The Smash Burger
Want to know how to make smash burger? You've come to the right place!!! What's the big deal about the smash burger anyway? How is it different than other burgers? And how do you make them if you don't have a griddle? All burgers, if cooked right, are delicious, but...
Bacon Jam Burgers
If you are looking for the most epic recipe to make Bacon Jam Burgers, well you have come to the right place! I’ve been a big fan of Bacon Jam ever since I was introduced to the recipe about 6 years ago at a Smithfield Pork Event, hosted right in Historic Smithfield,...
What Is Hanger Steak?
As someone like me who has grilled a lot of steaks in her life, I still discover new cuts of meat all the time as there are some cuts, like the hanger steak, that are delicious AND economical, but may be hard to find in the grocery store. Which is what may prompt you...
Better Than Sex Smoked Tri Tip
If you haven’t smoked Tri Tip yet, RUN, don’t walk, to make this recipe. And if you haven’t heard about Tri Tip yet, well you have come to the right place! This recipe is a continuation of my Better Than Sex Series, named after my hugely popular Better Than Sex...
Easy Tri Tip Brisket Recipe (Brisket Style Smoked Tri Tip)
What is a Tri Tip Brisket? This is quite simply, a Tri Tip Smoked like a Brisket! Read on as Captain Ron shows us how to smoke a Tri Tip like a Brisket, cutting down on cost and time while not sacrificing any flavor! Enjoy! There is one cut of meat that seems to...
Epic Prime Rib on the Smoker
If you've never made Prime Rib on your Traeger, Pellet smoker or grill, well now is the time to do it and this recipe from Taylor Carroll from @firepittsandovenmitts will set you up for success! If you are looking for directions on how to cook Prime Rib on your Big...
How to Cook Brisket on the Grill: The Complete Guide
If you are looking for an epic Traeger Brisket Recipe, look no further than Taylor Carroll's complete guide on how to smoke brisket on your pellet smoker! (this recipe works on any smoker by the way! ) While Brisket is often a feared cook, this whole packer Traeger...
Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak with Cowboy Butter
Lessons from a Steak Snob... I love a good Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak. Who doesn’t? And, let’s face it, after competing at a few Steak Cook Off Association competitions AND getting my SCA judging certificate, I feel like I know how to cook and judge a good steak....
Brisket Style Smoked Chuck Roast on the Big Green Egg
The SMOKED CHUCK ROAST vs Brisket If you love smoked brisket but don’t want to shell out the dollars or spend the next 14 hours tending to your smoker, I have the perfect solution for you: the smoked chuck roast. It is easy, doesn’t take forever to smoke, and it will...
Feel Better Fast With the Hangover Burger
There is nothing I crave more than a hamburger when I am hungover, which is why I am sharing with you my all time favorite burger for a hangover: THE HANGOVER BURGER! Enter my tried-and-true Hangover Burger, a heaping meal of fried egg, pickles, bacon, jalapenos and...
Sheila Martinez | Girls Who Grill Interview Series
The last two features for my Girls Who Grill series were in my home state of Florida, so this time we're headed to Houston, Texas to chat with Sheila Martinez! I continue to be inspired by Sheila. While I see many woman cooking on Pellet Smokers, Sheila has truly...
Sheila Martinez’ Chenjeh Kebabs (Chunk Beef Kebabs)
The last two features for my Girls Who Grill series were in my home state of Florida, so this time we're headed to Houston, Texas to chat with Sheila Martinez! One look the Instagram page (you can follow her at @spiffergirl) of this wife and mom of two boys, and it's...
Ooey Gooey Juicy Lucy Burgers
If you like a good extra cheesy burger, then you will love a Juicy Lucy burger! In this iconic recipe, the cheese is stuffed inside the beef patty to offer a luscious, extra cheesy bite with every bite. And the origin story of this burger is just as fun. Two different...
How to Grill Picanha or Coulotte Steak
What is the Picanha, also known as the Coulotte, cut of Steak? In my grilling obsessed brain, I've started associating years with various cuts of meat. In the same way that 2019 was the year of the Tri Tip ( I was so smitten I competed at the World Food Champs Fire...
Meatball Mummies for Halloween (Minion Meatballs for Anytime!)
I love the friendships I have made online. So when some of my BBQ Foodie instagram friends asked if I wanted to be part of a video montage of fun Halloween Recipes that could be made on the grill, I said "absolutely". ...
