Shrimp Burgers "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    The preparation for these shrimp burgers is similar to that crab cakes. The shrimp are held together with a spicy mixture of egg and cracker crumbs, and the the patties are grilled until lightly crisp.

4 servings

• 1¼ lb unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of Cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1¼ cups crush cornbread crackers
• 4 kaiser rolls with poppy seeds, split
• Sweet 'n' Spicy tartar sauce, recipe belows
• 4 Bibb lettuce leaves

1. Peel shrimp, devein and cut each shrimp into thirds.
2. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminium foil and coat with cooking spray.
3. Stir together egg and next 4 ingredients until blended ; stir in celery, green onion, and parsley.
4. Fold in shrimp and cracker crumbs, mixture will be very thick.
5. Shape into 4 patties, 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick.
6. Place patties on prepared pan, cover and chill 1 to 24 hours ; transfer to freezer, and freeze 30 minutes.
7. Coat cold cooking grate with cooing spray, and place on grill.
8. Preheat grill to 350F to 400F heat, grill burgers, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until burgers lift easily from cooking grate using a large spatula.
9. Turn burgers, and grill 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and burgers are cooked through and lightly crisp.
10. Grill rolls, cut side down until lightly toasted.
11. Serve burgers on buns with Sweet 'n' Spicy tartar sauce and lettuce.

Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

                    The shrimp burgers need a healthy dollop of this spicy tartar sauce. You can whip it up in minutes, and also serve it with your favorite grilled white fish.

1 cup

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

1. Stir together all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 24 hours.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Pork Noodle Bowls "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    This fresh and tasty Asian dish is a great way to utilize pulled pork. Make it a party and serve the toppings in small bowls for everyone to garnish as the like.

4 servings

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 (8.8 oz.) package thin rice noodles
• ½ (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups Smoked Pork Butt, without sauce, click here for recipe
• ½ (16-oz.) package angel hair coleslaw mix
• 4 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced
• ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Lime wedges
• Toppings : soy sauce, dried crushed red pepper, chopped dry-roasted peanuts

1. Microwave 8 cups water and kosher salt at HIGH in a large microwave-safe glass bowl 2 minutes.
2. Submerge noodles, let stand 20 minutes or until tender, drain and divide noodles among 4 bowls.
3. Sauté mushrooms in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender and spoon over noodles.
4. Add pork to skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until hot and spoon over mushrooms.
5. Divide coleslaw mix and next 2 ingredients among bowls.
6. Bring broth and ginger to a boil in a 3-qt saucepan over medium heat.
7. Remove from heat, and divide among bowls.
8. Serve with lime wedges and desired toppings.

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Pulled Pork Sandwich "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    This ultimate barbecue sandwich has it all : smoky flavor, sweet sauce, and a tangy slaw.

1 serving

• Smoked Pork Butt, click here for recipe
• El Sancho Barbecue Sauce, click here for recipe
• Memphis Slaw, recipe belows
• Grilled barbecue bread

1. Layer the smoked pork, barbecue sauce, and slaw on grilled barbecue bread.
2. Serve immediately.

Memphis Slaw

                    The cabbage is always coarsely chopped in Memphis slaw, and the flavors are big and bold. It has to stand out pulled pork and ribs it's typically served with.

8 cups

• 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ head cabbage (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup diced red onion

1. Whisk together brown sugar and next 8 ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk in mayonnaise and vinegar until sugar dissolves.
3. Cut cabbage into thick slices, cut slices crosswise.
4. Fold cabbage, bell pepper, and red onion into mayonnaise mixture until coated.
5. Let stand 1 hour before serving, tossing occasionally.

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Korean Cabbage Wraps with Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    Gochujang is Korea's version of Sriracha. It adds a sweet and spicy kick to this dish. You can find it in Asian foods aisle at the grocery store.

