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Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a smoky, flavor-packed ride with these downright addictive Smoky Red Chicken Wings. These are a slow-cook wing rather than a fast one: brined, smoked, then finished hot. It takes most of an afternoon and it is worth the time. Step by step below, including the…
Craving a BBQ dish that’s got that sweet, smoky vibe and a punch of flavor? These Bourbon and Maple Chicken Wings, tweaked from Dan Cooper’s recipe over at The BBQ Mag pair a sticky maple-bourbon glaze with just enough heat to keep it from being purely sweet. The glaze goes on at the end, not…
Ever wonder why some steaks just melt like butter in your mouth while others fight you tooth and nail? Well, folks, the answer’s in meat grading, a voluntary USDA system that rates beef on marbling and the age of the animal, which together predict tenderness, juiciness and flavor. It is worth understanding before you pay…
Discover the delightful combination of Lemon Vinaigrette with Asparagus in this easy BBQ recipe. Grilled asparagus serves as a fantastic base for this zesty, lemony vinaigrette with seeds—so refreshing! The thick spears truly shine when they hit that sweet spot between crisp and tender, so yank ‘em off the BBQ before they go limp. Ingredients…
What’s the star of any party spread? Finger food, no question! Today, we’re firing up the grill for Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers—hot, juicy, and packed with sweet-savory flavor. These bite-sized gems are your secret weapon to wow guests at any shindig, whether it’s a chill homegating night or a full-on game day blowout. What’s great…
Korean short ribs are cut across the bone, thin, so they cook in minutes rather than hours. The marinade does the work the fire cannot. That is the difference between these and a Western short rib, and it is why the marinade matters so much: there is no long cook to break anything down. Serve…
Indulge in our Mac’n Cheese with Bacon and Beer, which finishes on the grill rather than in the oven. Creamy macaroni, bacon, and enough beer in the sauce to cut the richness. The grill adds smoke to the top that an oven cannot. Ingredients for Mac’n Cheese with Bacon and Beer Nothing here is…
Well, shoot, the holiday season sure knows how to stoke the fire in our souls, and nothin’ gets that blaze goin’ like a homemade chestnut butter recipe. Chestnuts grilled over open flame pick up a smokiness that oven-roasting never gives them, and that is the whole reason to make this rather than buy a jar….
Savor the smoky perfection of a Weber Kettle Smoked BBQ Chicken, fresh off the grill with applewood chunks. Ingredients for Weber Kettle Smoked BBQ Chicken Chicken and Basics 1 whole chicken (5-6 pounds—feeds the crew) 1/2 stick unsalted butter (for bastin’ to juicy glory) 4 applewood chunks (for a smoky ring) Equipment Needed Weber Kettle…
Yo, listen up! You want a dish that’s gonna slap your guests with flavor so bold they’ll be begging for seconds? These Mango Habanero Chicken Lollipops are it, fam. Grilled over an open flame on a Weber Kettle, these bad boys bring the heat with habaneros and cool it down with sweet mango vibes. BBQ,…
Celebrate the holidays with Dan Cooper‘s BBQ Brussels sprouts side dish! Brussels sprouts with chorizo and pickled onions come together for a delightful flavor combination. This dish is the perfect addition to your BBQ celebration! Ingredients for Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo Sausage & Pickled Onions 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons of…
Small potatoes, baked whole, hollowed and refilled. Call them mini stuffed baked potatoes or mini baked potatoes stuffed; both names are in use and neither is wrong. They are the most reliable thing you can put on a table next to barbecue, because they can be assembled ahead and finished at the last minute. Make…
