EASY whole smoked turkey (with crispy skin)
Spatchcocking the bird so it lays flat means this turkey is smoked to perfection in just under three hours.
Spatchcocking the bird so it lays flat means this turkey is smoked to perfection in just under three hours.
Crispy nuggets of dove meat get the chilli oil treatment to make these delectable sliders.
Grilled cheese just got an upgrade. Taking a cue from black forest ham, this sandwich is loaded with jammy bourbon-spiked cherries.
Greek-inspired marinades of oregano and lemon pair perfectly with the flavors from charcoal grilling.
A classic traditional beauty – perfectly pink lamb rack with a flavorful herbed crust.
These chili lime shrimp tacos have all the best flavor from the grill, and slathered with creamy chipotle sauce.
This rich and creamy peanut sauce harnesses the four powers of salty, sweet, sour and spicy to make the perfect dipping sauce for grilled chicken.
Sweet pork skewers are marinaded for extra tenderness, and the secret to the extra flavor is… soda!
This grilled duck recipe has all the succulence of traditional whole roast duck, with the added flavor and bronzed color from the charcoal grill.
Filled with pork, mushrooms and aromatics like ginger, the rice paper takes on a crispy/chewy texture to make these amazing pan fried dumplings.
Turkey breast is wrapped snuggly in a bacon weave blanket and finished with a smoke bath.
Turkey breast meat is stuffed with seasoned boudin and grilled with indirect heat to a magnificent deep golden finish. After all, two meats are always better than one.
Crispy and crunchy with the perfect amount of chew, and ready in just seven minutes. Time to start frying your ribs.
With a built in handle, these grilled drumsticks are great to feed a crowd, and make for a hearty tailgate snack.
Beefy skirt steak and plump gulf shrimp are seared over charcoal to make these flavorful grilled surf & turf fajitas.
These grilled sumac chicken skewers with charred onion were inspired by the fragrant spices of the Middle-East.
Also known as “poor man’s brisket”, chuck roast is a great alternative for making smoked chopped or pulled beef sandwiches.
Traditional bacon is made from the belly, but you can DIY cure and turn a cheap pork butt into super flavorful buckboard bacon.
Delicious Chinese inspired crisp, cool lettuce cups filled with crunchy veg and beef mixture.
Learn how to perfectly cook a tomahawk (and ANY thick cut steak) using a smoke and sear method. It can be intimidating to …
Fresh, bright, filling and comforting, this pozole recipe with hominy and shredded chicken is ready in about an hour.
A peppery, bright arugula pesto is a great accompaniment to beefy whole grilled tri tip. The tri tip is the tensor fascia latae – given …
A whopping 1/2 lb patty is flame grilled to perfection and topped with fried onions and lots of buttery buffalo sauce.
An extended marinade tenderizes the meat while layering on the flavor, before its charred to perfection on the grill.
This quick and easy Mongolian beef recipe has all the flavor of Chinese takeout – sweet, salty and spiked with fragrant garlic & ginger .
These flanken cut beef ribs are made for the grill, and cook to perfection (complete with crispy charred edges) in a matter of minutes.
Hanger steak is a best kept butcher’s secret no more! Pair this richly flavored steak with a bright salsa made w. charred scallions, mint and peanuts.
Perfect duck will have rendered crispy skin while the meat stays pink and juicy. Here’s how you do it.
Work smarter and use your leftover ham bones to create this flavorful New Orleans classic. Red beans and rice is a traditional New …
Boost the smoky profile of your ham by double smoking it – it’s not too overpowering and works perfectly with a sweet heat jalapeno glaze.
Broiling the salmon collars lets the meat cook perfectly while the skin crisps. Textural perfection.
This carne guisada recipe is rich and hearty, with the perfect amount of flavorful chili heat.
Straight from field to table, this comforting stew cooks venison in a hearty broth until it’s perfectly tender.
My version of this classic cajun gumbo is made even richer and more decadent by a daringly dark roux, creating a mega-flavor packed base to build on.
The classic Aussie meat pie has a golden flaky pastry crust housing a perfectly rich beefy filling.
Browning the meat in pork lard and using great quality sauce are the key to these “better than restaurant” venison enchiladas.
Thinly slicing the meat is the key to these tender flavor packed sandwiches.
No need to fear – you can totally grill pork belly to perfection without the dreaded flare ups.
