Favorite Grilling Recipes
My husband and I just purchased a new gas grill and I have grilling fever...this past weekend we had some wonderful ribeye steaks and on the menu for the next week we have burgers, jerk chicken and shish-ke-bobs...all of which leads me to the inevitable question...
What are some of your favorite things to grill, recipes, tips on grilling and smoking, etc.
Thanks so much!
(I did try to search the archives and all i got was the serious grilling topics so forgive if this has been covered to death...)
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24 Comments:
Beer can chicken. There really is nothing better.
Embackus at 2:07PM on 05/19/09
Bulgogi kebabs and chicken satay are our summer standards.
Stufsocker at 2:35PM on 05/19/09
- beer can chicken
- steak
- stuffed portabella caps
- veggies: asparagus, tomatoes, zucchini
- potato and/or sweet potato wedges (parboil a little before tossing on the grill)
joyyy at 2:36PM on 05/19/09
slow rotisserie pork roast basted with an asian inspired bbq sauce I throw together. Usually has garlic, ginger, shallot, bottled bbq sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, teryiaki sauce, red wine, w. sauce, mustard. Whatever I have on hand.
mrstkach at 2:47PM on 05/19/09
You can put diced potatoes, onion, carrots (or whatever other veggies you can think of) in foil with herbs, butter, etc. and throw those on there. It's great for individual servings.
I love grilling shrimp on skewers too.
arm1970 at 2:51PM on 05/19/09
Flank Steak - see my favorite recipe in the "Need help for dinner" thread posted by GinaPet on May 17th - I believe you can find it under the "cooking and baking" section - it is so delicious and different from the usual soy-garlic-onion based ones (which are good, too!)
bareneed at 3:11PM on 05/19/09
All great ideas above, especially the beer can chicken, which is a staple at our house. To add...
Fish tacos
Ribs
Tandoori marinated shrimp/chicken
Stuffed tomatoes
Jalapenos stuffed with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic
Artichokes, pineapple, portobello mushrooms or any mushroom for that matter, zucchini, green beans, broccoli, corn, etc....
My opinion - if you can eat it...you can grill it!
GrimChef at 4:13PM on 05/19/09
Corn on the cob! Remove the silk and peel back the husk (like a banana). Rub the corn with butter, lime, sea salt, pepper, garlic, any sort of rub, or any combination of the above. Then pull the husk back around the corn and grill husk-on. It is quite possibly the best thing in the world.
*Note- some people suggest dunking the corn in a water bath after replacing the husk and before grilling, but I've never found it necessary. As long as you use enough butter, things seem to work out just fine ;)
rdrnr44 at 4:45PM on 05/19/09
Try cedar-planked salmon. Pick up a food-grade cedar plank (most grocery stores have them) and follow the soaking directions. Place a nice cut of fresh wild salmon on the plank, rub in some olive oil and coarse-ground salt. Place it right on a medium-hot, covered grill for about 15 minutes...Careful not to overcook. Very simple, easy healthy and delicious.
Side note: I've never tried beer-can chicken...based on so many recommendations I guess I better try it!
ericjpdx at 6:13PM on 05/19/09
yeah, cedar-plank salmon is really good.... but i like my old crappy charcoal grill ... and i make a big bed of coals, then push them to either side - drip pan in the bottom middle..... then i put some lamb burgers, made with feta, cilantro & scallions over the drip pan. close it up and let 'em cook until they're medium rare.... if you put them over the coals they go on fire.... you can move 'em over to the coals for a little browning at first and then slow cook 'em in the middle over the drip pan. play it by ear. this is my favorite grilling recipe.
pooch at 7:43PM on 05/19/09
oh, i forgot, some thinly sliced leftover polenta (cooked in a sheet pan)...
cook it nice and crispy.... brush with a little pesto.... heaven. serve it as an appetizer.....
pooch at 7:44PM on 05/19/09
Here's a link to all the grilling recipes on Serious Eats:
http://www.seriouseats.com/tags/recipes/grilling
Alaina Browne at 10:12PM on 05/19/09
churrasco - make the chimichurri ahead of time and let it sit for 24 hours. Serve with the steak....yum!
southeasterneater at 7:13AM on 05/20/09
I second the grilled corn idea, but I like to serve it "Mexican Street Hawker" style...pull the husks back, remove the silks, then grill until slightly charred (just a bit of color on some of the kernels) -- then I pull off the grill and tent with foil just to steam a few minutes. Then rub a bit of mayo (I know, sounds nuts but trust me, it's great), anchote chili powder, a healthy squeeze of lime, and then a sprinkle of grated parmesean cheese over the cob and deat. It's absolutely the most surprising and delish way to serve grilled corn. Messy, but amazing.
juliebugsmama at 7:22AM on 05/20/09
Thanks for all of the great ideas...here's to a loooong summer full of food and fun! :)
sammie at 9:50AM on 05/20/09
I agree that the "Mexican Street Hawker" corn is REALLY good...I had some in Mexico City years ago and still dream about it. Try crumbled cotija cheese instead of parmesan for a variation.
ericjpdx at 11:10AM on 05/20/09
I don't think I could pick a favorite. I love them all.
