Recipe

Beef Ribs

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds of beef ribs

Ingredients for the marinade of the beef ribs

  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: your favorite barbecue sauce

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Place the ribs in a shallow, non-metallic baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the ribs are evenly covered.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 6 hours.
  4. Preheat the grill and prepare to grill over indirect heat.
  5. When the grill is hot, remove the ribs from the marinade and place them on the cool side of the grill to cook over indirect heat. Discard marinade. Close the lid and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning every 15 minutes.
  6. Once the ribs reach an internal temperature of 165 F (be sure to check the ribs several times with a thermometer), remove from heat and serve.
  7. If you wish, you can apply the barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Be sure to keep a close eye on the ribs so they don’t burn.
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Christmas Turkey

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 free-range turkey, about 5–5.5kg
  • 4 bay leaves
  • Olive oil, to drizzle
  • 8 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
  • 2 onions, peeled and roughly sliced
  • 4 celery sticks, roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • fresh parsley and thyme

For the flavored butter:

  • 375g butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 small lemons, finely grated zest and juice of
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • small bunch of flat leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped

Directions

  1. Prepare the barbecue for roasting (in-direct method) at approx. 180°C.
  2. Put the butter in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, crushed garlic and chopped parsley and mix well.
  3. Gently loosen the skin on the breast from both ends of the bird (be careful not to tear the skin). Feel your way down towards the legs from the lower side of the breast, working your way under the skin of the legs to loosen the gap.
  4. Stuff half the butter mix under the skin and gently massage the butter around the breasts and down over the legs so that the meat is evenly covered. Finally, insert the bay leaves under the breast skin.
  5. Put the vegetables and sliced lemon in a roasting tin with the parsley and thyme. Place the bird on top, breast side up. Spread the rest of the butter all over the outside of the skin. Season well and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  6. Roast the turkey on the barbecue for 10–15 minutes. Then baste and lay the bacon over the breast. Baste again and put back on the barbecue with the lid closed. Cook for about 2 3/4 hours (or 30 mins per kg) basting occasionally.
  7. Check that the juices are running clear or check the internal temperature is over 75°C using a thermopro meat thermometer before removing from the barbecue.
  8. Leave to rest for at least 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves from under the skin before carving. Use the veg and pan juices to make your gravy.
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Veggie and Steak Skewers

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 450g steak sirloin (2 steaks) cut into 2cm chunks.
  • 100g chestnut or mini portobello mushrooms
  • 2 coloured peppers, deseeded and cut into 2cm chunks
  • 1 courgette, trimmed and cut into 2cm rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Seasoning of your choice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to medium/high. Trim any thick fatty bits off the steak then cut into 4cm chunks.
  2. Add to a large tray or bowl with the veggies, drizzle with olive oil and the Seasoning of your choice. Mix to coat really well.
  3. Get 4 metal skewers and alternate with all the various veggies and meat until you have used up all the bits.
  4. Cook on the BBQ for 15 minutes turning every 5 minutes to make sure the steak and veggies get all lovely and charred and cooked. It is easier to check the doneness with the thermometer.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (3-4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Cook chicken skin side down on an oiled grate for 15 minutes.
  4. Turn over, baste with barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes continuing to brush with sauce (breast should reach 165°F and thighs should reach 175°F).
  5. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Grilled Pork Chops

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1–1/2 inch thick boneless pork chops
  • Pork seasoning/BBQ rub of your choice

For the brine

  • 1 quart water
  • 32 oz (by weight) ice
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds

Directions

The day before you cook; Make the brine

  1. Bring the quart of water to a boil, remove it from heat.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, bay leaves, and garlic to the hot water and let them steep for a few minutes.
  3. Cool the brine by adding the 32 oz ice to the hot brine, cooling it and diluting it to an appropriate level.
  4. Verify that your brine is cooler than 70°F (21°C).
  5. Transfer the brine to a sealable container and submerge your pork chops in it. Allow them to brine overnight in the refrigerator.

The day of the cook; Cook the chops

  1. Set up your grill for direct cooking and preheat it. You want the surface temp of the grill to be at least 425°F (218°C).
  2. Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them completely dry.
  3. Once patted dry, apply dry rub to both sides of the chops.
  4. Oil your grill grate, then place the chops on the hot grill. Cook them, turning about every 90 seconds until a ThermoPro  thermometer inserted into the center reads about 135°F (57°C). This should take about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Pull from the grill and allow to rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for about 5-10 minutes.
  6. Serve the pork chops.
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Grilled Steak

