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33 recipes tagged with grilling.
Foil packets of shrimp, clams, and potatoes grilled with a spicy Creole garlic butter, finished with quickly grilled calamari and fresh parsley. A…
Foil packets filled with shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and red potatoes, seasoned with Old Bay and butter, then grilled for an easy summer meal.
4 servings Please read About Broiling and Grilling Chicken. Don’t forget that chicken can be marinated, brined, or rubbed with spices before cooking, or…
12 servings Grilling a turkey over indirect heat on a charcoal grill is a good idea for several reasons, most notably because the results are flavorful…
A tangy, sweet-and-spicy beer mop made with dark beer, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatics. Simmered briefly, it's ideal for basting grilled or…
About 4 cups; enough for 1 chicken We are lucky to live near a food truck that serves Sinaloan-style grilled chicken (Sinaloa is a state in northwestern…
Foil packets filled with shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and red potatoes, seasoned with Old Bay and butter, then grilled for an easy summer meal.
2 ½ pounds or ten 5-inch sausages A lamb sausage with North African spices. We particularly enjoy merguez as a breakfast meat with Shakshouka with Tuscan…
A tangy red wine and herb marinade with balsamic, lemon, and garlic, ideal for chicken or pork. Quick to whisk together and versatile for grilling or…
About 3 cups In general, barbecue sauces become sweeter and thicker as you travel farther west across the United States, and this style is at the western…
4 servings Ground venison is very lean and is best when combined with a bit of fattier ground beef.
About 1 ⅔ cups For grilled pork, chicken, or shrimp. The sugar in this marinade will brown quickly, so it is best used with thin, quick-cooking cuts, or…
Classic hot dogs served in toasted buns with a variety of optional toppings such as mustard, relish, onions, cheese, chili, and coleslaw.
About 1 cup Rub on chicken, beef, lamb, or pork as well as salmon and bluefish.
Homemade bratwurst links made from pork shoulder, belly, and fat, seasoned with nutmeg, mace, and ginger. Perfect for grilling or pan-frying.
About ¾ cup This is a marinade for Pork Souvlaki, but it is also good for grilled chops or cubes of lamb, and vegetable kebabs. If marinating meats longer…
Homemade bratwurst sausages made from pork and veal or beef, seasoned with traditional spices. Served Sheboygan-style in crusty buns with sauerkraut and…
4 to 6 servings For turning cooked sausages into sandwiches, see About Hot Dogs. A quality sausage is well seasoned and needs little embellishment to be…
Smoked ribs cooked using the 3-2-1 method: 3 hours smoke, 2 hours wrapped, 1 hour glazed. Tender and flavorful with a sweet and tangy sauce.
About ⅔ cup In addition to pork or chicken, this rub is also good for seasoning shrimp and fish with jerk-type flavors. When grilling jerk-rubbed items…
About 5 pounds If you plan to hot-smoke your bacon, please read about Barbecuing for instructions on setting up the smoker. If you want to add a smoky…
About 2 pounds or eight 5-inch sausages FRESHLY GROUND The seasonings below are our favorite for a savory breakfast sausage. For one tasty alternative…
Fluffy drop biscuits served with grilled peaches and whipped cream. A perfect summer dessert that highlights the flavor of ripe stone fruits.
A tangy and spicy potato salad with crispy bacon ends, pickled jalapeños and onions, and a creamy dressing. The vinegar and peppers balance the richness…
A wine-infused BBQ sauce with pinot noir, ketchup, and spices, designed to complement light red wines. Perfect for pulled pork or grilled meats.
A traditional South African sausage made from a blend of beef, pork, and spices. This recipe yields 1 pound of boerewors, perfect for grilling or frying.
Homemade all-beef hot dogs made from a blend of beef cuts and fat, seasoned with onion, garlic, and spices. Smoked and steamed for a classic hot dog…
A sweet and savory glaze with bourbon, chipotle, and cherry jam. Versatile for any protein, it balances smoke, heat, and caramel notes.
A simple dry rub for pork ribs made with brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Apply to ribs and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
A rich and smoky barbeque sauce made with Jack Daniels whiskey, ketchup, molasses, and spices. Perfect for grilling or as a dipping sauce.
A sweet and savory marinade made with apple juice, soy sauce, honey, and spices. Perfect for chicken or pork chops before grilling.
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