What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday 10/4: Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi/Kalbi)

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

3-4 pounds beef short ribs (good quality English cut)

Marinade:
½ cup soy sauce
1 cup water
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup rice wine (or Mirin)
¼ cup (about 1/2 of a medium) Korean/Asian pear grated
¼ cup (about 1/2 of a medium) onion grated
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

Rinse the ribs and drain water. Trim excess fat. Butterfly the short ribs so the meat is 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. (See below for the instructions.)

Mix all marinade ingredients well. Marinate the meat for at least 6 hours (overnight for best results). The thicker the meat the longer you’ll want to marinate. It’s best to grill over charcoal or wood charcoal (sootbul), but a gas grill works well too. Grill over medium high to high heat, turning only once, 2 – 3 minutes on each side. Make sure to preheat the grill for nice grill marks.

(Galbi can be broiled in the oven. Set the oven to broil and preheat. Lay the meat in a single layer on a broil pan and place it on the top rack of the oven, usually about 6 inches below the broiler. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional 3 -4 minutes until nicely charred.)

How to butterfly the short rib meat: Ask your butcher to butterfly the short ribs so that the meat is about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. To do it yourself, you will need a sharp knife. Holding the bone part firmly, slice the meat lengthwise close to the bone almost to the other end (1/4 to 1/2 inch from the edge). Do NOT cut through. Open it up like a book. Starting from the middle, run the knife through the meaty part, 1/4 to 1/2-inch from the bottom, almost to the other end. Open it up. Repeat if necessary to open the meat into a long thin strip. This might take some practice, but it’s totally worth it. If this does not work, simply slice the rib meat into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rectangles.

Source: KoreanBapsang

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday 9/27: Grilled Flank Steak & Balsamic Veggies

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), quartered  
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation:

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, brush both sides of the eggplant and peppers with 3 tablespoons of the oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill until tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, vinegar, garlic, and parsley. Divide the steak and vegetables among individual plates. Spoon the sauce over the vegetables or serve on the side.

Source: MyRecipes

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday 9/20: Grilled Avocados Filled With Blistered Tomato Salsa

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for the tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 3 avocados
  • Fine sea salt
  • Coarsely-ground black pepper
  • 18 grape tomatoes
  • 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely-chopped cilantro leaves
  • Sour cream

Preparation:

Prepare the grill for direct grillingover a medium-hot fire.

Crush the garlic clove into a medium bowl. Add the oil and lime juice and whisk together. Halve and pit the avocados. Brush some of the oil mixture onto each half without letting any puddle in the hole where the pit was (we don’t want it dripping into the grill and causing flare-ups). Reserve the remaining liquid. Season the avocados liberally with salt and pepper.

Skewer the grape tomatoes and drizzle them with olive oil. Season with salt.

Place the avocados on the grill cut-side-down. Add the tomatoes alongside. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turning the tomatoes once. The avocados should be nicely marked and the skin on the tomatoes should be blistered. Remove everything from the grill.

Cut the tomatoes in halves or quarters. Add them to the liquid in the bowl. Fold in the chiles and cilantro to complete the blistered tomato salsa.

Spoon some of the salsa mixture into each avocado half and finish with a little salt. Garnish with dollops of sour cream. Serve warm.

Source: KalamazooGourmet

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday 9/13: Caramelized-Onion and Gorgonzola Grilled Pizza

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Ingredients

6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/4 lb onions (2 large), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
14 to 16 oz pizza dough, thawed if frozen
1/4 lb Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation:

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat until it shimmers, then cook onions with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over low charcoal (medium heat for gas).

Stretch dough into a roughly 12- by 10-inch rectangle on a large baking sheet and brush with 1 Tbsp oil.

Bring dough, onions, cheese, nuts, parsley, and remaining Tbsp oil to grill area.

Oil grill rack, then put dough, oiled side down, on grill and brush top with remaining Tbsp oil. Grill, covered, until underside is golden brown, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Using tongs, return crust to baking sheet, turning crust over (grilled side up). Sprinkle evenly with onions, cheese, nuts, and parsley. Slide pizza from sheet onto grill and grill, covered, until underside is golden brown and cheese is partially melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into pieces.

Cooks notes:
• If you are making the entire menu and using a charcoal grill, the coals will need to be replenished before you grill the veal.
If you aren’t able to grill outdoors, visit gourmet.com for an indoor method.
•Onions can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.
•Nuts can be toasted 1 day ahead and cooled, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Source: TheBittenWord

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday 9/6: Grilled Asian Chicken & Vegetables with Ginger-Cilantro Rice

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Mango-Sesame Dressing

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup mango chutney

6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

3 large garlic cloves, peeled

6 3/4 teaspoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

Combine all ingredients in blender. Cover tightly; blend until dressing is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients:

8 1/3-inch-thick rounds red onion

8 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed

8 red radishes, trimmed, halved

4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise

1 large orange bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 8 strips

1 1/4 cup mango-sesame dressing, divided

6 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Preparation:

Arrange all vegetables on large rimmed baking sheet. Brush vegetables lightly on both sides with 1/3 cup Mango-Sesame Dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Arrange chicken on sheet of foil. Brush both sides of chicken with 1/3 cup dressing, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Vegetables and chicken can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Coat grill rack generously with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill vegetables until just tender, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for onion rounds and 4 minutes for mushrooms, radishes, bok choy, and pepper strips. Return all vegetables to same baking sheet.

