I hate to do two chicken posts in a row but a reader reached out to me after my Super Bowl grilling ideas post asking about using buttermilk as a brine instead of beer. So, I decided to answer that question here. Buttermilk brining is often associated with Southern-style fried chicken. That flavor boast can […]
If you are a fan of the NFL, and football in general, then you know the Super Bowl caps off the season complete with the big game, halftime show, and parties! And, those parties – wherever they may take place – often include chicken wings! That’s why this post is focused on a few simple […]
Glazed Ham… Yes Please! UPDATED VERSION WITH ADDED TIPS! If there’s one thing about ham that many people can agree on is the fact that a tasty glaze is an amazing thing! The ham can be baked, smoked, or grilled and people still love a touch of sweet flavor that a glaze offers. If you’re […]
The weather can be warm or cold and the urge to toss a steak on the grill can still hit! But what if you get the fire going, the charcoal perfect, and the steaks lightly seasoned to perfection only to find out you’ve run out of steak sauce? Have no fear! The BBQ Dragon Blog […]
There are some things that just seem to go together. Fall, the flavor of fresh apples, pork chops, and pecans! The flavors mix well, it’s perfect for a fall recipe and the ingredients are easy to come by. In fact, you may have everything in your kitchen right now. The main ingredients are simple – […]
Beer, Peaches and Salmon Fillets There are plenty of ways to grill seafood! You can grill directly on grates, use foil, grilling mats, and even seafood grilling baskets. But, when it comes to the ultimate grilled flavor then plank grilling is the way to go. But even then, there’s room for bonus flavor and that’s […]
One of the worst kept secrets about covered grills is that they can be used in a similar fashion to your kitchen oven. The main difference is a touch of extra flavor added to your chosen food from charcoal, wood chips, and pellets. Newer high-end gas grills may come with a wood chip drawer built-in. […]
Get ready to fire up the grill for a little known National Day dedicated to Double Cheeseburgers! Yep, according to the fine folk at National Day Calendar, September is the month that celebrates cheeseburgers. In fact, the tasty dish is honored on two separate days! September 15 is National Double Cheeseburger Day and the 18th […]
OK, we all agree that a traditional Philly is made with tasty slices of seasoned and marinated beef. But why not think outside of the box, recipe box that is, and try something a bit different when it comes to grilling this labor day weekend. Heck, it’s a three-day weekend so you can grill some […]
Do you know what grade the beef steaks you’re planning on buying are? In case you’ve been wondering – there are EIGHT beef quality grades! Yikes – that’s a ton more than most people seem to know about. The good news is that several of the “grades” towards the bottom of the list are cuts […]
Hey, to be honest – grilled corn on the cob is pretty dang awesome! It’s a classic side dish when it comes to outdoor cooking. All you really need is a dash of salt and pepper and a pat of butter if desired. But why stop there? Let’s get crazy with a couple of fun […]
YES! It’s National Hot Dog Day so get the grills ready to toss some hot dogs on the grates. But your BBQ Dragon buddies feel that July 17 should be wide open! We think this is the day to celebrate all link style sausages that fit on a bun! That means you can enjoy a […]
Have you ever heard of the Reverse Sear method for cooking a steak? Chances are you have if you’re a lover of steak then the answer is yes. If not, get ready to learn a fantastic way to prepare a choice cut such as a thick rib eye! Reverse and Regular Sear Basics Here’s the […]
The 2019 Fourth of July is now in the record books! Hopefully you were able to take full advantage of many of the grilling and barbecue tips from the BBQ Dragon Blog and our Newsletters. But now you may have a fridge packed with a whole bunch of leftover grilled items and picnic side dishes. […]
The Fourth of July is one of the traditional days that grilling guru’s fire up backyard grills and smokers in order to feed family and friends. And, it’s that time of year when people get together for community picnics, outdoor concerts, and fireworks! Since we don’t recommend placing fireworks into your grill we do recommend […]
So, you’re sitting around grilling with the family or a group of friends and the conversation turns towards how everyone wants their steak cooked. Suddenly you’re bombarded with several requests on “doneness” and you’re not sure on how to proceed! Someone requests Rare while another person orders Medium Well and request flow in for […]
Spring and Summer are the perfect time to take advantage of fresh vegetables from your garden or your local market. Nothing can beat the crunch of bell pepper you’ve grown in your own garden or the flavor from grilled squash that you purchased from a local farmer! And, BBQ Dragon has you covered with a […]
Craving seafood? Then skip the drive-through and the two piece combo jumbo sized with extra hushpuppies and get your grill fired up! Then, when you grilling and getting ready to serve up some amazing seafood, you can spin all of your fishing stories. Including the big one that got away. But for now – let’s […]
Do you have a fear of turning juicy and plump chicken breasts, assorted chicken cuts, or whole birds into dried out hunks of poultry jerky? Push those fears aside and start grilling up tender and juicy pieces of chicken every time with the BBQ Dragon Cooking and Smoking Stone. Instantly change your grill from a […]
We don’t know who came up with National Hamburger Day but we like it! And, according to several websites that offer up what seems to be an endless number of “National” days, it’s also National Brisket Day! So, exchange your burger and brisket gifts and enjoy the day. Yes, we know it’s a day after […]
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