Smoked Prime Rib is the Rolls Royce of fancy holiday meats, and it’s easier to cook than you think.
Fork tender and packed with flavor, this is the venison meatball recipe you’ve been waiting for.
Succulent juicy pork loin is crowned by shatteringly-crisp puffed crackling. What’s not to love?
Embrace tradition at your holiday table with this classic whole roast turkey recipe. But, with extra butter-basting. How to choose a turkey: Your …
This recipe uses the grill like a charcoal-flavored oven, cooking the turkey nice and slowly to retain maximum juiciness.
Delicate and sweet crab meat is taken to a whole new level when it’s introduced to the magic of the grill.
This recipe has a two hour marinade and a two hour cook time, a fast and tasty alternative for beautiful hot smoked salmon.
Swordfish has a thick and sturdy flesh that makes it perfect for grilling – and it’s ready in 10 minutes.
A twist on classic cottage pie, this beef & sweet potato casserole is classic comfort food with a bonus bubbling cheesy crust.
Complex nutty flavors and an epic crust make butter basted steak one of the most luxurious ways to enjoy your beef.
The trick to grilling perfect bacon wrapped shrimp is using two-zone heat to get the bacon crisp without burning it.
Braising the brisket in cola makes for a perfectly tangy and sweet cooked-in-the-pot finishing sauce.
This rustic approach actually protects the delicate meat during cooking for a juicier result.
They’re meaty. They’re cheesy. They’re packed with Tex Mex flavor. And they are utterly delicious.
Using larger topneck clams for this recipe gives you less smaller shells to fiddle with, and more room for delicious pancetta and shallot butter.
It’s time to throw a ton of shrimp on the barbie and get grilling with this shell-on recipe.
For this recipe, splitting the sausages lets you grill up a golden sear on the cut side for bonus texture.
For this ribeye steak recipe, don’t be afraid to brown the garlic to a proper golden hue and develop deeper flavors in the browned butter.
Smoked pork loin is one of the quicker things you can barbecue, taking just under two hours to achieve smokey perfection.
The gentle heat of the barbecue pit and a few clever ingredients keeps this smoked meatloaf incredibly juicy while cooking.
Octopus is just one of those proteins that seems to make people squeamish. Which, frankly, is their loss.
Learn the simple tricks to nailing the most spectacular crispy, charred steak crust using your grill.
For this grilled pork chops recipe, don’t be afraid of developing a good char – the fresh and fiery chile lime drizzle will balance it out.
This vivid orange glaze coats the charcoal grilled quail with a perfect sweet’n’fiery kick.
Gorgeous ruby red venison medallions are paired with a sweet-but-tart blackcurrant gastrique sauce.
Sweet, salty, charred and fragrant, try this recipe for Vietnamese grilled pork (with imperfectly perfect caramelized edges).
Perfectly pink and tender meat inside with a gorgeous golden crust. You will love this classic recipe for oven roasted rack of lamb.
Whether you want to use an oven, stove, smoker, grill or even a slow cooker, I have you covered. Learn how to make pulled pork on any type of cooker.
This rich and delicious treat features that elusive combo of crisp seared edges with an impossibly tender inside.
You don’t have to choose between juiciness and smoke flavor – you can have it all! These juicy smoked pork chops have the best of both worlds.
Hit with smoke then cooked until ridiculously tender. Make the most incredibly flavored smoked beef barbacoa with just four ingredients.
Coated in sweet, tangy BBQ sauce, this recipe for classic smoked chicken wings is a real game winner.
Perfectly seared chunks of steak are finished with a generous coating of nutty brown butter – what’s not to like?
Hams are a beautiful centrepiece on any holiday table. Whether smoked or baked, It’s so easy to prepare a gorgeous and gleaming ham. Here’s how:
Tender, smokey and rich, the shank or shin is one of the most glorious cuts you can BBQ. Here’s how to achieve perfectly tender smoked beef shank.
Following a few easy steps will have you achieving smoked prime rib perfection in no time. It’s all about the seasoning, smoke and temperature.
It’s faster, tastier and, frankly, just plain better to cook a bird over charcoal. So why wouldn’t you?! Here’s your guide on how to grill a turkey.
Learning light butchery at home is a great way to make your steak night even more economical. Especially when you’re cutting your own filet mignons!
Harness the incredible natural color of Flor de Jamaica (dried hibiscus flowers) to create these vividly glazed pork ribs.