How to Prepare Smoked Pastrami for a New York Deli Style Sandwich
When it comes to sandwich meats, there is one that stands apart from the others, and that is smoked pastrami. The beautiful color, the spicy crust, it's like perfection on a plate — and the best part is it's easy to learn how to smoke pastrami. When I hear the word...
Sheetpan Smoked BBQ Jack Meatballs
This smoked meatballs on the pellet grill recipe is like a magical unicorn, because finding a recipe that the entire family likes (including a picky 4-year-old) is akin to finding a unicorn. The beauty of this unicorn recipe is that it’s so darn easy and uses...
Chipotle Cherry Beef Jerky (Paleo and Whole30 approved)
Chipotle Pepper and Cherries make for a slightly sweet smoky bite in beef jerky. Most commercially available Beef Jerky is loaded in MSG and nitrates, but this recipe is junk free with no weird ingredients and calls for Tamari or Coconut Aminos instead of soy sauce...
Malcom Reed Reveals How to Cook a Sexy Steak for Competitions (VIDEO)
A sexy steak just makes you want to jump onto it and purr. Learn how to make a perfectly tender and beautiful ribeye using the tried-and-true steak cooking methods of badass grillmaster Malcom Reed. GrillGirl Robyn Lindars met up with her friend Malcom Reed at the...
Grill School: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Using the Reverse Sear Method (VIDEO)
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How to Achieve Perfect Grill Marks (Grill Grates Review)
Let's talk about grill marks. How do you get them, and are grill marks better than a seared brown crust on your steak? For years and years, the crosshatch grill marks seared into a nice cut of steak have been the pride of grillmasters all over the world. The...
Sous Vide and Grilled Steaks
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Mediterranean Quinoa Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, Amber's mouthwatering Mediterranean quinoa burger is a worthy reason to fire up the grill. The Quinoa Burger: a yummy alternative to the beef burger! This quinoa burger was inspired by a falafel recipe. Starting with dry beans gives...
Smoked Tri Tip with Chimichurri
Tri Tip with a twist Smoked Tri Tip finished with the fragrant and acidic Chimichurri make for the perfect bite. If you’ve never had Tri-Tip before, run, don’t walk, to your butcher and ask them to special order it for you- it’s a wonderful cut of meat,...
Smoked Bologna on the Pit Barrel Cooker
A lotta bologna In North Carolina, bologna is called “Preacher’s Steak" and in Mississippi, it is called “Mississippi Rib eye”. Most people don't know that it is actually a smoked sausage, and the name originates from Bologna, Italy where the American Bologna is the...
How to Grind Meat for Burgers
My latest contributing writer, Jon Solberg, has given instructions on how to grind your own burgers at home, even if you don't have a meat grinder! - read all about Jon in his bio on my contributor’s page. Thanks for the awesome instructions Jon- grinding...
Bourbon and Coke Braised Short Ribs on the Pit Barrel Cooker
Beef short ribs for the win No offense to pork ribs, but when you are really hungry, a beef short rib, fully of mouthfuls of meaty goodness on the bone, is really what you want. These ribs are braised in one of my favorite cocktails, bourbon and coke, so you can pour...
Red, White and Blue Burgers on the Pitbarrel Cooker
Fourth of July is around the corner and we are in the midst of grilling season—though we know it is always grilling season if you love to grill! Because you can’t kick off summer with any ordinary burger, I introduce the “red, white and blue” burger! This special...
Beef Jerky on the Pit Barrel Cooker
The key to cooking your jerky in the Pit Barrel is to start with a small, controlled fire and to keep an eye on your jerky to make sure it is not cooking too quickly. Expect a cook time of between 2-3 hours, adding charcoal as needed to maintain the fire but never...
How to Cook Tri Tip On The Big Green Egg
If you want to try to grill Tri Tip on your Big Green Egg, this easy recipe will set you up for success. But first, let's dig into this cut of meat that is still relatively unheard of on the East Coast. The Legendary Tri Tip! Tri-Tip used to be hard to find on the...
Bacon, Blue Cheese and BBQ Bison Burgers
Everyone thinks of burgers for the Fourth of July, but not necessarily bison burgers on this iconic national holiday. If you’ve never had bison, you are truly missing out because it is a leaner, nutrient-dense alternative to ground beef that is tasty AND good for you....
Smoked Beef Short Ribs on the Big Green Egg
Beef short ribs are all the rage these days and it seems like every food truck and trending restaurant is serving them. For the last few weeks, I have been eyeing the great looking short ribs I’ve been seeing at Doris Italian Market, our local butcher, and been...
