sunset barbecue cookbook
TRANSCRIPT
BY THE EDITORS OF SUNSET BOOKS AND SUNSET MAGAZINE
Sunset Publishing Corporation • Menlo Park, California
Resea rch & Text Joan Griffiths Mary Jane Swanson
Coo rdina ting E dito r Cornelia Fogle
Design
Joe di Chiarro
Illustra tio ns Sally Shimizu
Pho to Stylist JoAnn Masaoka
Serve bubbly Grilled Cheese (page 48) right from the barbecue, with plenty of tostadita dippers. This hearty appetizer comes from Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.
Photographers: Glenn Christiansen: pages 42, 90, 95; Norman A. Plate: pages 39, 58; Darrow M. Watt: pages 15, 82; Tom Wyatt: pages 2, 7, 10, 18, 23, 26, 34, 47, 50, 55, 63, 66, 71. 74, 79, 87; Nikolay Zurek: page 31.
Cover: Red and yellow bell peppers and green pattypan squash grill alongside rosemary-seasoned lamb chops. Simply brush chops with Mediterranean Basting Sauce (page 25), then grill according to chart on page 8. Grilling directions for vegetables are on page 81. Photography by Tom Wyatt. Cover design by Williams & Ziller. Photo styling by JoAnn Masaoka. Food styling by Mary Jane Swanson.
Hot off the grill . . .
Whether yo u're a n o cca sio na l ba ckya rd chef w ho needs relia ble, ba sic info rma tion o n grilling tim es a nd techniques o r a co nf irm ed ba rbecue coo k seeking tem pting new recipes , this boo k is yo ur guide to the a rt of grilling .
In the fo llow ing pa ges yo u'l l f ind m enus fo r enterta ining , instructio ns o n f ire building , deta iled cha rts fo r grilling , spit-roa sting , a nd smo kecoo king, a nd versa tile grilling recipes fo r every o cca sio n-f rom info rma l picnics a nd fam ily mea ls to elega nt dinners a nd ho lida y f ea sts . Yo u'll disco ver wa ys to prepa re a ppetizers tha t coo k o n the gril l , grilled vegeta ble a nd f ruit a cco mpa nim ents , a nd ma rina des a nd ba rbecue sa uces to f la vo r m ea ts , seafoo d , a nd po ultry. We a lso include info rma tio n o n coo king w ith m esquite a nd o ther a roma tic woo ds.
Fo r their genero sity in sha ring pro ps fo r use in o ur pho to gra phs, we tha nk M enlo Pa rk Ha rdwa re Com pa ny, Rush Cutters, a nd William s-So noma . O ur specia l tha nks to Rebecca La Brum fo r editing the ma nuscript .
Editor, Sunset Books: Elizabeth L. Hogan
Fifth printing August 1990
Copyright© 1986, 1979, 1967, 1962, 1957, 1950, Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Sixth edition. World rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic , or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise copied for public or private use without prior written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 85-81593. ISBN 0-376-02080-6. Lithographed in the United States.
Contents
4 Barbecuing Basics
18 Beef
34 Lamb
42 Pork
58 Fish
66 Poultry
82 Patio Parties
94 Index
Special Features
24 Marinades, Sauces & Butters
48 Appetizerp from the Grill
56 Fuels for Cooking
80 Grilling Fruits & Vegetables
Hibachi
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Gas-fired barbecue
Covered kettle
Wide selection of barbecues available on the market today includes many sizes and shapes of open braziers, covered grills, and barbecues fueled by charcoal, gas, or electricity. Here are five of the most popular types.
Ba rbecuing is o ne culina ry a rt tha t even a no vice ba ck-ya rd chef ca n ma ster w ith ea se. Of co urse, it 's crucia l tha t yo u use yo ur equipm ent pro perly a nd lea rn a f ew ba sic skills .
In this cha pter, yo u'l l f ind genera l info rma tio n o n types o f ba rbecues (a f ew exam ples a re show n a t left ) , fo llow ed by info rma tio n o n fire sta rters a nd directio ns fo r ba rbecuing by direct a nd indirect hea t . The cha rts o n pa ges 8 to 17 w ill help yo u w ith the ba sics o f ba rbecuing m ea ts , po ultry, a nd sea foo d, plus smo king a nd spit-roa sting .
In a ll o ur recipes, the recomm ended coo king metho d is indica ted by a sym bo l:
Open grilling l!fjj}A (Direct heat) �
Types of Barbecues
Covered grilling @ (Indirect heat) �
Ba rbecues a re a va ila ble in three ma in types (cha rcoa l-fired , ga s , a nd electric) a nd do zens of styles . Yo ur cho ice w ill depend o n w here yo u'l l use yo ur ba rbecue, the num ber of peo ple yo u'l l usua lly be serving , a nd the kinds of foo d yo u're mo st likely to ba rbecue.
Charcoal-fired barbecues. The mo st po pula r cha rcoa l-fired ba rbecues a re o pen bra ziers , co vered kettles , a nd bo xes w ith hinged lids .
• Open braziers com e in a va riety of sizes , from ta ble-to p po rta bles a nd hiba chis to very la rge (of ten custom -fa shio ned) mo dels fo r qua ntity coo king . Ma ny bra ziers fea ture a coo king grill tha t ca n be ra ised o r low ered to a dj ust the dista nce between firebed a nd foo d , thus co ntro lling the hea t .
Built-in brick ba rbecues a lso belo ng to this genera l ca tego ry o f ba rbecue- like bra ziers , they're designed fo r o pen-grill coo king o ver direct hea t (see pa ge 6 . )
• Covered kettles a re a va ila ble in va rio us sizes; the 18- a nd 24-inch mo dels a re the mo st commo n. Dam pers on the lid a nd under the firebo x a llow yo u to a djust the flow of a ir a nd co ntro l the hea t . This type o f ba rbecue is idea l fo r coo king la rge cuts o f m ea t , w ho le fish, a nd w ho le po ultry by indirect hea t (see pa ge 6), since it pro vides the sam e even hea t a n o ven do es.
Kettle ba rbecues ma y a lso be used , either unco vered or co vered , fo r grilling o ver direct hea t . Lea ving the lid o ff do es ma ke it ea sier to wa tch a nd tend quick-coo king foo ds such a s ham burgers , stea ks , a nd cho ps , but ma ny ma nufa cturers recomm end co vering the grill to speed up coo king a nd co nserve fuel . Co vering the grill a lso helps co ntro l fla re-ups.
• Barbecue boxes with hinged lids genera lly f unctio n the sam e wa y co vered kettles do . Yo u ca n use them co vered fo r coo king by indirect hea t , o r o pen o r clo sed fo r grilling o ver direct hea t . They, too , ha ve a dju sta ble dam pers fo r hea t co ntro l ; ma ny a lso ha ve a dj usta ble firebeds tha t ca n be ra ised a nd low ered . Spit-roa sting a tta chm ents a re a va ila ble fo r som e mo dels.
Gas & electric barbecues. Ba rbecues pow ered by ga s o r electricity pro vide two a lterna tives to cha rcoa l-fired ba rbecues . Mo dels using na tura l o r bo ttled ga s include kettles a nd single o r do uble
bo x-sha ped units; ba rbecues hea ted by electric co ils a re a va ila ble in a sim ila r ra nge o f styles .
Outdoo r units fueled by bo ttled ga s usua lly ro ll o n w heels, w hile na tura l ga s units a re mo unted o n a f ixed pedesta l a nd need to be co nnected to a perma nent ga s line. E lectric units a re po rta ble; they ca n sim ply be plugged into the nea rest o utlet. All ga s units a nd som e electric mo dels em plo y a specia l briquet-sha ped ma teria l , such a s la va ro ck, a bo ve the burner. When m ea t j uices drip o n these ho t "briquets , " smo ke rises to penetra te a nd f la vo r the foo d .
Ga s a nd electric ba rbecues a re a ppea ling o n severa l co unts . They sa ve yo u the wo rk of building the fire a nd clea ning up the a shes. And mo st units require o nly a brief prehea ting , so yo u ca n sta rt coo king in a ma tter o f m inut es . As a rule, foo d grilled o n these ba rbecues coo ks in a bo ut the sam e tim e a s o n cha rcoa l-fired mo dels. If yo u ha ve a ga s o r electric unit , co nsult the ma nufa cturer's directio ns fo r coo king info rma tio n .
Starting the Charcoal
E very o utdoo r chef ha s a fa vo rite wa y to f ire up the ba rbecue . Here a re six of the mo st po pula r sta rters.
• Fire chimney. Sta ck briquets inside the chim ney o n to p o f wa dded sheets o f new spa per, then
light.
• Solid starter. These sma ll , com pressed , woo d
like blo cks o r sticks light ea sily w ith a ma tch .
• Liquid starter. If yo u use a liquid sta rter, be sure it's a pro duct intended fo r cha rcoa l . Don't
pour liquid starter on h ot coals -the coa ls co uld f la re up.
• Self-starting briquets. These briquets a re ea sily ignited w ith a ma tch . They co st mo re tha n regula r briquets do , but a lso hea t up mo re quickly.
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... Starting the Charcoal
• Electric starter. Set the sta rter o n a f ew briquets in the firebed . Pile mo re briquets o n to p , then plug in the sta rter. Remo ve sta rter af ter lO m inutes .
• Propane starter. Just sta ck the briquets a ro und the burner, then light the burner.
Fire Temperature
Three different term s a re commo nly used to indica te desired fire tem pera ture a t the sta rt o f coo king .
• Hot describes coa ls tha t a re ba rely co vered w ith gra y a sh . Yo u ca n ho ld yo ur ha nd nea r the grill fo r o nly 2 to 3 seco nds.
• Medium describes coa ls tha t glow thro ugh a la yer of gra y a sh . Yo u ca n ho ld yo ur ha nd near the grill fo r o nly 4 to 5 seco nds.
• Low describes coa ls co vered w ith a thick la yer of gra y a sh . Yo u sho uld be a ble to ho ld yo ur ha nd nea r the grill fo r 6 to 7 seco nds.
Barbecuing by Direct Heat
Open the bo ttom dam pers if yo ur ba rbecue ha s them . Sprea d briquets o n the fire gra te in a so lid la yer tha t 's l to 2 inches bigger a ll a ro und tha n the grill a rea required fo r the foo d . Then mo und the cha rcoa l a nd ignite it. When the coa ls ha ve rea ched the fire tem pera ture specified in the recipe, sprea d them o ut into a single la yer a ga in .
Set the grill in pla ce at the recomm ended height a bo ve the coa ls. G rea se the grill lightly, then a rra nge the foo d o n the gril l . Wa tch ca ref ully a nd turn a s needed to ensure even coo king . If yo u're using a ba ste tha t co nta ins suga r, ingredients high in suga r (such a s ca tsup o r fruit) , o r a la rge pro po rtio n of fat a pply it during the la st pa rt o f coo king a nd turn the foo d f requently to prevent sco rching. Also keep a wa ter-filled spra y bo ttle ha ndy to extinguish a ny f la re-ups .
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Barbecuing by Indirect Heat
Open o r remo ve the lid from a co vered ba rbecue; o pen the bo ttom dam pers . Pile a bo ut 50 lo ngburning briquets o n the fire gra te a nd ignite them . L et the briquets burn until ho t (usua lly a bo ut 3 0 m inutes) . U sing lo ng-ha ndled to ngs , ba nk a bo ut ha lf the briquets o n ea ch side of fire gra te; then pla ce a m eta l drip pa n in the center.
Set the coo king grill in pla ce 4 to 6 inches a bo ve the pa n ; lightly grea se the gril l . Set the foo d o n the grill directly a bo ve the drip pa n . If yo u're grilling m ea t , pla ce it fa t side up; if the m ea t ha s been ma rina ted, dra in it briefly befo re pla cing it o n the gril l . Add 5 o r 6 briquets to ea ch side of the fire gra te a t 3 0- to 40-m inute interva ls a s needed to keep the fire tem pera ture co nsta nt .
Special Tips
When prepa ring the recipes in this boo k , keep these tips in m ind.
• All o ur grilling cha rts a nd recipes w ere tested o n a cha rcoa l-fueled ba rbecue, using 2-inch pressed briquets . To coo k o ver m esquite cha rcoa l o r ha rdwoo ds, see pa ge 57.
• Mo st of o ur recipes w ere tested w ith the coo king grill 4 to 6 inches a bo ve the coa ls . If yo ur grill is clo ser, the coo king tim e w ill be sho rter.
• Alwa ys use po tho lders o r m itts a nd lo ngha ndled coo king too ls .
• U se a wa ter-f illed spra y bo ttle to extinguish f la re-ups.
• Turn foo d w ith to ngs o r a spa tula -a fo rk pierces foo ds a nd a llow s ju ices to esca pe .
• Sa lt foo d after coo king (sa lt draw s o ut j uices) .
• To prevent stea ks a nd cho ps from curling, sla sh edge fa t a t 2- to 3 -inch interva ls ; cut just to meat.
• To test roa sts o r thick stea ks fo r do neness, insert a m ea t thermom eter in the thickest pa rt (no t to uching bo ne) . To ensure a ccura cy, repea t the test in severa l pla ces (if po ssible) .
Venetian Mixed Grill (page 84) features six kinds of grilled meats: chicken thighs, sausages, skirt steak, lamb and veal chops, and calf's liver. Diners sample meats with grilled polenta and vegetables. 7
Grilling Beef
Cut of Meat Weight or Grilling Fire Test for Doneness & Thickness Method Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
Standing rib roast 31/2-5 lbs. I ndirect Hot. banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 24-26 min. / lb. (R).
6-8 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W) 18-22 min. /lb. (R).
Boned & tied roasts 3-5 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), (rib, sirloin tip, 150°F (M), 160°F (W) 24-26 min. /lb. (R). crossrib)
Steaks (T·bone, New 1 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 5-6 min. /side (R). York, Porterhouse, 11/2 inches Direct Medium Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), top round, sirloin; chuck steak if
150°F (M), 160°F �W) . 8-9 min./side (R).
marinated or 2-2'12 inches Direct Medium Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), tenderized) 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 12-15 min. /side (R)
Flank steak 1-1'12 lbs. Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 5-7 min. /side (MR).
Skirt steak (cut into 1/s-1/• inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 1'12-2 min./side (R). serving-size pieces) 1/2 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 2'12-3 min./side (R).
Boneless cubes :Y• inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 5-6 min. total (MR).
1 inch Di rect Hot Cut meat to test. 8-10 min. total (MR).
1112 inches Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 15 min. total (MR).
Ground beef patties 1 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test. 4-5 min. /side (R), 5-6 min /side (M), 6-7 min./side (W). (R) Rare; (M) Med ium; (MR) Medium- rare; (W) Wel l done
Grilling Lamb
Cut of Meat Weight or Gril ling Fire Test for Doneness & Thickness Method Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
Leg, bone-in 5-7 lbs. I ndirect Hot. banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 18-20 min. / lb. (R)
Leg, boned & tied 4-5 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 25-27 min. / lb (R).
Leg, boned & butterflied 4-5 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 12-14 min. /lb (R).
Shoulder, bone-in 5-7 lbs. I ndirect Hot. banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W) . 18-20 min /lb (R).
Shoulder, boned & tied 4-6 lbs. I ndirect Hot. banked Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R), 150°F (M), 160°F (W). 25-27 min. / lb (R).
Rack 2-3 lbs. I ndirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 140°-145°F (MR). 18-20 min./lb
Chops (loin, rib, :Y. inch Direct Hot Cut near bone to test. 4-5 min./side (MR) shoulder); leg steaks 1 inch Direct Hot Cut near bone to test. 5-6 min. /side (MR)
1112 inches Direct Hot Cut near bone to test. 6-7 min. /side (MR).
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... Grilling Lamb
Cut of Meat Weight or Grilling Fire Test for Doneness & Thickness Method Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
Boneless cubes 3/4 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test 5 min. total (R). 6-8 min. total (M) . 8-10 min. total (W)
1 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test 6 min. total (R). 8 min. total ( M) . 12 min. total (W)
1V2 inches Direct Hot Cut meat to test 12 min. total (R), 15 min. total (M) , 18-20 min. total (W).
Ground lamb patties :Y4 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test 4-5 min/side ( MR).
1 inch Direct Hot Cut meat to test 5-6 min/side ( MR).
(R) Rare; (M) Med i u m ; (MR) Med i um-rare ; (W) Wel l done
Grilling Pork
Cut of Meat Weight or Grilling Fire Test for Doneness & Thickness Method Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
Half leg (shank or butt), 6-8 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F bone-in 27-30 min/lb.
Loin roast, half, bone-in 4V2-6 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F 24-26 min/lb.
Loin roast, half, boned 3-5 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F & tied 21-24 min./lb
Loin roast, rib or sirloin 3-4 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F end, bone-in 30-32 min/lb.
Shoulder roast (picnic 4-6 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F or butt), bone-in 27-30 min/lb.
Shoulder, roast 3-5 lbs. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F (picnic or butt), 33-35 min/lb. boned & tied
Tenderloin V2-1 lb. Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer registers 170°F (fold and tie thin end 20-22 min. total. underneath for even thickness)
Chops (loin, rib, 314 inch Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer p ink; cut to test shoulder); leg 4-5 min/side. steaks 1 inch Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test
5-7 min/side.
1V2 inches Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test 8-10 min/side.
Spareribs 2V2-3 lbs , Indirect Hot, banked Meat near bone is no longer p ink; cut to test whole slab 1-1'14 hours total.
Spareribs, country-style 3-4 lbs , cut Indirect Hot, banked Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test into serving- 1-1'14 hours total. size pieces
Boneless cubes :V4 inch Direct Hot Meat is no longer pink; cut to test About 8 min. total.
1 inch Direct Hot Meat is no longer pink; cut to test 12-14 min. total.
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A stunning entree for guests: Spinach-stuffed Beef Tenderloin (page 88), filled with a fennel-seasoned spinach mixture. Complete the meal with assorted grilled vegetables and a Madeira sauce to drizzle over all.
Grilling Veal
Cut of Meat Weight or Grilling Thickness Method
Leg, bone-in 8-9 lbs. I n di rect
Leg, boned & tied 3-4 lbs. Indirect
Shoulder roast, bone-in 7-8 lbs I n di rect
Shoulder roast, boned & tied 3-4 lbs. I n di rect
Chops (loin) 3/4 inch Direct
1 inch Direct
1V2 inches Direct
·veal cooked to 165°-170°F i s cooked med i um-wel l-tender and ju icy throughout , but no longer p ink.
Grilling Fish & Shellfish
Type of Fish Weight or Grilling or Shellfish Thickness Method
Whole fish (with V2-1 lb. ( 1-1Y2 Indirect or without head i nches thick) and tail ) * 3-5 lbs. (2-2V2 Indi rect
inches thick)
5-7 lbs. Indirect (3 i n ches thick)
Steaks & fillets•• V2 i nch Direct
3/4 i n ch Direct
1 i nch Direct
1Y2 i n ches I n di rect (2-3 lbs. )
Boneless cubes 1 inch Direct
Shrimp Medium-size Direct (30-32 per lb. )
Scallops About 1-i n ch Direct cubes
Clams Medium-size Direct
Oysters Medium-size Direct
"Rub whole f ish with salad oil before g ri l l ing . .. Place heavy-duty foi l under large f i l lets i nstead of putting them
d i rect ly on the g r i l l.
Fire Temperature
Hot, banked
Hot, banked
Hot, banked
Hot, banked
Hot
Hot
Hot
Fire Temperature
Hot, banked
Hot, banked
Hot, banked
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot, banked
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Test for Doneness & Approximate Cooking Time
Meat thermometer registers 165° -170°F * 20-22 min . /lb.
Meat thermometer registers 165°-170°F.' 32-34 min ./ lb
Meat thermometer registers 165° -170°F * 18-20 min./lb.
Meat thermometer registers 165° -170°F.' 32-34 mi n ./ lb.
Cut n ear bone to test. 5-6 min . /si de (M).
Cut near bone to test. 6-7 mi n . /si de (M).
Cut near bon e to test. 8-9 mi n . /si de (M).
(M) Med i um
Test for Doneness & Approximate Cooking Time
Flakes when prodded in thickest part. 6 min ./side.
Flakes when prodded i n thickest part 30-35 mi n . total. Flakes when prodded i n thickest part. 45 min . total.
Flakes when prodded in thickest part 2-3 mi n./side.
Flakes when prodded i n thi ckest part. 3-4 min /side
Flakes when prodded in thickest part. 4-5 min./side.
Flakes when prodded i n thickest part. 15-18 mi n . total.
Flakes when prodded in thickest part. 8-10 min . total.
Shrimp turn pink. 1Y2-21/2 min./side
Opaque throughout; cut to test 5-7 min . total.
Shells pop open. 3-4 min . total.
Shells pop open. 4-6 min . total.
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Grilling Poultry
Type of Poultry Weight or Grilling Fire Test for Doneness & Thickness Method Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
CHICKEN, whole 3-4 lbs. I n di rect Hot, banked Meat thermometer i nserted in thi gh registers 185°F. * 1-1'14 hours.
6-7 lbs. I n di rect Hot, banked Meat thermometer i nserted in thigh registers 185°F.* 1'12-1 :Y4 hours.
Halved or 3-4 lbs. total Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pin k; cut to test. quartered 40-50 mi n.
Cut up 3-4 lbs. total Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test. Dark meat 35-40 mi n .; white meat 15-20 mi n .
Breast halves, 1/2-3/4 lb. each Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test. bone-in 15-20 min .
Whole legs, 8-10 oz. each Direct Medium Meat n ear bone is no longer pink; cut to test. thighs attached 35-45 mi n.
Drumsticks 4-6 oz. each Direct Medium Meat n ear bone is no longer pink; cut to test. or thighs About 35 min .
Wings 3-4 oz. each Direct Medium Meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test. About 30 min .
ROCK CORNISH GAME HEN, whole 1-1'12 lbs. Indi rect Hot, banked Meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test.
45-60 mi n .
Halved 1-1'12 lbs. total Direct Medium Meat near bone is no lon ger pink; cut to test. 30-40 mi n .
TURKEY, whole 9-15 lbs. I ndirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer i nserted in thigh registers 185°F.* 15 min./lb.
16-22 lbs. I ndirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer i nserted in thigh registers 185°F.* 12 min . / lb.
Halved 10-12 lbs. total Indirect Hot, banked Meat thermometer i nserted in thigh registers 185°F.* 11/2-2 hours.
Breast halves, 21/2-3 lbs. each I n di rect Hot, banked Meat n ear bone is no longer pi nk; cut to test. bone-in 1-1'12 hours.
Drumsticks 1-2 lbs. each Direct, Medium Meat n ear bone is no longer pin k; cut to test. or thighs covered 55-65 min.
Boneless cubes 1 i n ch Direct Medium Meat is no longer pi nk in center; cut to test. 12-15 min.
Breast steaks 1/2 i n ch Direct Medium Meat is no longer pink; cut to test. 7-9 mi n .
DUCK, whole 4-5 lbs. Indi rect Hot, banked Meat n ear bone at hip socket IS no longer pi n k; (prick skin wi th cut to test. 2-21/2 hours. a fork before grilli ng)
Cut up 4-5 lbs. total Indirect Hot, banked Meat in thickest part is sti ll slightly pink; cut to test. Legs and wings 40 min.; breast 10-15 min .
SQUAB, butterflied 1 lb. Direct Hot Breast meat is pink near bone; cut to test. 15-20 min .
QUAIL, butterflied 3-4 oz. Direct Hot Breast meat is sti ll slightly pink near bon e; cut to test. 7-8 mi n .
* Insert meat thermometer i n th ickest part o f t h i g h , not touch ing bone.
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Spit-roasting In spit-roasting , the diameter of the meat and its distance from the heat determine cooking time .
Bone- in roasts , boneless roasts , and poultry
are all suitable for spit roasting . In every case , it's important to balance the meat on the spit . Use a ruler to find the center of each end of a roast; the spit should enter and exit at these points .
Choose bone-in roasts of fairly uniform shape, cutting off any bony extensions. Run the spit through the meaty section , as close to the center of the roast as possible. For leg of lamb , run the spit through the meat from the center of the thickest end , keeping the length of the leg parallel to the spit. Roll and tie boneless roasts
into evenly shaped cylinders and run the spit through dead center. Tie wings and legs of poultry closely to the body; run the spit through the neck and body openings. After spitting , position meat in center of spit; secure with spit forks .
arrange the coals in a solid 6-inch-wide band reaching 3 to 4 inches beyond each end of the spitted meat . Place a metal drip pan directly beneath the spit , with one side touching the coals . To maintain a constant fire temperature, add 5 or 6 briquets every 30 minutes , spacing them evenly.
The Firebed. Imagine a wall extending straight down from the spit to the firebed . Then , starting from about 2 inches behind this imaginary wall ,
Acljusting the Distance Between Meat & Fire. Generally speaking, you should position the spitted meat so its surface is about 5 inches from the surface of the coals . To adj ust the distance , you can raise or lower either the spit or the firebed , depending on your barbecue.
Meat Cut or Bird, Weight & Preparation
Pork loin (4-11 lbs.): Roast may i nclude shoulder end of lo i n ; if so. have blade bon e removed and t i e end to hold compactly.
Leg of lamb (5112-6112 lbs.): Cut shank bon e off at jo i n t.
Beef standing rib roast (from 3-rib size up to about 12 lbs.): Use small end of standin g rib; cut rib bones off close to meaty portion.
Boneless pork loin end or pork shoulder roast (about 2v2 lbs.)
Boneless leg of lamb roast (3V2-43/4 lbs.)
Boneless leg of pork roast (61/2-7V2 lbs.)
Beef rib eye or sirloin tip roast (4-12 lbs.): Wrap wi th a thi n layer of fat.
Chicken, frying (3-4 lbs.) or roasting (6-7 lbs.)
Rock Cornish game hens (1%-11/2 lbs.)
Turkey (12-14 lbs.)
Dimensions or Diameter
An i rregular oval. 3V2-4 i nches by 6-6V2 i nches
An i rregular oval. 3112-4 i nches by 7V2-8 i nches
Meaty section 61/2-7 i nches across; bon y section 9-10 i nches across
3-3V2 i nches
4 V4-4:V4 i nches
4 1/2-S i nches
S-SV2 i nches
4-4Y2 inches ( fry i ng) or SV2-6 i nches (roasti ng)
3-3V4 i nches
71/2-8 i nches
Test for Doneness & Approximate Cooking Time
Meat thermometer registers 170°F. 2V2-3 hours.
Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R). 150°F (M). 160°F (W) . 2-2V2 hours (M).
Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R). 150°F (M), 160°F (W) . 4-4V2 hours (R).
Meat thermometer registers 170°F. 1 V2-1¥4 hours.
Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R) . 150°F (M). 160°F (W) 2-21/4 hours (M)
Meat thermometer registers 170°F. 3V4-3:V4 hours.
Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R) . 150°F (M) . 160°F (W) . 2-2V2 hours (R) .
Meat thermometer i nserted in thigh registers 185°F. 80-90 mi nutes ( fry i ng) . 2114-21/2 hours ( roasti ng).
Meat near thighbone is no lon ger pi nk; cut to test. 70-80 mi n .
Meat thermometer i nserted i n thigh registers 185°F. 41/4-43/4 hours.
(R) Rare; (M) Medium; (W) Wel l done
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Flavoring Foods with Smoke F lavorin g foods with the smoke of fragran t woods is an an cien t cookin g art still very much in style
with modern patio chefs . On these pages, we offer two altern ative techn iques for smokin g beef, pork, lamb, fish , and poultry. Qui ck sm ok e
flav ori ng can easily be accomplished on a cover ed barbecue; sm ok e-cooki ng requir es a special piece of equipmen t called a smoker .