Lamb ribs are one of the most incredibly flavorful cuts on the animal – fatty and rich enough to smoke to perfection in 3 hours.
Smokey, charred pineapple glazes the top of these vividly red ribs, smoked to perfection. It’s Al Pastor, but not as you know it.
Delicate, tender veal is seared to perfection and stuffed with a tasty umami-bomb combo of mushrooms, thyme and blue cheese.
Blending finely chopped mushrooms into the ground meat boosts the savory flavors and juiciness of these little balls of grilled goodness.
Whether you call it stuffed meatloaf or fatty, you’re going to love this version which is stuffed with cheese, artichoke and spinach.
America! Freedom! Charcoal Grilled Burgers! Celebrate Fourth of July with these patriotic Red, White & Blue cheese burgers.
Packed with smokey sweet flavor and caramelized over charcoal, these Brown Sugar Bourbon pork skewers grill up in under 10 minutes.
Smoky, fatty, beefy and incredibly rich, these smoked bbq beef ribs are given an amazing crust thanks to their high contrast Black seasoning.
Lamb rack is a quick way to grill hot and fast with a big flavor result. Pair with this charred lime & mint salsa for a fresh and bright finish.
Rich and complex dried chili flavors team up with zesty lime for these delicious grilled chili lime wings made with Hardcore Carnivore Meatchelada.
Juicy and perfectly pink, this smoked lamb leg takes an overnight marinade before being immersed in a smoke bath.
A little tropical, a little sweet. Paired with rice, this braised mango pork makes for a hearty and inexpensive meal.
A fragrant mouth-tingling Sichuan pepper dry rub is a punchy pairing to medium rare grilled wagyu short rib.
Take the best bits of a loaded baked potato and throw it together to make an easy, cheesy, bacon-y potato soup. This one-pot meal is comfort in a bowl
Delicate medallions of petite tender are cooked to a perfect medium rare, and complimented with lashings of creamy roasted garlic aioli.
Put that ground venison to more creative use with these fluffy, buttery, savory venison kolaches.
When a whole turkey is just too much, try the breast instead. Try this recipe for Cranberry-Glazed Smoked Turkey Breast.
Adventurous carnivores won’t just settle for regular ‘ol turkey this holiday season, so why not try this incredible charcoal roasted goose recipe?
You don’t make friends with lettuce cups… unless they are filled with meat. Try these Korean-inspired marinated flank steak bites.
A soy based marinade lends a salty punch with a hint of sweetness. Paired with crispy rice, this Asian Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak is hard to beat.
Creamy, tangy and tender, these mayo marinated grilled chicken breasts will have you stocking up on this beloved condiment.
Fragrant spices mingle with spicy cayenne to create these Caribbean-inspired wood grilled jerk chicken thighs.
Picanha. Top Sirloin. Rump Cap. It’s a cut known by many names. Call it whatever you like, just make sure you’re eating it!
A simple basic brine combined with tangy apricot and smokey grill flavors makes for some seriously tender and juicy glazed grilled pork chops.
A thick, generous slab of boneless rib meat, glazed with Stubb’s original sauce, topped with a bright and fresh slaw, atop a soft white bun.
The humble pork chop receives a double upgrade of flavor and texture with this crunchy spiced pecan crust.
Double patties piled high, topped with a mess of green chile & queso on a Potato Roll. Get your mouth ready to experience the glory.
One dish is all it takes to create this spice-rubbed sheet pan chicken dinner. Easy to make, even easier to clean up, with delicious results.
Venison chunks are given the braising treatment for several hours to intensify flavor, then pan seared until the edges turn crisp.
The secret to this juicy dry-rub smoked chicken? A citrus & soy based brine that lends another level of flavor.
Juicy pieces of beefy steak in a honey bourbon glaze will have you reaching for more than just one bite. Get the recipe here.
Juicy chicken thighs with a layer of golden crispy skin with a sauce made from Guajillo chilis with fresh orange and tequila.
Inspired by the bubbling hot skillets of melted cheese, these smoked Queso Fundido meatballs have molten green chile and cheese centres.
Beef short rib is braised until deliciously tender, then mingled with tomato, wine and herbs to create this incredible sauce. Try this recipe for Red Wine Ragu.
Made from the same cut as bacon, these porcine cubes are smoked low’n’slow until they turn into BBQ Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Just follow this recipe!
