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Grilled Italian Meatloaf Sandwich – Big Green Egg

Grilled Italian Meatloaf Sandwich – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of 80% lean ground beef 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup of marinara sauce 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1/2 cup … Read More

Teriyaki Beef Skewers – Traeger

Teriyaki Beef Skewers – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup water 1/8 cup vegetable oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 2 lbs boneless top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices bamboo skewers, soaked in water PREPARATION Slice the beef into 1-1/2 to 2 inch wide strips. Whisk brown … Read More

Ginger Porterhouse Steaks with Roasted Sesame Salt – Weber

SALT INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper OTHER INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 teaspoons frehsly ground black peppers 2 porterhouse steaks, each about 1-1/4 pounds and 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat PREPARATION In … Read More

Firecracker Barbecue Pork – Big Green Egg

Firecracker Barbecue Pork – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 2 pound pork loin roast, boneless 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup organe marmalade 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon horseradish, freshly grated PREPARATION Set the EGG for indirect cooking with a plate setter for 400 degrees. Season the roast with salt and pepper and place on the EGG. Stir together the remaining … Read More

Grilled Watermelon – Traeger

Grilled Watermelon – Traeger

INGREDIENTS Watermelon Sea Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons Honey 1 Lime, juiced PREPARATION Lightly sprinkle the watermelon wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the watermelon wedges on tehir edges on the rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour. Start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid … Read More

Veracruz Scallops with Cool Green Chile Sauce – Weber

SAUCE INGREDIENTS 3 long Anaheim chile peppers 3 scallions, root ends discared, all the rest roughly chopped 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt RUB INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon pure … Read More

Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza – Big Green Egg

Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS pizza dough 6 large slices prosciutto (roughly chopped) 1 cup fig preserves 1 shallot 1 clove garlic (chopped) 6 oz goat cheese 1 cup arugla corn meal PREPARATION Set the Egg for indirect cooking with a plate setter and a pizza and baking stone at 600 degrees. Roll or form the dough into a … Read More

Bayou Wings – Traeger

Bayou Wings – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 12 large chicken wings 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup louisiana-style hot sauce PREPARATION With a knife, cut the tips off the wings and discard them or use them for stock. Cut each wing into two pieces through the joint, giving you a meaty “drumette” and a “flat”. … Read More

Filet Mignon Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam – Weber

Filet Mignon Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam – Weber

JAM INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large sweet yellow onions, each about 12 ounces, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (not aged) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 1 baguette, cut into 25 slices, each about 1/2 … Read More

Smoked Apples – Big Green Egg

Smoked Apples – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 6 Firm sweet apples, such as Honey Crisps or Galas 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup shortbread or gingersnap crumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extra 4 whole cinnamon sticks 4 marshmallows, halved … Read More