Woods for Smoking
W hether you choose smoke-f lavorin g or smokecookin g, your first con sideration will be what type of wood to use. Con sult the chart on page 17 for
id eas ; for each kin d of meat , we in clude a list of appropriate woods. These dried woods can be purchased in 2- to 3-in ch chun ks , small logs, twigs, chips , or sawdust; the size determin es how lon g the wood must be soaked before usin g .
If you wan t to experimen t with garden cuttin gs , choose the same un sprayed woods listed in the chart , or try peach , pear, apricot , pecan , or black waln ut . Break clippin gs in to small twigs an d cut limbs in to chun ks or short len gths. Green wood may be used as is; if the wood is dry, soak it
in water. D o not use ran dom garden clippin gs , which may con tain poison ous plan ts such as olean der. Also avoid the wood of cedar, fir, pin e , spruce, an d eucalyptus; their smoke gives food a bitter, resin ous taste.
Quick Smoke-flavoring
If you own a covered barbecue, you can add a delicate smoke flavor to foods as they cook by in direct heat. S tart by soakin g your choice of wood chips or chun ks in water-20 min utes for chips, 45 to 6 0 min utes for chun ks . Then prepare the barbecue fire for in direct heat (see page 6 ) ; sprin kle each pile of coals with 1 cup wet wood
chips or top with on e wood chun k. S et the cookin g grill an d food in place an d cook as the recipe d ir ects. Ad d mor e wet wood chip s about every 30 min utes , when you can n o lon ger see smoke comin g from the ven ts . (There's n o n eed to add extra chun ks- they burn lon ger than chips . )
Smoke-cooking
V ery slow, even cookin g in a smoker produces succulen t , smoky-flavored meats , fish, an d poul-
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try that taste as good or better than high-priced commercial products. Man y ty pes of smokers are sold in hardware , departmen t , an d outdoor supply stores; var ious smoker s are also available from mail-order catalogs specializin g in outdoor equipmen t .
On e of the most popular un its is the water smoker, which uses steam to keep the in side temperature low an d even . Than ks to the steam an d the lon g, slow cookin g, foods remain moist an d have plen ty of time to absorb the swirlin g smoke.
As the illustration on page 16 shows, a water smoker looks like an elon gated covered barbecue. In the base is a heat source (charcoal , gas, or electric) ; directly above it is a water pan . Two or three cookin g racks are in side , an d a domed lid with a temperature gauge fits on top.
Our smoke- cookin g direction s an d the times given on our smokin g chart apply to a charcoalfueled water smoker. If you have a differen t type of un it , check the man ufacturer's direction s for cookin g in formation .
Preparing the food. To pr epar e f oods for smokin g, you can brush them with olive oil or salad oil , or soak them in a spicy-sweet brin e . Brin in g has several advan tages- foods stay moister, the salty-sweet brin e complemen ts the smoky flavor, an d the shelf life of the food is tri pled . (W ithout br in in g , smoked foods can be kept on ly as lon g as those cooked by an y other method . )
• Brining. To make the brin e , you' ll n eed a con
tain er made from a n on corrodible material such as plastic , glass , or stain less steel ; make sure it 's large en ough to hold 10 poun ds of meat , fish , or poultry.
In the con tain er, combin e 3 quarts cool water, 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar. lVz cups salt. 3
cloves garlic (halved) , 2 teaspoon s whole black peppercorns. an d 4 bay leaves. S tir briskly un til sugar an d salt are dissolved. Then add foods to
be smoked. submergin g them in brin e . Let fish ,
spareribs, an d small birds (quail , squab, game hen s) stan d at room temperature for 1 hour; brin e tur key breast , whole chicken , d uck, an d pheasan t for 2 hours at room temperature. Cover 2-lfz -to 4 Vz-poun d rolled an d tied beef, pork, or lamb r oast an d let soak for at least 8 hours (or un til n ext day) in the refrigerator.
After the food has soaked for the recommen ded time, lift it from the brin e an d rin se thoroughly un der a thin stream of cool water, rubbin g gen tly to r elease salt. Pat the food dry, then set it
Colored a rich mahogany, this smoked turkey (page 17) cooks slowly over smoldering hickory chips in a water smoker. Serve the bird hot for a holiday meal. or offer it cold at a picnic with assorted pickled fruits. 15
... Smoke-cooking
on a rack and let dry until the surface feels tacky (30 to 60 minutes) . At this point , you may cov:er
and refrigerate brined foods until next day.
Setting up the smoker. We did our testing in a charcoal-fueled water smoker, using 2-inch pressed charcoal briquets . If your water smoker is powered by gas or electricity, follow the manufacturer's directions .
• Starting the fire. Begin by checking the chart on the facing page for the approximate cooking times of the foods you 're smoking . For up to 5 hours of cooking, allow 8 pounds of briquets-a
level charcoal pan in most units. For more than 5 hours , you 'll need about 12 pounds of charcoal-a heaping panful in most units. Open all vents and ignite the charcoal , using one of the methods suggested on pages 5 and 6. When the coals are hot (about 30 minutes) , it's time to add wet or green wood for smoke .
• Adding wood. Consult the chart for the amount
and type of wood to use, keeping in mind that one wood chunk (or small log) weighs about 4 ounces and is equivalent to 2 cups of wood chips , twigs, or sawdust.
We recommend you start with the minimum amount of wood listed-the smoke should enhance , not overwhelm, the taste of the food . If you want a smokier flavor, increase the amount of wood the next time you smoke-cook. Soak dry
chunks or logs in water for 45 to 60 minutes; soak smaller pieces for just 15 to 20 minutes. Lift wood from water, let drain, and distribute all of it over the hot coals.
• Adding water to make steam. Line the water pan with foil for easy cleaning , then set the pan in place over the hot coals. Fill pan with 3 quarts hot
tap water.
• Adding food. Pat foods (both brined and unbrined) dry, then brush with olive oil or salad oil to prevent the surfaces from drying out . Set the cooking racks in place; arrange food on racks in a
single layer, allowing l inch between pieces. If you want to smoke several foods with different cooking times , place the smaller pieces on the top racks so they can easily be removed when they're done. Also remember that foods above will drip on those below; stack with care , so incompatible flavors won't mingle.
During the smoking process. A water smoker functions practically unattended . You ' ll probably need to add more water after 3Yz to 4 hours, but
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Cooking racks
Charcoal pan
Cutaway view
otherwise keep the door closed unless you 're testing for doneness or adding coals or water to adjust temperature. Opening the smoker too often allows heat and smoke to escape.
Check the temperature gauge occasionally; it should consistently read 170° to 200°F. When the heat drops too low, try opening the vents . If the temperature stays too cool for more than 30 minutes , add a few extra coals . When the heat rises above 200°F, close the vents slightly; if that doesn't work, add cool water to the water pan. (In some smokers , water can 't be poured directly into the pan from the outside . In this case , pour it through the racks , not over the food . )
Checking foods for doneness. Test foods for doneness as the chart directs , making a small cut into the center of the food if necessary. Keep in mind that the smoke may tint foods a bright pink just beneath the browned surface.
Serving & Storing Smoked Foods
You can serve smoke-cooked foods hot or cold . To serve foods cold , let them cool after smoking , then wrap tightly and refrigerate . Unbrined smoked foods can be stored l to 3 days depending on size-1 to 2 days for small pieces, 2 to 3 days for medium or large ones . Brined foods keep three times as long.
Smoke-cooking Guide
Type of Meat Weight or Best Woods Thickness for Smoking
BEEF
Boneless roasts 3V2-4V2 lbs. Cherry, grapevine, (rib, sirloin tip, hickory, mountain crossrib) mahogany, mesquite,
oak
PO RK
Boneless loin 2V2-3 lbs. Alder, apple, cherry, grapevine, hickory, mesquite
Bone-in loin or About 4 lbs. Same as above leg section
Spareribs Full slab Same as above
Sausages, such 1 inch Same as above as Italian
LAMB
Leg, boned & tied 3V2-41/2 lbs. Apple, cherry, oak
FISH
Whole, small'* About 1 lb. Alder, grapevine, hickory, oak, mesquite
Fillets•• 1-1V2 inches Same as above thick
POULT RY
Turkey, whole 12-14 lbs. Alder, apple, cherry, grapevine, hickory, mountain mahogany, mesquite, oak
Turkey breast, 4-5 lbs. Same as above bone-in
Chicken, whole 3V2-4V2 lbs. Same as above
Duck 4V2-5 lbs. Same as above
Pheasant About 3 lbs. Same as above
Rock Cornish About 1V2 lbs. Same as above game hen
Squab About 1 lb. Same as above
Quail 3-6 oz. Same as above
"Insert meat thermometer in th ickest part of meat or poult ry, not touch1ng bone
.. Choose f1sh such as sa lmon , trout, sturgeon. white sea bass. sablef1sh, tuna, bon ito, mackerel, or yel lowtai l .
Number of Test for Doneness & 2- to 3-inch Approximate Cooking Time Wood Chunks
2-4 Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R):" or until done to your liking. 4-5 hours (R).
2-6 Meat thermometer registers 160°F. • 4-5 hours.
2-6 Meat thermometer registers 160oF.· 5-7 hours.
1-3 Meat pulls easily from bone. 4-5 hours.
1-3 Meat is no longer pink in center: cut to test. 3-4 hours.
2-4 Meat thermometer registers 135°-140°F (R):" or until done to your liking. 4-5 hours (R).
1-3 Flakes when prodded in thickest part. About 1V2 hours.
1-3 Flakes when prodded in thickest part. 11/2-2V2 hours.
2-4 Meat thermometer inserted in breast registers 165°F." 6-8 hours.
2-4 Meat thermometer registers 165°F. • 4-6 hours.
1-3 Meat near thighbone is no longer pink: cut to test. 4-6 hours.
2-4 Breast meat is moist but firm near bone: cut to test. 4-5 hours.
2-4 Breast meat is moist and faintly pink near bone: cut to test. 4-6 hours.
1-3 Meat near thighbone is no longer pink: cut to test. 3-5 hours.
1-3 Breast meat is moist but firm near bone: cut to test. 3-5 hours
1 or 2 Breast meat is moist but firm near bone: cut to test. 1'/2-2 hours.
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Savory toppings stack up on 12-inch Mexican Platter Burger (facing page): Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomatoes, guacamole, and sliced olives. Feature this show-stopping sandwich at a back-yard party for ten.
F rom burgers t o steaks , ribs t o roasts , you're sure to please when you barbecue beef.
When friends stop by for a swim or a postgame party, t reat them to a platter-size hamburger or fajitas -sliced skirt steak to be tucked into warm tort illas. Or, if you feel like splurging , choose a fest ive whole beef tenderloin or a boneless N ew York strip . And don' t neglect the less expensive cuts such as chuck and brisket . Marinated before grilling and served rare or mediumrare , they' re t ender and juicy, rivaling the more prest igious st eaks and roast s in flavor.
F or parties as well as more casual times , you
can easily devise your own recipes for barbecued beef. Pair one of our marinades or sauces (pages 24 and 25) wit h your favorite cut of beef; then follow the basic grilling times and techniques on pageS .
Pictured on facing page
Mexican Platter Burger
Grilling time: About 15 minutes � U sing two rimless baking sheets as "spatulas, " you can f lip this platter- size hamburger neat ly and easily.
1 round loaf ( ll/2 lbs. ) French bread
1/2 cup W• lb.) butter or margarine. softened
1 tablespoon chili powder
Toppings (directions follow)
1/4 cup prepared taco sauce
3 tablespoons instant minced onion
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
2 teaspoons each chili powder and oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
ll/2 teaspoons salt
21/2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces thinly sliced Cheddar cheese
U sing a long, serrated knife , cut bread in half horizont ally.
In a small bowl, beat butter and the l tablespoon chili powder until blended; spread evenly over c ut sides of bread. S et bread aside. Also prepare t oppings and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine taco sauce, onion , garlic , the 2 teaspoons chili powder, oregano, cumin , salt , and beef; mix well . Turn meat mixture ont o a large baking sheet lined with wax paper; pat into a round patty l inch wider than
br ead (meat patty will be approximately 12 inches in diameter) .
Holding both ends of baking sheet , invert meat patty onto a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Lift off wax paper. Cook for about 7 minutes, then turn . To turn , use 2 rimless baking sheets. U sing one baking sheet as a pusher, slide patty onto second sh eet . Then hold pat ty bet ween baking sheets; invert sheets to flip patty. S lide patty back onto grill , cooked side up; overlap cheese slices on top. Cont inue t o cook until done to your liking; cut to test (about 7 more minutes for medium-rare) .
S lide cooked burger back onto one baking sheet ; keep warm. Place bread halves on grill , cut side down, and heat until lightly toasted . Cut top half of bread into wedges; keep warm. S lide burger onto bot tom half of bread . Arrange toppings over burger. Cut into serving-size wedges; accompany wit h bread wedges. Makes 8 to lO servings.
Toppings. Halve and pit 2 medium-size ripe avocados; scoop flesh int o a bowl and mash with a fork. St ir in 3 tablespoons lemon juice and season to t ast e with garlic salt and liquid hot pepper seasoning. Also have ready 2 cans (4 oz. each ) whole green chiles, drained , split , seeded , and flattened; 2 medium-size tomatoes, sliced; and 3 large pitted ripe olives, sliced .
Greek Platter Burger
Cut and butter bread as directed for Mexican Platter Burger, but substitute 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) for t he l t ablespoon chili powder.
F or the t oppings, beat 2 small packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese (softened) unt il smoot h ; stir in 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled . Also have ready l large mild red onion, sliced; 2 mediumsize tomatoes, sliced; l jar (6 oz. ) marinated artichoke hearts, drained; and a mint sprig.
F or t he meat patt y, combine 3 t ablespoons each lemon juice and instant minced onion; 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) ; 2 t easpoons oregano leaves; ¥4 t easpoon ground coriander; Wz teaspoons salt; V4 cup each finely chopped fresh mint and parsley; and l pound each lean ground beef and lean ground lamb. Mix thoroughly. S hape and grill as directed for Mexican Platter Burger, but omit Cheddar cheese.
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Soy-dipped Hamburgers
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Prepare t hese hamburger patt ies at home, t hen marinat e t hem en rout e t o a picnic sit e .
1/z cup each soy sauce and water
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
3 pounds lean ground beef
8 hamburger buns or French rolls. split and buttered
Thinly sliced tomatoes
Green bell pepper rings
In a bowl , mix soy, wat er, garlic , ginger, Worcest ershire , and sugar. S hape beef int o 8 patt ies ,
each about l inch t hick; place in a large heavydut y plast ic bag. Pour marinade over patt ies in bag; seal bag securely and rot at e t o dist ribut e marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan. Refrigerat e (or place in a picnic cooler) for 1 t o 2 hours .
Lift patt ies from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Place patt ies on a light ly greased grill 4 t o 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, t urning once and bast ing wit h marinade, unt il done t o your liking; cut t o t est (8 t o 10 minut es for rare) . When you t urn patt ies , place buns , cut side down, around out side of grill t o t oast . S erve patt ies on buns , wit h t omat oes and bell pepper rings. Makes 8 servings .
Lebanese Hamburgers
Grilling time: About 12 minutes � St art by slow-cooking t he onions t o bring out t heir sweet ness. Then quickly grill t he spicy beef patt ies and serve t he t wo t oget her.
1 tablespoon each ground cinnamon and paprika
1\lz teaspoons salt
o/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Vz cup (Vc lb. ) butter or margarine
4 large onions. sliced
4 small tomatoes. cut into Vz-inch-thick slices
Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows)
3 pounds lean ground beef
1/z cup water
12 hamburger buns. split and buttered
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Combine cinnamon , paprika , salt , and red pepper; set aside. Melt 6 t ablespoons of t he butt er in a wide frying pan over low heat . Add onions and cook, st irring oft en , unt il pale golden and very soft (about 40 minut es) ; st ir in half t he spice mix
t ure aft er 20 minut es . Transfer cooked onions t o a heat proof dish and place in a 300° oven.
Melt remaining 2 t ablespoons butt er in frying pan over medium heat ; add t omat oes. Cook for 1 t o 2 minut es on each side. Dist ribut e t omat oes and any j uices over onions ; ret urn t o oven.
Prepare Yogurt S auce; cover and refrigerat e . In a bowl , blend remaining spice mixt ure
wit h beef and wat er; t hen shape int o 12 patt ies , each about 4 inches in diamet er. Place patt ies on a light ly greased grill 4 t o 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, t urning once , unt il done t o your liking; cut t o t est (about 1 2 minut es for medium). When you t urn patt ies , arrange buns, cut side down, around out side of grill t o t oast . S erve patt ies on buns, wit h onion mixt ure and Yogurt S auce. Makes 12 servings.
Yogurt Sauce. In a serving bowl , st ir t oget her 2 cups plain yogurt, l clove garlic (minced or pressed) , and l t ablespoon minced fresh mint.
Taco Burgers
Grilling time: 4-6 minutes � Cradle a beef patt y and some refried beans in a warm corn t ort illa; add t omat oes and avocado, t hen drizzle wit h t aco sauce.
1 can (about l ib.) refried beans
2 medium-size tomatoes, sliced
large ripe avocado. pitted. peeled. sliced. and tossed with 2 teaspoons lemon juice
pound lean ground beef
small onion. chopped
V4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg. beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
V3 cup diced green chiles
o/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 corn tortillas
Prepared taco sauce
Place beans in a pan and heat t hrough; keep warm. Place t omat oes and avocado in separat e dishes. In a bowl , combine beef , onion, bread crumbs , egg , Worcest ershire , chiles, and cumin.
Mix welL then shape into 6 rectangular patties, each about 3/a inch thick. Place patties on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning once, until browned and done to your liking; cut to test (4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare) . To serve , heat tortillas on grill j ust until softened ( 1 5 to 20 seconds) , turning often with tongs. Spread some beans on a tortilla , then place a meat patty, tomatoes, and avocado slices on one side. Drizzle with taco sauce and fold over; eat out of hand . Makes 6 servings .
Flank Steak 8t Orange Slices
Grilling time: 10-14 minutes � In BraziL barbecued beef is often marinated in orange j uice before grilling , then served with sliced fresh oranges.
About 11/2 pounds flank steak. trimmed of excess fat
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
lj, teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
:y, teaspoon ground cumin
2 or 3 large oranges. peeled and sliced
Place meat in a 9- by 13-inch dish . In a bowL stir together orange j uice , onion , garlic , pepper, oiL vinegar, and cumin. Pour over meat and turn meat to coat. Cover and refrigerate until next day, turning occasionally.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning once and basting several times with marinade, until done to your liking ; cut to test ( 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare) . To serve , cut meat across the grain into thin slanting slices. Garnish with oranges . Makes 4 servings.
Flank Steak Italiano
Grilling time: About 14 minutes ® Slicing this steak reveals savory ribbons of salami , onion , and cheese inside the meat.
About 11/2 pounds flank steak
teaspoon dry basil
package (6 oz. ) sliced dry salami
small mild white onion. thinly sliced
package (6 oz. ) sliced provolone cheese
Lay steak flat . With a sharp knife , cut a deep ,
long slit in center of a long edge, making a pocket almost as big as the steak; be careful not to cut through at sides or back. Open pocket; sprinkle basil inside. Arrange half the salami over bottom of pocket , then add onion, cheese , and remaining salami in even layers. Close with metal skewers.
Place steak on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning once , until steak is done to your liking; cut to test (about 14 minutes for medium-rare) . To serve , cut across the grain into \12-inch-thick slanting slices . Makes 4 to 6 servings .
Sesame Flank Steak
Grilling time: 10-14 minutes ® Both toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil flavor this marinated steak.
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup sliced green onions (including tops)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil or salad oil
1 tablespoon each vinegar. firmly packed brown sugar. minced fresh ginger. and minced garlic
I teaspoon each dry mustard and Worcestershire
About l l/2 pounds flank steak. trimmed of excess fat
Toast sesame seeds in a wide frying pan over medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes) , shaking pan often. Crush seeds with a mortar and pestle , then place in a bowl and stir in onions , soy, oiL vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic , mustard , and Worcestershire .
Place meat in a 9- by 13-inch dish . Pour marinade over meat; turn meat to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning once and basting with marinade, until done to your liking; cut to test ( 1 0 to 14 minutes for medium-rare) . To serve , cut across the grain into thin slanting slices . Makes about 4 servings .
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Fajitas
Grilling time: 15-20 minutes � Along the Mexican border, fajitas (fa-HEEtas) means skirt steaks. Elsewhere , however, the
word has become a catchall term for make-ityourself burritos filled with grilled meat.
3 pounds skirt steak. trimmed of excess fat
Y2 cup lime juice
l/3 cup salad oil
113 cup tequila or lime juice
4 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
ll/2 teaspoons ground cumin
l teaspoon oregano leaves
Y2 teaspoon pepper
4 or 5 small onions (unpeeled). cut in half lengthwise
8 to 10 green onions. rinsed well and drained
3 cans (about l ib. each ) refried beans
Salsa Fresca (recipe follows)
Guacamole (page 86)
16 to 20 flour tortillas. each about 8 inches in diameter
Sour cream
Fresh cilantro (coriander) sprigs
Cut steak crosswise into about 12-inch lengths, then arrange in a 9- by 13-inch dish . In a small bowl , stir together lime j uice , oil , tequila , garlic , cumin , oregano, and pepper. Pour over meat; turn meat to coat. Place onion halves , cut side down, in marinade alongside meat . Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning meat occasionally.
Tie green onions together with string about 3 inches from roots to form a brush. Place beans in a large pan and heat through; keep warm. Prepare S alsa F resca and Guacamole.
Place onion halves on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook
for about 7 minutes; turn over. Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place on grill . Baste meat and onion halves with marinade, using green onion roots as a brush. Continue to cook onion halves until soft and browned (5 to 9 more minutes) . Cook meat , turning once, until browned and done to your liking; cut to test (about 6 minutes for rare) . Transfer cooked meat and onions to a carving board; keep warm . Roll green onion brush in marinade and lay on gril l ; turn often until tops are wilted (3 to 5 minutes) . Place brush on board; remove string . Thinly slice meat across the grain.
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Heat tortillas on grill as needed, turning often with tongs , j ust until softened ( 15 to 30 seconds) . Place a few meat slices down center of each tortilla; top with some beans, a few pieces of onion from onion halves, S alsa F resca , Guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro. F old up bottom, then fold in sides to enclose . Eat green onion alongside. Makes 8 to 10 servings .
Salsa Fresca. In a bowl , stir together 3 large ripe tomatoes . diced, Vz cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) . and 1 small onion. chopped. S eason to taste with 5 to 7 tablespoons seeded , minced fresh hot chiles, 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice, and salt.
Pictured on facing page
Skirt Steaks with Fresh Herbs
Grilling time: 5-6 minutes � F resh herbs add a tantalizing aroma and flavor to barbecued meats . The heat of the coals releases the herbs' volatile oils , which are absorbed by the meat j uices during grilling .
ll/2 to 2 pounds skirt steak. trimmed of excess fat
l/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
Yc teaspoon pepper
25 to 30 fresh thyme, rosemary. or tarragon sprigs. each about 3 inches long
Cut steak crosswise into about 12-inch lengths, then arrange in a 9- by 13-inch dish. In a small bowl, mix oil , vinegar, mustard, garlic , and pepper. Pour over meat; turn meat to coat . Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning occasionally.
S oak herb sprigs in water to cover for about 30 minutes .
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Weave each piece of meat onto a long metal skewer, rippling meat very slightly and tucking an herb sprig between skewer and meat on both sides of meat.
Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning often and basting with marinade, until done to your liking; cut to test (5 to 6 minutes for rare) . Makes about 6 servings.
Fresh herbs twine around skewered skirt steaks soaked in a zesty mustard marinade (facing page) . Accompany the quick-to-cook meat with butter-basted grilled tomatoes and corn in husks. 23
Marinades, Sauces & Butters
The smoky flavor of meat , fish, and poultry cooked over charcoal can be readily enhanced in three ways-by marinating before grilling, basting with a simple sauce during cooking, or topping with a dollop of flavored butter at serving time.
Here are some of our favorite marinades, sauces, and butters; for each one, we've noted compatible foods . To create your own barbecue recipes, match up a marinade or sauce with your choice of meat , poultry, or seafood; then follow the grilling times and techniques on pages 8 to 12. (For more marinade and baste recipes, check the index. )
Marinades
A heavy-duty plastic bag is neat and handy for marinating; you can also use a covered, close-fitting bowl or pan. To give flavors plenty of time to soak in, let beef . pork, and lamb marinate for at least an hour-or, if possible, until the next day. (Poultry and fish need not marinate as long . ) Turn meat several times while it 's marinating; brush any remaining marinade over meat during cooking.
Most marinades contain wine, vinegar, or citrus juice, all of which help tenderize meat . For some less tender cuts, you might also want to apply unseasoned meat tenderizer.
Honey-Wine Marinade Use on lamb roasts, lamb chops, and turkey parts .
Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a small
pan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir
in l cup dry white wine. 2 tablespoons white wine
vinegar. l/3 cup honey. l teaspoon finely chopped
fresh mint or crumbled dry mint, and 2 cloves gar
lic (minced or pressed) . Makes about ll/2 cups .
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Wine-Garlic Marinade Especially good with beef.
In a bowl. stir together l cup dry red wine. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed), l teaspoon oregano leaves. and 2 tablespoons salad oil. Makes about 1\14 cups .
Dijon Marinade Good choice for chicken wings and spareribs .
In a bowl , s t i r together l/2 cup salad oil; l/4 cup each white wine vinegar. finely chopped shallots. and Dijon mustard; and 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) . Makes about l cup.
Teriyaki Marinade Use on beef, pork, or chicken.
In a bowl. stir together o/3 cup soy sauce. l/3 cup honey. 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger. 3 tablespoons dry sherry. l/2 cup salad oil . l clove garlic
(minced or pressed) , and l/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (including tops) . Makes about l¥4 cups.
Apple 1 uice Marinade Try on chicken quarters or pork chops.
In a bowl. mix l/2 cup apple juice. l/4 cup each soy
sauce and honey. 2 tablespoons lemon juice, l/2 teaspoon garlic powder. and l/4 teaspoon each dry mustard and ground ginger. Makes l l/4 cups .
Basting Sauces
For a flavorful alternative to marinades , t ry brushing a basting sauce on food as it grills . To prevent scorching and flare-ups. apply sauces that are high in sugar or fat only during the last few minutes of cooking. If there's sauce remaining. heat it and pass at the table.
Beef Barbecue Sauce Also delicious on spareribs and chicken.
Melt l/2 cup ( l/4 lb . ) butter or margarine in a 2-quart pan over medium heat; add l large clove garlic
(minced or pressed) and V4 cup minced onion. Cook,
stirring often, until onion is soft (about lO minutes).
Stir in 3 tablespoons catsup; 2 tablespoons each minced parsley, lemon juice. and red wine vine
gar; 1 teaspoon each dry mustard and liquid hot
pepper seasoning; Va teaspoon ground red pepper
(cayenne) ; and Y4 cup beer. Bring to a boil; then
reduce heat and simmer, uncovered. until flavors
are blended (about 5 minutes) . Makes about 1 cup.
Herb Butter Baste Use as a baste on poultry or any cut of veal .
Melt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in a small pan over medium heat . Remove from heat and stir
in 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed); ¥'4 teaspoon pepper; Vz teaspoon each thyme. sage. oregano. and marjoram leaves; and Vz teaspoon dry basil. Makes about Vz cup.
Parsley-Orange Baste Brush over lamb , turkey, or pork kebabs.
Melt Vz cup ( V4 lb. ) butter or margarine in a small pan over medium heat; stir in 2 tablespoons grated orange peel. 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons honey. Remove from heat and stir in V4 cup lemon juice. Makes about I cup.
