Citrus Grilled Mahi Mahi
Sunshine State of Mind Citrus Grilled Mahi Mahi If you are looking for the best way to cook mahi mahi on the grill, then look no further! As a Floridian, Mahi Mahi is a part of life and we cook it regularly. Luckily, these days you can find frozen mahi mahi just about...
Pork Crown Roast with Beer Gravy for the Big Green Egg
After trying this recipe for Pork Crown Roast on the Big Green Egg, you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner! It's surprisingly easier than you thought! There is almost nothing as beautiful in the center of your dinner table as a pork crown roast; the way the bones...
Easy Tri Tip Brisket Recipe (Brisket Style Smoked Tri Tip)
Homemade Bacon Recipe
Homemade bacon is easier than you think! Had I known how easy it is, I would have done it a LONG time ago! It was quite convenient that Bill Gillespie’s new book “The Smoking Bacon & Hog Cookbook” arrived in the mail right around the time I had asked Snake River...
Smoked Turkey Breast with Alabama White BBQ Sauce
If you haven’t smoked a turkey breast yet, RUN, don’t walk to make this smoked turkey breast recipe. Seriously, I don’t know what took me so long to make this. And it doesn’t need to be Thanksgiving or a holiday to make turkey. In my opinion, Turkey is an...
Smoked Turkey Breast on the Big Green Egg with Alabama White BBQ Sauce
If you haven’t smoked a turkey breast yet, RUN, don’t walk to make this recipe. Seriously, I don’t know what took me so long to make this. And it doesn’t need to be Thanksgiving or a holiday to make turkey. In my opinion, Turkey is an underrated protein. With...
Smoked Sweet Potatoes With Candied Pecans and Bourbon Caramel on the Big Green Egg
A note on smoked sides and smoked sweet potatoes! Why would you smoke your sides when you could easily do them in your oven? If you are new here you might be asking this question but let us enlighten you! Smoke is the unsung here in your dishes, the secret ingredient...
Smoked Derby Pie on the Big Green Egg
Derby Pie is a favorite of mine! I enjoy it in the warm months (during the Derby), but it is also appropriate for a holiday table and transports me back to warmer weather. But by making a Smoked Derby Pie on the Big Green Egg, we find up with that extra smoke factor...
Smoked Pumpkin Cheesecake on the Big Green Egg
If you are looking to serve something other than pie on your table this holiday season, look no further. This Smoked Pumpkin Cheesecake on the Big Green Egg has all the comforts of a classic Thanksgiving dessert with the elevated twist of smoking it. Smoking is not...
Sunshine State of Mind Smoked Cream Cheese
Have you heard of the Smoked Cream Cheese crazy that hit tik tok and Instagram? Well, if you haven't had a chance to try it- run, don't walk to give it a try! In this recipe, contributing writer, Shannon Morgan from Instagram's @Biggreeneggfoodie shares a delicious...
Smoke Roasted Turkey on the Big Green Egg
Contributing writer Ron Dimpflmaier, also known as "Captain Ron", is our dedicated Big Green "Eggspert" who is showing how to cook a whole turkey in your Big Green Egg or Kamado cooker for perfectly cooked, smoked turkey flavor in the same amount of time the turkey...
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...
5 DIY Big Green Egg Table Plans To Transform Your Grilling Space
To say I love my Big Green Egg grill would be an understatement — I've shared everything from pizza and pulled pork to a Thanksgiving turkey on the Big Green Egg! As many people bought their first Big Green Egg or Kamado Style smoker last year during lockdowns, I've...
Big Green Egg Smoked Chicken
Before we get started, did you know we have an entire series to set you up for success on your Big Green Egg? If you are new to the Egg Game, definitely check it out! Anyway, let's talk smoked chicken on the Big Green Egg!!! A whole chicken is a great meal and a...
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...
Ham on the Big Green Egg
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl’s Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to...
