Chiche Kebabs au Safran et au Citron "Barbecue"

 

                    Au Moyen-Orient, on fait les kebabs sur des brochettes plates, ce qui empêche les morceaux d'agneau de glisser.

4 kebabs

• 720 gr gigot ou épaule d'agneau désossé, coupé en cubes de 2.5 cm
• 2 ml filaments de safran
• 15 ml eau chaude
• 50 ml jus de citron 
• 2 lamelles de zeste de citron de 1 x 2 cm
• 5 ml gros sel, pour assaisonner les brochettes
• 2 ml poivre noir, pour assaisonner les brochettes
• 1 oignon moyen, en fines tranches
• 4 gousses d'ail, en fines tranches
• 125 ml huile d'olive
• 2 feuilles de laurier

Légumes

• 1 gros oignon, coupé en 8 morceaux et défaire chaque morceau en couche individuelles
• 1 gros poivron rouge, coupé en cubes de 2.5 cm
• 1 gros poivron vert, coupé en cubes de 2.5 cm

Beurre à badigeonner

• 1 ml filaments de safran
• 15 ml eau chaude
• 60 ml beurre, en tranches de 1 cm
• 30 ml jus de citron
• Poivre noir

1. Préparer la marinade en émiettant le safran avec les doigts dans un grand bol à l'épreuve de la corrosion, verser l'eau et laisser reposer 5 minutes.
2. Ajouter le jus et le zeste de citron, 5 ml de sel et 2 ml de poivre, l'oignon et l'ail, remuer jusqu'à dissolution du sel.
3. Ajouter l'huile, les feuilles de laurier et les cubes de viande et remuer pour bien enrober ceux-ci.
4. Couvrir et laisser mariner dans le réfrigérateur de 4 heures à toute la nuit, plus on laissera mariner la viande, meilleure elle sera.
5. Remuer les cubes aux 2 heures environ afin qu'ils soient mariner de manière uniforme.
6. Préparer le gril pour cuisson à chaleur directe et préchauffer à température élevée.
7. Préparer le beurre à badigeonner en émiettant le safran avec les doigts dans un petit bol, verser l'eau et laisser reposer 5 minutes.
8. Mettre le beurre et le jus de citron dans une petite casserole à l'épreuve de la corrosion, ajouter l'eau contenant le safran et cuire 3 minutes à feu moyen-doux, jusqu'à ce que le beurre soit fondu, poivrer au goût.
9. Enfiler le quart des cubes de viande sur chacune des 4 brochettes en prenant soin de mettre des oignons et des poivrons entre eux.
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11. Poser les brochettes sur la grille chaude et griller 2 ou 3 minutes de chaque côté (8 à 10 minutes en tout) pour cuisson saignante.
12. Saler et poivrer en cours de cuisson et badigeonner avec le beurre de safran.
13. Mettre les brochettes sur un plateau et servir.

Variantes : Pour la marinade, vous pouvez remplacer l'huile d'olive par du yogourt nature.

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Nouilles Aigres-Douces au Poulet "Cuisine chinoise"

 

Pour 4 portions

• 250 gr nouilles aux oeufs
• 30 ml huile d'arachide ou de tournesol
• 1 oignon, finement émincé
• 4 cuisses de poulet, désossées et sans la peau, coupées en fines lanières
• 1 carotte, coupée en deux dans la longueur et détaillée en lamelles
• 1 poivron rouge, épépiné et finement haché
• 100 gr pousses de bambou
• 55 gr noix de cajou

Sauce Aigre-Douce

• 125 ml eau
• 7 ml d'arrow-root
• 60 ml vinaigre de riz
• 45 ml sucre roux
• 10 ml sauce de soja épaisse
• 10 ml concentré de tomates
• 2 gousses d'ail, hachées
• 1 morceau de gingembre frais de 1 cm, pelé et haché
• Pincée de sel

