Outdoor Cooking Christmas Gift Ideas

November 14, 2011

Christmas GiftI know it doesn't seem possible, but Christmas is coming fast!  It will be here before we know it.  If you have someone on your gift list that likes to cook outdoors by grilling, bbqing, Dutch oven cooking, campfire cooking, or any other way, I'm going to give you some ideas for Christmas gifts.

Perhaps you are the one that likes to do some outdoor cooking and want to give some suggestions or hints (!!) to someone else.  In either case, gift ideas are coming!

Along the way, I'll update this post so that links to all the ideas are are in one place.  If you have something you are wondering about getting, but not sure about, please drop me a comment and I'll see if I can give you some suggestions.

Gift Ideas

Australian Outdoor Rotisserie

Grilling and BBQ T-Shirts

The Volcano Grill

 

Books - These make GREAT gifts!

BBQ USA


Grilled Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

November 12, 2011

Grilled Acorn SquashOne of the benefits of grilling Thanksgiving side dishes is that it frees up your kitchen for other things and keeps most of the mess outside.  I scoured the web and found a lot of great Thanksgiving side dishes you could cook outside.  So if you aren't cooking your Thanksgiving turkey on the grill, check out what other dishes you could do on your grill. Read More »

Dutch Oven Sausage Recipes

November 10, 2011

Because sausage is a ground meat, it cooks up easily and quickly in a Dutch oven.  It can then be combined with other ingredients to make some tasty and original dishes that will delight your family and guests.

Sausage Balls

1 lb sausage (mild or hot)
1 egg
6 oz grated cheddar cheese
3 cups Bisquik

Mix all ingredients together. Pinch off small pieces and form into balls.  Cook 10-15 mins at 350 degrees in a Dutch oven.  Makes 6 dozen.

Dutch Oven Sausage Casserole

8 slices of bread
2 pounds of sausage
16 oz grated cheddar cheese
12 eggs
1 qt. milk
1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp salt

Heat a 12" Dutch oven and cook the sausage.  When done, place in a bowl, wipe out the oven and line it with heavy-duty foil. Lightly grease the foil with butter. Break up bread into the oven. Crumble cooked sausage meat over bread and cover with cheese. In a separate bowl, mix eggs (lightly beaten), milk, dry mustard, and 1 tsp. salt (to taste). Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread-sausage-cheese in the oven, cover, and bake for 35 minutes, checking occasionally.

Enjoy these dishes!


P.S., If you would like some more Dutch oven recipes, I recommend 101 Things to Do With a Dutch Oven.

Dutch Oven Chicken

November 4, 2011

Cooking chicken in a cast-iron Dutch oven is a method that ensures terrifically moist, succulent results because the heavy lid keeps the steam inside the oven.  It also keeps the flavor inside, but because some people don't like the look of steamed meat, here's a trick to make your chicken taste better and look great.  Heat some oil or grease in the oven to about 350 degrees by placing the oven over coals.  Sear the chicken in the hot oven by turning it until it is browned all over.  This will help seal in the juices for better tasting chicken and give it a browned look.  Once it's browned, remove the chicken, wipe out the excess grease, and add the chicken and seasonings for the recipe you are planning to cook.  You'll find that Dutch oven chicken is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Yum! Read More »

Brining a Turkey for a Delicious Moist Flavor

October 29, 2011
Brining a Turkey

Picture by Scott Feldstein at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottfeldstein/

So you decided to grill or smoke a turkey this Thanksgiving, your buddy says to brine it first, and you’re asking yourself, “Huh?”  Here’s why your buddy is right about brining a turkey.

Turkey breast is a lean meat and tends to be drier than dark meat, and moisture loss happens when cooking any type of muscle fiber.  Soaking the turkey in a brine—a solution of salt and water—will help ensure a moister and juicier bird and can reduce this moisture loss during cooking. Read More »

Smoked Chicken Wings

October 28, 2011

Smoked Chicken WingsI recently tried a smoked chicken wings recipe. It was a little different from the typical chicken wing, but it had a nice, mild flavor and was super easy to do.

Rinse your chicken wings and blot dry.  Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Read More »

Grilling and BBQ T-Shirts

October 24, 2011

If you want to look cool while you are bbqing or grilling, or if you want to show off your favorite way of outdoor cooking, check out these cool BBQ and grilling t-shirts!  They are the perfect gift for someone who loves to BBQ or grill.

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How to Grill a Turkey – Five Techniques to Use

October 21, 2011

 

How to Grill a Turkey

Thanksgiving is almost here, and some of you may be wondering if you can grill your Thanksgiving Turkey.  Absolutely! Not only will grilling your turkey give it a fabulous flavor, but it will free up your oven for the other baking you need to do for Thanksgiving.  You may never cook a turkey in the oven again! Read More »