Mediterranean Basting Sauce Brush over cuts of lamb or beef.
Melt V4 cup butter or margarine in a small pan over medium heat; remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed), and Vz teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or oregano leaves. Makes about Vz cup.
Ginger-Hoisin Basting Sauce Use as a glaze for pork and chicken.
In a bowl, stir together o/3 cup hoisin sauce. V3 cup dry sherry or water, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger. 4 large cloves garlic (minced or pressed). and l tablespoon sesame oil . Makes about 1 cup.
Lemon Butter Baste Delicious on fish, shellfish, and veal.
Melt Y4 cup butter or margarine in a small pan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in V4 cup lemon juice. dry sherry. or dry vermouth. If desired, add Y4 teaspoon each dry rosemary and thyme leaves or Vz teaspoon dry tarragon . Makes about Vz cup.
Flavored Butters
Flavored butters make excellent bastes-just melt them, then brush over food as it gril ls . Or bring them to room temperature , then spoon atop hot-from-the-grill meats and vegetables . Prepare and refrigerate butters up to a week in advance so flavors have a chance to blend .
Green Butter Delicious on grilled vegetables , meat, fish.
In a blender or food processor, combine Vz cup (Y4 lb. ) butter or margarine (softened); Vz cup lightly packed fresh basil. mint . or watercress leaves or Vz
cup lightly packed parsley sprigs; and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Whirl until well blended; scrape down sides of container often . Makes about o/3 cup.
Ginger & Lime Butter Complements chicken, veal, and fish.
Peel and mince one 2-inch-long piece fresh ginger.
In a blender or food processor, combine ginger, l cup ( Vz lb . ) butter or margarine (softened) , l teaspoon coarsely ground pepper. V4 cup lime juice. and l teaspoon grated lime peel. Whirl until blended; scrape down sides of container often .
Makes about I cup.
Mustard Butter Serve atop beef, lamb, ham, or chicken.
In a bowL combine l cup ( Vz lb . ) butter or margarine (softened). 4 teaspoons dry mustard. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire. V4 teaspoon garlic salt. Va teaspoon pepper, and 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley. Beat until smooth and well blended . Makes about I cup.
Sesame Butter Flavorful accent for meats , poultry, and vegetables.
In a wide frying pan. toast Y4 cup sesame seeds over medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes). shaking pan often. Let cool . In a bowl , beat Vz cup (Y4 lb. ) butter or margarine (softened) until fluffy; add sesame seeds and beat until well blended. Makes about ¥'4 cup.
DiU Butter Especially good on fish and shellfish.
In a bowL beat Vz cup (Y4 lb . ) butter or margarine (softened) until fluffy; beat in V4 cup chopped fresh dill. Makes about ¥'4 cup.
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Hibachi-grilled Indonesian Beef Skewers (facing page) star at this Southeast Asian dinner. Alongside offer peanut sauce, purchased chili sauce, coconut, and rice (colored yellow with turmeric).
Pictured on facing page
Indonesian Beef Skewers
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Salay is probably the best-known Southeast Asian food: Indonesia , Malaysia, and Singapore all claim it as their national dish. In this version , cubes of beef are grilled and served with a spicy peanut sauce .
lV2 pounds lean boneless beef sirloin
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander
Basting Sauce (recipe follows)
Peanut Sauce (recipe follows)
Cut beef into l -inch cubes. In a bowl, combine garlic , soy, oil , cumin , and coriander. Add beef and stir to coat; then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until next day, stirring occasionally.
Prepare Basting Sauce and Peanut Sauce. Also soak lO to 12 long bamboo skewers in hot water to cover for at least 30 minutes or until next day.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (discard marinade). Thread 4 or 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
Arrange skewers on a lightly greased grill 2 to 4 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning often, until well browned and done to your liking; cut to test (8 to lO minutes for mediumrare). About 3 minutes before meat is done, brush all over with Basting Sauce . Serve with Peanut Sauce. Makes 4 to 6 servings .
Basting Sauce. I n a bowl , mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and \14 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground coriander. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days .
Peanut Sauce. In a 2-quart pan , combine l cup water, :V3 cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) . Cook over mediumlow heat, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, l Y2 tablespoons lemon juice, l tablespoon soy sauce, and V4 to Vz teaspoon crushed red pepper. Serve hot. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days . To reheat , stir over low heat until hot, adding
more water, if needed, to restore to original consistency.
Ripple-skewered Steak
Grilling time: About 15 minutes � Sliced bacon, " rippled" over and under beef cubes , apple quarters , and mushrooms, lends its smoky flavor to these festive skewers. Keep a water-filled spray bottle handy to extinguish any flare-ups.
1V2 to 2 pounds tender boneless beef steak (from the rib, loin, or fillet) , cut about lV2 inches thick
Red Wine Marinade (recipe follows)
8 small white boiling onions
8 slices bacon
8 large mushrooms
2 large Red Delicious apples, cored and quartered
Cut beef into sixteen l Vz-inch cubes; place in a large bowl. Prepare Red Wine Marinade and pour over meat ; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, stirring several times.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Then assemble 4 skewers . For each one, run tip of a long , sturdy metal skewer through l onion, then through one end of a bacon slice. Pierce l mushroom through stem; lap bacon over it and pierce bacon. Thread on l beef cube; lap bacon over and pierce it . Add l apple quarter and l more beef cube, lapping bacon over each; secure bacon end on skewer. Starting with another bacon slice , repeat threading and "rippling" with l more mushroom , another beef cube, an apple quarter, and a final beef cube. Secure bacon end; add l more onion.
Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning and basting with marinade, until bacon is crisp and beef cubes are done to your liking; cut to test (about 1 5 minutes for medium-rare) . Makes 4 servings.
Red Wine Marinade. In a small bowl , stir together ¥4 cup dry red wine, Vz cup salad oiL l tablespoon each minced onion and Worcestershire, I/3 cup catsup, l teaspoon dry rosemary, V4 teaspoon pepper, and 6 drops liquid hot pepper seasoning.
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Pepper Steak
Grilling time: 12-15 minutes � Hot , herb-scented tomato slices adorn this classic pepper steak. Just before serving , ignite warmed brandy and spoon it over the grilled meat.
2 tablespoons cracked pepper
4 small New York or club steaks. cut 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 large firm tomatoes. cut into Jh-inch-thick slices
1/s teaspoon each dry basil and garlic salt
1/4 cup brandy
Sprinkle pepper over both sides of each steak; press into surfaces. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes .
Melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook j ust until heated through. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with basil and garlic salt, and keep warm .
Place steaks on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning once, until done to your liking ; cut to test ( 12 to 15 minutes for rare). Arrange steaks on platter with tomatoes. Warm and ignite brandy; spoon over steaks . Makes 4 servings.
Steak & Onions
Grilling time: 40-50 minutes � If you like your steak rare, start grilling the onions about 15 minutes before putting on the steak (as we've done here) . If you prefer more well-done meat , you can start onions and steak at about the same time.
About 3 pounds top round steak. cut 2 inches thick
1/3 cup each red wine vinegar and salad oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
teaspoon each dry mustard and oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 green onions (including tops). finely chopped
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
8 small onions (unpeeled). each about 2 inches in diameter
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Place steak in a heavy-duty plastic bag. In a bowL stir together vinegar, oil , honey, Worcestershire , mustard , oregano, pepper, green onions , and garlic ; pour over meat in bag. Seal bag securely and rotate to distribute marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or until next day, turning bag over several times.
Place onions on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place meat on gril l . Cook, turning meat and onions every 5 to 10 minutes and brushing meat with marinade, until onions are soft when squeezed (25 to 35 more minutes) and meat is done to your liking ; cut to test (25 to 30 minutes for rare) .
I f meat is done before onions , remove from grill and keep warm .
To serve, cut meat across the grain into thin slanting slices ; cut onions in half lengthwise and eat from skins. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Skewered Beef & Com
Grilling time: 12-15 minutes � Tenderized chuck roast. cubed and soaked
in a pineapple j uice and red wine marinade, is an economical choice for these meat-andvegetable kebabs.
4-pound boneless chuck roast
Unseasoned meat tenderizer
Pineapple-Wine Marinade (recipe follows)
1/4 cup butter or margarine. melted
1/4 cup salad oil
About 5 medium-size ears corn. husked and cut into 2-inch lengths
3 medium-size green bell peppers. cut into l l/2-inch squares
2 large mild red onions. cut into ll/2-inch pieces
medium-size pineapple (about 3Jh lbs. ) . peeled. cored. and cut into 1Jh-inch cubes
Cut meat crosswise into steaks about ll/z inches thick. Then apply tenderizer according to package directions. Cut meat into 1 1/z-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
Prepare Pineapple-Wine Marinade and pour over meat; st ir to coat . Cover and refrigerate
for at least 6 hours or until next day, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, stir together butter, oil , and V3 cup of the marinade drained from meat ; set aside . Discard remaining marinade .
O n long, sturdy metal skewers , thread meat alternately with corn , bell peppers, onions , and pineapple. Brush all over with butter mixture . Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning and basting frequently with butter mixture , until meat is done to your liking; cut to test 02 to 15 minutes for medium-rare) .
To serve , push meat and vegetables off skewers . Makes about 8 servings .
Pineapple-Wine Marinade. In a bowl, stir together l\12 cups each pineapple juice and dry red wine. l Vz tablespoons instant minced onion. l Vz teaspoons each Worcestershire and thyme
leaves. % teaspoon dry mustard. V4 cup firmly packed brown sugar. Y4 teaspoon pepper. and 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) .
Pounded Veal Chops
Grilling time: 4-5 minutes � Pounding with a mallet is a time-honored way to tenderize meat. Here , the technique also serves two other purposes: it works in the seasonings and reduces cooking time on the grill .
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or ll/2 tablespoons dry thyme leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
4 veal rib or loin chops (l to 11/c lbs. total ), cut o/4 to 1 inch thick
Lemon wedges
In a small bowl, stir together thyme, lemon peel , parsley, and oil . Slash connective tissue around veal chops at about l -inch intervals. Rub about l tablespoon of the thyme mixture on each side of each chop.
Place each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a flat-surfaced mallet until about V4 inch thick. (At this point , you may cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours . )
Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning as needed to cook evenly, until done to your
liking ; cut meat to test (4 to 5 minutes for medium).
To serve , garnish with lemon wedges ; squeeze juice over individual chops before eating. Makes 2 to 4 servings .
Liver with Fresh Herbs
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Threaded on three parallel skewers , thick slices of liver are easy to turn . Fresh herbs tucked
between skewers and meat impart a subtle flavor and fragrance .
1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
6 large onions. sliced
25 to 30 fresh sage. tarragon. or marjoram sprigs. each about 3 inches long
1/2 pound sliced bacon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pounds calf's liver. cut into l-inch-thick slices
Salt and pepper
Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until pale golden and very soft (about 40 minutes).
Meanwhile, soak herb sprigs in water to cover for 30 minutes . Also cook bacon in a wide frying pan over medium heat until crisp ; lift out and drain on paper towels . Discard all but V4 cup of the drippings; stir lemon j uice into remaining drippings and set aside.
Remove any tubes and membranes from liver, then rinse liver and pat dry. Arrange liver slices side by side, with long sides almost touching. Weave 3 long metal skewers through liver slices at right angles to long sides, piercing each slice at least twice ; space skewers at ends and
middle of liver slices . Divide herbs equally among liver slices , tuck
ing sprigs under skewers to secure . Brush seasoned drippings over all sides of liver.
Place liver on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning once and basting often with seasoned drippings, until liver is firm but still moist and pink in center; cut to test (8 to lO minutes) . Wrap cooked bacon loosely in foil and warm on grill during last 2 to 3 minutes .
Transfer liver to a platter; remove skewers and cut liver into serving-size pieces. Accompany with bacon and onions . Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings .
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Santa Fe Short Ribs
Grilling time: 30-40 minutes ® Soaked in a mild chile salsa, these meaty ribs cook to perfection on a covered barbecue.
Unseasoned meat tenderizer
6 pounds lean beef short ribs. cracked
ll/2 cups dry red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
1 small onion. chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup purchased red chile salsa
Apply tenderizer to ribs according to package directions; then place ribs in a large heavy-duty plastic bag. In a bowl, stir together wine , oil , onion , garlic , salt, pepper, bay leaf, and salsa . Pour over meat in bag; seal bag securely and rotate to distribute marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning bag over occasionally.
Lift ribs from marinade and drain briefly
(reserve marinade). Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medi urn coals . Put lid on barbecue, drafts open (or cover with a tent of heavy-duty foi l ) . Cook, turning and basting occasionally with marinade, until meat near bone is done to your liking; cut to test (30 to 40 minutes for medium-rare) . Makes 6 servings.
Pictured on facing page
Barbecued Prime Rib Bones
Grilling time: 20-25 minutes � If you relish the sweet meat that clings to bones, these standing ribs make a hearty meal.
About 6 pounds standing rib bones
Mustard Marinade (recipe follows)
Arrange bones in a large shallow pan. Prepare Mustard Marinade and pour over ribs ; turn to coat. Cover and let stand for about 2 hours .
Lift bones from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning and basting frequently with marinade , until done to your liking; cut to test (20 to 25 minutes for medium-rare) . Makes 6 servings .
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Mustard Marinade. In a small bowl , combine V3 cup Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. Beating constantly with a wire whisk, add V4 cup olive oil or salad oil , a few drops at a time. Then beat in 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed) , Vz teaspoon each thyme leaves and Worcestershire, and Y4 teaspoon pepper.
Asian Short Ribs
Grilling time: About 30 minutes � Typical teriyaki seasonings-soy, garlic , ginger, and onion- flavor these meaty ribs . The marinade can also be used on standing rib bones.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 cup each sugar. soy sauce, and regular-strength chicken broth
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic. quartered
1 small onion. cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons sesame oil or salad oil
1 green onion (including top), finely chopped
Unseasoned meat tenderizer
4 pounds lean beef short ribs. cut into 3- to 4-inch lengths
Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes) , shaking pan often. Pour seeds into a blender and add sugar, soy, broth , bourbon, ginger, garlic , onion wedges , and oil . Whirl until well blended, then stir in green onion and set aside.
Apply tenderizer to ribs according to package directions. Place each rib with bone side down
and score meat in a crisscross pattern . Make one set of parallel cuts Vz inch apart, cutting through meat halfway to bone. Then make a second series of cuts at right angles to the first set, making cuts Vz inch deep and 1h inch apart . Place ribs in a large heavy-duty plastic bag. Pour marinade over meat in bag; seal bag securely and rotate to distribute marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan. Refrigerate for about 4 hours , turning bag over occasionally.
Lift ribs from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning and basting often with marinade, until ribs are well browned on all sides and meat near bone is done to your liking ; cut to test (about 30 minutes for medium-rare) . Makes 4 servings.
Always a favorite with family and friends: Barbecued Prime Rib Bones (facing page) , soaked in a tangy mustard marinade. Serve with roasted potatoes, fresh peas, and cold beer. 31
Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Marinade
Grilling time: About 50 minutes � For a special dinner, consider barbecuing a whole beef tenderloin. This handsome cut is quite expensive , but keep in mind that it will serve a dozen generously-and there's no waste . Plan well ahead for this entree; you 'll probably need to special-order the tenderloin from your meat market .
5- to 6-pound whole beef tenderloin (fillet of beef). trimmed of excess fat
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion. chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
Place beef in a 4- to 6-gallon heavy-duty plastic bag set in a rimmed baking pan (at least lO by 15 inches) . In a bowl , stir together wine, oil , onion , parsley, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper. Pour over roast in bag; seal bag securely. Let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours or refrigerate until next day, turning bag over several times .
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Fold thin end of fillet under; tie securely with string to make fillet as evenly thick as possible. Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, basting frequently with marinade and turning every 5 minutes for even browning , until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135° to l 40°F for rare (about 50 minutes) .
To serve , let meat stand for l O minutes; then cut across the grain on a slight diagonal into Vz-inch-thick slices. Makes about 12 servings.
New York Strip with Garlic Pepper
Grilling time: 35-40 minutes � From time to time, many supermarkets offer good buys on big boneless cuts of beef such as a New York strip . Simply seasoned , it 's an ideal choice for your next crowd-size barbecue.
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1/3 cup minced garlic (about 20 large cloves)
1/3 cup cracked pepper
8- to 10-pound trimmed New York strip (boneless loin)
Combine garlic and pepper; rub over both sides of beef. Cover and let stand at room temperature for I hour or refrigerate until next day.
Place beef on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning as needed to brown evenly, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135° to 140°F for rare (35 to 40 minutes) . To serve , let meat stand for 10 minutes ; then cut across the grain into thin slanting slices . Makes 16 to 20 servings .
Savory Chuck Roast
Grilling time: About 30 minutes � A full-flavored barbecue sauce makes a wonderful baste for a thick chuck roast .
1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 medium-size onion. thinly sliced and separated into rings
clove garlic. minced or pressed
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
:Y• cup each catsup and tomato-based chili sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons each Worcestershire, wine vinegar, and lemon juice
1 teaspoon each prepared horseradish and prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon hickory smoked salt
Few drops liquid hot pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dry sherry
Unseasoned meat tenderizer
5-pound chuck roast. cut 2 inches thick
Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often , until soft (about lO minutes ) . Add garlic , celery, catsup , chili sauce , water, Worcestershire , vinegar, lemon j uice, horseradish, mustard, smoked salt , hot pepper seasoning , pepper, sugar, and sherry.
Bring to a boil ; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered , for 30 minutes. Remove from heat .
Apply tenderizer to meat according to package directions . Brush meat on both sides with sauce , then place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Put lid
on barbecue, drafts open. Cook, turning and basting occasionally with sauce , until done to your liking; cut to test (about 30 minutes for rare) . To serve , let meat stand for l O minutes; then cut across the grain into thin slices . Pass any remaining sauce at the table . Makes about 6 servings .
Crusty Crossrib Roast
Grilling time: About 2 hours @ A crossrib roast is simply a boned, rolled chuck roast. Cooked rare and sliced thinly, it's tender and j uicy.
5-pound crossrib roast
1/, cup each salad oil and apple juice
1/2 cup strong black coffee
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/s teaspoon pepper
Place meat in a close-fitting bowl . In another bowl , mix oiL apple juice , coffee , fennel seeds, onion powder, and pepper. Pour over meat , cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning often.
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade); then place on grill directly above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook, basting occasionally with marinade, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135° to l40°F for rare (about 2 hours) . Let meat stand for 10 minutes; then cut across the grain into thin slices. Makes 8 to lO servings.
Sesame Beef Roast
Grilling time: 1 1/z-1¥4 hours @ This delicious sesame-f lavored roast beef benefits from marinating for a full day.
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup each salad oil and soy sauce
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic . minced or pressed
1 medium-size onion. sliced
4-pound crossrib or sirloin tip roast
Toast sesame seeds in a wide frying pan over
medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes) ,
shaking pan often . Remove from heat and add oiL soy, lemon j uice, vinegar, sugar, garlic , and onion. Place meat in a close-fitting bowl; pour marinade over meat , cover, and refrigerate until next day, turning occasionally.
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6 ) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) ; then place on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook, basting occasionally with marinade, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135 o to l 40°F for rare ( l \t2 to 13/4 hours) . Let meat stand for 10 minutes; then cut across the grain into thin slices. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Brisket of Beef
Grilling time: About 25 minutes ® Serve tender, ju icy slices of rare brisket topped with a tangy, spicy sauce.
4- to 5-pound beef brisket
2 tablespoons each chili powder. vinegar. and Worcestershire
lj, teaspoon pepper
1 large onion. chopped
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
:y, cup catsup
1 cup water
Unseasoned meat tenderizer
Place beef in a large heavy-duty plastic bag . In a
bowL stir together chili powder, vinegar, Worcestershire , pepper, onion, garlic , catsup, and water. Pour over meat in bag; seal bag securely and rotate to distribute marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan . Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning bag over several times .
Lift meat from marinade; scrape off excess (reserve marinade) . Pat meat dry and apply tenderizer according to package directions. Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of low coals . Cook, turning frequently, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135° to l 40°F for rare (about 25 minutes) . Remove from gril l ; let stand for 10 minutes .
Bring marinade to a boil ; pour into a bowl. Cut meat across the grain into thin slanting slices. Serve with marinade. Makes lO to 12 servings .
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Starring at this Mediterranean buffet (facing page) is a garlic-studded leg of lamb. Tuck thin slices of barbecued meat into pocket bread with romaine leaves, chunky vegetable relish, and a mint-seasoned yogurt sauce.
Middle Eastern nomads may have been the first cooks to barbecue lamb, spit-roasting the whole animal over an open fire . Today, with the advent of modern barbecue equipment, it 's easy to grill all cuts of l amb-from large whole legs to smaller chops and steaks to ground meat patties.
This chapter begins with a selection of recipes you might cook for a crowd , including a fancy fruit-stuffed lamb shoulder and a garlicky leg of lamb to slice and serve in pocket bread . You'll also find many family-size recipes: grilled chops , kebabs of meat and fruits or vegetables , and ground lamb patties and skewers .
If you're looking for basic grilling directions for various cuts of lamb, turn to pages 8 and 9 . See pages 2 4 and 25 for complementary marinades , sauces, and flavored butters .
Pictured on facing page
Turkish Lamb Sandwich Buffet
Grilling time: About 2 hours @ This garlic-studded leg of lamb has a flavor reminiscent of a Turkish specialty called donner kebab . But while its Middle Eastern counterpart cooks on a vertical spit (or "gyro") , our lamb roast grills almost unattended on a covered barbecue. The sliced cooked meat makes a savory filling for pocket bread, accompanied with romaine leaves , a cucumber-tomato relish, and a mint-flavored yogurt sauce .
Basting Sauce (recipe follows)
Cucumber-Tomato Relish (recipe follows)
Yogurt-Mint Sauce (recipe follows)
51/2- to 61/2-pound leg of lamb
3 or 4 cloves garlic, cut into small slivers
10 to 12 pocket breads. each about 7 inches in diameter, cut into halves
Romaine lettuce leaves
Prepare Basting Sauce, Cucumber-Tomato Relish , and Yogurt-Mint Sauce .
Cut small gashes in lamb flesh and insert garlic slivers . Barbecue lamb by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing it on grill directly above drip pan. Brush meat with Basting Sauce , then cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook, brushing frequently with Basting Sauce , until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part (not touching bone) registers l50°F for medium (about 2 hours) . Remove from grill; let stand for lO minutes.
To make sandwiches , cut lamb into thin slices. Let guests fill pocket bread halves with a few slices of meat , several romaine leaves, and several spoonfuls each of the Cucumber-Tomato Relish and Yogurt-Mint Sauce. Makes lO to 12 servings .
Basting Sauce. In a bowL stir together Y3 cup olive oil or salad oil ; Vz cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; l small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) ; Yz teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg. ground ginger. and pepper; and Ys teaspoon
ground cloves.
Cucumber-Tomato Relish. In a large bowL stir together 1/4 cup white wine vinegar. Vz cup olive oil. l teaspoon each salt and sugar. 1;4 teaspoon each oregano leaves and pepper. and 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley. Peel and seed 6 large tomatoes; then cut into %-inch cubes . Also thinly slice l long English cucumber and cut l small mild red onion into %-inch pieces. Add tomatoes , cucumber, and onion to oil mixture; stir gently to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, stirring several times .
Yogurt-Mint Sauce. In a bowL stir together 2 cups plain yogurt . l teaspoon each salt and sugar. l clove garlic (minced or pressed) , and
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint. If made ahead , cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days .
fruit & Herb-scented Lamb
Grilling time: About Jl/z hours @ This butterflied leg of lamb is flavored with slivers of garlic , soaked in a marinade of pomegranate j uice and red wine, then grilled on a covered barbecue. If you can't find pomegranate juice in your supermarket , look for it in a specialty foods shop .
5 1/2- to 61/2-pound leg of lamb. boned and butterflied
3 or 4 cloves garlic. cut into small slivers
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups dry red wine
I large onion. chopped
teaspoon each dry rosemary and oregano leaves
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Cut small gashes in lamb flesh and insert garlic slivers . Place meat in a close-fitting dish . In a bowl, stir together pomegranate j uice, wine , onion , rosemary, and oregano; pour over meat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until next day, turning several times .
Barbecue lamb by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) ; then place on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue ; adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook un
til a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part
registers 150°F for medium (about l Vz hours) .
Meanwhile , pour marinade through a wire strainer into a wide frying pan; discard residue in strainer. Bring marinade to a boil over high heat; continue to boil until reduced to about 3;4 cup.
To serve, let meat stand for lO minutes; then cut across the grain into thin slanting slices. Pass sauce at the table to spoon over individual portions. Makes 6 to 8 servings .
Salt-brined Grilled Lamb
Grilling time: About J l/z hours @ Salt brine is typically thought of as a meat
preservative-but in this case, it acts more like
a flavorful marinade that keeps the meat moist and succulent during grilling . (Plan ahead-this roast soaks for 2 to 3 days before cooking. )
8 cups water
V:! cup sugar
'14 cup salt
3 tablespoons cardamom seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
liz cup minced fresh ginger
3V:!- to 4-pound boned and tied leg of lamb
In a 3- to 4-quart pan , combine water, sugar, salt,
cardamom seeds, peppercorns, and ginger.
Bring to a boil over high heat; then remove from heat and let cool . Set a large heavy-duty plastic bag in a 9- by 13-inch pan. Pour brine into bag, then add lamb; seal bag securely. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning bag over occasionally.
Barbecue lamb by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift lamb from brine and drain briefly, then place on grill directly above drip pan. Pour brine through a wire strainer; discard liquid and distribute seasonings over coals . Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an
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even heat. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers l40°F for rare (about l Yz hours) .
Let roast stand for lO minutes; cut across the grain into thin slices. Makes 8 to lO servings.
Fruit-stuffed Lamb Shoulder
Grilling time: ! Vz-2 hours @ A dried-fruit filling scented with lemon and
rosemary is tucked inside this boned lamb shoulder; more of the same filling is stirred into the pan drippings to make a flavorful gravy.
2 packages (8 oz. each ) mixed dried fruit , pitted and cut into pieces
Vz cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon each grated lemon peel and dry rosemary
¥3 cup water
3- to 4-pound boned and tied lamb shoulder
Salt and pepper
About 2 cups regular-strength chicken broth
tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
In a small pan, combine fruit , onion , lemon peel, rosemary, and the ¥:3 cup water. Cook over me
dium heat . uncovered , stirring often, until liquid
is absorbed (about 8 minutes) . Remove from heat;
let cool . Untie lamb and lay out flat. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper, then spread with half the fruit mixture . Roll roast and tie securely at 2-inch intervals. Then tuck in ends of roast ; tie around length of roll in several places.
Barbecue lamb by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing it on grill directly above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to
maintain an even heat. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers l 50°F for medium ( l Vz to 2 hours) .
Let meat stand while you prepare gravy. To make gravy, skim and discard fat from pan drippings. Measure drippings and add enough broth to make 2 cups liquid; pour into a small pan and add remaining fruit mixture . Stir cornstarch mix
ture , then add to pan. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut lamb into thick slices, cutting long ties but leaving short ones intact . Pass gravy at the table to accompany meat . Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Lemon Lamb Steaks
Grilling time: About 10 minutes � Steaks cut from the broad end of a leg of lamb are an excellent choice for grilling . Here ,
the steaks are soaked in a lemon-oregano mari
nade before cooking.