1. Cuire les nouilles 3 minutes à l'eau bouillante, jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient tendres, rincer, égoutter et réserver.
2. Pour la sauce, délayer l'arrow-root dans la moitié de l'eau et réserver.
3. Dans une casserole, mettre les ingrédients restants, porter à ébullition et ajouter le mélange à base d'arrow-root.
4. Laisser bouillir jusqu'à ce que la sauce devienne claire, brillante et épaisse, retirer du feu et réserver.
5. Laisser refroidir ou conserver 1 semaine au réfrigérateur.
6. Dans un wok ou une sauteuse, chauffer l'huile à feu vif jusqu'à ce qu'elle fume, ajouter l'oignon et faire revenir 1 minute.
7. Incorporer le poulet, la carotte et le poivron. et faire revenir encore 3 minutes, jusqu'à ce que le poulet soit bien cuit.
8. Ajouter les pousses de bambou et les noix de cajou, et faire revenir très délicatement.
9. Incorporer la sauce dans le wok et chauffer jusqu'à ce qu'elle commence à frémir.
10. Ajouter les nouilles, mélanger à l'aide de fourchettes et servir immédiatement.

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Coffee-Rubbed Skirt Steak "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    Serve this tender, flavor-packed skirt steak with grilled corn and sliced tomatoes. If you can't find chicory coffee, you can substitute expresso or regular coffee.

6 to 8 servings

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground chicory coffee
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 (1½-lb) boneless skirt, flank, or tri-tip steaks
• Fresh fruit salsa
• Lime wedges

1. Preheat grill to 400F to 450F high heat.
2. Stir together first 5 ingredients, rub over steaks and let stand 30 minutes.
3. Grill, covered with grill lid, 3 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, cut across the grain into thin strips.
5. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

TIP 

                        When you use coffee as a rub on different cuts of beef, you can use instant coffee instead of regular ground coffee. Instant crystals melt into the meat better and don't leave a mealy texture. They also add the same smoky notes and color as regular coffee grounds.

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Beer-Can Chicken "Ultimate BBQ"

                    This simple technique lets you roast a whole chicken on the grill using beer to keep the bird moist.

4 servings

• 1 (4-lb.) whole chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1½ tablespoons BBQ Chicken Rub
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (12-oz.) can beer

1. If applicable, remove neck and giblets from chicken, and reserve for another use.
2. Pat dry with paper towel, brush cavity and outside of chicken with oil.
3. Stir together BBQ Chicken Rub and salt, sprinkle mixture inside cavity and on outside of chicken.
4. Chill chicken 30 minutes to 12 hours, let chirken stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
5. Light one side of grill, heating to 350F to 400F medium-high heat, leave other side unlit.
6. Open beer, place chicken upright onto beer can, fitting can into cavity, pulled legs forward to form a tripod, so chicken stands up right.
7. Place chicken upright on unlit side of grill.
8. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 to 1½ hours or until golden and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165F.
9. Carefully remove chicken from can.
10. Cover chicken loosely with alminium foil, let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BBQ Chicken Rub

                    Smoked paprika, red pepper, cumin, and thyme are just a few of the spices that give this chicken rub its depth and flavor. It's also ideal for beef and pork.

Gives 6 tablespoons

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1½ teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Stir together all the ingredients.
2. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.

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Grilled Eggplant Dip "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    An easy take on traditional baba ghanoush, this smokydip gets its flavor from grilled eggplant and bell pepper, as well as smoked paprika. Try it as a sandwich spread if you have any leftovers.

Give 2½ cups

• 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick strips
• ¼ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• Pita chips

1. Preheat grill to 350F to 400F medium-high heat.
2. Brush eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil, grill eggplant and red bell pepper 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
3. With food processor running, drop garlic through food chute, process until minced.
4. Add eggplant, bell pepper, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, pulse to desired smoothness.
5. Stir in parsley and oregano.
6. Serve with pita chips.

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Flank Steak Sandwiches with Blue Cheese "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    These sandwiches feature creamy, soft-ripened blue cheese, which has a gooey consistency that pairs well with the grilled steak.