A hybrid of a BBQ sammich and a Sloppy Joe, these sweet and tangy beer-braised shredded beef sandwiches are a safe-bet crowd pleaser.
Made famous by the Jewish delis of New York, learn how to make smoked brisket pastrami with this home-friendly method.
Seeking out a Texan classic that’s a real winter warmer? Look no further than this Lone Star Beef Chili recipe (and no beans allowed!).
Coated and seared with Hardcore Carnivore Black rub, this venison back strap with ricotta dumplings is a simple but delicious wintertime meal.
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Apple cider pork tenderloin is a great quick cook on the smoker – brining first keeps the meat moist during it’s smoke bath.
These smoked wings are a tasty treat you can enjoy two ways – dry rubbed or finished with a generous coating of barbecue sauce.
The crowning glory of any Texas BBQ platter is a beef rib big enough to make a Flintstone jealous. Here’s how to smoke BBQ beef ribs, Texas style.
The king of all steaks is the ribeye cap, or spinalis dorsi. Paired with simple but luxury ingredients, it’s truly a meal fit for a king.
Create serious table side drama with the ultimate steak platter. A steak platter is the perfect way to serve and present shareable steaks with style.
The perfect combo of sweet and heat with a shimmering lacquered glaze makes these barbecued Pepper Jelly Pork Ribs irresistible.
Cooked over open coal rotisserie until the skin turns golden and crispy, this recipe for pork belly porchetta remains lusciously tender on the inside
Think you couldn’t possibly love steak anymore? Wait until you try it smoked. Check out this recipe for perfectly medium rare Smoked Tri Tip.
The secret to a great Philly Cheesesteak is choosing the right cut, and the perfect ratio of tender and crispy bits.
A recipe for savory venison strudel stuffed with a spiced cranberry relish, wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo pastry.
A tangy marinade of tomato, beer and spice turn these beef Michelada skirt steak fajitas into a delicious grilled meal.
An overnight brine bath in buttermilk and hot sauce keeps these buffalo-brine grilled chicken nuggets moist as they char over coals.
Chewy dough parcels stuffed with sauce, smokey meat and cheese. Heck yeah! Try this recipe for cheesy pulled pork pizza rolls.
Hunker down with this warming venison pot pie with rich red wine gravy. Make one large pie or several individual portions.
Koji marinaded flank steak grilled to perfection then paired with crispy, crunchy rice all drenched in salty miso butter.
Conquer your fear of the weird parts: chicken hearts are tasty little morsels that are perfect for char-grilling.
Up the heat factor on these spicy Yucatán chicken wings by drizzling with a generous pour of habanero citrus sauce.
The simplicity of this Vegemite glazed lamb rack allows both the rich, gamey meat and the complexity of this iconic Aussie spread to shine.
Why have one garlic parmesan wing when you can have the whole darn garlic parmesan roast chicken?!
You’ll love these jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich filling of cheese, spinach and ground venison
Venison shanks are flavorful and packed with rich gelatin, Twice cooked with a smoke and a braise, they may become your new favorite cut.
Smokey, sticky nuggets packed with extreme beefiness, follow this recipe to create the ultimate bbq burnt ends.
A perfectly soft-boiled egg encased in seasoned and smoked venison sausage. These venison Scotch eggs are a complete all-in-one breakfast treat.
Smoked low and slow until pull-apart tender, classic barbecue pulled pork is cheap, easy and delicious.
A hint of spice and some punchy Tex-Mex flavors make this Texas T-Bone lone star-sized in taste.
A true hunter and gatherer dish, this venison stew with barley and a variety of mushrooms is a hearty meal in a bowl.
Sure to keep any cowboy well fed, this delicious casserole is a hearty stew of beef and beans, finished with a golden biscuit crust.
These braised drunken beef short ribs have a crispy exterior that yields to a super soft wine-braised centre.
Roasted then packed with a hearty filling, these stuffed squash are the perfect dinner feast for a cold night.
Good gumbo is as dark and murky as a Southern Louisiana swamp. Learn how to perfect your roux and create this rich chicken and andouille gumbo.
Ever wondered what the most coveted cut on a steer is? Newsflash, it’s not the tenderloin! Meet the tastiest beef muscle of all – the Spinalis Dorsi.
