BARBECUE RIBS
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
1.3-1.8 kg / 3-4 lbs Ribs
Meaty pork spareribs / loin back ribs
45 ml / 3 tbsp
Oil
5 ml / 1 tsp
Salt
5 ml / 1 tsp
Pepper
2 whole
Onions (chopped)
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Vinegar
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
125 ml / ½ c.
Apple Juice or Soda
5 ml / 1 tsp
Paprika
5 ml / 1 tsp
Chili Powder
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Competition / Apple
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then reduce to low temperature of 82-107°C
/ 180-225°F.
2.
Prepare ribs by peeling off the tough layer of skin on the back
side. Season the ribs with salt and pepper, to taste.
3.
Place ribs on grill, spaced evenly apart. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours.
4.
Mix remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let
sauce boil for five minutes to thicken.
5.
Remove from grill. Turn grill up to 176°C / 350°F.
6.
Place each rack into a pouch of double-layered aluminum foil.
Pour 50 ml / ¼ cup of sauce over the ribs in the pouch. Close the
pouch shut.
7.
Lay foil pouch carefully on the grill. Steam for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
8.
Open the pouch. The meat will have exposed the rib ends and
be very tender. Turn grill up to high temperature of 260°C /
500°F. Place ribs back on the grill and baste with sauce on both
sides of ribs.
9.
Once the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are sticky, remove
from grill and serve.
Variation: MEMPHIS-DRY METHOD
Turn grill up to high temperature of 260°C / 500°F. Place ribs back
on the grill and season with a dry seasoning or rub. Sear the ribs,
remove from grill and serve.
CLASSIC BACKYARD BURGERS
Makes 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients:
900 g /2 lbs
Ground Beef or Buffalo
15 ml / 3 tsp
Seasoning
2 whole
Eggs, room temperature
500 ml / 2 c.
Bread Crumbs (Dried, Fine)
6 - 8
Hamburger / Kaiser Buns
6 - 8 slices
Cheese (slices, thin)
30 ml / 2 tbsp
Butter
32
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Competition
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then leave or reduce slightly to 204-260°C /
400-500°F.
2.
Combine meat, seasoning, eggs and bread crumbs in a mixing
bowl and blend together. Divide the meat into portions, and
gently shape into patties to fit the buns. Make patties about 1.9
cm / ¾ inches thick.
3.
Place patties on grill. Grill six minutes per side, taking care not
to press down on the meat. Test for doneness, using a meat
thermometer; internal temperature should reach 71ºC / 160ºF.
Meat may turn pink on the outside due to smoking.
4.
In the last few minutes of grilling, brush buns with butter and
lightly toast on the grill.
5.
Remove buns, burgers when done. Top the burgers with cheese
to melt, and serve.
TIP: A slightly fattier meat makes for a juicier burger. For a lean
alternative, try ground buffalo.
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH SWEET ONION & PEPPERS
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
2
Steak, Top Sirloin
1" thick, cut into 4 pieces.
0.45kg/1 lb
10 ml / 2 tsp Seasoning or rub
5 medium
Sweet Onions (coursed chopped)
2 whole
Bell Peppers (all kinds, chopped)
60 ml / 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
60 ml / 4 tbsp Olive Oil
Dash
Salt
Suggested Wood Pellet Flavor: Hickory / Mesquite / Whiskey
Instructions:
1.
Preheat grill, then reduce slightly to 218°C / 425°F.
2.
Season both sides of the steak with the seasoning or rub. Cover
and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3.
Place onions and bell peppers into a covered tray of aluminum
foil. Mix soy sauce and olive oil together, then drizzle over tray.
Sprinkle with salt. Seal the foil packet completely.
4.
Place the foil on the grill for 10 – 15 minutes or until vegetables
are soft and tender. Remove from grill, and keep covered.
5.
Place steaks on grill. Sear each side, flipping every few minutes.
6.
Grill until desired doneness, then remove from grill. Place on
serving plates and top with warm vegetables.