Grill For The Win, Part 2: Fajitas, Tex Mex Skillet Beans and Game Day Grilling Tips #KingsfordTailgate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfO4cPzmUM
Grill for the Win: Host A Gameday Party with a “Build Your Own Fajita Bar”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPAS_5JRIQ
Sriracha Skirt Steak Empanadas
I’ve been a big fan of sriracha for years. And it seems that people are catching on to how awesome Sriracha is. I was pretty stoked to see Stubb’s making a Sriracha "Anytime Sauce", which was the inspiration for this empanada recipe. Another thing I’m a little...
Brisket and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
Kraft Barbecue Sauce celebrated the launch of their newly revamped line of sauces with no high fructose corn syrup and high-quality ingredients like tomatoes, sweet molasses, cider vinegar and cane sugar. I decided to put the sauce to the test at a tailgate this past...
Bacon, Pimento Cheese and Jalapeño Burgers, PLUS: a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
A hankerin' for Pimento cheese Lately I’ve been embracing my Southern Roots (many of you may not know, I grew up all over the South- I was born in Mississippi, spent the majority of my formative years in Charlotte, NC, have lived in almost every state in the South and...
Bison and Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili (Paleo, Whole30 Approved- no beans!)
It's that time of year when you start craving chili. I was actually standing in line at security at the airport when I got chili on the brain and texted Scott that I wish it would magically appear at the house when I got home that night. The next best thing was going...
Cognac Bacon Cheddar Burgers
Cheeseburgers are about as all American as you can get but I decided to give this one a bit of a French twist by adding cognac, dijon mustard, shallots and a good amount of butter! Did you enjoy these cognac and bacon cheeseburgers?...
Marinated Steak Skewers With Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
I'm all about keeping it simple {+ cost effective} when serving dinner for a crowd. I caught a great sale this week on boneless shoulder steaks, a cut of steak that quite honestly I've often ignored thinking it would be too tough to work with. I cubed up...
Vegetarian Friendly: Grilled Black Bean Mojo Burger
Truth be told I've never tried a Black Bean Burger prior to making one for this post. I've seen them on menus at my favorite vegetarian restaurants and have always been curious. My favorite beans to make {and eat/inhale} are Cuban Black Beans and the base...
How to Reverse Sear Steak
You’ve seen the awesome char marks you get when you order a steak from a nice steakhouse. You can find steak perfection at home without the expensive restaurant prices. Achieve the perfect sear on your steak by using the “Reverse Sear” grilling method. The Reverse...
Hold The Bun “Green Style” Hotdogs (A No Carb Way to Eat Hotdogs)
There is no recipe here per se, I just wanted to share a new way I discovered to eat hotdogs that cuts the bread out but still allows you to have a fun vehicle for toppings on your dog! Let me introduce you to romaine lettuce- a great "vehicle" for the beautiful Waygu...
How to Make the Best Corned Beef Brisket for St. Patrick’s Day
Ellen Pease is the newest contributor to GrillGrrrl.com. She is an old friend I'm so happy to have reconnected with — we were camp counselors together in Rocky Mountain National Park back in our 20s! My how time flies. Now Ellen co-owns a sassy gourmet crepe food...
Labor Day Grilling Recipes for a Kick Ass Cookout
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, what are you going to cook on your day off? Ahh, decisions, decisions. Let me inspire you with some of my favorite recipes to feed a crowd and impress your friends. (All titles below link to original recipe and directions). West Indies...
Torta Burgers with Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Peppers
This burger is the brainchild of my husband who spent a few years living in New Mexico after graduating from the University of Montana. It was Scott’s night to cook a few weeks ago and he did not disappoint with these super stacked and stuffed burgers. If you google...
Bacon Cheddar Sliders with BBQ Bacon Remoulade
My dad is a movie buff, he can watch the same movie over and over again. He spouts out random movie trivia - it's one of the quirky things about him that I love so much. One of his favorite movies 'Field of Dreams' (which was nominated for 3 Oscars) combines his...
Hawaiian Chicken Burger with Pineapple Sriracha Mayo Sauce
The summer is here and burger season is upon us. I love a regular burger with oozy melted cheese and all of the fixings - you can never go wrong with that! If you're looking for a burger that isn't traditional to wow your guests, then the Hawaiian Aloha Chicken...
#SuperBowl Recipes for a Rockin’ Game Day
I can't believe it's that time again. I'm just recovering from the Holidays, and now I get a day to cheat on my diet and eat large amounts of finger food for the day! Here are my favorite recipes that will make for a a well fed crowd at your house. Even if your team...
