Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours dry-brine, optional but recommended) Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 7 hours 40 minutes (includes 45 minutes resting time) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in lamb shoulder, 5 lb (2.3 kg) 10 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 tbsp (6 g) finely […]
Smoked Meatball Sliders with BBQ Marinara and Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sliders (about 6 servings, 2 sliders each) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20) 1/2 lb (227 g) ground pork 1/2 cup (55 g) panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole […]
Smoked BBQ Spare Ribs With Gochujang Honey Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks pork spare ribs (about 5 lb / 2.3 kg total) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) Rub: 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp […]
Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 skewers) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 47 minutes (includes 1 hour 10 minutes marinating + soaking skewers) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch-wide strips 1/2 cup (120 ml) full-fat canned coconut […]
Grilled Skirt Steak With Chimichurri and Charred Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) skirt steak 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch scallions (8–10), trimmed […]
Smoked Queso Dip with Chorizo and Green Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 10 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed if needed) 1/2 cup (75 g) diced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (4 oz / 113 g) can diced green chiles, […]
Smoked Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers With Cream Cheese and Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 jalapeño popper halves (serves 6–8 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 medium jalapeños 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (4 oz / 113 g) shredded sharp cheddar 2 tbsp finely […]
Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Shawarma Thighs With Garlic Sauce and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 6 stuffed pitas) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 6 cloves garlic, […]
BBQ Glazed Ham Steaks With Charred Pineapple and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 fully cooked ham steaks (about 8 oz each, 3/4-inch thick) 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp Worcestershire […]
Smoked Pork Ribs With Mustard Mop and Peppery Bark
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings (2 racks pork ribs) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (at 250°F / 121°C) Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (includes 45-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 2 racks St. Louis–cut pork spare ribs (about 2.5–3 lb / 1.1–1.4 kg each) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) […]