Grill chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Arrange chicken breasts and vegetables on platter. Serve with remaining dressing. 4 servings plus leftovers.

Ginger-Cilantro Rice

Ingredients: 

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 1-inch-long pieces fresh ginger, peeled, each cut into 4 rounds, plus 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 2/3 cups low-salt chicken broth

1 1/3 cups chopped fresh cilantro

1 green onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon (or more) unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation

Combine rice and ginger rounds in large saucepan. Add broth; sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil, stirring often. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine chopped cilantro, green onion, and minced ginger in mini processor. Add both oils and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Blend until almost smooth. Season cilantro oil to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.

Transfer rice to bowl. Remove ginger rounds. Mix in cilantro oil and serve.

Source: EyeForARecipe

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday August 30: Shrimp & Sausage Kabobs

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 large garlic cloves, sliced
2 tsp coarse salt
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled (tails off too) and deveined
5-6 spicy pre-cooked sausages (Portuguese sausage or Andouille), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
metal or wooden kabob skewers

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine garlic, salt, caraway seeds, chili powder and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.

For each skewer, start by threading the tail end of the shrimp. Then, thread a piece of sausage on. Then, thread the top of the shrimp onto the skewer. The shrimp should be attached at both ends with the sausage nestled in the middle of the ends. Using more skewers, repeat with the remaining shrimp and sausage.

Grill the kebabs over a hot fire, turning once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serves 10-12 (as a main course) Serves lots more if serving as an appetizer

Source: Reenie’sRecipes

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday August 23: Ginger Garlic Chicken Breasts

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 heaping Tbs ginger paste
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tspdried basil
  • 4 lgboneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a ziplock bag. Add chicken. Roll chicken around in marinade to completely coat. Allow to sit in marinade for 10-20 minutes. I find if it sits longer than that the chicken begins to get a mealy texture. Move chicken around in marinade at least once while marinating so it gets even marination. Cook on a BBQ as you normally would. I usually have my heat on high until I put the chicken on, then I turn it down to medium and grill 10-20 minutes on each side. Depends how hot your grill is, how thick your chicken is, and whether over direct heat or not.

Source: JustAPinch

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday August 16: Grilled Mahi Mahi With Pineapple

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic; Finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
  • 3 tbs Brown sugar; packed
  • 4 med Green onions; chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ginger root; Grated
  • 4 slices Fresh pineapple; 3/4″ thick
  • GINGERED PINEAPPLE MARINADE:
  • 1/4 cup Reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 lb Mahi mahi fillet; 1/2–3/4 inch thick
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 tbs Sesame oil

Preparation:

Prepare Gingered Pineapple Marinade by mixing all ingredients. Remove 1 cup of the marinade; cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Place fish in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour 1 cup marinade over fish. Cover and refrigerate, turning once, at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours. Generously spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before heating grill. Heat coals or gass grill. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill fish and pineapple about 4 inches from medium heat 8 to 12 minutes, brushing frequently with reserved marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. If pineapple becomes too brown, remove from grill.) Discard any remaining basting marinade. Makes 4 servings.

Source: BigOven

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What’s Cookin? Thriller Griller Thursday August 9: Grilled French Bread Dessert Sandwiches

First, let’s be clear. Grilling is not the same as BBQ. I live in BBQ Country (North Carolina), and I have been corrected many times when speaking with locals.

With grilling, you use a direct flame, cooking quickly. When you BBQ, you use an indirect or low flame, cooking very slowly. And of course, there are different types of grills. The two most common are charcoal and gas grills. I use gas, but I’ll look for recipes for both methods. For a pig roast, an open flame or pit is the way to go, but I’ll stick with grilling or BBQ recipes for now.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • Nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray
  • 1/2 pint strawberries
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 8 (1-inch thick) French bread slices
  • 4 tablespoons marshmallow creme, divided
  • 4 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut flavored spread, divided
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

Preparation:

Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat the grill to medium heat. 

In a small bowl, add the strawberries, sugar, and warm water. Set aside. The sugar will dissolve and create a syrup. 

Spread 1 side of half of the bread slices with about 1 tablespoon marshmallow creme. Spread 1 side of the remaining bread slices with about 1 tablespoon chocolate hazelnut spread. Place sliced bananas on top. Top each marshmallow creme bread slice with a chocolate hazelnut bread slice to make a sandwich. Brush the outsides of the sandwiches evenly with the melted butter. 

Grill the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the marshmallow creme has melted, about 2 minutes per side. Drizzle with the strawberries and their syrup on top and serve immediately.

Source: FoodNetwork

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