Smoking and barbecuing food are becoming increasingly popular in many homes today.A smoker utilizes smoke to cook meats and other foods, by maintaining low cooking temperatures over long periods of time. Smoke gives the meat a distinct flavor, and juicy tenderness, without the charring or burning that can result from grilling.Smoking is done in temperatures as low as … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best BBQ Smoker. A Guide to the Different Types of Smokers Available.
Watermelon-Mint Iced Tea
Watermelon-Mint Iced Tea Full of natural, fruity goodness, and with no added sugars and zesty fresh mint, this Water Melon-Mint Iced Tea is a refreshing and healthy addition to your cookout menu, and perfect for adults and kids alike. For an alcoholic version, simply add white rum or vodka. This recipe can also be doubled or tripled, depending on the number of guests, you’re … [Read more...] about Watermelon-Mint Iced Tea
Rainbow Coleslaw Recipe
Rainbow Coleslaw A crunchy, healthy, and colorful addition to any cookout, this rainbow coleslaw will fast become a favorite side to any cookout or BBQ you throw!Prep Time: 1 hr. min.Cook Time: 0 minTotal Time: 1 hr.Makes: 10 servings Ingredients: 1 small head of green cabbage, shredded1 small head of red cabbage, shredded2 medium carrots, peeled, and … [Read more...] about Rainbow Coleslaw Recipe
Classic Potato Salad Recipe
Classic Potato Salad This Classic Potato Salad is made in a time-honored way like grandma used to make! It features eggs, relish, green onions, and celery, and makes a perfect addition to your cookout. Prep Time: 45 min.Cook Time: 15 minTotal Time: 1 hr.Makes: 8 servings Ingredients: 5 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 2-inch thick cubes3 organic or … [Read more...] about Classic Potato Salad Recipe
Coffee-Spice Rub Brisket Recipe
Coffee-Spice Rub Brisket This brisket features a spicy coffee-based dry rub that adds smoky, chocolatey flavor to the beef. Ancho chiles, cumin, and smoked paprika provide the deep-rounded spice, for a satisfying and utterly delicious BBQ main.Prep Time: 1 hr.Cook Time: 8 hrs.Total Time: 9 hrs. 15 minMakes: 18 servings Ingredients: 4½ - 5 lb., 3-inch thick, … [Read more...] about Coffee-Spice Rub Brisket Recipe
Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken Recipe
Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken These succulent boneless chicken breasts are marinated in garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs, and vinegar, and then grilled to perfection. They have a lovely herbaceous flavor from the fresh herbs and added zest from the balsamic vinegar. An excellent BBQ staple. Prep Time: 2 hrs. 10 minCook Time: 7 min.Total Time: 2 hrs. 7 minMakes: … [Read more...] about Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken Recipe
Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe This Smoked Pulled Pork is brined in apple cider (or apple juice if preferred) to give it a fruity, and spicy flavor. Brining, before smoking, gives deep flavor and moisture to the pork shoulder, giving you succulent, spicy and flavorful meat. The hickory wood chips also add a strong defined flavor to the pork.Prep Time: 12 hrs. 10 minCook … [Read more...] about Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Boston Baked Beans Recipe
Boston Baked Beans You simply cannot have a cookout without baked beans, and this recipe for Boston Baked Beans is easily the best! Slow-cooked to perfection with a sweet, and spicy flavor, it is a welcome addition to your repertoire of cookout side dishes and goes well with brisket or even hot dogs. Prep Time: 8 hrs. 10 minCook Time: 8 hrs.Total Time: 16 hrs. 10 … [Read more...] about Boston Baked Beans Recipe
All-American Mixed-Berry Cheesecake Recipe
All-American Mixed-Berry Cheesecake This delicious, easy and beautiful dessert, is perfect for those special cookout occasions. The creamy cheesecake filling contrasts beautifully against the zingy glazed berry topping. With the colors, echoing the red, white and blue of the American flag, this is a truly patriotic, and fitting dessert for those special holiday … [Read more...] about All-American Mixed-Berry Cheesecake Recipe
Summer is Coming! An Amazing Make-Ahead Menu for Memorial Day and Beyond
An Amazing Make-Ahead BBQ Menu for Memorial Day and Beyond Summer – that glorious season, filled with long hazy days and lingering evenings. It’s the perfect season to spend with friends and family over long barbecues, full of delicious and tasty food, sipping cooling refreshing drinks.But have you got your menu ready? In case you haven’t, we’ve got some tantalizing … [Read more...] about Summer is Coming! An Amazing Make-Ahead Menu for Memorial Day and Beyond
