Monthly Archives: February 2024

Smoky Chipotle Dry Rub

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Rub this slightly smoky mixture liberally on baby back ribs, chicken or short ribs, then throw the meat on the grill.

Ingredients:

Recipe makes 1/2 cup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground dried chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
Directions:
  1. Mix brown sugar, ground chipotle, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.
  • PREP 5 mins
  • READY IN 5 mins

Elote – Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Corn on the cob is a perfect side dish for any BBQ or summer party. This Mexican Grilled Corn (Elote) recipe combines zesty seasonings that compliment fresh and sweet roasted corn perfectly. The cheese, that is another story, it makes this reciepe out of this world!

Mexican Grilled Corn Ingredients:

Recipe makes 8 servings
  • 8 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
Directions:
  1. Build a medium-high fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grate with oil. Mix chile powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
  2. Grill corn on the cob, turning occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear with 1½ tsp. mayonnaise. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and a pinch of chile powder mixture. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over each ear and serve.
  • PREP 10 mins
  • COOK 10 mins
  • READY IN 20 mins

Summer Beet Salad

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A quick simple summer salad recipe. This Summer Beet Salad is light, flavorful, and a perfect side for your bbq rib dishes. It travels well for picnics and parties!

Summer Beet Salad Ingredients:

Recipe makes 6 servings
  • 2 (15 oz) can sliced beets, drained and diced
  • 1 cup chopped watermelon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Mix beets, watermelon, and cilantro together in a bowl. Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over beet mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
  • PREP 15 mins
  • READY IN 45 mins

Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

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This delicious bourbon whiskey bbq sauce recipe is a great sauce for glazing bbq ribs and as dipping a dipping . This flavorful barbeque sauce is best when prepared and then refrigerated for 2-3 days, so the flavors blend.

Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce Ingredients:

Makes 4 cups of bbq sauce
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 3/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent and soft. Mix in the remaining ingredients,  ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.
  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 30 mins
  • READY IN 45 mins

Drunken Lager Ribs

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This drunken lager ribs recipe is delicious for any cookout, and the flavor is great for tailgating parties! Nothing compliments crisp fall air and football like these drunken lager ribs!

Ingredients for Drunken Lager Ribs:

Recipe makes 8 serving
  • 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 12 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles premium lager
  • 1 (20 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey mustard

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix garlic powder, white pepper, seasoned salt, onion salt, and oregano.
  2. Place ribs in a large roasting pan, and rub evenly with the garlic powder seasoning mixture to coat. Pour distilled white vinegar and 1/2 the beer, or enough to cover ribs, into the pan. Cover pan and marinate ribs in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect, medium heat, and lightly oil grill grate.
  4. In a large saucepan whisk together remaining beer, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, margarine, apple cider vinegar, and honey mustard. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until thick sauce has formed.
  5. Remove ribs from the marinade mixture, and coat with the sauce. Place on the prepared grill, and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Brush frequently with sauce while cooking.
  • PREP 30 mins
  • COOK 2 hrs
  • READY IN 10 hrs 30 mins
 

Texas Pork Ribs

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This Texas Pork Ribs Recipe can be used on pork spareribs, country-style ribs, or any other type of pork rib; simply adjust your cooking time up for thicker/meatier cuts. Use some soaked wood chips on the barbecue. The smokier your grill, the better the flavor of these Texas Pork Ribs ribs will be.

Ingredients:

Recipe makes 12 servings
  • 6 pounds of pork spareribs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 5 tablespoons pan drippings
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup wood chips, soaked
   

Kansas City Style Pork Back Ribs

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Kansas City Style Pork Back Ribs are a delight. A great recipe for sweet and spicy ribs that are tangy and grilled to perfection.

Ingredients:

Makes 5 servings
  • 3 slabs of pork back ribs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt

Directions:

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, mix together sugar, paprika, seasoned salt, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground sage and dry mustard. Place the lid on the jar and shake jar to combine spices thoroughly. Set rub aside.
  2. In small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey and barbecue sauce. Heat through, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Set barbecue glaze aside and keep warm or at room temperature before using. (If storing for more than 2 hours, cover and refrigerate. Reheat before using).
  3. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season with spice rub, using appx. 4-6 tablespoons for each slab. Grill over indirect heat in a covered grill or smoker for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn ribs once during cooking, about halfway through grilling. Ribs are done when the meat is very tender (insert a knife between ribs to check, they should pull apart fairly easily.) About 20 minutes before ribs are done, baste heavily with barbecue glaze. If you like your ribs extra sticky, baste again 10 minutes before removing from the grill.
  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 2 hrs
  • READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins
 

Slow Cooker Maple Country Style Ribs

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Delicious Slow Cooker Maple Country Style Ribs are easy to prepare and delicious! Recipe serves 4

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Maple Country Style Ribs:

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 dash ground black pepper

Directions:

For Slow Cooker Maple Country Style Ribs, combine country style ribs, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced onion, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, garlic powder and pepper in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 10 hours.
  • PREP 10 mins
  • COOK 7 hrs
  • READY IN 7 hrs 10 mins

Korean BBQ Short Ribs

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This Korean BBQ Short Ribs Recipe has an amazing authentic taste!

Ingredients for Korean BBQ Short Ribs:

Makes 5 serving
  • 3 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic
  • 1/2 large onion, minced

Directions

  1. Pour soy sauce, vinegar and water into a large, non-metallic bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, white sugar, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and onion until the sugars have dissolved. Submerge the ribs in the marinade, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 7 to 12 hours; the longer the ribs sit in the marinade, the better.
  2. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  3. Remove ribs from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard  marinade. Cook on preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 10 mins
  • READY IN 7 hrs 25 mins

Country Style BBQ Ribs

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Tasty country style ribs baked twice with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Ingredients for Country Style BBQ Ribs:

Makes 5 servings
  • 10 country style pork ribs
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow baking pan or roaster, arrange ribs in a single layer; salt if desired. Spread minced garlic on them, then place the thin lemon slices on top. Bake in a preheated oven for 2 hours, or until ribs are tender. Drain any excess grease and liquid. Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs. Return to oven and bake one more hour at 200 to 250 degrees F. Enjoy your tasty country style ribs.
  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 3 hrs
  • READY IN 3 hrs 15 mins