4 lamb leg steaks. cut o/4 to l inch thick
o/3 cup salad oil
V3 cup lemon juice
l medium-size onion, chopped
1 teaspoon each salt and oregano leaves
V4 teaspoon pepper
Lemon slices
Parsley sprigs
Place lamb steaks in a close- fitting dish. In a
bowl , stir together oil , lemon j uice, onion , salt ,
oregano, and pepper; pour over meat . Turn meat
to coat; then cover and refrigerate for at least 4
hours or until next day, turning several times .
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (re
serve marinade) . Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook,
turning once and basting occasionally with mari
nade , until meat is well browned on outside but
still pink in center; cut to test (about 10 minutes) .
Garnish meat with lemon slices and parsley.
Makes 4 servings.
Portuguese Lamb Shoulder Chops
Grilling time: 10-12 minutes � Take your pick of two spicy Portuguese-style
marinades to enhance the flavor of thick lamb
shoulder chops . Both marinades are based on
red wine , but one is flavored with cinnamon and
cumin , while the other features whole pickling
spice and cloves .
Cumin-Cinnamon Marinade or Pickling Spice Marinade (recipes follow)
6 lamb shoulder chops. cut 1 inch thick
Prepare your choice of marinade . Add lamb
chops to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or until next day, turning
several times.
Lift chops from marinade and drain briefly
(reserve marinade) . Place chops on a lightly
greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot
coals. Cook, turning once and basting frequently
with marinade, until chops are well browned on
outside but still pink in center; cut to test ( 10 to 12
minutes) . Makes 6 servings.
Cumin-Cinnamon Marinade. In a large bowl,
stir together l cup dry red wine, Vz cup olive oil or
salad oil , 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) , I/z teaspoon salt, l teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 tea
spoon ground cinnamon, V3 cup chopped onion, and l tablespoon cumin seeds.
Pickling Spice Marinade. In a large bowl , stir together l cup dry red wine, \14 cup each salad oil and red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic (minced or
pressed) , Vz teaspoon salt. V2 cup chopped onion, l tablespoon whole mixed pickling spice, 4
whole cloves, and Y4 teaspoon ground cloves.
Pounded Lamb Chops with Rosemary
Grilling time: About 4 minutes � Pounded flat before grilling, rosemary
fragrant lamb rib chops cook in j ust a few
minutes . You can use the same technique for veal
chops-see page 29 .
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves or 1 tablespoon dry rosemary
V2 cup minced parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
4 lamb rib or loin chops (about lV4 lbs. total ), cut 1 inch thick
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Combine garlic , minced rosemary, parsley, and
oil . Slash fat around lamb chops at about l -inch
intervals. Rub about l tablespoon of the rosemary
mixture on both sides of each chop. Place each
chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound
around bone with a flat-surfaced mallet until about Y4 inch thick.
Place chops on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning once , until chops are well browned on outside
but still pink in center; cut to test (about 4 minutes) .
Garnish with rosemary sprigs. Makes 2 generous
or 4 smaller servings .
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Pine Nut-stuffed Lamb Chops
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Before grilling these lamb chops , you cut a pocket in each one and fill it with a rich , lemon
scented pine nut stuffing . Depending on appe
tites , allow one or two chops per serving .
8 lamb rib or loin chops. cut 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
it4 teaspoon each oregano leaves. salt . and pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons each finely minced green onions (including tops) and finely minced parsley
With a sharp knife , cut a horizontal pocket in each
lamb chop, starting at fat edge and cutting to
bone. Set chops aside . Melt butter in a small frying pan. Transfer
l tablespoon of the melted butter to a small bowl
and stir in lemon j uice, oregano, salt, and pep
per; set aside . Add pine nuts and garlic to re
maining melted butter in pan . Cook over medium
heat , stirring frequently, until nuts are golden
brown. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel , on
ions, and parsley.
Stuff Ys of the pine nut mixture (about one
rounded tablespoon) into pocket of each chop.
Lightly brush both sides of chops with some of the
lemon juice mixture. Place chops on a lightly
greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot
coals. Cook, turning once , until chops are well
browned on outside but still pink in center; cut to
test (8 to 10 minutes) .
To serve , drizzle chops with remaining lemon
j uice mixture . Makes 4 to 8 servings .
Pictured on facing page
Greek Shish Rebab
Grilling time: 10-15 minutes � In the Middle East, shish kebab (literally, "meat on a stick") describes any skewered , grilled
meat . But to most American cooks , shish kebab
means this Greek-style recipe : cubes of lamb marinated in lemon j uice , olive oil , and oregano ,
then skewered with vegetables.
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1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large onion. finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
Y2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds lean boneless lamb (leg or shoulder). cut into ll/2-inch cubes
large mild red onion. cut into l-inch pieces
large green or red bell pepper. seeded and cut into l l/2-inch squares
1/2 pound medium-size mushrooms
About 1 cup cherry tomatoes
In a large bowl , stir together oil , lemon ju ice,
chopped onion , bay leaves, oregano , and black
pepper. Add lamb; stir to coat . Cover and refrig
erate for at least 4 hours or until next day, stirring
several times .
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly.
Add red onion , bell pepper, and mushrooms to
marinade; turn to coat , then lift out (reserve mari
nade) . On 6 sturdy metal skewers , thread meat
alternately with vegetables . Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6
inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook,
turning and basting frequently with marinade,
until meat and vegetables are well browned but
meat is still pink in center; cut to test 00 to 15
minutes) . Garnish with tomatoes. Makes 6 servings.
Lamb Sosaties
Grilling time: 10-15 minutes � A chile-sparked curry marinade comple
ments the robust flavor of lamb. Serve the kebabs
with grilled apricots or nectarines (see page 80) .
4 pounds lean boneless lamb (leg or shoulder). cut into l l/2-inch cubes
ll/2 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons apricot or pineapple jam
ll/2 tablespoons each curry powder and firmly packed brown sugar
4 small dried hot red chiles. crushed
2 medium-size onions. thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
2 bay leaves
Place lamb in a large bowl; set aside . In a small
pan, stir together vinegar, j am , curry powder,
sugar, chiles , onions, garlic , and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat and let cool . Pour vinegar mixture through a
Robust lamb chunks. scented with lemon and garlic, alternate on skewers with onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper to make Greek Shish Kebab (facing page). Dry red wine is perfect for sipping alongside. 39
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strainer over meat in bowl ; discard residue . Stir
meat to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least
4 hours or until next day, stirring several times .
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly
(reserve marinade) . Thread meat equally on
about lO sturdy metal skewers. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid
bed of medium coals . Cook, turning often and
basting with marinade, until meat is well
browned on outside but still pink in center; cut to
test ( 1 0 to 15 minutes) . Makes about lO servings .
Plum-sauced Lamb :Kebabs
Grilling time: 10-15 minutes � Tangy purple plums , pureed and seasoned,
make a sweet-sour marinade for skewered lamb.
1 can (1 lb. ) whole purple plums
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium-size onion. chopped
V3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
V• cup tomato-based chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds lean boneless lamb (leg or shoulder). cut into 1V2-inch cubes
V2 pound medium-size mushrooms
Drain plums , reserving syrup. Pit plums, then
place plums and syrup in a food processor or
blender and whirl until pureed. Set aside .
Melt butter in a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium
heat; add onion and cook, stirring frequently, un
til soft (about lO minutes ) . Stir in sugar, chili sauce ,
soy, ginger, lemon j uice , and plum puree . Bring
to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat and
simmer, uncovered , stirring occasionally, until
sauce is thickened (about 30 minutes) . Pour into a
large bowl; let cool . Add lamb and stir to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until
next day, stirring several times. Lift out meat; let drain . Turn mushrooms in
sauce; lift out (reserve sauce) . On 6 sturdy metal
skewers , thread meat alternately with mush
rooms. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill
4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning occasionally, until meat is well browned but still pink in. center ; cut to test ( 10 to 15 minutes) . Brush with sauce during last 5 minutes of cooking. Makes 4 to 6 servings .
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Lamb Patties with Mint & Melon
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Grilled cantaloupe wedges accompany
mint-seasoned ground lamb patties studded with
toasted almonds.
V• cup slivered almonds
1V2 pounds lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
v. cup minced onion
V2 cup minced fresh mint
1 small cantaloupe. seeded and cut into 6 wedges
Orange wedges
Toast almonds in a small frying pan over
medium-low heat until golden (about 7 minutes) ,
stirring often . Remove from heat; chop finely.
Place in a bowl and add lamb , bread crumbs,
egg, salt, garlic , onion , and V4 cup of the mint.
Mix well; shape into 6 patties , each about 3/4 inch
thick.
Place meat patties and melon wedges on a
lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid
bed of hot coals. Cook melon until hot (about 8 minutes) , turning as needed. Cook meat , turning
once , until well browned on outside but still pink
in center; cut to test (8 to lO minutes) .
Transfer meat patties and melon to a platter;
sprinkle both with remaining V4 cup mint . Offer
orange wedges to squeeze over meat and fruit .
Makes 6 servings.
Lamb Pocket Burgers
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Slip curried lamb patties into pocket bread
with cucumbers , chutney, and yogurt .
1 pound lean ground lamb
1 small onion. chopped
V• cup fine dry bread crumbs
V3 cup finely snipped dried apricots
1 egg
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 pocket breads. each about 7 inches in diameter. cut into halves
Condiments (suggestions follow)
In a bowl , combine lamb, onion , bread crumbs ,
apricots , egg, and curry powder. Mix well ; then
shape into 6 oblong patties , each 3 to 4 inches
long. If you wish to heat pocket bread halves, stack them and wrap in heavy-duty foi l .
Place lamb patties on a lightly greased grill
4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook,
turning once , until well browned on outside but
still pink in center; cut to test (8 to lO minutes) . Also
heat foil-wrapped pocket bread at side of grill (not
directly above coals) until warm , turning several
times .
To serve , place each patty in a pocket bread
half; top with condiments. Makes 6 servings.
Condiments. Offer chopped Major Grey's chutney. plain yogurt. and sliced cucumbers.
Grilled Lamb Logs in Tortillas
Grilling time: 10-15 minutes � For these hearty dinner sandwiches, you
wrap cylinders of seasoned ground lamb in ba
con and cook them quickly on the gril l .
ll/2 pounds lean ground lamb
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
V.. cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
I clove garlic. minced or pressed
I egg. beaten
I teaspoon salt
Ih teaspoon dry rosemary
114 teaspoon pepper
12 slices bacon
6 flour tortillas. each about 8 inches in diameter
In a bowl , combine lamb, onion , bread crumbs,
pine nuts, garlic , egg , salt , rosemary, and
pepper. Mix well; then shape into 6 logs, each
about 5 inches long.
In a wide frying pan, partially cook bacon
over medium heat to remove excess fat (bacon
should still be limp) . Wind 2 slices bacon around each log , securing ends with wooden picks . Also ,
sprinkle a few drops of water over each tortilla;
then stack tortillas and wrap in heavy-duty foil .
Place lamb logs on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning frequently, until bacon is crisp and
meat is well browned on outside but still pink in
center; cut to test ( 10 to 15 minutes) . Also heat foil
wrapped tortillas at side of grill (not directly
above coals) until warm (about lO minutes) ; turn
several times. To serve , wrap each lamb log in a
tortilla . Makes 6 servings .
Ground Lamb Rebabs with Pineapple
Grilling time: About 10 minutes � Shaped into spheres , ground lamb can
easily be threaded on skewers for grilling along
side thick slices of fresh pineapple . Make sure the
coals are low so the marmalade glaze won't burn .
Marmalade Glaze (recipe follows)
I tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
I teaspoon curry powder
I teaspoon salt
ll/2 pounds lean ground lamb
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 eggs. beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
I small pineapple (about 3 lbs.) . peeled and cut crosswise into six l -inch slices
Prepare Marmalade Glaze and set aside .
Melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium
heat; add onion and curry powder and cook, stir
ring frequently, until onion is soft (about lO min
utes) . Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add
salt, lamb, bread crumbs , eggs, and pepper. Mix
well . Shape meat mixture into compact spheres
about the size of table-tennis balls. Thread meat spheres equally on 6 sturdy
metal skewers. Arrange skewers and pineapple
slices on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above
a solid bed of low coals. Cook, turning frequently,
for 5 minutes. Brush meat and pineapple with
Marmalade Glaze . Continue to cook, turning fre
quently to prevent scorching , until meat is well
browned on outside but still pink in center; cut to
test (about 5 more minutes) .
Serve lamb kebabs and pineapple slices with remaining Marmalade Glaze . Makes 6 servings.
Marmalade Glaze. In a small pan , combine l cup orange marmalade. 2 teaspoons curry powder, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over me
dium heat, stirring frequently, until marmalade is
melted .
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Aromatic fresh sage or bay leaves lend tantalizing flavor to Pork Chops Grilled with Herbs (facing page). Simply press a leaf to one side of each chop, brush with oil, and grill until richly browned and tender.
Barbecued pork spareribs are an all-time favor
ite , whether basted with sweet fruit purees , hot
and spicy chile mixtures , or easy tomato-based
sauces. But ribs aren't the only cut of pork en
hanced by rich smoke flavor: in this chapter, we
include a whole spectrum of barbecued pork
recipes.
If you're planning a special-occasion dinner
for a large group, you might choose a handsome
pork leg , ham , or pork loin roast. For smaller spe
cial affairs , you'll find a selection of savory pork
kebabs . Quick-to-grill pork chops or flavorful Ital
ian sausages are good choices for more casual
dinners or tailgate picnics .
Basic directions for barbecuing al l pork cuts
can be found on page 9 . If you want new ideas for
marinades and sauces, turn to pages 24 and 25 .
Pictured o n facing page
Pork Chops Grilled with Herbs
Grilling time: 10-14 minutes � Calling the family to dinner is easy when
you serve these chops. Topped with fresh sage leaves , they smell wonderful as they gril l .
4 pork loin or rib chops ( W2 to lo/4 lbs. total ) . cut about 1 inch thick
1 clove garlic. cut in half
Salt and pepper
8 large fresh sage leaves. fresh sage sprigs. or fresh bay leaves
About 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rub both sides of pork chops with cut sides of
garlic ; then sprinkle chops lightly with salt and
pepper. Press one sage leaf on each side of each
chop; brush chops lightly with oil on both sides.
Place chops on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook,
turning once , until meat is well browned on out
side and no longer pink near bone; cut to test ( 10
to 14 minutes) . Makes 4 servings .
Pounded Pork & Chili Chops
Grilling time: 5-6 minutes � Pork chops gain extra flavor from a chilicumin seasoning mixture pounded into the meat before cooking.
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
1 small onion. minced
2 tablespoons salad oil
4 pork loin or rib chops (about 11/• lbs . total ) , cut about 'h inch thick
1 small orange. cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro (coriander) sprigs
Stir together chili powder, cumin , garlic , onion ,
and oil . Slash fat around edges of chops at about
l-inch intervals . Spread about l tablespoon of the
chili mixture on each side of each chop. Place
each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap . With
a flat-surfaced mallet , pound meat evenly and
firmly around bone until about 1/4 inch thick.
Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook,
turning once , until meat near bone is no longer
pink; cut to test (5 to 6 minutes) .
Serve chops with orange wedges and cilan
tro; squeeze orange over meat before eating.
Makes 2 to 4 servings .
Grilled Gingered Pork Chops
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Dry sherry and lots of fresh ginger lend in
triguing flavor to pork shoulder chops . You might accompany the meat with grilled pear halves
and wedges of grilled cabbage (see pages 80
and 8 1 ) .
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
:V• cup dry sherry
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon sugar
4 pork shoulder chops. cut about :V• inch thick
In a large bowL stir together ginger, sherry, gar
lic , soy, oiL and sugar. Add pork chops and turn
to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours
or until next day, turning several times. Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (re
serve marinade) . Place meat on a lightly greased
grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium
coals. Cook, brushing occasionally with marinade and turning once , until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test (8 to 10 minutes) . Makes 4 servings.
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Curried Pork Steak with Melon
Grilling time: 15-20 minutes ® Steaks cut from the broad end of a leg of pork take nicely to cooking on the grill . This thick
steak is basted with a curry-chutney butter; can
taloupe rings grill alongside.
1/2 cup (1/c lb.) butter or margarine
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons each finely chopped Major Grey's chutney and lemon juice
21!2- to 3-pound pork leg steak, cut ll/2 inches thick
large cantaloupe. peeled. cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rings. and seeded
Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat; stir
in curry powder, chutney, and lemon j uice. Brush
pork steak and cantaloupe with part of the butter
mixture .
Place meat on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, basting occasionally with butter mixture and
turning several times , until meat is well browned on outside and no longer pink near bone; cut to
test ( 1 5 to 20 minutes) . During last 5 minutes of
cooking, arrange cantaloupe rings on grill . Cook,
brushing occasionally with butter mixture and
turning once, until heated through (about 5 minutes) .
To serve , cut steak across the grain into
Yz-inch-thick slices; accompany with cantaloupe. Makes 4 to 6 servings .
Barbecued Leg of Pork
Grilling time: 3-31/z hours @ A coating of pureed orange and lime keeps this roast moist . Accompany the handsome en
tree with grilled sweet potatoes or yams and
grilled fruit such as peaches , pineapple , or pa
paya. (Directions for grilling fruits and vegetables are on pages 80 and 8 1 . )
7- to 8-pound shank-end leg of pork
Y2 large orange (unpeeled). cut into pieces
1/2 large lime (unpeeled). cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, quartered
3 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/c teaspoon each ground ginger and nutmeg
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Using a sharp knife , cut leathery skin from pork.
Then score through fat j ust to meat , making diag
onal cuts Vz to V4 inch apart .
In a food processor or blender, combine
orange, lime, garlic , oiL vinegar, ginger, and
nutmeg. Whirl until pureed. Smear orange mix
ture over all sides of pork; place pork in a deep
container, cover, and refrigerate until next day.
Barbecue pork by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift pork from bowl and place on grill directly
above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust
dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat.
Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thick
est part (not touching bone) registers l 70°F (3 to 3Yz
hours) . To serve, let roast stand for 10 minutes;
then cut into thin slanting slices. Makes about 10
servings.
Portuguese Barbecued Pork
Grilling time: 2-21/z hours @ For generations, the Portuguese have
enj oyed vindhalos -pork roast soaked in a spicy
vinegar and garlic marinade. You might serve
vindhalos with grilled new potatoes , zucchini ,
and tomatoes (see page 8 1 ) .
1 1!2 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup water
6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
I tablespoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons each ground red pepper (cayenne) and paprika
4-pound boned and tied pork shoulder or pork butt roast
In a large bowl , stir together vinegar, water, gar
lic, allspice , bay leaves , salt, red pepper, and
paprika . Add pork and turn to coat. Cover and
refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days ,
turning several times.
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6). Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (re
serve marinade) ; then place on grill directly
above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust
dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook, basting frequently with marinade, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers l70°F (2 to 2\/z hours) . To serve, let meat stand
for 10 minutes; then cut across the grain into thin
slices . Makes about 8 servings.
Venezuelan Pork Butt
Grilling time: About 45 minutes @ For this recipe , you butterfly a boneless pork
butt roast, slitting it and spreading it flat to make
a thick rectangular steak. Before grilling the
steak, marinate it in a simple mixture of oil ,
vinegar, pimentos, and parsley.
4-pound boneless pork butt roast
large onion. coarsely chopped
can (4 oz. ) pimentos, drained and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Untie pork butt if necessary; then butterfly (slit
at center and spread out flat) to make a l \12-inch
thick steak. With a knife , score meat in a criss
cross pattern , making cuts about Yz inch deep and
1 Yz inches apart. Place meat in a large heavy
duty plastic bag.
In a bowl, stir together onion, pimentos, gar
lic , parsley, vinegar, oil , and pepper. Pour mix
ture over meat in bag. Seal bag securely; rotate
to distribute marinade. Place in a shallow baking pan; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next
day, turning bag over several times .
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly. Scrape
off and discard vegetable bits clinging to meat;
reserve remaining marinade . Place meat on grill
directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and ad
just dampers as necessary to maintain an even
heat. Cook, basting occasionally with marinade,
until a meat thermometer inserted in center regis
ters 170°F (about 45 minutes) .
To serve , cut meat across the grain into thin
slanting slices. Pour any remaining marinade into
a small pan and bring to a boil; pass at the table
to spoon over meat . Makes about 8 servings.
Oriental-style Pork Tenderloins
Grilling time: 20-22 minutes @ Pork tenderloins are the strips of tender meat found beneath the loin . Here , the strips marinate in a sweet soy mixture before grilling .
2 pork tenderloins (¥4 to l lb. each )
1/2 cup each soy sauce and regular-strength chicken broth
1/4 cup sake or dry sherry
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
Fold and tie thin end of each tenderloin under to
give meat an even thickness.
In a large bowl, stir together soy, broth , sake ,
sugar, garlic , and, if desired , food coloring . Add
tenderloins and turn to coat . Cover and refriger
ate for at least 8 hours or until next day, turning
several times .
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (dis
card marinade) . Place meat on grill directly
above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust
dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat.
Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thick
est part (not folded end) registers 170°F (20 to 22
minutes) .
To serve , let meat stand for l O minutes ; then
cut across the grain into thin slanting slices .
Makes about 4 servings .
Spicy Pork Tenderloins
Grilling time: 20-22 minutes @ Mustard and chili powder give tender pork
strips a spicy tang; honey adds sweetness.
2 pork tenderloins (¥4 to 1 lb. each )
1/4 cup each honey and prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon each salt and chili powder
Fold and tie thin end of each tenderloin under to
give meat an even thickness.
In a large bowl, stir together honey, mustard,
salt , and chili powder. Add tenderloins and turn
to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours
or until next day, turning several times.
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6). Lift meat from marinade and place on grill di
rectly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even
heat. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in
thickest part (not folded end) registers 170°F (20 to
22 minutes ) .
To serve , le t meat stand for 10 minutes; then
cut across grain into thin slanting slices. Makes about 4 servings.
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Apple-glazed Pork Loin
Grilling time: ! Vz-2 hours @ To serve this apple-flavored bone-in roast ,
just cut it into individual chops.
4-pound bone-in pork loin roast
1 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
l/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1112 teaspoons each cornstarch and water
Barbecue pork by indirect heat (see page 6), placing pork on grill directly above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat .
In a bowL stir together apple j uice , soy, garlic, and ginger. After meat has cooked for l hour, baste with apple j uice mixture . Continue to cook, basting frequently, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part (not touching bone) registers l70°F (30 to 60 more minutes ) .
Let meat stand while you prepare sauce. To make sauce , skim and discard fat from pan drippings . In a small pan, combine drippings and remaining apple j uice mixture . Stir together cornstarch and water; pour into pan. Bring to a boil over high heat; boiL stirring , until sauce is thickened.
To serve , cut roast into individual chops . Pass
sauce at the table to spoon over individual portions. Makes about 6 servings .
Pictured on facing page
Salt-brined Grilled Pork
Grilling time: 45-55 minutes @ This roast gets its firm, yet very moist texture from several days of soaking in a light fennelseasoned salt brine . To ensure juicy results, the
meat cooks to j ust l 50°F. (Dangerous organismsrarely present-are destroyed at l40°F. )
8 cups water
l/z cup sugar
y, cup salt
3 tablespoons fennel seeds. crushed
2 tablespoons each thyme leaves and whole black peppercorns
Colored part of peel cut from l large orange
4-pound center-cut boneless pork loin roast
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In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine water, sugar, salt , fennel seeds, thyme, peppercorns , and orange peel . Bring to a boil over high heat ; then remove from heat and let cool .
Set a large heavy-duty plastic bag in a 9- by
13-inch baking pan. Pour brine into bag , then add pork; seal bag securely. Rotate bag to distribute marinade. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days , turning bag over occasionally.
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6) . Lift meat from brine and drain briefly, then place on grill directly above drip pan. Pour brine through a wire strainer; discard liquid and dis
tribute seasonings over coals. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an
even heat. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 150°F (45 to 55 minutes) .
To serve, let meat stand for 10 minutes; then cut across the grain into thin slanting slices. Makes about 12 servings .
Indonesian Pork Roast with Peanut Sauce
Grilling time: 2-2Vz hours @ Warm and spicy peanut sauce is j ust as
good with soy-marinated pork shoulder as it is
with beef satay (page 27) .
1 cup regular-strength chicken broth
l/3 cup sugar
l/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
4- to S-pound boned and tied pork shoulder roast
Peanut Sauce (page 27)
In a large bowL stir together broth , sugar, soy, and sherry. Add pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate until next day, turning several times .
Barbecue meat by indirect heat (see page 6 ) . Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (discard marinade) . Place meat on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers l 70°F (2 to 2 Yz hours) .
To serve , let meat stand for 10 minutes . Meanwhile, prepare Peanut Sauce . Cut meat across the grain into thin slanting slices. Serve with sauce . Makes about 10 servings.
Salt-brined Grilled Pork (facing page) absorbs subtle flavor as it marinates in fennel-seasoned brine. Accompaniments for this company entree include sushi, cucumber salad, oranges, and snow peas. 47
Appetizers from the Grill
Whether you want to tease before-dinner appetites with just one or two tidbits or stage an all-appetizer patio party, savory morsels hot from the grill are a good choice . Have the ingredients ready in advance; as guests gather, they can tend their own food on the grill .
You'll find six of our favorite grilled appetizers on these two pages . Other recipes in this book work well as hors d'oeuvres, toofor example, Spicy Marinated Shrimp (page 62), Fig & Chicken Skewers (page 70), and Barbecued Shellfish (page 86) .
Pictured on page 2
Grilled Cheese
24 corn tortillas
Salad oil
1\12 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large tomatoes. seeded and coarsely chopped
V4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
7 to 9 small fresh or canned jalapeno peppers
Salt
2 pounds mild cheese. such as jack. Munster, teleme, fontina. Edam. or Gouda
cup small cooked shrimp
Cut tortillas into quarters . Pour 2 inches salad oil into a deep 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat . Heat oil to 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Add tortilla pieces, 6 to 8 at a time, and cook
until crisp and golden brown (about 1 minute) . Lift out with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. If
made ahead, let cool , then store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat , spread in a single layer on 10- by 15-inch baking sheets. Bake in a 400° oven until crisp (about 10 minutes).
Heat olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat . Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft (about 10 minutes) . Add tomatoes and cinnamon. Increase heat to high; cook, stirring, for l minute. Chop 4 to 6 of the peppers; stir into onion mixture. Season to taste with salt . If made ahead, let cool ; cover and refrigerate until next day.
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Trim any wax coating from cheese; cut cheese into 1/.t-inch-thick slices. Arrange in an 8- to 10-inch metal pan or heatproof ceramic dish at least l V2 inches deep, overlapping slices to cover pan bottom and extend up just to edges . (At this point , you may cover and let stand for up to 4 hours) .
Just before heating, spoon tomato mixture over cheese in a 6-inch circle. Top with shrimp and remaining peppers .
Place pan on a grill 4 to 6 inches above a partial bed of medium coals; keep a section of fire grate empty so there's a cool area on grill . Let cheese melt, checking frequently to be sure cheese isn't scorching on bottom by pushing down into center of dish with the tip of a knife . If cheese is getting hot too fast , move it to cool area of gril l .
To eat , scoop melted cheese mixture onto torti llas . Makes 12 to 16 servings .
Mini Beef Patties with Horseradish Sauce
cup plain yogurt
\12 cup each sour cream and finely minced green onions (including tops)
3 to 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
pound lean ground beef
1 egg
1/.t cup each fine dry bread crumbs and minced green onions (including tops)
tablespoon soy sauce
Yz teaspoon salt
1/.t teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning
In a bowl. combine yogurt . sour cream, the V2 cup onions, and horseradish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or unt il next day.
