Killer Barbecue and Grilling Recipes
"The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star." Anthelme Brillat Savarin from The Physiology of Taste 1825
The focus of this site is pork ribs. But what about the slaw? And the potatoes? And the drinks? And, let's face it, more than occasionally we like to eat beef and seafood and other meats and veggies. So here's a growing list of my favorite recipes. I worked hard to perfect them. I think you'll like you like 'em.
Rather than saving them for the book I am working on, I am publishing them here for free with three requests:
1) If you improve upon them or have suggestions, pass them back to me.
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My ingredients. Here is a partial list of some of the ingredients I use in my recipes and what you need to know about them.
Rubs, Pastes, Marinades, & Brines. Before the meat goes on, on goes the flavor.
BBQ Sauce Recipes. All the classic regional sauces: Kansas City, East Carolina, Lexington, Tennessee Whiskey, South Carolina Mustard, and more.
Other Fun Sauces. Rich Red Wine Sauce, Chimichurri, Marinara, here are sauces that make foods come alive.
PORKnography: Ribs, Pulled Pork, & More. Here you'll find a recipe for the Best Barbecue Ribs Ever, as well as perfect pulled pork, and more.
Beef Recipes. Texas Beef Brisket, beef ribs, Italian Beef Sangwitches, and that's just a start.
Lamb Recipes. Loin Chops in Sheep Dip is the best lamb you've ever tasted and Binghamton Spiedies beat the heck out of Kabobs.
Chicken, Turkey, & Duck Recipes. The Ultimate Smoked Turkey will make you the hero of Thanksgiving and Simon & Garfunkel Chicken will take you to Scarborough Fair.
Seafood Recipes. Schmancy Smoked Salmon. Nuff said.
Hot Dogs & Sausages. Lore and the recipe for the Classic Chicago Dog, the Detroit Coney, Wisconsin Brat Tub, and more.
Other fun entrees. Pizza on the grill is just plain better. And you won't go back to breaded and fried eggplant after you taste Grilled Eggplant Parm. And wait til you grill Grilled Cheese sandwiches.
Other Side Dishes. Learn why it's called Crack 'n' Cheese not Mac 'n' Cheese. Or try Bron's Cheesy Grits, Drunken Cranberries, and more.
Beans. Here's the complete canon of regional American bean dishes: Boston Baked Beans, Texas Grannie's Beans, N'Orleans Red Beans & Rice, South Carolina Hoppin John, and Kentucky Bourbon Baked Beans.
Breads. Grill your garlic and then your garlic bread.
Potatoes. From all over the world, Mom's All-American Potato Salad, German Potato Salad, Greek Potatoes, English Blue Cheese Potatoes, and Italian Pesto Potatoes.
Slaws, Salads, & Other Veggies. All the classic cole slaw recipes, Grilled Asparagus, Caprese Salad, and more.
Breakfast Recipes. Sitting on a flat rock by the campfire, a trout splashing on reentry, a cormorant drying its wings, ribbons of hot pink as the sun hauls itself out of the water, songbirds seeking sex in he most melodic way, and breakfast on the grill. Before you brush your teeth.
Snacks & munchies. Stuff to serve during the game and before the ribs are served.
Drink Recipes. In the South it's Sweet Tea, Lemonade, or beer. Here's the recipes as well as other great things to drink with your ribs.
Dessert Recipes. If chocolate truffles don't make her melt in your hands, then you haven't got a chance.
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