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Grilled Watermelon – Traeger

INGREDIENTS Watermelon Sea Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons Honey 1 Lime, juiced PREPARATION Lightly sprinkle the watermelon wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the watermelon wedges on tehir edges on the rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour. Start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid … Read More

SAUCE INGREDIENTS 3 long Anaheim chile peppers 3 scallions, root ends discared, all the rest roughly chopped 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt RUB INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon pure … Read More

Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS pizza dough 6 large slices prosciutto (roughly chopped) 1 cup fig preserves 1 shallot 1 clove garlic (chopped) 6 oz goat cheese 1 cup arugla corn meal PREPARATION Set the Egg for indirect cooking with a plate setter and a pizza and baking stone at 600 degrees. Roll or form the dough into a … Read More

Bayou Wings – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 12 large chicken wings 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup louisiana-style hot sauce PREPARATION With a knife, cut the tips off the wings and discard them or use them for stock. Cut each wing into two pieces through the joint, giving you a meaty “drumette” and a “flat”. … Read More

Filet Mignon Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam – Weber

JAM INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large sweet yellow onions, each about 12 ounces, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (not aged) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 1 baguette, cut into 25 slices, each about 1/2 … Read More

Smoked Apples – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 6 Firm sweet apples, such as Honey Crisps or Galas 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup shortbread or gingersnap crumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extra 4 whole cinnamon sticks 4 marshmallows, halved … Read More

Pulled Pork Enchiladas – Traeger

PULL PORK ENCHILADAS INGREDIENTS 6-8 flour tortillas 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded 3 cups pulled pork, shredded SMOKE-ROASTED RED SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lbs. tomatoes, on the vine 1 large white onion 1 head garlic 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt hot sauce to taste … Read More

Texas Style Brisket

This brisket is wonderful alone or served with soft tortillas and taco toppings. Ingredients One 10 to 12 lb (4.5 to 5.5 kg) whole packer brisket (Choice or higher) Instructions Mix the rub ingredients (listed below) in a large bowl. This mix will make more than you need for one brisket; store the remainder in … Read More

Blueberry BBQ Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Vivian Howard. Her documentary film series, “A Chef’s Life,” has won a Peabody Award, a Daytime Emmy and was nominated for four James Beard Awards. You can read more about Vivivan on P32 of our Lifestyle Magazine. “My Blue Q Suace is inspired by typical Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based barbecue sauce. But we … Read More

Fish and Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños

Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams. Ingredients 1 pound jalapenos 4-6 oz cream cheese 1-2 pounds shrimp 1 pound bacon Seasoning Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking (with convEGGtor) at 400°F/204°C. Cook the grouper on a Perforated Cooking Grid. Mix with cream cheese when cooked. Cut the stems off and split the jalapenos in half long … Read More