In a bowl. combine beef. egg , bread crumbs, the V4 cup onions , soy, salt , and hot pepper seasoning . Mix well. Shape into l V2-inch-wide patties . (At this point . you may cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours . ) Arrange patties on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook. turning once, until done to your liking; cut to test (about 4 minutes for medium) . To eat. spear patties with wooden picks; dunk in horseradish sauce. Makes about 2 V2 dozen patties .
Sausages with Mustard Cream
2 egg yolks
I tablespoon sugar
\14 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
I tablespoon water
IVz tablespoons prepared horseradish
I tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
Vz cup whipping cream
2 pounds fully cooked sausages. such as knackwurst , kielbasa (Polish sausage), or smoked beef links
In top of a double boiler, beat together egg yolks, sugar, mustard, vinegar, water, horseradish, and butter. Place over simmering water and stir until mixture is thickened (3 to 5 minutes) . Then stir over cold water to cool quickly and thoroughly.
Beat whipping cream until it holds stiff peaks . Fold mustard mixture into cream until completely blended . If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to l week.
Arrange sausages on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning, until well browned on all sides and hot throughout (5 to lO minutes) . Cut sausages into bite-size pieces. Pour mustard cream into a wide bowl; offer as a dip for sausages . Makes 12 to 16
servings.
Chinese Pork Appetizers
\14 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
1 small dried hot red chile. crushed
Vz teaspoon sugar
\14 teaspoon anise seeds
Va teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cloves
2 pounds lean boneless pork
In a bowL combine soy, oiL garlic , chile, sugar, anise seeds, cinnamon, and cloves . Cut pork into \14- to Vz-inch-thick strips about l inch wide . Stir into soy mixture; cover and refrigerate for l to 2 hours, stirring several times.
Thread meat onto small metal skewers, using
l or 2 strips per skewer. Place on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on outside but no longer pink in center; cut to test (7 to lO minutes) . Makes 2 dozen appetizers.
Dilled Shrimp
l/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
1Vz tablespoons lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
o/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 pound medium-size raw shrimp (30 to 32 per lb. ) , shelled and deveined
In a bowL stir together oiL lemon juice, garlic , parsley, and dill weed. Add shrimp and mix well . Cover and refrigerate for l to 2 hours .
Lift shrimp from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Thread shrimp on metal skewers and place on a lightly greased grill 2 to 4 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, basting several times with marinade and turning once, until shrimp turn pink (about 4 minutes). Makes about 2Vz dozen appetizers .
Chicken Yakitori
Vz cup soy sauce
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Vz cup cream sherry, sake, or mirin
3 tablespoons sugar
6 large chicken thighs
Vz pound chicken livers
2 bunches green onions (including tops)
In a pan, combine soy, sherry, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered , for 3 minutes. Set aside.
Skin and bone chicken thighs . Rinse meat , pat dry, and cut into bite-size pieces. Also rinse and pat dry chicken livers; cut each liver in half. Cut onions into l Vz-inch lengths . Thread thigh meat and livers on separate 6-inch metal skewers, including several onion pieces on each skewer. Marinate in soy mixture for 15 minutes.
Lift skewers from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of low coals. Cook , turning as needed to brown evenly and basting with marinade, until browned on all sides. Livers should be firm but still moist in center; cut to test (5 to 7 minutes) . Thigh meat should no longer be pink in center; cut to test (8 to lO minutes) . Makes 16 to 20 skewers .
Appetizers 4 9
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Allspice- and chile-seasoned Jamaican-style Spareribs (facing page) are grilled to serve at a patio party with tropical accompaniments: papayas, mangoes, coconut, and avocados filled with a sweet-hot lime dressing.
Pictured on facing page
jamaican-style Spareribs
Grilling time: 1-Jl/4 hours @ Sold at Jamaican snack stands as " jerk
pork, " these zesty spareribs are seasoned with
allspice, ginger, garlic , jalapeno peppers , and fresh bay leaves . Accompany the ribs with pa
paya wedges , avocado halves filled with lime
dressing , and plenty of cold beer or soda .
3- to 4-pound slab pork spareribs
o/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, quartered
2 to 4 fresh or canned jalapeno peppers. seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons ground allspice
I tablespoon each minced fresh ginger and salad oil
teaspoon each ground nutmeg and salt
About 12 fresh bay leaves (or dry bay leaves soaked in hot water for 1 hour)
Lime-dressed Avocados (recipe follows)
large papaya
Make V4-inch-deep slashes between ribs on both
sides of sparerib slab.
In a food processor or blender, combine
onion , garlic , j alapeno peppers , allspice , ginger,
oil , nutmeg, and salt. Whirl until pureed. Rub
spice puree over surface and into slashes on both
sides of sparerib slab. Cover and let stand for l to
2 hours (or refrigerate until next day) .
Barbecue ribs by indirect heat (see page 6) . Distribute bay leaves over meaty side of ribs; then
place ribs , meat side up, on grill directly above
drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as
necessary to maintain an even heat . Cook until
ribs are well browned on outside and meat near
bone is no longer pink; cut to test ( 1 to l V4 hours) .
Near end of cooking time, prepare Lime-dressed
Avocados; also cut papaya into wedges .
To serve, cut sparerib slab into 2- to 3-rib por
tions. Arrange on a large platter with avocados
and papayas. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Lime-dressed Avocados. In a small bowl , stir to
gether 3 tablespoons each lime juice and salad oil. 1 teaspoon sugar. and Va teaspoon each
crushed red pepper and oregano leaves. Season to taste with salt.
Cut 3 large ripe avocados in half lengthwise ;
pit, but do not peel . Pour equal amounts of lime
dressing into each avocado cavity, making sure
all cut surfaces are coated . Makes 6 servings.
Mirida-style Spareribs
Grilling time: I V4-1 Vz hours � @ The barbecue does double duty when
you prepare these succulent pork ribs from Mexico's Yucatan peninsula . Start by charring toma
toes and green chiles for a piquant salsa . Then
grill the ribs , using the salsa as a basting sauce.
Let diners embellish individual servings of ribs
with extra salsa , sour cream , and a squeeze of
lime.
6 large, firm-ripe tomatoes
8 large fresh mild green chiles such as Anaheim (California), pasilla, or poblano
Vt cup each red wine vinegar and chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Salt
2 slabs (3 to 4 lbs. each ) pork spareribs
About I cup sour cream
3 or 4 limes, cut into wedges
To prepare fire , mound and ignite 50 charcoal
briquets (see pages 5 and 6). When coals are
heavily spotted with gray ash , spread to make an
even layer.
Set tomatoes and chiles on a lightly greased
grill 4 to 6 inches above prepared coals. Cook,
turning as needed , until chiles are charred on all
sides (7 to 10 minutes) and tomatoes are hot and
streaked with brown (about 15 minutes) .
Using long tongs, mound hot charcoal for
indirect cooking (see page 6), adding 5 fresh bri
quets to each side.
To make the salsa , chop tomatoes and chiles ;
discard stems and seeds. Place chopped toma
toes and chiles and their j uices in a bowl . Stir in
vinegar, cilantro , and garlic ; season to taste with
salt. Spread some of the salsa evenly over both
sides of ribs .
Place ribs , meat side up, on grill directly
above drip pan (overlap ribs to fit on grill if neces
sary) . Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as
necessary to maintain an even heat . Cook, bast
ing occasionally with some of the remaining salsa , until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut
to test (1 to l V4 hours ) . To serve , cut ribs into 2- to 3-rib portions. Offer
remaining salsa , sour cream, and lime wedges alongside ribs . To eat , top ribs with salsa , sour
cream , and a squeeze of lime. Makes 6 to 8 servings .
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Plum Good Spareribs
Grilling time: l-l V4 hours @ Tangy plum puree brushed over these ribs makes them finger-licking good.
1 can (I lb.) whole purple plums
o/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup each lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato-based chili sauce, and orange marmalade
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon each grated orange peel. grated lemon peeL and dry rosemary
1/2 teaspoon each ground cloves and ginger
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
6 to 7 pounds pork spareribs. cut into 2- to 3-rib portions
Drain plums, reserving syrup. Pit plums , then place plums and syrup in a food processor or blender and whirl until pureed. Add orange juice, lemon j uice , soy, chili sauce , marmalade, sugar, mustard , orange peel , lemon peel, rosemary, cloves , ginger, and onion. Whirl until pureed. Brush ribs with some of the plum sauce .
Barbecue ribs by indirect heat (see page 6) . Place ribs , meat side up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook ribs , brushing occasionally with plum sauce, until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test ( l to l Y4 hours) .
To serve , pour remaining plum sauce into a pan; bring to a boil . Pass sauce at the table to spoon over ribs. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Easy Country-style Spareribs
Grilling time: l - I V4 hours @ The familiar red barbecue sauce based on catsup, sherry, and Worcestershire is always a favorite with meaty pork ribs.
1 cup each catsup. water, and dry sherry
1/4 cup Worcestershire
1 medium-size onion, sliced
1 large lemon. thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
About 4 pounds lean country-style spareribs
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In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine catsup, water, sherry, Worcestershire , onion , lemon , garlic , and butter. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Brush ribs with sauce.
Barbecue ribs by indirect heat (see page 6). Place ribs , fat side up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue; adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook ribs , brushing occasionally with sauce , until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test ( l to l \14 hours) .
To serve , pour remaining sauce into a pan; bring to a boil . Pass hot sauce at the table to spoon over ribs . Makes about 6 servings.
Vietnamese Skewered Pork & Onion
Grilling time: 7- 1 0 minutes � For the most authentic Vietnamese flavor, use fish sauce and fresh lemon grass in the marinade for these skewers . Both ingredients are available in Asian markets; if you can't find them , substitute soy sauce and grated lemon peel .
Lemon Grass Marinade (facing page)
Seasoning Sauce (facing page)
21/2 to 3 pounds boneless pork loin or leg
I large onion
If using bamboo skewers , soak 16 to 20 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes . Meanwhile , prepare marinade and sauce.
Cut pork across the grain into \14-inch-thick slices; cut each slice into 2-inch squares. Dip pork squares into marinade to coat.
Cut onion into l -inch chunks ; separate each chunk into layers. Place an onion piece in center of each meat square . Wrap meat around onion to enclose , then insert a bamboo or metal skewer through meat and onion. Repeat with remaining onion and meat , threading 4 to 6 bundles on each skewer. Also roll up any meat pieces too small to wrap around onion; thread on skewers. Arrange skewers in a rimmed pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day.
Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning frequently, until meat is well browned on outside and no longer pink in center ; cut to test (7 to 10 minutes) . Serve with Seasoning Sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Lemon Grass Marinade. Thinly slice enough fresh lemon grass to make 3 tablespoons. (Or use 3 tablespoons sliced dry lemon grass , soaked in hot water for 30 minutes; or use l teaspoon grated lemon peel . ) In a food processor, combine lemon grass or lemon peel ; l medium-size onion. cut into chunks; 3 or 4 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons salted roasted peanuts; l tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce; l i/z teaspoons pepper; and l teaspoon Chinese five-spice (or Y4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon , allspice , cloves , ginger, and crushed anise seeds) . Whirl until smooth .
Seasoning Sauce. In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce , l tablespoon lime juice. 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) , 2 tablespoons sugar. Y4 cup water, and 2 tablespoons finely shredded carrot.
Pork & Melon Skewers
Grilling time: 12-15 minutes � Grilled pork cubes and melon wedges, flavored in a rosemary-citrus marinade, join up in this refreshing entree.
Rosemary-Citrus Marinade (recipe follows)
ll2 large onion
1 large cantaloupe. honeydew. casaba. or Crenshaw melon
1\12 pounds boneless pork leg or shoulder. cut into 1\1•-inch cubes
Prepare Rosemary-Citrus Marinade. Cut onion into l-inch chunks; separate each
chunk into layers . Cut unpeeled melon into 12 wedges; remove seeds. Place onion , melon , and pork in a large heavy-duty plastic bag and seal bag securely. Rotate bag to distribute marinade; then place in a shallow baking pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning bag over several times.
If using bamboo skewers , soak 12 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes .
Lift onion , melon, and meat from marinade; drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Place 3 melon wedges on a flat surface with flesh of one piece against rind of the next . Push 2 parallel bamboo or metal skewers through center of melon wedges. Set aside . Repeat with remaining melon wedges, using 3 more pairs of skewers .
On 4 skewers , thread meat alternately with
onions . Place meat skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook for 5 minutes, basting with marinade and turning often. Set melon skewers on grill alongside meat skewers. Continue to cook meat until no longer pink in center; cut to test (7 to 10 more minutes) . Cook melon until hot and streaked with brown (about 10 minutes) . Makes 4 servings.
Rosemary-Citrus Marinade. In a bowl , stir together Vz cup each orange, lemon, and lime juice; \1:3 cup honey; Y4 cup chopped onion; Y4 cup olive oil or salad oil ; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves or l teaspoon dry rosemary; Yz teaspoon each salt, ground coriander. and ground nutmeg; and Y4 teaspoon pepper.
Pork with Peppers & Pineapple
Grilling time: 15-20 minutes � Large chunks of hoisin-seasoned pork, squares of red bell pepper, and juicy fresh pineapple add up to make extra-colorful skewers .
1 can (8 oz. ) crushed pineapple packed in its own juice
2 cloves garlic, cut in half
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
ll2 cup each hoisin sauce and catsup
3 to 3112 pounds boneless pork leg or shoulder. cut into l ll2-inch cubes
2 large red or green bell peppers. seeded and cut into 1\12-inch squares
1 large pineapple (4 to S ibs. ), peeled. cored, and cut into l ll2-inch cubes
In a blender or food processor, combine canned pineapple and its j uice, garlic , ginger, vinegar, soy, hoisin, and catsup. Whirl until well blended. Pour pineapple mixture into a large bowl; add pork and stir to coat . Cover and refrigerate until next day, stirring several times.
Lift meat from marinade; drain (reserve marinade) . On 8 sturdy metal skewers , thread meat alternately with bell peppers and pineapple .
Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, basting often with reserved marinade and turning frequently, until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test 05 to 20 minutes). Makes 8 servings.
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Teriyaki Pork & Slaw Sandwiches
Grilling time: About lO minutes � To assemble these sweet-and-sour sandwiches, you wrap flour tortillas around teriyakiflavored pork cubes and spoonfuls of crunchy pineapple slaw.
1 can (8 oz. ) crushed pineapple packed in its own juice
\12 cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
1 tablespoon each honey and salad oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2lh to 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder. cut into l-inch cubes
Pineapple Slaw (recipe follows)
8 to 10 flour tortillas. each about 8 inches in diameter
Red leaf or butter lettuce leaves
Drain pineapple , reserving j uice . Set drained pineapple aside to use in slaw. In a large bowL stir together pineapple j uice, soy, garlic , honey, oiL and ginger. Add pork and stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day.
If using bamboo skewers , soak 8 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare Pineapple Slaw. Also sprinkle a few drops of water over each tortilla; then stack tortillas and wrap in heavy-duty foil . Set aside.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Thread 5 or 6 meat cubes on each of 8 bamboo or metal skewers. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, basting occasionally with marinade and turning often, until meat is well browned but no longer pink in center; cut to test (7 to 9 minutes). Also heat foil-wrapped tortillas at side of grill (not directly over coals) until warm (about lO minutes) ; turn several times.
To serve, offer lettuce leaves and Pineapple Slaw with grilled meat and tortillas. To eat, place a lettuce leaf in center of a tortilla; top with meat from one skewer and a spoonful of slaw. Roll up and eat out of hand. Makes 8 servings .
Pineapple Slaw. In a large bowL combine reserved drained pineapple. 8 cups shredded cabbage. l/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (including tops), and 2 large carrots. shredded. In a small
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bowL combine 1 cup mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 Vz teaspoons Dijon mustard. and Vz teaspoon each salt and ground coriander. Just before serving, pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss until well blended.
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Red Bell Pepper & Sausage Loaf
Grilling time: 5-8 minutes � Here's a party-size sandwich that's easy to put together. Just skewer and grill simmered Italian sausages and bright red bell pepper strips , then enclose in a long loaf of French bread. Serve the sandwich with cold apple juice or beer and a pot of your favorite mustard.
6 mild Italian sausages ( 1\14 to l\12 lbs. total ) \14 cup butter or margarine
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
1 long loaf (I lb.) French bread. cut in half lengthwise
2 large red bell peppers. seeded and cut into l lh-inch strips
6 ounces sliced mozzarella. provolone, or jack cheese
Prepared mustard
Prick sausages in several places; then place in a wide frying pan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes . Drain sausages and set aside.
Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat; stir in garlic . Drizzle garlic butter evenly over cut side of each bread half; set aside .
On a sturdy metal skewer at least 12 inches long, thread sausages alternately with bell pepper strips, running skewer through center of each sausage and pepper strip .
Place skewer on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning occasionally, until sausages are well browned on outside and hot throughout; cut to test (5 to 8 minutes). Near end of cooking time, set bread halves, cut side down, on grill . Cook, watching carefully, j ust until bread is streaked with brown ( l to 2 minutes) .
To serve , overlap cheese slices on one hot bread half. Top with sausage and pepper skewer. Set top of bread in place; pull out skewer. Cut loaf into 6 equal portions; let guests add mustard to their own sandwiches. Makes 6 servings.
Spirited Italian sausages pair up with bell pepper strips to make colorful Red Bell Pepper & Sausage Loaf (facing page) . You can assemble the skewer ahead, then tote it to a park or tailgate picnic for grilling. 55
Mu Shu Burgers
Grilling time: 12-14 minutes � Here's a barbecue adaptation of a popular Peking dish-m u sh u pork. Ground pork patties are tucked into tortillas along with hoisin sauce , green onion , fresh cilantro, and bean sprouts.
8 flour tortillas. each about 8 inches in diameter
1 pound lean ground pork
1 small onion. chopped
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg. beaten
1/z cup finely chopped water chestnuts or celery
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Hoisin sauce
1 bunch green onions (including tops). cut into slivers
ll/2 to 2 cups bean sprouts
Fresh cilantro (coriander) sprigs
Sprinkle a few drops of water over each tortilla; then stack tortillas and wrap in heavy-duty foil .
In a large bowl , combine pork, chopped onion , bread crumbs , egg, water chestnuts, garlic , soy, and ginger. Mix well . Shape mixture into 8
logs, each about 3 inches long. Place pork logs on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6
inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning frequently, until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test ( 12 to 14 minutes) . Also heat foilwrapped tortillas at side of grill (not directly over coals) until warm (about lO minutes) ; turn several times .
To serve , spread some hoisin on a tortilla . Place a pork log horizontally near lower edge; top with green onions, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Fold tortilla edge up over filling ; then fold in sides and roll up to enclose meat and vegetables. Eat out of hand. Makes 8 servings.
Sausage Burgers Italiano
Grilling time: 10-12 minutes � The flavor of these hearty Italian sausage sandwiches may remind you of pizza . Embellish individual servings with shredded cheese , marinated artichokes, onions , and bell pepper strips.
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1 pound mild Italian sausages
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 small onion. finely chopped
1 egg. beaten
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
12 slices French bread. buttered
Condiments (suggestions follow)
Remove casings from sausages; crumble meat into a large bowl. Add bread crumbs , onion , egg , and oregano. Mix well . Shape sausage mixture into 6 oblong patties, each about the size of a slice of French bread .
Place patties on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning once , until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Watch carefully for flare-ups during grilling . When meat is nearly done, grill bread j ust until streaked with brown ( l to 2 minutes per side) .
To serve , place each patty between 2 slices of toasted bread. Pass condiments for guests to add to sandwiches. Makes 6 servings.
Condiments. Set out in separate bowls shredded mozzarella cheese; marinated artichoke hearts . thinly sliced lengthwise; thinly sliced mild onion; and thin red bell pepper strips.
Sherry-flavored Ham
Grilling time: 3-3Vz hours @ Use a large fully-cooked ham for this crowdpleasing barbecue recipe.
12- to 14-pound fully cooked bone-in ham
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup dry sherry or orange juice
With a sharp knife , score top of ham in a crisscross pattern , making cuts about V4 inch deep and l to l Vz inches apart. Rub ham all over with mustard ; sprinkle with cloves .
Barbecue ham by indirect heat (see page 6) . Place ham on grill directly above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat . Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part (not touching bone) registers l35°F (3 to 3\/z hours) . During last hour of cooking , baste ham often with sherry.
To serve , let ham stand for lO minutes; then cut into thin slices. Makes 20 to 25 servings .
Fuels for Cooking
Charcoal briquets are the barbecue chef's favorite fuel . and we've used them to test all the recipes in this book. But two relative newcomers to the market-mesquite charcoal and cooking chunks of fragrant hardwoods-are gaining in popularity. Here, we look at these two "new" fuels .
The Mesquite Mystique
Mesquite charcoal is made by charring the wood of the southwestern mesquite tree under special commercial conditions. Currently, this fuel is much in vogue among home and restaurant chefs , who claim it burns hotter and gives foods a more intensely smoky flavor. In our taste tests, we found mesquite-grilled beef , pork, and veal gained little additional flavor, but fish and poultry did have a smokier taste . We also found mesquite burned hotter. However, while briquets are uniformly shaped to provide even heat , mesquite coals range from 4-inch chunks to tiny shards . The fire is hotter where large lumps jut upward; for more even heat , break up big pieces.
The amount of mesquite you'll need depends on whether you're grilling by direct or indirect heat (see page 6). For indirect barbecuing, use a volume of mesquite equal to SO briquets-about 7 quarts or 5 pounds.
Look for mesquite charcoal in 6%- , 8- , 15- , and 40-pound bags at well-stocked supermarkets and cookware shops . Make sure you buy mesquite charcoal. not mesquite wood or briquets laced with mesquite splinters.
To ignite mesquite, open your barbecue's bottom dampers and mound the coals on the fire grate. Ignite (see "Starting the Fire , " page 5) . Expect the coals to flame and spark a bit as they catch. In about 30 minutes, they should be well spotted with gray ash and ready for cooking.
Arrange the hot coals for direct or indirect barbecuing as directed on page 6. To maintain heat add about 2Yz cups of mesquite to each side of the fire every 30 to 45 minutes .
Cooking over Hardwoods
Dried fragrant hardwoods such as alder, apple, hickory, mesquite, and oak are now available to patio chefs . These woods have two basic uses. You can soak the wood in water, then place it atop burning charcoal to smolder and give off smoke that flavors the food (see page 14) . Or you can cook directly over burning wood chunks or the coals they form, as described below. The best foods to grill over a hardwood fire are those that require hot coals-beef patties, fish steaks, and many other foods listed in the charts on pages 8 to 1 2 . If a food is best cooked over low or medium coals, don't grill it over a wood fire .
Hardwoods used as cooking fuel (often labeled "cooking chunks") are packaged in assorted sizes, including 2-inch chunks, 7-inch sticks, 10-inch logs , and pressed logs made from sawdust and wood scraps . Small chunks and logs ignite quickly; pressed logs are a bit harder to start . To cook 4 pounds of ground beef patties or steaks rare to medium-rare, allow about 2 pounds of wood (8 to lO chunks or 4 to 6 small logs). This much wood will burn for about 35 minutes, including 15 minutes for start-up.
You'll find cooking chunks packaged in 6- to 8-pound bags or boxes at well-stocked supermarkets , hardware stores, garden supply centers , or in mail-order catalogs.
To ignite cooking chunks or logs , loosely crumple several sheets of newspaper and place them in the center of the fire grate . Stack chunks or logs mixed with kindling on top of the paper, then ignite with a match. When most of the wood is blazing and streaked with white ash ( 10 to 15 minutes) , arrange the pieces in a single layer, sides j ust touching. Set the cooking grill about 4 inches above the wood . Flames should just touch the grill (they'll die down soon) .
Place foods on the grill directly over the burning wood; turn them often during cooking. If you're grill ing foods that cook for more than about 20 minutes, add more wood around the fire to maintain an even heat .
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Lemon-stuffed salmon. draped in fresh grape leaves, stays moist and succulent while it cooks. To make Fish in Leaves (facing page), you'll need a hinged wire basket like the one pictured.
All fish seem to taste better when flavored with smoke, whether you 're cooking delicate-tasting halibut or scallops or more robust salmon or tuna. In this chapter, you'll find recipes for barbecuing whole fish as well as steaks , fillets, skewered chunks , and shellfish. If you'd like to add even more recipes to your file , j ust choose a complementary fish marinade or sauce from the selection on pages 24 and 25, then follow the general grilling times and techniques on page l l .
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Fish in Leaves
Grilling time: About 45 minutes � In France, whole fish are often wrapped in grape leaves before barbecuing -a technique that produces cooked fish with moist , j uicy flesh much like that of poached fish . To support the fish during cooking, you'll need a hinged wire basket; these are available at most hardware stores where barbecue equipment is sold . If you can't find a basket, you can improvise by wrapping the fish first in grape leaves, then in a piece of flexible chicken wire.
6- to 8-pound whole fish such as salmon, red snapper. rockfish. or striped bass. cleaned and scaled (and head removed. if desired)
2 lemons. cut into V4-inch-thick slices
2 small onions. cut into V4-inch-thick slices
Salt and pepper
About 24 fresh grape leaves
5 or 6 fresh or dry bay leaves
Wipe fish with a damp paper towel. Arrange lemon and onion slices in fish cavity; lightly sprinkle fish all over with salt and pepper. Grease both sides of a hinged wire basket (see basket in photo on facing page) . Line bottom of basket by overlapping about 12 grape leaves . Place fish on top of grape leaves; top evenly with bay leaves, then cover with remaining grape leaves. Fish and leaves should total 4 to 5 inches thick, measured in thickest part. Close basket and secure tightly; then sprinkle grape leaves on both sides of basket with water.
Place basket with fish on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning basket every 15 minutes, until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (about 45 minutes; push grape leaves away with fork to test) . If necessary, add 5 or 6 briquets to the
fire after 30 minutes to keep temperature constant.
Open basket ; peel off and discard grape leaves , bay leaves, and top layer of fish skin. Slide fish onto a warm platter. To serve , cut down through flesh to backbone, slide a wide metal spatula between flesh and ribs , and lift off each serving . Discard lemon and onion slices. Makes about 12 servings.
Smoked Poached Salmon
Grilling time: 20-30 minutes @ Smoldering hickory chips impart a delicate smoke flavor to salmon fillet as it poaches in white wine seasoned with dill .
2 cups hickory or alder chips
3- to 3V2-pound salmon fillet (half of a 7- to 8-lb. salmon)
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
I cup dry white wine
3 or 4 fresh dill sprigs or I teaspoon dry dill weed
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
Soak hickory chips in water to cover for lO to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, wipe fish with a damp paper towel. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small pan; generously brush over fish flesh . Using several thicknesses of heavy-duty foiL make a "boat" big enough to accommodate fish . Lay fish in foil boat, skin side up. Pour in wine , then arrange dill sprigs evenly atop fish (or sprinkle fish with dill weed) . Sprinkle with mustard seeds.
Prepare barbecue fire for cooking by indirect heat (see page 6) . When coals are hot , briefly drain wood chips and sprinkle l cup of them over each pile of coals. Place foil boat on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (20 to 30 minutes) .
With a wide metal spatula , lift f ish from foil boat and place on a warm rimmed platter. Drain wine mixture from foil boat into a small pan; place over high heat and boil until reduced by half. Remove from heat and quickly stir in remaining 4 tablespoons butter until melted. Pour sauce into a bowl; pass at the table to spoon over fish . Makes about 6 servings.