Better Than Sex Brisket Recipe
Since I originally created this recipe back in 2013, Brisket has tremendously risen in popularity and for good reason, when done the right way, it is DELICIOUS! But let’s not kid ourselves, it takes work. There is a reason that BBQ is called LOW and SLOW. But if...
How To Cook A Winning Tri Tip
Tri-Tip: A regional favorite that leaves many scratching their heads By Jesse Black There’s a good chance that many of you have never heard of Tri-Tip. (The cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, so-named because of it’s triangular shape.) This savory, meaty morsel tips...
Top Ten 4th of July Grilling Recipes for a Kick Ass Cookout
Fourth of July is one of the biggest grilling holidays of the year, so it is time to put your grilling game face on. This is your chance to show the world what a smart, clever grilling God/Goddess you are! This means no hot dogs or hamburgers! Here are my top ten...
French Dip Sandwiches: Great Use of Leftover Prime Rib!
What to do when you have a large amount of Prime Rib leftover? Make French Dip sammies of course! This is a quick and easy crowd pleaser that is suitable for a hearty lunch or dinner. If you don't have prime rib in the house, you can always buy deli roast beef but it...
Standing Rib Roast, ie; Prime Rib on the Grill
This prime rib came out beautifully and the rub created a nice aromatic crust. No photoshopping on this photo, it just came out that good! :)I never grew up having Prime Rib for the Holidays, but I’ve heard that it’s a staple in many a Holiday Kitchen, so I thought...
How To Grill The Perfect Steak on The Big Green Egg
While the Big Green Egg does low and slow and hot and fast, I think some people still find that grilling the perfect steak on the BGE can be a little daunting. Most people most likely started out on a different grill and worked up to a Big Green Egg, and had their...
#Winning Guinness Chipotle Chili Recipe
This is a really hearty chipotle chili as it includes using a dark beer such as Guinness or a porter. Combined with black beans, sirloin meat and the kick of chipotle peppers and you have a real winner on your hands. I've shared this recipe on the blog before, but it...
Indonesian Beef Skewers
I friended Freek on Facebook as we had a lot of mutual BBQ contacts. The Netherlands is a country that is crazy about grilling and BBQ- I have a lot of friends from that country who are world class grillers and I'm adding Freek to the list. This recipe is straight...
How to Grill Chateaubriand (Beef Tenderloin) on the Big Green Egg
When I got this beautiful piece of meat from Snake River Farms, I was a little intimidated. I mean, you don't get to grill a Chateaubriand, the choicest cut of Beef Tenderloin available, everyday. My parents were in town so there was cause for celebration, and I was...
John Offerdahl’s Ultimate Stuffed Inside Line Burger
Here's a full recipe from John Offerdahl, the Gridiron Griller! For eight years, this all-pro linebacker for the Miami Dolphins prowled the NFL’s gridiron, looking for football or foe to devour. Now he’s roaming South Florida’s backyards and tailgates...
BBQ Nachos – Super Bowl of Nachos
Chris Grove of NibbleMeThis, is an all star griller and when I saw these bbq nachos, I new they'd be perfect for "tailgating 2.0". Here are Chris' directions: "I smoked a pork butt this weekend (click here to find why this cut from the shoulder is called a...
Patio Daddio’s County Fair Onion Burgers
"Fair food always gives us a chance to indulge in some great barbecue that we don't normally get to enjoy. This recipe is great twist on a classic: County Fair Onion Burgers. They're easy to make and mouthwatering. All you really need is a quarter-pounder...
3 Pepper Wagyu Beef Sliders
All about the beef: Wagyu and Kobe I’m sure you’ve heard of “Wagyu” and “Kobe” beef and are wondering what the difference is. Wagyu is the breed of cow used to produce Kobe style beef. Called Kobe if raised in the Kobe region, Wagyu if raised out of the country....
Cilantro Lime Beef Satay
Everyone knows I really like making skewers. I mean, who doesn't love meat on a stick? In Southeast Asian cuisine, there's a popular dish called satay that consists of meat or vegetables that have been seasoned, skewered and grilled and served on a stick. This recipe...
Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders
With summer on its way out and football season around the corner, it's time to break out some delicious tailgate certified recipes to bid summer farewell. But on the bright side, we can welcome a new season of pigskin, foam fingers and body paint. Here is a tasty Baja...
Caveman Style Steak
My husband and dad were weary of me using such an expensive cut of meat like a Porterhouse steak to try Steven Raichlen’s “Caveman Style” grilling technique, but I just had to try it. The “Caveman” style of grilling meat as introduced by Raichlen on his Primal Grill...