This stuffed meatball sub is a great use for ground venison, but is a stand alone winner with two epic layers of cheesy goodness.
Some folks call it loin, others call it backstrap- whatever you call it, don’t cut it up into steaks! Check out this whole stuffed venison backstrap.
Learn my top 4 commandments that are essential to achieving a successful brisket cook (plus a few bonus tips).
Pull apart one of these salty pretzel buns to reveal a stuffing of chorizo and gooey, runny mozzarella…
Move over, baby backs, there’s a new gnawingly good rib in town. Treat your tastebuds to this garlic & rosemary grilled Lamb ribs recipe.
Infuse the vivid orange salmon with the scent of smouldering cedar. It’s easy, fast and delicious to grill planked Sockeye salmon.
At around $5 a pound, the bottom round roast makes for an economical (and flavorful) cut. Try it with this roast Hatch chile crust!
The Texas traditions of high school football & Frito pie are inexorably linked. Learn more about the portable chili snack that’s a Lone Star favorite.
Seasoned breakfast sausage stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and then grilled til crispy? Yes, the meatsplosion dog is a real thing.
Meet the beef ribs you can smoke to perfection in just three hours.
Smoked pork ribs are easy to make with the right recipe. Try these sticky BBQ St Louis ribs at home – you’ll probably eat a whole rack to yourself!
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this incredible seared pork tenderloin with cherry bourbon sauce. In fact, you can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes!
Sometimes you get an idea that’s crazy, but just crazy enough to work…these peanut butter and jelly wings are exactly that.
Perfectly crispy pork belly is easier to make than you think. Here’s how to get incredibly moist pork topped with golden crunchy crackling.
Spicy Gochujang-smothered pieces of filet meet fresh pickles and cool noodles for this easy summertime Korean-inspired noodle bowl.
Sounds strange, but when combined with incredible aromatic spices this cocoa-rubbed steak results in a big, bold beef experience. Try this Mole Negro Skirt Steak recipe.
They’re small mini pillows of the most incredibly rich beefy flavor and soft gelatinous seams. If you like barbecue brisket, you’re going to love smoked beef cheeks.
Perfectly seared duck is a magnificent union of tender and juicy meat topped by a crown of crisp skin. Try this take on classic duck with orange, with a smokey twist.
Get ready to grill up this Flintstone-inspired behemoth, it’s easier than you think to cook a Tomahawk.
Beer, meat and cheese form a power trinity which trumps nearly all other combos. Ready to step up your dawg game? Try these pretzel bun wagyu hot dogs with beer cheese sauce.
Meat pies are a classic Australian icon, and with a flaky pastry exterior and a beefy filling with rich gravy, it won’t take long before the rest of the world loves them too.
Flat Iron steak is perfect for spring grilling, and particularly delicious with this bright, fresh and beefy pairing.
Rich and comforting, this simple Venison Bolognese recipe is great over any type of pasta you choose.
It’s lean, delicate and most importantly, delicious. Follow this easy recipe for venison backstrap with blackberry sauce.
This spectacular pork roast will be the crowning glory of a beautiful meal for guests.
This method for dry brining steak, paired with reverse sear cooking, will result in the best tasting steaks you’ve ever cooked at home.
There are few single ingredients that are so universally adored as bacon. And the only thing better than bacon is homemade bacon. Curing your …
This dish is delicious for dinner, but even better for brunch. BYO mimosa…
This recipe for Cajun rice & gravy spans back over three Southern Louisiana generations, but happens to make for an excellent sandwich, too.
Hearty and rich, braised beef cheeks make for a perfect winter meal. Check out this beer-braised recipe served with some Southern staples.
Ever made 172 tamale in a day? Join a traditional Tamalada and see exactly what goes into making these delicious parcels of corn dough and meat.
Whether you make it with lamb, beef or both, the combo of rich gravy meat & fluffy mashed potatoes makes this recipe an instant cold weather winner.
Don’t throw out that left over pickle juice, it’s the perfect meat brine!
Set, forget, add in a tortilla and you’re all ready to enjoy the delicious.
Lamb isn’t the most famous of barbecue meats, but it’s fatty and rich meat is magic in the smoker. Pulled lamb sandwich, anyone?
Hailed as the ultimate way to cook a perfect medium rare steak every time, learn how to cook the Reverse Sear method.
This recipe for carne asada tacos has a delicious secret – beer marinade!