6 servings

• 2 large sweet onions, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
• 6 (2- to 3-oz) ciabatta or deli rolls, split
• 5 oz. soft-ripened blue cheese
• 1½ cups loosely packed arugula
• Herb-Marinated Flank Steak, recipe belows
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise

1. Preheat grill to 400F to 450F high heat.
2. Brush onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
3. Place pepper strips in a large bowl, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
4. Grill onions and bell pepper strips, covered with grill lid, 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and tender.
5. Brush cut sides of rolls with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and grill, cut sides down, without grill lid, over high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted.
6. Spread blue cheese on cut sides of roll bottoms, top with steak, bell pepper strips, onion, and arugula.
7. Spread mayonnaise on cut sides of roll tops, place roll tops, mayonnaise sides down, on top of arugula, pressing lightly.

Herb-Marinated Flank Steak

                    The herb marinade is also great on chicken. Substitute boneless, skinless breasts, and grill 7 minutes on each side or until done.

6 servings

• ½ small sweet onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• ½ teaspoon dried crush red pepper
• 1¾ lb. flank steak
• 1 lemon, halved

1. Place first 8 ingredients in a 2-gal. zip-top plastic freezer bag, and squeeze bag to combine.
2. Add steak, seal bag and chill 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
3. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade.
4. Preheat grill to 400F to 450F high heat.
5. Grill steak, covered with grill lid, 9 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
6. Remove from grill, squeeze juice from lemon over steak.
7. Let stand 10 minutes, cut acroos the grain into thin slices.

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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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5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

 

                    This sauceless pulled pork is wonderful for just about any recipe. Use it for pulled pork tacos topped with fresh salsa, to top a salad, or to stuff baked potatoes. It's also great served the traditional way-piled high on sandwich buns and drenched with your favorite sauce.

8 to 10 servings

• 2 large sweet onions, cut into ½-inch slices
• 1 "5- to 6-lb" boneless pork shoulder roast "Boston butt"
• 2 tablespoons garlic-oregano-red pepper seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 "10½-oz" can condensed chicken broth

1. Place onions in a lightly greased 6-qt. slo cooker.
2. Rub roast with seasoning blend and salt and place roast on onions.
3. Pour broth over roast.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork.
5. Transfer roast to a cutting board or serving platter.
6. Shred with 2 forks, removing any large pieces of fat.
7. Remove onions with a slotted spoon, and serve with pork.

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Grilled Chicken Wings "Ultimate BBQ"

 

6 to 8 servings 

• 2 lb chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Honey Drizzle of choice, recipes follow

1. Preheat grill to 350F to 400F "medium-high" heat.
2. Toss together wings and oil in a large bowl.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat.
4. Grill wings, covered with grill lid, 25 to 30 minutes or until skin is crisp and wings are done, turning occasionally.
5. Toss with desired Honey Drizzle.

Cider Vinegar-Brown Butter Honey Drizzle

About ¾ cup

• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1. Cook butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until brown and fragrant.
2. Transfer to a small bowl, and cool 5 minutes.
3. Cook honey and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4. Whisk in brown butter.

Horseradish-Honey Mustard Drizzle

About ¾ cup

• ½ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard

1. Cook honey, horseradish, and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle

About ½ cup

• ½ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 "3-inch" fresh rosemary sprig

1. Cook honey, 2 tablespoons water, pepper, and rosemary sprig in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
2. Discard rosemary.

Chili-Lemon Honey Drizzle

About 1 cup

• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup bottled chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Cook honey, chili sauce, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring often, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Pulled Pork Nachos "Utimate BBQ"

 

                    If you prefer grated cheese to queso, spread out your chips on a baking sheet, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350F just until the cheese melts. Then finish with remaining toppings.

4 servings

• Tortilla chips
• 1½ "15-oz" cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups Smoked Pork Butt, whithout sauce, warmed "click here for recipe"
• 1 cup fresh salsa
• Two-third cup chopped tomatoes
• Two-third cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• ½ cup minced red onion
• 2 thinly sliced jalapeno peppers
• 1 "12oz" container refrigerated queso, warmed
• 4 lime wedges

1. Layer tortilla chips on a platter, top with beans, warmed pork, salsa, tomatoes, cilantro, olives, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
2. Served with warmed queso and lime wedges.

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