Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 ears of elote (serves 6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 ears corn, husked and silk removed 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream 1 lime (1 tsp zest + […]
Sticky Hawaiian Huli-Huli BBQ Chicken With Grilled Pineapple
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (includes 2 hours marinating) Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs) Pineapple juice (1 cup), soy sauce (1/2 cup), ketchup (1/3 cup), packed light brown sugar (1/3 cup) […]
Sticky Smoked Rib Tips with Caramelized BBQ Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2 pounds cooked rib tips) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb pork spare rib tips 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) Smoky rub: 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar, 1 […]
Charcoal-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken With Cooling Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes (includes a 4-hour marinate) Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg) Marinade: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, zest of 1 […]
Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup With Lime and Crunchy Tortilla Strips
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips 2 tbsp avocado oil (or vegetable oil), plus 1 tbsp for sautéing 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears […]
Grilled Steak and Veg Chimichurri Bowls with Pickled Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) flank steak 1 1/2 cups (285 g) jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) water 2 zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, 1 large red […]
Grilled Al Pastor Pork Skewers with Pineapple Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings (about 12 tacos) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 14–18 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (includes 4 hours marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) boneless pork shoulder, sliced 1/8-inch thick 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded 1 […]
BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos With Cheese, Jalapeños, and Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3–4 inch chunks 2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 […]
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Sweet-Tang Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 chicken thighs (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22–28 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 45-minute marinade) Quick Ingredients 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg) 1/3 cup (112 g) honey 1/3 cup (80 g) Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons (30 […]
Smoked Pork Belly BBQ Ramen With Soft Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours optional dry-brine) Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (plus optional brine time) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) skinless pork belly 1 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp packed light brown sugar, 2 tsp smoked […]









