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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
BBQ Grilled Ribs and Chicken Combo Platter with Classic Sides
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (combo platter) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 1/2 lb / 2.0 kg total) 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 lb / 1.6 kg) 8 chicken drumsticks […]
BBQ Pineapple Pork Skewers With Sticky Soy Garlic Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 skewers) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes 1 hour marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) pork loin or pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup (50 […]
Smoked Cauliflower Burnt Ends With Sticky BBQ Bark
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a side) or 2–3 servings (as a main) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb / 900 g), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets 2 tbsp olive oil BBQ rub: […]
Grilled Lime-Garlic Flank Steak Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 fajitas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes 45-minute marinade) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) flank steak 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 […]
Char-Grilled Lamb Kofta With Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 kofta skewers (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 55–70 minutes (includes 20–30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) ground lamb (preferably 80/20) 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated (about 1/2 cup / 120 ml with juices) 3 garlic cloves, finely grated or […]
Fair-Style Smoked Turkey Legs with Crispy Skin
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large turkey legs (serves 4) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 23 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large turkey legs (about 5 lb / 2.3 kg total) 3 tbsp (54 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 2 tbsp / 36 g Morton kosher salt) […]
Smoked Brisket Chili With Smoked Chiles And Spices
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups chili) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.36 kg) smoked brisket, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed/seeded 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed/seeded 1 dried chipotle chile (or 1 […]