Santa Maria style tri-tip, beer butt chicken, BBQ ribs, grilled pork loin, lamb shish kebabs, grilled vegetables, fruits, breads.....
Sorry, can't pick a favorite.
p.s. You guys are making my mouth water!
CJ McD at 11:53AM on 05/20/09
I agree with Embackus on the beer can chicken. If you want it tender an d juicy--do it that way.
I personally love a grilled veggie salad:
grill up some red onion, portabellas, bell peppers, zuccini, eggplant; then just toss them in some balsamic and fresh cracked pepper
straight forward but da bomb
hungrychristel at 2:38PM on 05/20/09
I can't help myself, so sorry to offend anyone. Yes, I am a grill bigot.
If your cooking with one of those gas things, your not grillin', your just cooking outside. Charcoal or wood is the only way to go, and it "real grilling".
Now that I have poked fun...
May I also suggest the beer can chicken others have mentioned. you can use Coke as well, but whats the fun in that. Find a good recipe on the web and follow it. you should be told to drink some of the beer from the can, and t oalso add some spices to the beer can. It's really good, and should work with one of those gas contraptions, although it will lack in the flavor charcoal and wood adds.
I grill all year round and have lots of great ideas. The thing is, the key to success with what I do, relies partly on the flavor you get from a "real grill". Those gas contraptions don't enhance the flavor in the way a true grill does.
Raiders757 at 5:48PM on 05/21/09
Oh, I could add this.
If you really like onions, this is great for when making steak.
Cut thick slices/wedges from an onion or two. Depending on how many people you making steaks for. One wedge per person is needed.
Brush all sides of the onion wedges with olive oil.
Cover all sides with your favorite steak seasonings and let sit while the grill warms up.
When you put your steaks on the grill, carefully place wedges on the grill and cook along with the steaks. Flip once, being careful not to separate the wedges.
After pulling the steaks off the grill to rest, keep the wedges on for desired doneness, if not already to your liking. Before serving the steaks, flan the onions across the top of the steak, and you are good to go.
you should end up with very tasty caramelized onion rings that go so well wit hsteak, that it should be a crime.
Raiders757 at 5:59PM on 05/21/09
dang, I gotta go buy an elote now. I also recommend tri tip over medium coals until nice and crusty.
Ravara at 8:01PM on 05/21/09
Okay, got my Salvadorean style elote. Just wanted to add that it was steamed and finished with a brushing of mayo, a rolling in cotija cheese, and a dusting in chili powder before being browned by direct heat. The cotija was of the grain cheese variety: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotija_cheese which I find similar to ricotta salata.
Ravara at 9:08PM on 05/21/09
I haven't made this in a while but I will soon. It's AMAZING!!!
Grilled Tortilla & Onion Cake;
twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 pounds red onions, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
about 3 dozen wooden picks
PreparationPrepare grill
On a rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals toast tortillas lightly a few at a time, turning them once, until they begin to puff on each side but are still soft. Alternatively, tortillas may be toasted on a stove-top griddle over moderately high heat.
In a large non-stick skillet cook onions in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and cool. Stir in parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
Spread onion mixture on 11 tortillas, stacking them, and top the stack with remaining tortilla. Wrap cake well in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
Discard plastic wrap and with large sharp knife cut cake into 3/4-inch-wide slices (not wedges). Turn each slice onto its side and secure ends and middle with wooden picks.
In a small bowl stir together vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise and brush some of mixture on a cut side of each slice.
Grill slices, mayonnaise sides down, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush tops with remaining mayonnaise mixture, turn slices, and grill until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Discard wooden picks
WSLunch at 10:09PM on 05/21/09
I found this marinade idea in the paper the other day:
2-3 dried figs, chopped
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing (bottled or home prepared)
Blend in food processor or blender til smooth. Marinate steaks or whatever for at least an hour and then grill.
Very tasty and got rave reviews from my picky husband.
Rottenmom at 10:04AM on 05/22/09