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Salmon Grill Diable
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � While these salmon steaks are still hot from the grill , you top each one with a scoop of mustard butter and let it melt into a piquant sauce .
l/3 cup butter or margarine. softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Va teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
6 large salmon steaks (about 2!/2 lbs. total ). cut 1 inch thick
About 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper
In small bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy; gradually add lemon j uice , beating until mixture is fluffy. Beat in mustard , red pepper, and parsley until well blended. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before using.
Wipe salmon steaks with a damp paper towel . Brush both sides of steaks with oil and lightly sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Place fish on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning once with a wide metal spatula , until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (8 to lO minutes) .
Using spatula , transfer steaks to a warm platter; top with butter mixture. Makes 6 servings.
Barbecued Salmon Fillets
Grilling time: 15-18 minutes @ Brush this easy-to-serve boned salmon with a pungent soy-flavored butter as it cooks .
6- to 8-pound whole salmon. cleaned. head and tail removed. and cut lengthwise into 2 boneless fillets
o/4 cup (l/4 lb. plus l/4 cup) butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
1\12 tablespoons each dry mustard and soy sauce
'13 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons catsup
Wipe fish with a damp paper towel , then place each fillet , skin side down, on a piece of heavyduty foil . Cut foil to follow outlines of fish , leaving a l- to 2-inch border. Crimp edges of foil .
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In a pan , combine butter, garlic, mustard , soy, sherry, and catsup. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted . Brush fish with part of butter mixture; reserve remaining butter mixture.
Barbecue fish by indirect heat (see page 6), placing foil-supported fish on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part ( 15 to 18 minutes) .
Supporting fish with foil , transfer to a warm platter. To serve , cut through flesh of each fillet to skin; slide a wide metal spatula between skin and flesh and lift off each portion. Pass remaining butter mixture to accompany each serving. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Greek-style Fish with Mushrooms
Grilling time: About 10 minutes � You might dine on pungently seasoned skewers like these in the Greek seaport of Piraeus.
Lemon-Oregano Sauce (recipe follows)
About 11/c pounds firm-textured fish steaks such as swordfish. halibut. or shark. cut into 1- by 1!/c-inch cubes
16 fresh bay leaves (or dry bay leaves soaked in hot water for 1 hour)
16 large mushrooms
Prepare Lemon-Oregano Sauce and set aside . On each of 4 metal skewers , alternate fish
cubes with 4 bay leaves and 4 mushrooms. Brush skewered foods lightly with about 2 tablespoons of the sauce; let stand for lO minutes.
Place skewers on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning frequently, until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (about lO minutes) . Offer remaining Lemon-Oregano Sauce to spoon over individual portions . Makes 4 servings .
Lemon-Oregano Sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice. l clove garlic (minced or pressed) , 3;4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon pepper. and l egg. Whirl until frothy and lemon-colored. With motor running, slowly add 3;4 cup olive oil or salad oil in a thin stream; continue to whirl until sauce is thick and creamy. Stir in 2 tablespoons minced green onion (including top) and l tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or l teaspoon dry oregano leaves.
japanese Swimming Fish
Grilling time: 7-10 minutes � Threaded on pairs of parallel bamboo skewers , these fish fillets look "rippled" -as if they're swimming on the platter.
4 serving-size pieces firm-textured white fish fillets such as red snapper. sea bass. or ling cod ( I to l\12 lbs. total ), cut o/4 to 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin or 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ll/2 teaspoons salad oil
Soak 8 bamboo skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes.
Wipe fish with a damp paper towel . Thread 2 skewers lengthwise through each piece of fish , weaving skewers in and out of fish so fish looks slightly "rippled" ; space skewers l inch apart .
In a small bowl , mix soy, mirin, lemon j uice, and oil. Brush some of the soy mixture on both sides of fish pieces; let stand for lO minutes.
Place fish on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, basting occasionally with remaining soy mixture and turning once , until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (7 to lO minutes) . Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Fish Steaks with Mustard Sauce
Grilling time: 8-10 minutes � Just a small amount of buttery mustard sauce enhances the delicate smokiness of grilled fish steaks.
4 large firm-textured fish steaks such as swordfish. halibut. sea bass. salmon. or sturgeon (11/2 to 2 lbs. total ). cut 1 inch thick
About 1\12 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
'I• cup each dry white wine and whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine. cut into 2 pieces
Salt and pepper
Wipe fish steaks with a damp paper towel; brush both sides of steaks with oil . Place fish steaks on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed
of hot coals. Cook, turning once with a wide metal spatula , until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (8 to lO minutes) . Using spatula , transfer fish to a warm platter.
While fish is cooking, combine wine , cream , and mustard in a small pan. Bring to a boil over high heat; then boil rapidly until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat . With a wire whisk or wooden spoon , beat in butter until sauce is smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce evenly over grilled fish . Makes 4 servings.
Lemony Skewered Fish & Vegetables
Grilling time: 10-12 minutes � Cubes of firm-textured white fish are soaked in a lemony marinade, then threaded on skewers with chunky vegetables in this colorful , easy- toassemble entree.
Lemon Marinade (recipe follows)
ll/2 to 2 pounds firm-textured fish steaks such as swordfish. halibut. or shark. cut into 1-by l l/2 - inch cubes
2 small zucchini. cut into I/4 -inch-thick slices
1 large mild red onion. cut into l-inch chunks
2 large red or green bell peppers. seeded and cut into l-inch squares
12 to 18 large mushrooms
Salt
Prepare Lemon Marinade. Add fish cubes to marinade in bowl; stir to coat . Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until next day, mixing gently once or twice.
Lift f ish from marinade. Add zucchini , onion , bell peppers , and mushrooms to marinade; stir to coat. Lift vegetables from marinade (discard marinade). Thread fish cubes alternately with vegetables on 6 long , sturdy metal skewers .
Place skewers on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning several times, until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Season to taste with salt. Makes 6 servings.
Lemon Marinade. In a large bowl, stir together V4 cup salad oil, \12 cup lemon juice. 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, l teaspoon soy sauce, V4 teaspoon pepper, and l clove garlic (minced or pressed) .
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Mint-flavored Shrimp
Grilling time: 3-5 minutes � Chopped fresh mint enlivens the wellseasoned marinade for these grilled shrimp. For a summer barbecue party, accompany the shrimp with a pilaf or a cold rice salad.
:Y• cup salad oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dry mint , crumbled
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon each chili powder and dry basil
lh teaspoon salt
Y• teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
2 pounds medium-size raw shrimp (30 to 32 per lb. ), shelled and deveined
In a large bowL stir together oiL mint, vinegar, chili powder, basiL salt, pepper, and garlic . Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
If using bamboo skewers , soak about 24 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes .
Lift shrimp from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Thread about 5 shrimp on a pair of bamboo or metal skewers , aligning skewers parallel so shrimp lie flat . Repeat with remaining shrimp. Place shrimp on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, basting with marinade and turning once , until shrimp turn pink (3 to 5 minutes) . Makes about 6 servings.
Spicy Marinated Shrimp
Grilling time: 3-5 minutes � You season these shrimp in a Creole-style tomato marinade, then grill them on skewers for easy handling .
Y• cup salad oil
Y2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
Y3 cup each white wine vinegar and tomato-based chili sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
Ya teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning
Y2 cup minced parsley
2 pounds medium-size shrimp (30 to 32 per lb. ) , shelled and deveined
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In a large bowl . stir together oiL salt. pepper, garlic , vinegar, chili sauce, Worcestershire , hot pepper seasoning, and parsley. Add shrimp and stir to coat . Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours .
If using bamboo skewers , soak about 24 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes.
Lift shrimp from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Thread about 5 shrimp on a pair of bamboo or metal skewers , aligning skewers parallel so shrimp lie flat. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Place shrimp on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, basting with marinade and turning once , until shrimp turn pink (3 to 5 minutes) . Makes about 6 servings .
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Grilled Scallops with Ginger-Lime Sauce
Grilling time: 5 -7 minutes � Grilling scallops quickly over hot coals seals in juices as it adds a rich, browned flavor. Serve the tender morsels in a pale green sauce sparked with fresh ginger.
Ginger-Lime Sauce (recipe follows)
ll/2 pounds scallops. each 1 to l l/2 inches in diameter
About l/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Prepare Ginger-Lime Sauce and keep warm. Also soak about 8 bamboo skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes .
Rinse scallops to remove any bits of shell or sand; pat dry with paper towels .
Thread scallops on bamboo skewers , piercing them horizontally ( through their diameter) so they lie flat. Brush generously with butter. Place scallops on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning once, until scallops are opaque throughout ; cut to test (5 to 7 minutes) .
Pour prepared Ginger-Lime Sauce onto a warm platter. Lay scallops in sauce. Makes about 4 servings.
Ginger-Lime Sauce. In a wide frying pan, combine 1/z cup each dry white wine and regularstrength chicken broth. 2 tablespoons minced shallots or onion, l teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel. Bring to a boil over high heat ; continue to boiL uncovered, until
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Elegantly presented grilled scallop skewers ( facing page) are served in a pool of creamy ginger-Hme sauce at this dinner for four. Accompaniments include grilled squash, radicchio salad, rolls, and white wine. 63
. . . Grilled Scallops with Lime Sauce
reduced by half. Stir in Vz cup whipping cream and boiL uncovered, until reduced to ¥4 cup. Reduce heat to medium and add Vt cup unsalted butter all in one chunk; stir constantly until butter is completely blended into sauce . To keep sauce warm for up to 2 hours , pour into a 2-cup glass measure set in hot-to-touch water. Stir occasionally and replace water as needed. Makes about l cup sauce.
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Fruit & Teriyaki Sauce
Grilling time: About 4 minutes � Like fine beef, fresh tuna should be barbecued just to the rare stage to bring out its succulent, surprisingly unfishy flavor. If allowed to cook throughout , it will be too dry.
Look for fresh or frozen tuna steaks at Japanese or other well-stocked fish markets ; it's usually sold as bluefin, yellowfin, skipj ack, or albacore.
Teriyaki Sauce (recipe follows)
4 tuna steaks ( 1 to lYe lbs. total ), cut 1 inch thick
About 2 tablespoons salad oil
Salt and black pepper
8 to 12 thin slices peeled mango or papaya
2 teaspoons chopped candied or crystallized ginger
1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and cut into about 20 slivers
Prepare Teriyaki Sauce and keep warm. Wipe fish with a damp paper toweL then
brush both sides of each steak with oil . Place fish on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning once , until outside is firm and opaque but inside is still translucent and moist-looking (about 4 minutes) . Remove fish from grill and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
To serve, place one steak on each individual plate; top each steak with Vt of the Teriyaki Sauce , mango slices, and ginger. Arrange 1/4 of the bell pepper alongside each steak. Makes 4 servings.
Teriyaki Sauce. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine Vt cup each sugar and soy sauce . 6 tablespoons sake or dry sherry, and 3 thin slices fresh ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat; boiL uncovered, until reduced to 1/3 cup. Discard ginger slices; keep sauce warm.
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Savory Shark & Vegetables
Grilling time: !0-12 minutes
t:fii;;... � Shark tastes much like swordfish or halibut -but costs less. The flesh is white , firm, meaty, low in fat , and free of small bones.
Shark is available all year round; it's sold both fresh and frozen. You may find it labeled as grayfish, thresher, soupfin, leopard , or dogfish .
1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
Yc cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon each salt. dry rosemary. and dry mustard
1/c teaspoon pepper
11/2 to 2 pounds shark fillets or steaks. cut in 1- by l l/2 -inch cubes
1 small onion. cut into l-inch chunks
3 small zucchini. cut into l-inch lengths
In a bowL stir together oil , lemon j uice, garlic , parsley, salt, rosemary, mustard , and pepper. Add fish cubes and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes .
Lift fish from marinade; add onion and zucchini and turn to coat . Lift vegetables from marinade (reserve any marinade) . On 4 to 6 metal skewers , alternately thread fish cubes , onion , and zucchini. Place skewers on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning as needed and brushing with marinade, until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Butterflied Trout with Nut Butter
Grilling time: 6-8 minutes � These easy-to-eat boned trout marinate in an oil and vinegar dressing before cooking; afterwards, they're drizzled with a fragrant nut butter.
4 whole trout (about Y2 lb. each ), cleaned
o/3 cup salad oil
Yc cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon each dry basil and oregano leaves
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
Yc teaspoon each salt and pepper
Yc cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped salted macadamia nuts or hazelnuts (filberts)
To bone cleaned trout and keep head and tail in place , open body cavity; insert a sharp knife at head end under backbone and cut between ribs and flesh . Repeat process to free other side . Cut underneath backbone to free . Using kitchen scissors , snip backbone at head and tail; lift out and discard . Cut off and discard fins. Spread fish out flat. Rinse fish and pat dry.
In a shallow pan , stir together oil , vinegar, basil , oregano, garlic , salt , and pepper. Add fish to oil mixture; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours , turning once .
Lift fish from marinade and drain briefly (discard marinade) . Place on a well-greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning once , until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (6 to 8 minutes) .
Meanwhile , place butter and macadamia nuts in a small , heavy pan. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Keep warm.
With a wide metal spatula , transfer cooked trout to a warm rimmed platter; drizzle each fish with Y4 of the nut butter. Makes 4 servings.
Barbecued Catfish
Grilling time: 10-15 minutes � Fragile-fleshed catfish are easiest to barbecue in a hinged wire basket (see illustration , page 3) . In this recipe , they're brushed with a soy and sesame oil baste while they grill .
4 whole catfish (about 13 oz. each ), cleaned and skinned. heads removed
2 tablespoons salad oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons each sesame oil and minced green onions (including tops)
1 tablespoon each vinegar and minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/s teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Rub surface of fish with salad oil and lay on one side of a hinged wire basket with handles. Close basket and secure tightly to hold fish snugly in place; set aside .
In a small bowl , stir together soy, sesame oil , onions, vinegar, ginger, sugar, garlic , and red pepper. Brush over fish .
Place hinged basket with fish on grill 4 to 6
inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, brushing often with soy mixture , until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part ( 10 to 15 minutes) .
Remove hinged grill from barbecue and open carefully, pulling fish free with a fork if they stick. With a wide metal spatula , transfer fish to a warm platter. Makes 4 servings .
Striped Bass with Onion Barbecue Sauce
Grilling time: About 20 minutes @ A delicate hint of smokiness is an excellent flavor accent for moist , mild-flavored striped bass . Here , a whole fish is basted with a spicy tomato marinade while it cooks in a covered barbecue.
1/2 cup salad oil
o/4 cup chopped onion
o/4 cup catsup
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons each sugar and Worcestershire
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salt
7- to 8-pound whole striped bass. cleaned and cut lengthwise into 2 boneless fillets
Heat oil in a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft (about 10 minutes) . Add catsup, lemon j uice , sugar, Worcestershire , mustard , and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened ( 10 to 15 minutes) . Remove from heat and season to taste with salt.
Wipe fillets with a damp paper towel . Place each fillet , skin side down, on a piece of heavyduty foil ; cut foil to follow outlines of fish , leaving a 1- to 2-inch border. Crimp edges of foil . Brush fish flesh generously with sauce .
Barbecue fillets by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing foil-supported f ish on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part (about 20 minutes) . Reheat remaining barbecue sauce near end of cooking time.
Supporting fish with foil , transfer to a warm large platter. To serve, cut through flesh of each fillet to skin; slide a wide metal spatula between skin and flesh and lift off each portion. Accompany with sauce . Makes 8 to lO servings.
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Fireworks and barbecued chicken are a natural part of many Fourth of july celebrations. To feed a crowd, serve Chicken for a Hungry Dozen (page 69)-grilled chicken quarters coated with a tomato-based barbecue sauce.
Take your pick of poultry-chicken, turkey, game hens , quail, squab, or duck. All are popular candidates for the grill , staying succulent and flavorful inside as they cook crisp and brown on the outside. And all but duck fit today's emphasis on lighter, less caloric entrees .
For those who enjoy experimenting, we give basic poultry grilling times and techniques on page 12; you'll find an assortment of compatible marinades and sauces on pages 24 and 2S .
Peach-glazed Chicken
Grilling time: I Vz-1¥4 hours @ Diced fresh peaches flavored with curry, ginger, and orange make a sweet and unusual glaze for charcoal-roasted chicken.
5- to 6-pound roasting chicken
Yz teaspoon marjoram leaves
\1'4 teaspoon pepper
3 large ripe peaches. peeled. pitted. and diced
Y4 cup each firmly packed brown sugar and orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
1 green onion (including top). chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
:Y4 teaspoon curry powder
Remove chicken neck and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard lumps of fat . Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry. Sprinkle both cavities with marjoram and pepper. Secure skin over cavities with small metal skewers; bend wings akimbo.
Barbecue chicken by indirect heat (see page 6), placing chicken, breast down , on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook for l hour.
Meanwhile, in a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine peaches, sugar, orange j uice , orange peel , ginger, onion, wine, and curry powder. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly; then reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, until thickened OS to 20 minutes) . Stir often to prevent sticking.
Turn chicken over and brush generously with peach mixture. Continue to cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) registers l8S°F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test)-30 to 4S
more minutes. Offer remaining peach mixture to spoon over individual portions. Makes 6 or 7
servings.
Chili-basted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Grilling time: 40-50 minutes � Chili-lovers will enj oy this chicken. There's chili powder and cayenne pepper in the baste; liquid hot pepper seasoning heats up the fresh pineapple salsa served alongside the meat .
2 frying chickens (about 3Y2 lbs. each )
1 teaspoon each chili powder and paprika
Y4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pineapple Salsa (recipe follows)
Remove chicken necks and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard lumps of fat . With poultry shears or a knife , cut through each chicken along both sides of backbone. Discard backbones. Place each chicken, skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat. Rinse and pat dry.
In a small bowl, smoothly blend chili powder, paprika , red pepper, oil , and mustard . Brush evenly over chicken skin.
Place chickens, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Put lid on barbecue, drafts open (or cover with a tent of heavy-duty foil) . Cook until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (40 to SO minutes) .
Meanwhile, prepare Pineapple Salsa . To serve , cut each chicken into quarters ; offer salsa on the side. Makes 8 servings.
Pineapple Salsa. Cut top from l small pineapple (about 3 lbs . ) . With a grapefruit knife , cut fruit from shell in chunks. Reserve shell and top . Coarsely chop pineapple and place in a colander to drain; save j uice to drink. In a bowl, stir together drained pineapple; l medium-size mild red onion, minced; 3;4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander); l tablespoon white wine vinegar; and liz teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning. Spoon salsa into pineapple shell; present top alongside .
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Garlic-Orange Chicken
Grilling time: 40-50 minutes � You'll need to plan at least three days ahead for this dish. The garlic-orange marinade must stand several days for the flavors to blend, and the chicken marinates overnight in the refrigerator before grilling .
3 large cloves garlic. minced or pressed
V2 cup olive oil or salad oil
1'12 teaspoons grated orange peel
V2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or V4 teaspoon dry rosemary
3 small frying chickens (2'12 to 3 lbs. each ) Paprika and pepper
Orange slices and parsley sprigs
In a small jar, combine garlic , oil , orange peel. and rosemary. Stir to blend well. then cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 days or up to l week.
Remove chicken necks and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard lumps of fat . Split each chicken in half; rinse chicken halves and pat dry. Brush chicken all over with garlic oil and arrange in a large baking pan. Cover and refrigerate until next day.
Sprinkle chicken lightly with paprika and pepper. Place chicken, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning as needed, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (40 to 50 minutes). Arrange chicken on a platter; garnish with orange slices and parsley. Makes 6 servings.
Cilantro & Sake Roast Chicken
Grilling time: l-I V4 hours @ Here's an especially easy way to add extra flavor and aroma to a grilled whole chicken-j ust fill the bird with fresh herbs , celery leaves, and a generous splash of sake.
3'12- to 4-pound frying chicken
Pepper
cup chopped celery leaves
cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
8 fresh rosemary sprigs. each about 2 inches long. or :V4 teaspoon dry rosemary
V2 cup sake
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Remove chicken neck and giblets; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard lumps of fat . Rinse chicken inside and out ; pat dry. Sprinkle both cavities with pepper.
In a bowl. combine celery leaves, cilantro , rosemary, and \14 cup of the sake. Stuff mixture into body cavity of chicken; then secure skin over both cavities with small metal skewers . Bend wings akimbo. Cover and refrigerate for l hour.
Barbecue chicken by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing chicken , breast down, on grill directly above drip pan . Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat . Cook for 30 minutes; then turn chicken over. Continue to cook, brushing several times with remaining V4 cup sake, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) registers l85°F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test)- 30 to 45 more minutes. Remove chicken from barbecue ; discard stuffing , then transfer chicken to a platter. Pass pan drippings to spoon over individual portions. Makes 4 or 5 servings .
Indonesian Chicken
Grilling time: 35-45 minutes � We've adapted this Indonesian recipe to suit Western tastes, using ingredients that are readily available in any supermarket.
1 clove garlic. quartered
1 small onion. quartered
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons salad oil
V2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons each sugar and lemon juice
V4 teaspoon black pepper
3 V2-pound frying chicken. cut up
In a blender or food processor, whirl garlic , onion , and water until onion is finely minced. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat; add onion mixture and red pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in soy, sugar, lemon j uice, and black pepper. Let cool .
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place chicken in a large bowl and add soy mixture; turn chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate until next day.
Lift chicken from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Arrange chicken , except
breast pieces, skin side up on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook for 15 minutes , turning and basting frequently with marinade. Place breast pieces on grill . Continue to cook, turning and basting often , until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test (20 to 30 more minutes) . Makes about 4 servings.
Herb-Mustard Chicken
Grilling time: 35-45 minutes ® A basic oil and vinegar marinade gains a zesty new dimension from spicy brown mustard . If you like mustard , you might enj oy trying other varieties in this recipe-green peppercorn or German coarse-grained mustard , for example .
3- to 3112-pound frying chicken, cut up
ll2 cup dry white wine
¥3 cup salad oil
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
l teaspoon Italian herb seasoning or thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
112 teaspoon pepper
lie cup spicy brown mustard
Rinse chicken and pat dry. In a large bowl, stir together wine, oil , vinegar, onion , herb seasoning , garlic , pepper, and mustard. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning occasionally.
Lift chicken from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Place chicken, except breast pieces , skin side up on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning and basting frequently with marinade, for 15 minutes. Place breast pieces on grill and continue to cook, turning and basting often, until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test (20 to 30 more minutes) . Makes about 4 servings .
Ginger Chicken Quarters
Grilling time: 40-50 minutes ® With the addition of toasted sesame seeds , a gingery soy baste makes a flavorful sauce for grilled chicken quarters .
3- to 3V2-pound frying chicken, quartered
113 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dry sherry or lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
114 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons each cornstarch and water
Hot cooked rice
Rinse chicken and pat dry. In a large bowl , stir together soy, the l cup water, garlic , sugar, sherry, and ginger. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning occasionally.
Lift chicken from marinade and drain briefly. Reserve V3 cup of the marinade for basting; set remaining marinade aside for sauce. Place chicken, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning and basting frequently with the V3 cup reserved marinade, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (40 to 50 minutes) .
Toast sesame seeds in a wide frying pan over medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes) , shaking pan often. Pour remaining marinade into pan. Blend cornstarch and the 2 teaspoons water; stir into pan . Cook, stirring , until sauce is thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken and rice . Makes 4 servings .
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Chicken for a Hungry Dozen
Grilling time: 40-50 minutes � This chicken is topped with the thick, sweetsour red barbecue sauce that's popular with almost everybody. The sauce keeps for 2 weeks in the refrigerator, and it's j ust as good with beef and pork as it is with poultry.
All-purpose Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
3 frying chickens (3 to 3 V2 lbs. each ), quartered
Prepare All-purpose Barbecue Sauce; set aside. Rinse chicken , pat dry, and place on a lightly
greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes; then brush generously with barbecue sauce. Continue to cook, turning and basting
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several times , until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (20 to 30 more minutes) . Heat any remaining sauce and pass at the table to spoon over individual servings. Makes 12 servings .
All-purpose Barbecue Sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons salad oil in a 3-quart pan over medium heat. Add l medium-size onion. chopped; cook, stirring often, until soft (about lO minutes) . Stir in 3 cans (8 oz. each ) tomato sauce, Vz cup red wine vinegar, Yz cup firmly packed brown sugar. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened (about 45 minutes) . Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If made ahead, let cool . then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 3 cups .
Chicken Wmgs with Grilled Potatoes
Grilling time: About 30 minutes � If you're looking for a good picnic entree , consider these grilled marinated chicken wings and garlicky potato slices. For easy turning, arrange the wings in a hinged barbecue basket before placing them on the grill .
4 pounds (about 20) chicken wings
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic. minced or pressed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons each firmly packed brown sugar, lemon juice. and salad oil
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/c teaspoon pepper
4 large russet potatoes
Melted butter or margarine
Garlic salt
Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Bend wings akimbo. In a large bowL stir together soy, garlic , ginger, sugar, lemon j uice, oiL onion , and pepper. Stir in wings; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours , stirring several times.
Scrub potatoes , but do not peel. Cut lengthwise into \14-inch slices; brush generously with butter and sprinkle with garlic salt.
Lift chicken from marinade and drain briefly (discard marinade). Place chicken and potato slices on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above
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a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning chicken and potatoes occasionally, until meat near bone is no longer pink (cut to test) and potatoes are soft when pierced (about 30 minutes) . Makes about 4 servings.
Fig & Chicken Skewers
• • Grilling time: 6-8 minutes
� � Chicken thighs and ripe figs team up for a skewer that's a little out of the ordinary. Because the skewers cook close to hot coals, they're a good choice for grilling on a small portable barbecue or hibachi.
Teriyaki Sauce (recipe follows)
S chicken thighs (about 11/2 lbs. total ), skinned and boned
S large ripe figs. stems trimmed
4 green onions (including tops)
Lemon wedges
Prepare Teriyaki Sauce; pour into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut each thigh into 4 equal pieces. Cut figs lengthwise into quarters . Trim root ends from onions, then cut onions into l Yz-inch lengths . Add figs , onions , and chicken to Teriyaki Sauce in bowl ; mix gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. If using bamboo skewers , soak 20 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes.
Drain Teriyaki Sauce into a 1- to 1 Vz-quart pan; bring to a boil . pour through a fine wire strainer, and set aside .
Thread one piece of chicken, one fig piece, and 3 or 4 green onion pieces on one end of each of 20 bamboo or metal skewers . Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 2 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook, turning and basting with strained Teriyaki Sauce, until chicken is no longer pink in center; cut to test (6 to 8 minutes) .
Serve skewers with remaining Teriyaki Sauce; pass lemon wedges at the table to squeeze over top. Makes 3 or 4 main-dish servings or 6 to 8 appetizer servings.
Teriyaki Sauce. In a 1- to Biz-quart pan , combine Yz cup sake or dry sherry and \14 cup each soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil. stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. If made ahead , let cooL then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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Tandoori Chicken
Grilling time: 35-45 minutes @W A paste of garlic and herbs tucked under the skin gives this chicken its spicy bite.
4 whole chicken legs. thighs attached (2 to 21/2 lbs. total )
1 teaspoon each grated fresh ginger and ground allspice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
I tablespoon lemon juice
Plain yogurt
Rinse chicken and pat dry. In a bowl , mash together ginger, allspice , red pepper, garlic , and lemon j uice to make a paste . Then lift skin of each chicken leg; spread l teaspoon paste over flesh of thigh and top of drumstick. Brush any remaining paste evenly over skin.
Place chicken , skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning frequently, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (35 to 45 minutes) . Pass cold yogurt to spoon over chicken. Makes 4 servings .