Guide to Cooking Thanksgiving Turkey on a Big Green Egg
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl's Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the...
Grilled Watermelon Pizza
If you are looking for an EPIC Grilled Watermelon Pizza Recipe, then contributing Writer and "Eggspert" Captain Ron has got you covered! If you make this Grilled Watermelon Pizza don't forget to leave a comment or tag us @grillgirlrobyn on social so we can...
Flame Boss 400 Wi-Fi Smoke Controller Review
What is a Smoker Temperature Controller and why do you need one? Okay, let's talk about the Flame Boss Smoker Controller and how it will ensure you have a perfect cook without having to stand next to your grill ALL DAY. ...... I’m always excited to see a new package...
Low-Carb “Char Siu” Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Okay, so the title is a bit deceiving — this recipe isn't a traditional Char Siu, it's actually a Keto-friendly take on pork belly burnt ends. You'd never know it by the rich Chinese BBQ-inspired flavors and color of this low-carb Char Siu. Char Siu Pork Belly Burnt...
EGGspander Multi Level Cooking System for the Big Green Egg
What is the EGGspander? Simply put, it is a 5-piece rack system starter kit available for the large and extra-large Big Green Egg. This multi-level grill accessory really opens up a whole bunch of possibilities for you and your Big Green Egg. What do you get with the...
Big Green Egg Spring Maintenance
Big Green Egg Maintenance Spring has sprung and it's time to get your Big Green Egg back to work. This is a great time to do a little bit of spring maintenance to your Egg to insure your grilling and smoking season are worry-free. There’s really not much you...
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
The beauty of the pulled pork sandwich is that it is relatively easy to make and feeds a lot of people. It is also one of those quintessential dishes to master on your Big Green Egg or whatever your smoker of choice is. In this recipe, I pair pulled pork with my...
Big Green Egg Series: Kick Ash Tools Review
Note: This post is a part of the Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the most out...
Big Green Egg Series: Making Pulled Pork in Your Egg!
Note: This post is a part of the Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the most out...
Big Green Egg Safety: Burping Your Egg
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl's Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the...
How to Lay a Fire and Control the Temp in Your Big Green Egg
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl's Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and how to take advantage of all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better...
Getting to Know Your Big Green Egg: What’s Inside?
I’m so excited to be working on a series of articles featuring one of the greatest backyard cookers of all time: The Big Green Egg! The Big Green Egg is an iconic, versatile cooker. There’s not much it can’t do. Grilling, smoking, baking; it’s got it all covered. It...
Everything “Big Green Egg” Series: Learn How To Use Your BGE Like a Pro
Note: This post is a part of GrillGirl's Big Green Egg Series, a deep dive into the popular Kamado style grill and all that it offers. Follow along on this adventure if you have ever been curious about getting an Egg or want to better understand how to get the...
Smoked Bourbon and Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Nothing makes me happier than an all American apple pie made with crisp, tart apples in a flaky pie crust. I took my favorite pie of all pies and added two special ingredients that pair perfectly with apples: Bourbon and salted caramel, and kissed them with smoke by...
Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Skillet Nachos
Buffalo chicken and blue cheese is my favorite flavor combo, period. There is just something about spicy vinegary buffalo sauce cooled down with creamy, earthy blue cheese that is a foodie match made in heaven. And because I love this flavor combo so much I thought,...
Smoked Goose on the Big Green Egg
I’ve heard that goose is like the filet mignon of the waterfowl world, and I guess that would explain why it was rather pricey at the butcher- $80 for an a 10lb frozen goose! I’ve seen fresh Canadian Geese at my butcher, but for this time they came frozen - And it...
Grilled Shishito Peppers with Fleur De Sel
If you happen to see Shishito peppers in the store or at the farmers market, snatch them up! They’re absolutely delicious! According to Wikipedia, about one out of every ten shishito peppers is hot, but I’ve never experienced that! If you’ve ever had Padron peppers,...
