favorite rub Salt & Pepper Instructions If the roast is frozen, put it in the fridge at least four days before you plan on cooking it. It will...