Chicken with Bay, Squash & Tomatoes
Grilling time: 30-40 minutes ® Bay leaves and a mustardy vinaigrette flavor chicken thighs, squash , and cherry tomatoes. Meat and vegetables have different cooking times , so they're grilled on separate skewers .
12 chicken thighs (about 4 lbs. total ) 3 tablespoons each Dijon mustard and white
wine vinegar
o/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
About 36 fresh bay leaves (or dry bay leaves soaked in hot water for I hour)
4 medium-size crookneck squash. cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 cups cherry tomatoes, stemmed
Skin chicken, if desired; then rinse and pat dry. In a large bowl, stir together mustard , vinegar, oil , pepper, and 6 of the bay leaves. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until next day, turning occasionally.
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Lift chicken from marinade and drain briefly. Add squash to marinade and stir to coat; then lift out squash and bay leaves . Discard marinade.
You will need 9 sturdy metal skewers , each about lO inches long. On 3 of the skewers , alternate chicken with 12 of the bay leaves (including those from marinade); pierce chicken perpendicular to bone. On 3 more skewers, thread squash, piercing it through skin, and about half the remaining bay leaves. Thread tomatoes and remaining bay leaves on remaining 3 skewers.
Place chicken on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning frequently, for lO minutes. Place squash on grill . Continue to cook, turning squash and chicken often, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (20 to 30 more minutes) . Set tomatoes on grill S minutes before chicken is done; cook, turning , until hot. Makes 6 servings.
Chicken & Vegetable Bundles
Grilling time: 10-12 minutes ® Tender strips of chicken or turkey are wrapped around slivers of carrot and zucchini , then skewered for easy grilling.
4 whole chicken breasts (about I lb. each ). skinned. boned. and split; or 2 to 21/2 pounds boned turkey breast. cut across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 or 4 medium-size carrots. cut into 3-inchlong julienne strips
1 or 2 medium-size zucchini. cut into 3-inchlong julienne strips
3 tablespoons each salad oil and lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon each salt and dry rosemary
Dash of pepper
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Using a flat-surfaced mallet , pound each half-breast between 2 sheets of wax paper until V4 inch thick, then cut in half lengthwise . For each bundle, wrap one strip of meat around 3 or 4 strips each of carrot and zucchini. Run 2 parallel metal skewers through each bundle (one through each end); thread 2 bundles on each pair of skewers .
In a bowl, combine oil , lemon j uice , salt, rosemary, and pepper. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of low coals . Cook, turning and brushing with oil mixture, until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Makes 8 servings.
Yakitori Chicken & Vegetables
Grilling time: 30-35 minutes
/!filA � Skewered marinated chicken breast. slim Oriental eggplants , and big shiitake mushrooms all grill together for this entree . Start the eggplants cooking first; when they're about two-thirds done, put the mushrooms and chicken on the grill .
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 large whole chicken breasts (about ll/2 lbs. each ), skinned, boned, and split
Sherry-Soy Marinade (recipe follows)
6 medium-size Oriental eggplants
15 to 18 large fresh shiitake mushrooms or regular mushrooms
Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat until golden (about 3 minutes) , shaking pan often . Set aside .
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut each breast half into 6 or 7 equal chunks , then place in a bowl. Prepare Sherry-Soy Marinade and pour \14 cup marinade over chicken in bowl (reserve remaining marinade) . Mix well , cover, and let stand at room temperature for l hour (or refrigerate for up to 8 hours) . If using bamboo skewers , soak 6 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes .
Thread chicken equally on 6 bamboo or metal skewers . Set aside .
Starting about Yz inch from ends, make 4 equidistant , 1/3-inch-deep , lengthwise slashes in each eggplant. Cut mushroom stems flush with caps.
Place eggplants on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals . Cook, turning often, until eggplant is slightly charred and very soft when pressed (30 to 35 minutes) .
After eggplant has cooked for about 20 minutes, start cooking mushrooms and chicken. Dip mushrooms in reserved marinade , drain briefly, and set on grill . Cook for about 5 minutes; then turn over and continue to cook until softened and lightly browned (about 5 more minutes) . At the same time you place mushrooms on grill , place chicken on grill and cook, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test ( 1 0 to 12 minutes).
Arrange skewers, mushrooms, and eggplants on a large, shallow platter. Pull eggplant apart at a slash to expose flesh . Moisten surface of chicken and vegetables with marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Pass any remaining marinade at the table. Makes 6 servings .
Sherry-Soy Marinade. Stir together V:J cup dry sherry, 3 tablespoons each soy sauce and sesame oiL and l llz teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger.
Barbecued Turkey
Grilling time: 4 - 4 1/z hours @ Why not barbecue your holiday turkey? It's one way to ensure you 'll have enough oven space for heating all the go-alongs. This big bird is filled with vegetable chunks and port wine for flavor, then cooked slowly on a covered grill .
20- to 22-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup port
1 large onion, quartered
2 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 clove garlic , quartered
3 or 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, each 3 to 4 inches long
Remove turkey neck and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard large lumps of fat . then rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry.
Combine poultry seasoning and pepper. Sprinkle some of the mixture into neck and body cavities ; rub remaining mixture over skin.
Place turkey on its breast and spoon l to 2 tablespoons of the port into neck cavity; bring skin over opening and secure to back with a metal skewer. Turn turkey on its back and place onion , carrots , celery, and garlic in body cavity.
Barbecue turkey by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing bird , breast up, on grill directly above drip pan. Pour about V:J cup of the remaining port into body cavity; cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat . Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) registers l85°F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test ) . Total cooking time should be 4 to 41/z hours; allow about 12 minutes per pound.
Several times during cooking, place a rosemary sprig on the coals to add fragrance as it smolders . During last hour of cooking , brush turkey with port several times , using all remaining port . When turkey is done, discard stuffing . Makes 16 to 18 servings .
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Flanked by red apples. golden pears, and brownskinned onions, butterflied Game Hens with Apple Juice (page 77) grill on a large barbecue. During cooking, baste all foods with the fennel-seasoned marinade.
Butterflied Turkey with Leek Dressing
Grilling time: I V2-Z hours @ A layer of stuffing tucked under the skin helps keep turkey breast meat extra moist . You can use 5 cups of just about any stuffing you like , but our leek dressing is an especially good choice .
¥'4 cup butter or margarine
¥'3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
2 large onions. thinly sliced
7 large leeks (about 3V2 lbs. total )
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
1¥'2 teaspoons dry tarragon
1¥'2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt
10- to 12-pound turkey. thawed if frozen
In a wide frying pan, melt butter over low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden (about l minute) . Lift out nuts with a slotted spoon ; set aside .
Add onions to pan. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until soft . Remove from heat and set aside . Trim ends and tops from leeks , leaving about 3 inches of dark green leaves. Discard coarse outer leaves. Split leeks lengthwise ; rinse well , then thinly slice crosswise. You will need 9 cups .
Stir leeks , garlic , and tarragon into onions. Cook over medium heat , stirring occasionally, until leeks are very soft (about 10 minutes) . Stir in lemon peel , lemon juice, and pine nuts . Season to taste with salt. Let cool .
Remove turkey neck and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard large lumps of fat . With poultry shears or a knife , split turkey lengthwise along one side of backbone. Pull turkey open; place, skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat. Rinse and pat dry.
Separate skin from meat over entire breast . Starting at neck end, ease your hands gently under skin to loosen it; complete separation process from other end of breast , working carefully to avoid tearing skin. Using your hands , insert an even layer of dressing between meat and skin. Tuck excess neck skin under breastbone.
Barbecue turkey by indirect heat (see page 6), placing turkey, skin side up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust
dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) registers l85°F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test)- l Yz to 2 hours .
Transfer turkey to a platter. To carve breast , first cut off wings ; then cut under breast along ribs to free meat . Starting near wing joint , cut through dressing and breast meat to make 3/4-inch-thick slices . Makes lO to 12 servings.
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Turkey Steaks with Cashew Butter
Grilling time: About 8 minutes � This speedy entree is ideal for company. It requires little preparation or cooking time, and the results are sure to win you raves.
About 3 pounds boned turkey breast. skinned
cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons chicken stock base
¥'2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or dry rosemary
Cashew Butter (recipe follows)
1/4 cup butter or margarine. melted
Rosemary or parsley sprigs
Lemon wedges
Rinse turkey and pat dry. Cut across the grain into 3/s-inch-thick slices. In a large baking dish , combine sherry, stock base , and rosemary leaves. Stir to dissolve stock base. Add turkey and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate until next day, turning occasionally.
Prepare Cashew Butter; keep warm. Lift turkey from marinade and drain briefly (discard marinade). Place turkey on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning and basting occasionally with plain melted butter, until meat is no longer pink in center; cut to test (about 8 minutes) . Transfer turkey to a platter and garnish with rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges . Pass Cashew Butter to spoon over individual portions . Makes about 8 servings .
Cashew Butter. In a small pan, melt Vz cup ( \t4 lb. ) butter or margarine. Add l tablespoon lemon juice and 3/4 cup salted cashews. Set at side of grill to keep warm.
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Skewered Turkey
Grilling time: About 15 minutes � Turkey or lamb? These skewers may have you guessing. The chunks of turkey thigh taste much like lamb when treated to an unconventional mint-lime marinade, then grilled .
I turkey thigh (about 2 lbs . )
l/c cup each salad oil and dry white wine
l/c cup mint jelly. melted
l/c teaspoon grated lime peel
I tablespoon lime juice
Ya teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
Pull off and discard turkey skin. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Run a sharp knife along bone to cut meat free , lifting bone with your other hand as you cut. Discard bone. Cut meat into l -inch chunks.
In a bowL stir together oiL wine , j elly, lime peeL lime juice , and pepper; stir in meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least l hour or until next day, stirring several times.
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Thread meat equally on 4 metal skewers. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning as needed, until turkey is well browned on all sides and no longer pink in center; cut to test (about 15 minutes) . Baste several times with marinade.
To serve, mound rice on a platter; arrange skewers on top. Makes 4 servings .
Curried Turkey Drumsticks
Grilling time: 55-65 minutes � Grilled turkey drumsticks make an economical meal . You slip a curry-seasoned butter under the skin to flavor the meat during cooking, then pass a peppery peanut sauce at the table.
Vc cup butter or margarine. softened
4 teaspoons curry powder
l/c teaspoon each ground ginger and cloves
Dash of black pepper
4 turkey drumsticks (about ll/c lbs. each )
l/c cup butter or margarine, melted
l/2 cup each apple juice and crunchy peanut butter
I teaspoon crushed red pepper
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In a small bowL blend softened butter, curry powder, ginger, cloves, and black pepper. Set aside. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Carefully peel back skin on each drumstick and spread butter mixture evenly over meat. Pull skin back into place and secure with small metal skewers.
Arrange drumsticks on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Put lid on barbecue , drafts open (or cover with a tent of heavy-duty foil) . Cook, basting often with melted butter and turning as needed to cook evenly, until meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test (55 to 65 minutes) .
Meanwhile, in a small serving bowL stir together apple j uice , peanut butter, and red pepper. Pass at the table to spoon over individual servings . Makes 4 servings.
Bangkok-style Barbecued Birds
Grilling time: 8-40 minutes, depending on type of bird .
Threading small butterflied birds on parallel skewers keeps them flat for more even cooking . There's another advantage, too: skewered birds can be turned all at once .
Thai Sauce (recipe follows)
8 Rock Cornish game hens (IVc lbs. each ), 8 squab ( I lb. each ), or 24 quail (3 to 4 oz. each ), thawed if frozen
l/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (coriander)
l/3 cup coarsely ground pepper
24 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Prepare Thai Sauce and refrigerate. Remove poultry necks and giblets; reserve for other uses, if desired. With poultry shears or a knife, split birds of your choice lengthwise through breastbone. Pull birds open; place, skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking bones slightly, until birds lie flat. Rinse and pat dry.
Thread birds on long, sturdy metal skewers ( 1 8 inches or longer) as follows. Force one skewer into drumstick and through thigh , then under backbone, through other thigh, and out through other drumstick. Run a second skewer parallel to the first, forcing it through one side of breast and middle section of one wing , then over backbone, through middle section of other wing , and out through other side of breast. On each pair of skewers , thread as many birds as will fit; 18-inch skewers hold 2 or 3 game hens or squab or up to 6 quail.
Mash together cilantro, pepper, and garlic ; rub evenly over poultry. Place poultry on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning as needed, until meat near thighbone of game hens is no longer pink; cut to test (30 to 40 minutes) . Cook squab until breast meat is cooked through but still pink near bone; cut to test ( 1 5 to 20 minutes) . Cook quail until breast meat is cooked through but still slightly pink near bone; cut to test (8 to lO minutes) . Serve with Thai Sauce . Makes 8 servings.
Thai Sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine l can (8 oz. ) tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, 6 cloves garlic, Va to Yz teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) , and 1/4 cup cider vinegar. Whirl until blended. Add H-4 cups golden raisins and Y3 cup water: whirl until raisins are coarsely chopped. Pour sauce into a 2-to 3-quart pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Boil , stirring , until reduced to lVz cups . Let cool , then cover and refrigerate until cold.
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Game Hens or Squab with Apple juice
� Grilling time: 15-40 minutes, depending on type of bird
� Crushed fennel seeds add an interesting accent to a sweet apple juice marinade for small birds. Accompany with grilled apple, pear, and onion halves, if you wish.
4 Rock Cornish game hens ( lY, to lY2 lbs. each ) or 4 squab ( l lb. each ), thawed if frozen
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons each lemon juice and salad oil
1 tablespoon crushed fennel seeds or caraway seeds
Remove poultry necks and giblets and reserve for other uses , if desired . With poultry shears or a knife , split each bird lengthwise along one side of backbone. Place birds, skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking bones slightly, until birds lie reasonably flat. Rinse birds, pat dry, and place in a large heavy-duty plastic bag.
In a small bowl , combine apple j uice , lemon j uice , oil , and fennel seeds. Pour into bag over birds. Seal bag securely, rotate to distribute marinade, and place in a shallow baking pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning bag over several times .
Lift birds from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Arrange birds, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals (for game hens) or hot coals (for squab) .
Cook game hens until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (30 to 40 minutes) . Cook squab until skin is browned and breast meat is cooked through, but still pink near bone; cut to test 05 to 20 minutes) . During cooking, baste birds with marinade and turn often. Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Birds with jalapeno jelly Glaze
Grilling time: 7-40 minutes, depending on type of bird � Spicy glaze adds a lively dimension to grilled quail or game hens. You'll find the j alapeno jelly in specialty food stores and some wellstocked supermarkets.
18 to 24 quail (3 to 4 oz. each ) or 6 to 8 Rock Cornish game hens ( lY• to 1Y2 lbs. each ), thawed if frozen
y, cup butter or margarine
o/3 cup jalapeno jelly
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper
Remove poultry necks and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . If using quail , cut through backbone of each bird with poultry shears or a knife . Place quail , skin side up, on a flat surface and press firmly, cracking bones slightly, until birds lie flat. If using game hens, cut in half. Rinse poultry and pat dry.
In a pan, combine butter and j elly. Stir over medium heat until melted. Stir in lime j uice; set aside. Place birds, skin side up, on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals (for quail) or medium coals (for game hens) .
Cook quail until skin is browned and breast meat is cooked through, but still slightly pink near bone; cut to test (7 to 8 minutes) . Turn several times during cooking; during last 5 minutes, baste often with j elly mixture.
Cook game hens until meat near thighbone is no longer pink; cut to test (30 to 40 minutes) . Turn several times during cooking; during last 15 minutes , baste often with j elly mixture.
Sprinkle birds lightly with salt and pepper before serving . Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Whole Wild Duck
Grilling time: 20-30 minutes @ Wild ducks are smaller than the domestic birds; they're lower in fat , too , so you need to baste them with butter to keep the meat moist . Stuff these ducks with onion or apple for flavor.
2 ducks (2 to 31/2 lbs. each )
Onion or apple slices (optional)
Melted butter or margarine
Rinse ducks inside and out and pat dry. Place a few slices of onion or apple in body cavity of each duck for flavoring , if desired . Secure skin over body cavities with small metal skewers.
Barbecue ducks by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing ducks , breast up , on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook for about lO minutes, then baste with butter. Continue to cook, basting every 5 minutes, until ducks are done to your liking; cut to test ( 10 to 20 more minutes for rare) . Makes about 4 servings.
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Duck with Citrus-Chile Marinade
Grilling time: About 2 hours @ Use one duck or two for this recipe , depending on the number of servings you need. (Expect plenty of sauce if you cook j ust one duck. )
1 or 2 ducks (41/2 to S lbs. each), thawed if frozen
1/3 cup sugar
ll/2 cups orange juice
o/4 cup lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed dried hot red chiles
1 tablespoon each grated orange peel and lime peel
1 tablespoon each cornstarch and water
Remove duck neck and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard lumps of fat . Rinse duck inside and out and pat dry. Place duck in a large heavy-duty plastic bag.
In a small bowL combine sugar, orange juice, lime j uice , chiles , orange peeL and lime peel. Stir until sugar is dissolved; then pour into bag over duck. Seal bag securely, rotate to distribute marinade, and place in a shallow baking pan. Refrig-
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erate for at least 6 hours or until next day, turning bag over several times.
Lift duck from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Fasten neck skin to back with a small metal skewer. Barbecue duck by indirect heat (see page 6) , placing duck, breast up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook for l Y4 hours; then baste with marinade. Continue to cook, basting frequently, until meat near bone at hip socket is no longer pink; cut to test (about 45 more minutes) .
Transfer duck to a platter and keep warm. In a 2-quart pan, combine cornstarch and water; stir in remaining marinade and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour into a serving bowl and pass at the table to spoon over individual portions. Makes 3 to 6 servings .
Barbecued Rabbit
Grilling time: About 35 minutes @ Mild-flavored, fine-textured rabbit tastes much like chicken; it takes well to grilling , too .
3· to 31/2-pound frying rabbit, cut up
Tarragon-Dijon Marinade or Paprika Marinade (recipes follow)
Rinse rabbit and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Prepare your choice of marinade; pour over rabbit. Cover and refrigerate for at least l hour or until next day, turning occasionally.
Lift rabbit from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade) . Barbecue rabbit by indirect heat (see page 6 ) , placing rabbit on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook, basting often with marinade, until meat is white at bone; cut to test (about 35 minutes) . Makes 4 or 5 servings.
Tarragon-Dijon Marinade. In a bowL whisk Vz cup salad oil . V4 cup each Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar. and 2 teaspoons dry tarragon until smoothly blended.
Paprika Marinade. In a bowL stir together Vz cup salad oil . V4 cup red wine vinegar. 2 tablespoons paprika. l tablespoon Worcestershire. and l clove garlic (minced or pressed) .
Rich. full-flavored domestic duck is easy to barbecue over indirect coals. Serve attractive Duck with CitrusChile Marinade (facing page) alongside citrus sauce and grilled yams and pineapple. 79
Grilling Fruits & Vegetables
Grilling fresh fruits or vegetables alongside your meat , fish, or poultry entree is an easy way to add extra color, flavor, and nutrition to barbecue meals. On these two pages, we give basic directions for grilling an assortment of fresh produce-from apples to tangerines, artichokes to zucchini.
Grilling Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits from the barbecue add an especially nice touch of freshness to smoke-flavored pork, poultry, and lamb. To grill fruits, simply cut as directed below, brush with plain or seasoned butter or the basting sauce used on an accompanying entree, and grill until hot and streaked with brown.
Grilled Fruit
ll/2 to 2 pounds fresh fruit of your choice. prepared as directed below
1/2 cup (\14 lb.) butter or margarine. melted* : or basting sauce used on an accompanying entree
*If desired. add 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar to melted butter. then season with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ginger
If using small pieces of fruit , thread on thin metal or bamboo skewers ahead of time, making sure fruit lies flat. (If using bamboo skewers , soak skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes before threading fruit.)
To grill, coat prepared fruits with plain or seasoned butter or basting sauce. Place fruit on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a lightly dispersed bed of medium coals. Cook. turning frequently, until fruits are hot and streaked with brown (for grilling times , see specific fruits below).
Serve fruits hot or at room temperature. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Fruits for Grilling
Apples. To prepare: Core apples; peel, if desired. Then cut small apples in halves; cut larger apples crosswise into :Y4-inch-thick rings. Grilling time: About 6 minutes for rings , 10 to 12 minutes for halves.
Apricots. To prepare: Cut in halves; then remove and discard pits. Thread on skewers , making sure fruit lies flat. Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes.
Bananas. To prepare: Do not peel. Cut in halves lengthwise. Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes.
Figs. To prepare: Cut in halves lengthwise; then thread on skewers, making sure fruit lies flat. Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes.
Melons (firm-fleshed types such as cantaloupe or Persian). To prepare: Cut into 1- to 11/2-inch-wide wedges; remove and discard seeds . Peel. if desired. Grilling time: 3 to 4 minutes.
Nectarines. To prepare: Cut in halves lengthwise; then remove and discard pits. Grilling time: 6 to 8 minutes.
Oranges or tangerines. To prepare: Do not peel. Cut small oranges in halves crosswise; cut large ones crosswise into :Y4-inch-thick slices. Grilling time: 4 to 5 minutes for slices; 10 to 12 minutes for halves.
Papayas. To prepare: Peel. if desired; then cut crosswise into :Y4-inch-thick rings or cut lengthwise into quarters. Remove and discard seeds. Grilling time: 5 to 8 minutes.
Peaches. To prepare: Peel and cut in halves lengthwise; remove and discard pits. Grilling time: 6 to 8 minutes.
Pears. To prepare: Core pears ; peel. if desired. Cut small pears in halves lengthwise. Cut large pears into %-inch-wide wedges; thread on skewers , making sure fruit lies flat. Grilling time: About 6 minutes for wedges, 10 to 12 minutes for halves.
Pineapple. To prepare: Peel and core pineapple; then cut crosswise into :%-inch-thick rings or cut lengthwise into l-inch-wide wedges. Grilling time: 6 to 8 minutes.
Grilling Fresh Vegetables
By grilling one or two vegetables with your entree, you can prepare an entire meal on the barbecue.
Before grilling, prepare vegetables as directed below for each type; some require cooking or blanching ahead of time, others do not . Then brush with plain or herb-seasoned butter or oiL or the basting sauce used on an accompanying entree. Cook on the barbecue until hot . tender, and streaked with brown .
Grilled Vegetables
About 2 pounds fresh vegetables of your choice, prepared as directed below
1/3 to 1/z cup olive oil* , salad oil * , melted butter or margarine • , or basting sauce used on an accompanying entree
*If desired, add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme. rosemary. oregano. or tarragon (or 2 teaspoons dry herbs) to oil or melted butter or margarine
If using small vegetables or pieces . thread on thin metal or bamboo skewers ahead of t ime, making sure vegetables lie flat . (If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes before threading vegetables . )
To grill. coat prepared vegetables with plain or seasoned oil or butter or basting sauce. Place
vegetables on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches
above a lightly dispersed bed of medium coals . Cook, turning frequently, until vegetables are streaked with brown and tender when pierced (check grilling times under specific vegetable) .
Serve vegetables hot or at room temperature . Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Vegetables for Grilling
Artichokes. To prepare: Trim off stem and coarse
outer leaves; cut off top third. Trim thorny tips;
rinse well and plunge into acidulated water (3
tablespoons vinegar per quart of water) . Cook in
boiling water to cover until stem end is tender
when pierced (30 to 45 minutes). Drain; cut in
halves lengthwise . Grilling time: 5 to 8 minutes .
Bell peppers and fresh chiles. To prepare: Rinse and pat dry. Grilling time: 8 to lO minutes.
Cabbage (red or green) or radicchio. To prepare: Cut cabbage into quarters lengthwise. Cut radicchio in halves. Grilling time: 6 to lO minutes.
Carrots. To prepare: Cook whole baby carrots or small regular carrots in boiling water to cover until just tender (5 to lO minutes). Drain. Thread baby carrots on skewers. Grilling time: 8 to 10 minutes .
Corn in husks. To prepare: Pull off dry outside husks until you reach light green inner husks; tear several outside husks into \!.a-inch strips to use as ties later. Gently pull back inner husks without tearing from cobs . Remove and discard silks. Spread corn with oil . butter, or baste . Lay inner husks back in place around corn; tie with strips of husks at top to enclose. Immerse in cold water to cover for 15 to 30 minutes . Drain well. Grilling time: 15 to 20 minutes.
Corn out of husks. To prepare: Peel off and discard all husks and silks. Grilling time: About 8 minutes.
Eggplants. To prepare: Cut off stem end of Oriental or small regular eggplants . Cut Oriental eggplants in halves lengthwise; cut regular eggplants lengthwise into 1 1/z-inch-wide wedges. Grilling time: 12 to 15 minutes.
Fennel. To prepare: Cut off and discard woody stems. Cut vertically into 4 equal slices . Grilling time: About 20 minutes.
Leeks. To prepare: Trim root ends; trim tops. leaving 2 inches of green leaves . Split lengthwise to within 1/z inch of root ends. Rinse well . Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes.
Mushrooms (regular or shiitake). To prepare: Cut off tough stem ends. Thread smaller mushrooms on
skewers . Grilling time: About lO minutes.
Onions. dry (yellow. white. red). To prepare: Do not peel . Cut small onions in halves. Cut larger ones in quarters and thread on skewers, making sure onions lie flat . Grilling time: 15 to 20 minutes.
Onions. green. To prepare: Trim root ends and top 2 inches of green tops. Grilling time: 6 to 8 minutes .
Potatoes (thin-skinned and russet). sweet potatoes. or yams. To prepare: Cut small potatoes in halves . Cut large ones lengthwise into l -inch-wide wedges . Cook in boiling water to cover until tender when pierced (6 to 8 minutes) . Grilling time: 8 to lO minutes .
Squash. summer (crookneck. pattypan. or zucchini). To prepare: Leave small squash (l inch or less in diameter) whole . Cut larger squash in halves lengthwise. Grilling time: lO to 15 minutes.
Tomatoes. To prepare: Cut tomatoes in halves. Grilling time: 8 to 12 minutes.
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Hawaiian-style curry served from the barbecue is the featured dish at our Malihini Luau Party (facing page). Grilled chicken and shrimp skewers are served with a curried coconut cream sauce, rice, and condiments.
Parties centered around the barbecue seem to have a relaxed ambience that makes entertaining easy on the hosts, whether the occasion is casual or quite elegant . To help you plan your barbecue parties , we've assembled nine menus geared to gatherings of different sizes-you'll find party ideas for as few as four or as many as 20 guests .
For guest lists of more than a dozen, you might try a turkey fiesta , a buffet-style Yugoslavian barbecue, or a fancy sit-down dinner starring a whole beef tenderloin. If you're serving a slightly smaller crowd of eight to twelve , choose from a Hawaiian-style curry and two meals that get guests involved with the cooking: a hot dog roast and a barbecued burrito party. And for groups of just four to six , there's Japanese yakitori cooked over a hibachi, an Italian mixed grill featuring six kinds of meat , and a spur-of-the-moment shellfish beach barbecue.
All our menus include recipes or suggestions for accompaniments to the main course , plus hints for shopping and serving. To help you bring off your patio party smoothly and successfully, we also suggest a timetable for each menu .
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Malihini Luau Party � � Malihini is Hawaiian for "newcomer" -an appropriate label for the mixture of ethnic ingredients that have become important in Hawaiian cuisine. This barbecue meal for eight , blending the flavors of Southeast Asian and Indian curries with tropical fruits , is a good example of the Islands' malihini cooking styles.
Pupus (Appetizers) of Your Choice
Hawaiian-style Curry: Skewered Grilled Chicken Legs & Shrimp
with Curried Coconut Cream Sauce
Hot Cooked Rice Pineapple Wheels
Condiments: Pickled Onions. Coconut. Mango Chutney. Banana Slices.