Bring Your Grill To Work Day: Good Times To Be Had Grilling At the Office!
I no longer get to lug my grills to the office anymore because I now work from home. It's a bummer too because it is such a fu Software Turns Duplicate PLR Articles Into Unique Articles n thing to do with your co-workers and it is excellent for Morale! My friend Marc...
Chimichurri recipes and The Weber Grilling App
Chimichurri is a major flavor profile down here in South Florida with our Latin culinary inspiration, and so when Yvonne Aguerro made a comment about “Chimichurri Burgers” for the “Burger Society” giveaway, I knew I had a winner on my hands. This Latin inspired burger...
Rockstar 4th of July Grilling Menu: Sliders, Grilled Potato Salad, Grilled Poundcake and Cocktails
4th of July is here and that means it’s time to break out the charcoal and fire up your grill. Why not think outside of the traditional grilling box and stir things up a bit with ramped up sliders, grilled potato salad and even cocktails and dessert on the grill. This...
Dead End BBQ and Knoxville Roll Out the Red Carpet
I had the wonderful opportunity to teach a women’s BBQ class at Dead End BBQ in Knoxville, TN. In the case that you are not familiar with Knoxville- let me give you some info. Knoxville is a perfect sized town, not too big or too small, with lots of charm and Southern...
Chile Lime Skirt Steak Fajitas
Skirt steak fajitas are one of my favorite things to make. I lived in San Antonio when I was younger and got spoiled with good Tex Mex at a young age. While many people will make their fajitas with flank steak, Texans know that a fajita is only a fajita when made with...
Kingsford University Part 1: Chris Lilly’s Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe and the Mullets of Nascar
Kingsford University is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go hang out with like-minded foodies, learn new food trends, grilling techniques and eat like a king-or in my case, a Queen.. This year Kingsford U was held in the lively city of Las...
Sage Quinoa Meatloaf on the Grill with Curried Acorn Squash
Once a month my blogger buddies and I publish our recipes that were developed on 4 randomly chosen ingredients, very much like a grilling bloggers version of the Food Network's own "chopped". The only rules to this exercise are that the protein must be cooked on the...
Take Your Grill to Work Part 2: Chicken and Beef Satay
Here's part 2 of "Taking your grill to work" with Jeff Deverter including everything you need to make chicken and beef satay but first, a quick video. Now for those recipes... Did you enjoy this chicken and beef satay? Check out...
Grilling at Work Series: Part One featuring Jeff Deverter
Being GrillGirl has its perks. I get to meet lots of nice people all with one passion: GRILLING! Jeff Deverter is a grilling enthusiast I met via my blog and we share grilling adventures with each other. You can check out his adventures here:...
BBQ Radio: Tune into Celebrity Grill Podcast and BBQ Central Radio Show
I've had the honor recently to participate in the Celebrity Grill Podcast and also the BBQ Central Radio Show. What is great about BBQ on the radio is that you can have BBQ and Grilling information at your fingertips - just sync your ipod with their channel and plug...
Grill Girl Robyn Medlin Grills 4th of July Buffalo Sliders Live on Good Morning South Florida
In time for the 4th of July grilling holiday, I grilled buffalo sliders and veggies on my new CharBroil electric patio bistro on the set of CBS 12- Good Morning South Florida. Buffalo meat is leaner and higher in B Vitamins making it a healthier alternative to beef....
Mesquite Smoked Beef Tenderloin on the Big Green Egg
My father is an excellent griller and lover of all things BBQ-ed so I thought I'd share his most recent culinary endeavors on his Big Green Egg. As many of you know, a Big Green Egg is a ceramic grill/smoker that cooks at high heat to sear the meats and keep them...
Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos with Roasted Poblano Peppers
Sirloin Sliders, aka Mini Burgers
Well, this is not rocket science but it puts a fun spin on your standard hamburger. The mini burger idea is appealing because it is so versatile, depending on the occasion and setting. While one can make sliders as the main course, they are also a fun appetizer for...
Mediterranean Sammies
This is a light yet SUPREMELY SATISFYING Mediterranean style sandwich that offers a nice alternative to your traditional ham and cheese (BORING!). https://grillgirl.com/2018/04/cedar-planked-pizza-on-the-grill/...
Healthy Burger Alternative: Buffalo Burgers
Wild game is not something I would have ever considered eating until I dined at Ted's Montana Grill restaurant a while ago. This opened my eyes to a totally different burger experience!! Buffalo meat is much leaner than beef and is also extremely high in iron and B...