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...
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped, Blue Cheese Stuffed Figs
There is something alluring about figs to me. I guess it is their rich sweetness- it pairs great with salty ingredients for a savory presentation. In this recipe, the sweet figs pair with the tangy blue cheese, salty prosciutto, and are finished with a sweet balsamic...
Beer Braised and Grilled Country Style Ribs
When people think of ribs, they think of baby back or spare ribs, but for this 4th of July I’m making country style ribs, a meatier variety which actually aren’t ribs at all. We call them Country style ribs but they are actually cut from the pork shoulder area, and...
Apple, Walnut and Gorgonzola Stuffed Pork Chops
This is Scott’s recipe for stuffed pork chops. I’ve been trying to talk him into writing his first ever blog post on GrillGirl.com because he is an amazing cook, but to no avail. Granted, we have been a little busy with our newest addition and all (we just had a...
Big Green Egg Beer Can Turkey
There are plenty of ways to do Turkey, but one of my favorite ways to do Turkey is "Beer Can" style on the Big Green Egg. It cooks lickety-split and yields moist, super juicy results. No more dried out Turkey again! http://youtu.be/bNG3LKPei8c ...
Gluten Free Grilled Dessert Pizza
I love a good challenge. Recently, a friend of mine asked me if I knew of any good gluten-free desserts that could be grilled. I didn't. I love to grill desserts but have never had to adhere to any kind of dietary rules or restrictions until now. ...
What is the Big Green Egg? – An Overview From a Cook’s Perspective
Paul Sidoriak is the resident Big Green Egg "Eggxpert" here at GrillGirl.com. In this article he gives an overview on why people love their Big Green Egg and the cooking attributes a ceramic grill and smoker can offer the outdoor cook. I love cooking outside and...
Spatchcocked Turkey on the Grill
I’ve done beer can turkey on the Big Green Egg for the past two years so I was looking to do something different this year for this year's Thanksgiving turkey. When I saw the Spatchcocked Turkey on my friend’s Chris’ blog NibbleMeThis, I was inspired to use this...
Cedar Planked Salmon on the Big Green Egg
Nothing beats wild sockeye salmon cooked on cedar wood planks over lump charcoal on the Big Green Egg. The salmon gets slowly smoked on the wood, while also absorbing the smoke from the charcoal. If I died and went to heaven, I imagine it would smell like this. You...
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...
Grilled Salmon with Cherry Glaze
This grilled salmon recipe is a nutritional powerhouse by pairing the omega 3 content of salmon with the antioxidant benefits of cherries. This flavorful glaze is is so tasty, you’ll forget that it’s also good for you! Note, by leaving the skin on the salmon filets,...
Huevos Rancheros on the Grill
I love huevos rancheros. Getting the perfect spicy bite of runny eggs, beans, avocado, sour cream and tortillas is the culmination of a breakfast made in heaven. This huevos rancheros on the grill recipe adds a delicious smokiness to the classic Mexican dish. generic...
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...
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...
Smoked Pork Butt on the Big Green Egg and more!
I admit, I’m an egghead. Earlier this year I finally made room on the patio for one more grill- the grill of all grills- the Big Green Egg. My first “smoke” on her was a pork butt, also know as a Boston Butt. I’m a Carolina girl transplanted down to Florida, so of...
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...
Apricot Ginger Glazed Pork Tenderloin on the Big Green Egg
This is one of the first Pork Tenderloin recipes I developed for GRILLGIRL.COM over 10 years ago and it is still one of my favorites because it is just so darn good! Apricot preserves and fresh ginger come together to compliment the flavor of grilled pork and take it...
Pork Ribs on the Big Green Egg
As many of you all know, my parents are into the 'Cue. My dad just started a competition BBQ team called North South Smokers and my mom, well, she's a Southern Lady. She just can't help but be a good cook, it's in her genes. I gave a presentation in Charleston a few...
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...