Jul 26, 2021
Let’s get this started by telling you that I hate 99% of all shish kebabs. You know what I’m talking about. When people take raw meat and vegetables, thread them onto a skewer with no seasoning and then cook the skewer until the veggies are limp and the meat is like leather? Well, no more! I was tasked with coming up with a super innovative shish kebab recipe that would be “elevated” or world class. No overcooked meat and limp unseasoned vegetables at You Need a BBQ! I tasked myself with finding a vegetable that cooks the same way as meat and then pairing it with some meat and seasoning. My idea came to me with King Oyster Mushrooms and Bacon! Usually when I make King oysters in a frying pan I use sesame oil, so for this recipe I paired it with our sesame BBQ sauce called Samurai Sauce from our friends at BBQ Quebec. The recipe ended up being incredible, so here it is for you to give it a try!
Jun 22, 2021
Corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer vegetables. There is something about biting into a juicy cob of corn that has been freshly rubbed with butter and salt to go with your barbecued meats. This innovation on barbecuing corn helps it cook more evenly on the grill and is packed with flavor. There is no boiling water in this recipe. So, grab a really sharp kitchen knife, a couple cobbs from your local farmer or grocery store and get ready to have your mind blow with this new Ribs of Corn recipe.
Jun 1, 2021
When I was competing in the bacon category at the world food championships, I needed a side for my Mole Bacon Cheeseburger that would stand up to the umami kick brought on by loads of wagyu beef fat in the burger. This recipe for bacon wrapped onion rings was just the trick. Glazing the bacon wrapping with jalapeno BBQ sauce at the end makes these things into a sticky, greasy, crunchy bite of absolute goodness. They are a lot of work for only a few bites, but if executed right, these are sure to make you the king of the backyard BBQ.
May 28, 2021
Most times when you think of Jalapeno poppers, you think of Jalapenos stuffed with cheese, then breaded and deep fried. Who does not love them as a party snack! These Jalapeno poppers are something else entirely. There are no breadcrumbs, there is no cheese, just loads of beef, bacon, Jalapeno, and flavor. I served these to the staff in the BBQ shop and they were blown away by not only the flavor combination, but how well the Jalapeno heat was smoothed out by the fat in the bacon and beef.
Apr 28, 2021
Smoked Bacon and Little Potato Pancakes, now there is a meal I could get behind. This meal is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes but can also be made from scratch if that is what your heart desires. When I made this recipe, I topped it with sliced avocados, mayo and Truff hot sauce. In the past I have also done it with sour cream and salsa or a fun mayo, sour cream and BBQ seasoning dip, the sky is the limit!
Jan 25, 2021
You run to the fridge or pantry to grab some BBQ sauce for your latest creation and realize you are out… you check the hours at You Need a BBQ and realize we are about to close, and you just don’t have time to make it here in time. Let’s open the fridge and pantry and see if we can throw together something that tastes good. This recipe below is based on a few simple pantry staples that when mixed, tastes like BBQ sauce! Feel free to make edits and add what you have, items like white sugar or molasses can be subbed for brown sugar; or maybe you sub fish sauce or honey garlic sauce for the Worcester or ketchup, either way use a spoon to taste it as you go. Let us know if you come up with something great