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • (2)  1-inch thick New York Strips, Ribeye or Filet Mignon steaks
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Clean the grill and turn the temperature up to High Heat (450-550 degrees F).
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the steak and set aside until grilling is hot (you can also marinate them!).
  3. Place steaks over direct heat and close the grill. Let sear for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Flip steaks, keep them over direct heat, and close the lid. Let cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Open the grill and take the internal temperature of the steaks by sticking an internal meat thermometer into the side of the steak. If steak hasn’t reached your desired internal temperature, then move steak to indirect heat until they do reach your desired temperature.
  6. Remove steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving/cutting.
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Grilled Drumsticks

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken drumsticks (legs)
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce choose a bbq sauce that aligns with your dietary restrictions.
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the BBQ Spice Blend

  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Make the bbq seasoning spice blend by measuring out the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne powder (if using), and adding each to a small dish. Stir with a spoon.
  2. Pat each chicken drumstick with a few paper towels to fully dry the skin. Drizzle the chicken with oil and season with the spice blend. Mix well to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly.
  3. Gas grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Add the chicken drumsticks to clean, well-oiled grates, and cook. Turn each piece after a few minutes, until the skin is browned and crispy on all sides.
  4. Lower the heat to medium low (about 300°F), and close the grill. Cook for about 25 minutes, stopping halfway through to turn the chicken once.
  5. Charcoal grill: Create two heat zones (one with medium high heat and one with medium-low heat) by moving most of the charcoal to one side of the grill.
  6. Begin by placing the pieces of chicken directly over the heat source, turning every few minutes as the skin browns.
  7. Once the skin is browned and crispy, move the chicken away from the heat source, to the indirect (medium-low) heat zone. Cover and cook for about 25 more minutes, stopping halfway through to turn the chicken.
  8. Last, brush each piece of chicken with the bbq sauce.
  9. Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F (~74°C), then serve immediately.
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Grilled Tomahawk Steak

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tomahawk steak
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat grill on highest setting (or prepare charcoal grill).
  2. Pat steak dry with paper towels, then season with salt (and pepper, if desired).
  3. Sear steak on high heat (or over the hottest zone of charcoal grill) for 3-5 minutes per side, doing a quarter turn halfway through for nice grill marks – you want to yield a nice crust here.
  4. Reduce heat to medium (or move steak to indirect heat on charcoal grill (to the side away from direct heat; or over ash-covered coal)). Cook steak for 10-25 minutes, flipping once, to 5°F below desired internal temperature (exact cooking time will depend on size/thickness and desired doneness – a thermopro meat thermometer is highly recommended! see notes for guidance).
  5. Once steak reaches desired internal temperature, remove to a plate and tent with aluminum foil. Allow steak to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve. Internal temperature will rise about 5°F per 5 minutes of resting.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 split chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for brushing)
  • ¼ cup BBQ

Directions

  1. Preheat a gas grill to a surface temperature of 425°-450°. That is medium to medium-high on most grills. Clean and oil the grill grates.
  2. Pat dry chicken. Trim the loose fat and rib section.
  3. Cut the split chicken breasts into 2-3 equal pieces each.
  4. A light brushing with oil, and you’re good to go.
  5. Place the chicken pieces skin side up and grill for 5 minutes. Flip over with skin down for 4 minutes. Continue cycles of 5 minutes when skin is up and 4 minutes when skin is down. You can also grill some with the cut sides down.
  6. If you only have two burners, turn one burner down at about 10-15 minutes into the cooking. If you have 3 or more burners, turn one end burner down at the beginning of cooking.
  7. With smaller pieces and pieces browning too fast, move them to the lower temperature area as needed.
  8. When the chicken is nearly done, brush with BBQ sauce about 5 minutes before the end of cooking and then again the last few minutes. Grill until internal temp of 165°. Total cooking time is about 30 minutes.
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Grilled Roast Beef

Category: Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef roast
  • cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Turn the grill on high and allow it to heat up for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Rub the roast with oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper on both sides. Other seasoning can be added if desired.
  3. When the grill is heated, place the roast over the direct heat and sear each side for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Once seared, move to an area of indirect heat by leaving one side on medium-high heat and turning off the other side on a gas grill. Place the roast on the side that is turned off. On a charcoal grill hot coals should be moved to one area and the roast should be placed over the area where there are no coals.
  5. Cover the grill and allow the roast to cook for about 1 hour for a medium rare 2-3 lb. roast. The temperature of the grill should be around 400° F. Check for doneness with a thermopro meat thermometer. For medium rare – 145°, medium – 160°, and well done – 170°. Cook for approximately 1 1/2 for medium and 2 hours for well done.
  6. Be sure to check for doneness often because timing can vary depending on roast size and heat of the grill.
  7. Roast should be removed from the grill when it is approximately 5° below desired temperature and then be allowed to set for 15 minutes before carving. In this time the temperature will rise approximately another 5°.
  8. Carve and serve warm.
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