18 wraps

• Sweet and Sour cucumber salad, recipe follows
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons gochujang "Korean chili paste"
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 lb Smoked Pork Butt, without sauce "click here for recipe"
• 18 savoy or napa cabbage leaves
• Chopped oil-roasted cocktail peanuts

1. Prepare Sweet and Sour cucumber salad, recipe follows.
2. While salad chills, process soy sauce and next 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Spoon about ¼ cup pork into each cabbage leaf, drizzle with soy sauce mixture.
4. Spoon Sweet and Sour cucumber salad over pork, using a slotted spoon.
5. Top with desired amount of peanuts.

Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

                    This crispy salad is also wonderful as a side dish or as a cooling relish to tame the heat of spicy dishes.

8 to 10 servings

• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt and ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 English cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced into half-moons
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add canola oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until well blended.
3. Add cucumber, shallots, and cilantro, toss to coat.
4. Cover and chill 15 minutes.

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Barbecue Shrimp "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    This New Orleans favorite is simple to prepare, and you'll want to soak up every last bit of the spicy butter sauce with a crusty baguette.

4 servings

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, pressed
• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup bottled chili sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1½ tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 lb unpeeled, large raw shrimp
• Hot sauce, optional
• Lemon wedges
• 2 French bread baguettes, sliced

1. Melt ¼ cup butter in a skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant and lightly browned, remove from heat and spoon into a 6-qt oval-shaped slow cooker.
3. Add remaining ¾ cup butter, Worcestershire sauce, and next 7 ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 2 hours.
5. Add shrimp to slow cooker, cover and cook on HIGH 45 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring once after 30 minutes.
6. Add hot sauce, if desired.
7. Serve with lemon wedges and French bread.

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Smoked Gouda-Stuffed Burgers with Rosemary Ketchup "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    Homemade rosemary-infused ketchup makes these burgers bistro-worthy. Store any leftover ketchup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

8 servings

Rosemary Ketchup

• 1 "28-oz" can whole tomatoes in puree
• ½ cup dry red wine
• ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Burgers

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 oz smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 red onions, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• 2 cups baby arugula

1. Prepare rosemary ketchup, process canned tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
2. Combine pureed tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, remove rosemary stems and let cool.
4. Prepare the burgers, preheat grill pan or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
5. Gently combine ground beef, salt, and pepper, shape into 8 balls.
6. Place 1 cheese cube into each ball, shaping beef to enclose cheese and molding to ¾-inch patties.
7. Grill burgers 6 minutes on each side or until done.
8. At the same time, grill onion slices 3 to 4 minutes on each side, and grill buns 1 minute or until toasted.
9. Top each bun bottom evenly with rosemary ketchup, followed by a burger, onion slices, arugula, and bun top.

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Smoked Paprika Pork Roast "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                        The pork in this recipe is "dry brined", allowing the salt in the seasoning mixture to pull the flavor into the meat and improve the juiciness. Don't be alarmed with the long, uncovered chilling time, it helps keep the rub dry.

8 servings

• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1 "3½- to 4-lb" boneless pork loin roast
• Kitchen string
• Sticky Stout Barbecue sauce, recipe below

1. Stir together first 5 ingredients and 2 teaspoons thyme.
2. Trim pork roast and rub paprika mixture over pork.
3. Tie roast with kitchen string at 1½-inch intervals, and place in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4. Chill, uncovered, 24 hours.
5. Light one side of grill, heating to 350F to 400F "medium-high" heat, leave other side unlit.
6. Place pork over lit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 8 minutes on each side or until browned.
7. Transfer pork to unlit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 35 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145F.
8. Let stand 10 minutes.
9. Brush with Sticky Stout Barbecue Sauce.
10. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme.
11. Serve with the remaining sauce.

Sticky Stout Barbecue Sauce

                    This Kansas City-inspired thick and sweet sauce gets its rich flavor from robust stout beer. It can be made up to three days in advance. Cover and chill, and reheat when ready to use.

About 2 cups

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 "11 oz" bottle stout beer
• 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup fig preserves
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1. Sauté onion in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute.
3. Gradually stir in beer, cook 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half, reduce heat to medium.
4. Stir in barbecue sauce and next two ingredients, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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