BBQ RIBS
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
1.3-1.8 kg / 3-4 lbs Ribs
Meaty pork spareribs / loin back ribs
45 ml / 3 tbsp
Oil
5 ml / 1 tsp
Salt
5 ml / 1 tsp
Pepper
2 whole
Onions (chopped)
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Vinegar
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
125 ml / ½ c.
Apple Juice or Soda
5 ml / 1 tsp
Paprika
5 ml / 1 tsp
Chili Powder
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Competition / Apple
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then reduce to SMOKE or low (82-107°C /
180-225°F).
2.
Prepare ribs by peeling off the tough layer of skin on the back
side. Season the ribs with salt and pepper, to taste.
3.
Place ribs on grill, spaced evenly apart. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours.
4.
Mix remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let
sauce boil for five minutes to thicken.
5.
Remove from grill. Turn grill up to 176°C / 350°F.
6.
Place each rack into a pouch of double-layered aluminum foil.
Pour 50 ml / ¼ cup of sauce over the ribs in the pouch. Close the
pouch shut.
7.
Lay foil pouch carefully on the grill. Steam for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
8.
Open the pouch. The meat will have exposed the rib ends and
be very tender. Turn grill up to HIGH (260°C / 500°F). Place
ribs back on the grill and baste with sauce on both sides of ribs.
9.
Once the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are sticky, remove
from grill and serve.
Variation: MEMPHIS-DRY METHOD
Turn grill up to HIGH (260°C / 500°F). Place ribs back on the grill and
season with a dry seasoning or rub. Sear the ribs, remove from grill
and serve.
MOM'S JUICY HAMBURGERS
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
900 g /2 lbs
Ground Beef or Buffalo
15 ml / 3 tsp
Seasoning
2 whole
Eggs, room temperature
500 ml / 2 c.
Bread Crumbs (Dried, Fine)
6 - 8
Hamburger / Kaiser Buns
6 - 8 slices
Cheese (slices, thin)
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Butter
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Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Competition
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then leave or reduce slightly (204-260°C /
400-500°F)
2.
Combine meat, seasoning, eggs and bread crumbs in a mixing
bowl and blend together. Divide the meat into portions, and
gently shape into patties to fit the buns. Make patties about 1.9
cm / ¾ inches thick.
3.
Place patties on grill. Grill six minutes per side, taking care not
to press down on the meat. Test for doneness, using a meat
thermometer; internal temperature should reach 71ºC / 160ºF.
Meat may turn pink on the outside due to smoking.
4.
In the last few minutes of grilling, brush buns with butter and
lightly toast on the grill.
5.
Remove buns, burgers when done. Top the burgers with cheese
to melt, and serve.
TIP: A slightly fattier meat makes for a juicier burger. For a lean
alternative, try ground buffalo.
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH SWEET ONION & PEPPERS
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
2
Steak, Top Sirloin
1" thick, cut into 4 pieces.
0.45kg/1 lb
10 ml / 2 tsp Seasoning or rub
5 medium
Sweet Onions (coursed chopped)
2 whole
Bell Peppers (all kinds, chopped)
60 ml / 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
60 ml / 4 tbsp Olive Oil
Dash
Salt
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Mesquite / Whiskey
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then reduce slightly to 218°C / 425°F.
2.
Season both sides of the steak with the seasoning or rub. Cover
and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3.
Place onions and bell peppers into a covered tray of aluminum
foil. Mix soy sauce and olive oil together, then drizzle over tray.
Sprinkle with salt. Seal the foil packet completely.
4.
Place the foil on the grill for 10 – 15 minutes or until vegetables
are soft and tender. Remove from grill, and keep covered.
5.
Place steaks on grill. Sear each side, flipping every few minutes.
6.
Grill until desired doneness, then remove from grill. Place on
serving plates and top with warm vegetables.
CORNISH HENS WITH MANDARIN RICE
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
4 whole
Cornish Game Hens
750 ml/ 3 c.
Mandarin Rice
15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
5 ml / 1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
250 ml / 1 c. Orange Marmalade
Mandarin Rice
59 ml / ¼ c.
Almonds (slivered)
30 ml / 2 tbsp Celery (chopped)
1 small
Green Onion (sliced, thin)
30 ml / 2 tbsp Butter
1 can
Mandarin Orange Segments (drained)
0.4 kg/11oz.
30 ml / 2 tbsp Orange Juice (concentrate)
500 ml / 2 c. Cooked Rice
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Mesquite / Competition
Instructions:
1.
Prepare mandarin rice by cooking almonds, celery, green onion,
and butter in small skillet until almonds are lightly toasted.
Combine mixture with orange segments, orange juice and
cooked rice in a bowl, and set aside.
2.
Preheat grill, then reduce to MEDIUM (135-177°C / 275-350°F).
3.
Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry with paper towel. Stuff with rice
mixture and tie legs with a string. Brush Cornish hens lightly
with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
4.
Place Cornish hens on grill. Grill for 45 to 60 minutes, until the
drumstick meat is tender when pressed.
5.
Baste with orange marmalade during last 20 minutes of cooking
time. Remove from grill and arrange on serving platter.
TIP: If you want to catch the drippings to make gravy, place the hens
in a foil pan and add enough water or juice to cover the bottom about
0.6 cm / ¼ inch thick.
SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CURRY BUTTER
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
900g / 2 lbs Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
125ml / ½ c. Curry Butter
15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
1
Lime
Fresh Dill
Curry Butter
125 ml / ½ c. Butter
30 ml / 2 tbsp Onion (chopped)
15 ml / 1 tbsp Fresh Dill
5 ml / 1 tsp
Curry Powder
Dash
Garlic Powder
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Mesquite / Competition
Instructions:
1.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.
2.
Preheat grill, then reduce to 135-163°C / 275-325°F.
3.
Prepare curry butter by melting butter in small pan over
medium-high heat. Stir in onion, dill, curry powder and garlic
powder. Cook for five minutes, then remove from heat.
4.
Thread shrimp on skewers, leaving space between pieces. Lightly
brush with olive oil.
5.
Place skewers on grill, and grill until shrimp are white and tender.
Shrimp grill quickly; take care not to overcook. Turn skewers
of shrimp once and brush with curry butter halfway through
cooking time.
6.
Arrange grilled shrimp on serving plate. Garnish with lime
wedge and dill.
TIP: To skewer shrimp so that it is straight, hold it in a stretched-out
position with one hand. Start at the tail end and insert a bamboo or
wooden skewer into the shrimp so that it runs the full length. Keep
unbending the shrimp with your fingers as you go.
BACON BASIL SHRIMP ON A STICK
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
24 large
Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
24 whole
Fresh Basil Leaves
24 slices
Bacon (sliced thin)
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Cherry / Apple
Instructions:
1.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.
2.
Preheat grill, then reduce to 135-163°C / 275-325°F.
3.
Wrap a piece of shrimp and basil leaf in a thin slice of bacon,
then thread onto skewer, leaving space between pieces.
4.
Place skewers on grill, and cook until shrimp are white and
tender, and the bacon is nicely browned. Shrimp grill quickly;
take care not to overcook. Turn skewers often to avoid burning.
5.
Remove from heat and serve.
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