Chopped Macadamia Nuts. Lime Wedges. Cilantro Leaves. Dried Hot Chiles
Tropical Fruit Spritzers
Sliced Papayas with Lime Sherbet
The day before the party, you can prepare the curry sauce and start marinating the chicken and shrimp; the pickled onions can also be prepared a day ahead of time. On the day of the party,
arrange all the condiments in their serving dishes and start the barbecue about lVz hours before serving. While the chicken and shrimp are on the grill , reheat the curry sauce and cook the rice .
To make Tropical Fruit Spritzers , let guests mix equal parts of dry white wine, sparkling mineral water, and a tropical fruit juice (such as guava, papaya, or passion fruit) .
Hawaiian-style Curry
Curried Coconut Cream Sauce (page 84)
16 chicken drumsticks (4 to 6 oz. each )
40 medium-size raw shrimp (about 1'14 lbs. total ) . shelled and deveined
Pickled Onions (page 84)
15 green onions (including tops). cut into 2-inch lengths
8 to 10 cups hot cooked rice
I large ripe pineapple (4 to S ibs. ) . peeled and cut crosswise into 8 slices
Condiments (page 84)
Small dried hot red chiles. whole or crushed
Prepare Curried Coconut Cream Sauce. Pour l cup of the sauce into a large heavy-duty plastic bag. Rinse chicken and pat dry, then add to sauce in bag; mix to coat . Seal bag securely. In another heavy-duty plastic bag, combine shrimp and V2 cup of the sauce; mix to coat, then seal bag. Place bags in a large shallow baking pan; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning bags over occasionally. Also cover and refrigerate remaining sauce . Meanwhile , prepare Pickled Onions.
If using bamboo skewers , soak 24 skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes . On a pair of parallel bamboo or metal skewers , thread 3 or 4 drumsticks alternately with onion pieces (see photo at left ) . Repeat with remaining chicken , using more pairs of skewers . Thread 5 shrimp on a pair of parallel skewers , alternating with onion pieces ; repeat with remaining shrimp, using 7
more pairs of skewers . Place chicken skewers on a lightly greased
grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning frequently, for 20 minutes . Set shrimp skewers on grill next to chicken. Cook, turning shrimp and chicken occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink near bone (cut to testabout 1 0 more minutes) and shrimp turn pink (3 to 5 minutes) .
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. . . Malihini Luau Party Meanwhile, place remaining Curried Coco
nut Cream Sauce in a 3- to 4-quart pan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot (about 15 minutes). Pour sauce into a l Vz-quart serving bowl.
Spoon rice over half of a large platter; arrange pineapple slices over other half. Present grilled chicken and shrimp skewers on top .
To serve, place about 1 cup rice and one pineapple slice on each individual plate; slide chicken and shrimp from skewers onto plates. Top foods with curry sauce , then spoon condiments and Pickled Onions alongside. For extra heat , cautiously add chiles . Makes 8 servings.
Curried Coconut Cream Sauce. Melt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat . Add 3 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; and 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft (about 15 minutes) . Stir in Y4 cup all-purpose flour. 3 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and Vz teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly. Remove from heat and smoothly blend in 4 cans ( 12 to 14 oz. each ) unsweetened coconut milk, thawed if frozen. (As an alternative to coconut milk, you may use 6 cups half-and-half or light cream mixed with l tablespoon each sugar and coconut extract . )
Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until sauce is reduced to about 6 cups ( 15 to 20 minutes) . Season to taste with salt.
Pickled Onions. Thinly slice 2 large mild red onions and separate into rings. Place in a bowl and mix in 1\/z tablespoons salt. Knead onions with your hands until limp. Place onions in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain, place in a bowl , and add 1/4 cup each sugar and white wine vinegar. Mix gently but thoroughly. If made ahead, let stand at room temperature until next day.
Condiments. Choose 4 or 5 of the following: l cup dried unsweetened flaked coconut; l cup coarsely chopped mango chutney; 3 mediumsize bananas, sliced and coated with l tablespoon lemon juice; l cup macadamia nuts or peanuts, coarsely chopped; 2 limes, cut into wedges; and % cup lightly packed fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves.
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Venetian Mixed Grill
� Though it's typically thought of as British fare, the mixed grill is interpreted in a variety of ways around the world. This Italian version includes six different meats-all small cuts-that grill quickly over hot coals. Accompaniments include grilled tomato halves and slices of rosemary-seasoned polenta .
Antipasto of Your Choice
Grilled Meats: Italian Sausages, Chicken Thighs, Beef Skirt Steak,
Lamb Chops. Calf's Liver, Veal Chops
Rosemary Polenta
Grilled Tomato Halves
Hot Cooked Artichokes with Melted Butter
Red Wine
Gelato
This menu serves four diners very generously, six a bit less amply. When you're ready to serve, cut larger pieces of meat-sausages, chicken, steak, and liver-into smaller portions so diners can enjoy a bit of everything.
Unless your barbecue is very large, you won't be able to grill all the foods at once. We suggest grilling half the foods at a time and keeping them warm until ready to eat .
Venetian Mixed Grill
Rosemary Polenta (facing page)
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and marjoram
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
2 or 3 Italian sausages (1/2 to o/4 lb. total )
2 chicken thighs (about :V4 lb. total ), skinned and boned
1 slice calf's liver (about l lb. ) , cut 1 to ll/2 inches thick
1 beef skirt steak (about o/c lb. )
4 lamb rib chops (about l lb. total ), cut 1 inch thick
4 veal rib chops with kidneys (about ll/4 lbs. total ), cut :V4 inch thick
4 to 6 medium-size tomatoes
Prepare Rosemary Polenta and set aside. In a 1-cup glass measure, stir together herbs,
garlic , and oil . Cover and set aside for at least l hour or until next day.
Prick sausages in several places . Place in a wide frying pan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes , turning several times. Drain and set aside.
Place each chicken thigh between 2 pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap; pound with a flatsurfaced mallet until i/4 inch thick. Cut out and discard any tubes and membranes from liver. Cut steak in half crosswise. Brush chicken, liver, steak, lamb chops, and veal chops on both sides with some of the herb-oil mixture; set aside .
Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Turn polenta out of pan and cut crosswise into :J/4- to l -inch-thick slices. Brush tomatoes and polenta slices all over with some of the herb-oil mixture .
Place sausages on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals, setting them on a cooler area near edge of gril l . In center of grill, arrange lamb chops , veal chops , and liver. Cook meats , turning once , until sausages are well browned and hot throughout (about lO minutes) and liver, lamb, and veal are well browned but still pink in center; cut to test ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Remove from grill and keep warm until all foods are cooked.
Place steak and chicken in center of grill ; place tomatoes (cut side down) and polenta slices at edge of grill . Cook, turning foods once , until beef is browned on outside but still pink in center and chicken is no longer pink in center; cut to test (5 to 7 minutes) . Cook tomatoes and polenta until hot throughout (5 to lO minutes) .
Arrange meats , tomatoes, and polenta on a large platter. Serve hot , cutting meats to make 4 to 6 portions. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Rosemary Polenta. In a 4- to 5-quart pan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile , in a bowL stir together l Yz cups each polenta (Italian-style cornmeal) and water.
Using a long-handled spoon , gradually stir polenta mixture into boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until polenta has the consistency of thick porridge ( 1 0 to 15 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dry rosemary. Season to taste with salt. Spread evenly in a 4 \lz- by 8 Yz-inch loaf pan. Let cool . If made ahead, cover cooled polenta with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days .
Latin American Hot Dog Roast
� The all-American hot dog takes on a Latin look in this casual patio party for eight to ten diners . For these south-of-the-border dogs, you pass up the familiar frankfurter buns for large, soft flour tortillas . And instead of the usual catsup, mustard , and relish , offer an assortment of Latin-style condiments : hot black beans, pickled cabbage, guacamole , shredded cheese, and salsa.
Grilled Cheese (page 48) Latin American Hot Dogs:
Assorted Sausages
Embellishments: Hot Black Beans, Pickled Cabbage, Fresh Tomato Relish. Cheddar Cheese,
Guacamole, Salsa or Taco Sauce
Watermelon Slices
Beer Soft Drinks
Ice Cream Cones
This menu requires little attention from you after the guests arrive. You can make the black beans, pickled cabbage, tomato relish , and guacamole ahead of time; shortly before the party begins, arrange sausages, warm tortillas , and embellishments at one end of a buffet table near the barbecue.
Latin American Hot Dogs
Hot Black Beans (page 86) Pickled Cabbage (page 86) Fresh Tomato Relish (page 86) Guacamole (page 86)
18 to 24 large (each about 12 inches in diameter) or small (each about 8 inches in diameter) flour tortillas
2 to 4 pounds (114 to lh lb. per person) fully cooked sausages such as old-fashioned frankfurters. knackwurst, garlic sausages, slender veal sausages, smoke-flavored pork links, and kielbasa (Polish sausage)
About 4 cups (I lb. ) shredded Cheddar cheese
Purchased salsa or taco sauce
Prepare Hot Black Beans, Pickled Cabbage, Fresh Tomato Relish , and Guacamole.
To heat tortillas , sprinkle each one with a few drops of water. Stack tortillas , wrap in heavy-duty foiL and bake in a 350° oven until tortillas are warm (about 15 minutes). Serve wrapped in foil to keep warm.
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. . . Latin American Hot Dog Roast Let guests cook their own sausages. To cook
sausages, place them on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning often, until well browned and hot throughout (5 to 10 minutes , depending on diameter of sausage) . To assemble sandwiches, wrap each sausage in a warm tortilla and add spoonfuls of Hot Black Beans, Pickled Cabbage, Fresh Tomato Relish, Guacamole, cheese , and salsa. Makes 8 to lO servings.
Hot Black Beans. Sort l pound dried black beans and remove any debris . Rinse beans and drain . Place beans in a 4- to 5-quart pan and add 9 cups water; l large onion. cut into chunks; and Vz cup lightly packed fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beans mash easily with a fork (2\/z to 3 hours) . Pour about half the bean mixture at a time into a food processor or blender and whirl until pureed. Season to taste with salt and ground red pepper (cayenne) , then transfer to a heatproof serving dish. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day. To reheat, cover beans and bake in a 350° oven until hot throughout (35 to 45 minutes) . Serve hot . Makes about 3 cups.
Pickled Cabbage. Using a food processor or a sharp knife , coarsely shred about l pound cabbage; you should have 4 cups. Place cabbage in a bowl and add Vz cup each chopped onion and shredded carrot, \13 cup white wine vinegar, and Vz teaspoon oregano leaves. Mix well ; season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day. Stir before serving. Makes about 5 cups.
Fresh Tomato Relish. PeeL seed, and chop 2 large tomatoes; you should have about l Vz cups . Place tomatoes in a bowl. Add Vz cup each seeded, diced green bell pepper and chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dry mint; l tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (coriander); and Vs teaspoon crushed red pepper. Mix welL then season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until next day. Makes 2Vz cups.
Guacamole. Halve and pit 3 large ripe avocados. Scoop flesh into a bowl and mash coarsely with a fork. Add \13 cup lemon juice; stir until blended. Season to taste with salt and liquid hot pepper seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours . Stir before serving . Makes 2 1/z to 3 cups.
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Beach Barbecue
� Oysters , clams, mussels , and shrimp are the natural stars in this easy-to-manage beach barbecue for four to six picnickers .
The shellfish cook on a portable barbecue while a flavorful garlic butter melts alongside . Serving is easy-guests simply pluck the shellfish from their shells and dunk them in butter. Offer chunks of French bread and crisp raw vegetables as additional dippers .
Barbecued Shellfish with Garlic Butter
Crusty French Bread
Vegetables for Dir,ping: Asparagus Spears. Radishes. Smal Red or Yellow Tomatoes
White Wine such as Chardonnay
Pears & Grapes Cookies
If you plan to buy your shellfish at or en route to the beach, take along a water pan and a scrub brush for cleaning them. If you purchase the shellfish in advance, scrub them at home, then carry them in an ice-filled cooler or insulated bag.
Barbecued Shellfish
Garlic Butter (recipe follows)
20 to 24 each clams. mussels. and mediumsize oysters. scrubbed in fresh water
About 1 pound large raw shrimp ( 12 to 14 per lb.) . shelled and deveined
Prepare Garlic Butter; pour into a small heatproof container that can sit on the barbecue .
To cook, place container of Garlic Butter on a lightly greased grill 2 to 4 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Also arrange as many clams, mussels , oysters, and shrimp on grill as will fit . Cook, turning once , until clams and mussels pop wide open (about 3 minutes) , oysters open slightly (about 4 minutes) , and shrimp turn pink (3 to 5 minutes) .
To eat clams, mussels, and oysters, protect your fingers with a napkin and drain shellfish j uices into butter. Then pluck out meat with a fork, dip in butter, and eat. To eat shrimp, j ust dip in Garlic Butter. Makes 4 to 6 servings .
Garlic Butter. In a small pan, melt l cup (Yz lb . ) butter or margarine. Stir in l tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed) .
A sandy beach provides a fitting background for this finger-food picnic of fresh shellfish (facing page). Diners dunk grilled shrimp, mussels, clams, and oysters in lemon-garlic butter before eating. 87
An Elegant Sit-down Dinner for Twelve
@ Barbecue meals don't have to be casual, as the spinach-stuffed beef tenderloin featured in this menu demonstrates . To make this showstopping entree for twelve , you simply cut a pocket in a whole fillet of beef. slip in a fennelseasoned spinach mixture, and grill by indirect heat on a covered barbecue.
Accompany the roast with vegetables grilled over the coals and a Madeira sauce made from the meat drippings.
First-course Soup of your Choice
Spinach-stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce
Grilled New Potatoes. Mushrooms. Baby Carrots & Leeks (page 81)
Dinner Rolls
Red Wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
Raspberries with Orange Liqueur & Custard Sauce
Ahead of time, order the beef tenderloin (sometimes called a whole fillet of beef) from your meat market . Early on serving day, stuff the roast and prepare the vegetables (you 'll need 8 to 12 each
new potatoes and leeks , 1\12 pounds mushrooms, and 2 pounds baby carrots) . Start the barbecue l Vz to 2 hours before serving .
After cooking, keep the roast warm while you prepare the Madeira sauce and grill the vegetables.
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Spinach-stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Spinach Stuffing (recipe follows)
5- to 6-pound whole beef tenderloin (fillet of beef) . trimmed of excess fat
tablespoon minced or pressed garlic (4 to 6 large cloves)
ll/2 teaspoons each fennel seeds and cracked pepper
11/2 teaspoons salt (optional)
1 cup regular-strength beef broth
1 cup Madeira or dry sherry
Prepare Spinach Stuffing; set aside . With a sharp knife , make a lengthwise slash
in center of beef fillet , cutting to within l inch of opposite side and both ends to form a pocket. Spoon stuffing evenly into pocket, then pat in
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firmly. Sew roast closed, using a large embroidery needle and strong thread (or dental floss) and making stitches Vz inch apart .
Blend garlic , fennel seeds , pepper, and, if desired , salt; with your fingers , pat mixture all over the roast.
Barbecue roast by indirect heat (see page 6), placing roast on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook roast until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers l35°F for rare (about l hour) . Transfer roast to a platter and keep warm.
Pour meat drippings into a 2- to 3-quart pan; add broth and Madeira . Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil until reduced to 1 Vz cups; keep warm .
To serve , cut beef into l -inch-thick slices; offer sauce to spoon over individual portions. Makes about 12 servings.
Spinach Stuffing. Discard tough leaves and stems from l pound spinach. Rinse leaves , drain briefly, and place in a wide frying pan. Cover and cook over medium heat just until spinach is wilted (2 to 3 minutes) , stirring once or twice. Remove from heat; then uncover, let cool , and coarsely chop. Squeeze out excess water with your hands.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add Y2 pound mushrooms. chopped; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and all liquid has evaporated . Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, mix mushrooms with spinach , l \12 cups (6 oz. ) shredded Swiss cheese. l egg. beaten , and l teaspoon each fennel seeds and sage leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If made ahead, let cool , then cover and refrigerate until next day.
japanese Hibachi Party
� Yakitori is chicken carefully cut Japanesestyle and grilled over hot coals-and in this party menu for six, you skewer and grill every part of the chicken, even the giblets and skin. The hosts assemble the skewers beforehand; at party time, guests cook their choice of foods , first dipping them in a clinging glaze, then grilling them over hot coals.
Clear Soup for Sipping
Yakitori
Assorted Japanese Pickles made from Cucumber. Onion. Burdock Root. Daikon.
or Mixed Vegetables
Hot Cooked Rice
White Wine such as Gewurztraminer or Riesling
Strawberries & Orange Slices
Many of the ingredients for this menu-a Japanese mix for the soup, assorted Japanese pickles, and sake and mirin for the yakitori glaze-should be purchased at a Japanese market or a wellstocked supermarket that carries Asian foods.
Assembling skewered foods takes time, so make sure to get the skewers ready well ahead of your party.
Yakitori
Chicken Balls (recipe follows)
Yakitori Glaze (recipe follows)
2 frying chickens with giblets (3 to 4 lbs. each ). cut up
Extra giblets (optional)
5 to 7 green onions (white part only). cut in l-inch lengths
V2 red or green bell pepper. seeded and cut into V4- by l-inch strips
6 to 12 large shiitake or regular mushrooms
I can (about 6 oz. ) ginkgo nuts. drained
Soy sauce. salt . and black pepper
Soak about lO dozen 8- or 9-inch bamboo skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes .
Prepare Chicken Balls and Yakitori Glaze ; set aside .
Rinse chicken and all giblets and pat dry. Pull off chicken skin and cut it into 1- by 3-inch strips . Thread each piece of skin lengthwise onto a skewer.
Bone breasts, thighs , and drumsticks . Cut meat into 3/4- to l -inch cubes (cut thin pieces slightly larger and fold to this size) . Thread breast meat on skewers alternately with onion, using 3 pieces of meat and 3 onion pieces per skewer. Thread dark (thigh or drumstick) meat on skewers alternately with bell pepper, using 3 pieces of meat and 3 pepper strips per skewer.
Cut wings apart at joints . Skewer each section separately, running skewer alongside bone. Cut livers and gizzards apart where a natural separation occurs. Thread livers , gizzards , and
hearts on skewers , using 2 or 3 pieces per skewer. Thread mushrooms and ginkgo nuts on separate skewers , using 1 mushroom and 4 or 5 nuts per skewer.
Arrange all skewers on a large tray. (At this point , you may cover and refrigerate until next day. )
To cook, pour Yakitori Glaze into a narrow glass or jar. Dip skewered foods into glaze ; lift out and drain briefly, then place on a lightly greased hibachi (or other small barbecue) grill 2 to 4 inches above a solid bed of hot coals. Cook foods , turning frequently, until skin i s crisp and brown; breast meat, dark meat , and Chicken Balls are no longer pink in center (cut to test) ; giblets are firm but still moist in center (cut to test ) ; and mushrooms and ginkgos are hot and well glazed . Cooking times range from 5 to 12 minutes .
After grilling , remove from skewers and season foods to taste with soy, salt, and black pepper. Makes about 6 servings .
Chicken Balls. Bone and skin 1 chicken breast (about l lb . ) . Coarsely chop meat , then place in a food processor or blender and whirl until finely chopped (you should have lVz cups) . Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons sake or dry sherry, l tablespoon minced fresh ginger. and V4 teaspoon salt. Shape chicken mixture into l - inch balls.
Place 3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each chicken ball in crumbs to coat. Thread chicken balls on skewers , 2 balls per skewer.
Yakitori Glaze. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine l V4 cups sake or dry sherry, V3 cup mirin or cream sherry, 3/4 cup sugar. and \13 cup soy sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat; then boil , uncovered, until reduced to lVz cups. If made ahead , cover and refrigerate until next day.
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Thanksgiving Fiesta
@ "Crazy turkey" is the centerpiece for this Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey, seasoned with oregano and lime, gets its shape from a popular Mexican technique for barbecuing chicken. Split through the backbone and laid flat on a large bar becue , the bird cooks quickly and browns all over.
Accompaniments for the turkey-chorizo
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Thanksgiving Fiesta (page 89) features barbecued butterflied turkey seasoned with oregano and lime. Partners for the moist meat include sausage-stuffed chiles, hominy, cranberry salsa, and shredded yams.
. . . Thanksgiving Fiesta
stuffed chiles and a spirited cranberry and orange salsa-are also inspired by Mexican cooking.
Antojitos (Appetizers) of Your Choice
Turkey Loco
Stuffed Chiles Grilled Onions (page 81)
Cranberry Salsa
Shredded Sweet Potatoes
Warm Corn Tortillas
Buttered Hominy
White Wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
Flan or Pumpkin Pie
Limeade
You can do a lot of the work a day aheadbutterfly the turkey, get the chiles ready to bake , and make the salsa. On the day of your party, start the barbecue fire 21/z to 3 hours before serving. While the bird cooks , bake the chiles and 4 pounds fresh sweet potatoes in the same oven. If desired, peel and shred potatoes and season to taste with melted butter or margarine, brown sugar, and salt and pepper.
Turkey Loco
10- to 12-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
About 4 limes. cut into halves
About 4 teaspoons oregano leaves
Salt and pepper
Remove turkey neck and giblets ; reserve for other uses , if desired . Discard large lumps of fat . With poultry shears or a knife , split turkey lengthwise along one side of backbone. Pull turkey open; place , skin side up, on a flat surface , and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat . Rinse and pat dry. (At this point , you may cover and refrigerate until next day. )
Before cooking, squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey; sprinkle with oregano, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Barbecue turkey by indirect heat ( see page 6) , placing turkey, skin side up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adj ust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) registers 185°F or until meat near thighbone is no longer pink (cut to test)-1\lz to 2 hours0very 30 minutes , squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey.
Transfer turkey to a platter. To carve , cut off wings and slice breast. Cut off legs and slice meat from thighs. Makes 12 to 16 servings .
Stuffed Chiles
Chorizo Stuffing (recipe follows)
16 fresh green or red Anaheim (California) chiles (2 to 2V4 lbs. total )
Prepare stuffing and set aside . Leave stems on chiles . Split chiles lengthwise, then pull out seeds and ribs . Fill chiles with stuffing; place side by side and stuffed side up, in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed baking pan. (At this point . you may cover and refrigerate until next day. )
Bake, uncovered, in a 400° oven until chiles are soft and lightly browned (about 25 minutes) . Makes about 16 servings .
Chorizo Stuffing. Crumble ¥4 pound chorizo sausage or bulk pork sausage into a wide frying pan. Add 1 large clove garlic (minced or pressed) ¥4 teaspoon ground cumin, and l/z teaspoon oregano leaves. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned (about 10 minutes) . Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat .
While sausage cooks , discard tough leaves and stems from 2 pounds spinach. Rinse leaves , then drain and coarsely chop. Finely chop l/z pound mushrooms. Add spinach and mushrooms to sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes) . Remove from heat and stir i n 2 cups soft bread crumbs. ¥4 cup shredded jack cheese, and 1 egg (beaten). Mix well; season to taste with salt.
Cranberry Salsa
2 cups fresh cranberries
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 large oranges. peeled (white membranes removed), chopped. and drained
!(4 cup each minced onion and salad oil
1 tablespoon each minced fresh cilantro (coriander) and minced fresh ginger
small fresh hot green (jalapeno or serrano) chile. seeded and minced
Salt
Chop cranberries in a food processor or blender, half at a time. Combine cranberries, orange peel , drained oranges , onion , oil , cilantro , ginger, and chile . Stir to blend; season to taste with salt. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day. Makes about 3 cups.
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Yugoslavian Barbecue Buffet
� Yugoslavian cuisine is influenced by the five different ethnic groups that make up the country-Serbs , Croatians (including Dalmatians) , Slovenes, Macedonians, and Montenegrins. Cooking styles vary from region to region , but grilled meat kebabs and vegetable stews seem to be national favorites.
The pork and veal kebabs featured in this menu for 16 to 20 are called raznjici -thankfully, easier to prepare than pronounce! To make the mild kebabs spicier, top them with spoonfuls of two vegetable relishes: ajvar, a mellow eggplant and bell pepper mixture , and a zippier tomatochile relish called pindzur.
To complete the menu , serve a creamy feta cheese appetizer and an assortment of other traditional Yugoslavian dishes.
Feta Cheese Spread with Crusty White Bread & Prosciutto
Grilled Pork & Veal Kebabs
Tomato-Chile Relish Eggplant Relish
Homemade or Purchased Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Homemade or Purchased Potato Salad
Homemade or Purchased Bean Salad
Fruity White Wine or Apple Cider
Homemade or Purchased Apple Strudel
Plan to marinate the meat for kebabs and prepare the cheese spread and relishes at least a day in advance; also prepare or purchase the bread , salads, and other dishes ahead of time.
On the day of the party, start the barbecue fire about l hour before serving.
Feta Cheese Spread
8 ounces feta cheese
2 large packages (8 oz. each ) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipping cream
Crusty white bread and prosciutto
Crumble feta cheese into a bowl. Add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until blended. With mixer on low speed, blend in cream. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature , with slices of bread and prosciutto . Makes about 2 \/z cups.
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Grilled Pork & Veal Rebabs
3 pounds each boneless leg of pork and boneless leg of veal. cut into llh-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
30 fresh bay leaves (or dry bay leaves soaked in hot water for 1 hour)
Sprinkle meat lightly with salt and pepper; then mix meat with oil . In a large bowL layer oil-meat mixture and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until next day.
To assemble , thread meat and bay leaves on sturdy metal skewers-a pork cube, a veal cube, then a bay leaf-until all ingredients are used. You will need 10 to 16 skewers .
To cook, place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning occasionally, until pork is no longer pink in center; cut to test (20 to 25 minutes) .
To serve, slide meat from skewers. Let guests top servings of meat with spoonfuls of TomatoChile Relish and Eggplant Relish. Makes 16 to 20
servings .
Tomato-Chile Relish
2 large cans (28 oz. each ) pear-shaped tomatoes
2 ounces dried red California or New Mexico chiles (6 to 8 chiles)
1/c cup each olive oil and salad oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and ground red pepper (cayenne)
Drain liquid from tomatoes into a pan. Set tomatoes aside. Bring tomato liquid to a boil ; remove from heat, add chiles, and let stand for 2 hours. Then scrape seeds and pulp from chile skins into liquid; discard skins and stems.
In a wide frying pan, combine tomato-chile liquid , tomatoes , olive oiL salad oiL garlic , and sugar. Break tomatoes up with a spoon. Cook over medium-high heat. stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated (about 30 minutes) . Remove from heat ; let cool . Season to taste with salt and red pepper. If made ahead , cover and refrigerate for up to l week. Serve at room temperature . Makes 3 1/z cups .
Eggplant Relish
2 eggplants (about l lb. each )
¥a cup olive oil
5 each large red and green bell peppers
2 cloves garlic. minced or pressed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
V2 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper
Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Brush cut sides with some of the oil . Arrange eggplant halves, cut side up, in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed baking pan. Set whole bell peppers on their sides in another 10- by 15-inch rimmed baking pan. Bake in a 450° oven (place peppers on lowest rack and turn occasionally) until vegetables are browned and soft (about 45 minutes) .
Enclose peppers in plastic bags and let cool . Peel and halve peppers , discarding skin, stems, and seeds.
Finely chop peppers and unpeeled eggplant; place in a bowl and stir in garlic and vinegar. With a heavy spoon, beat in remaining oil . Stir in parsley; season to taste with salt and black pepper. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature . Makes about 4Vz cups .
Burrito Barbecue � � Aromatic foods grilling on street braziers in Mexico inspired this informal garden party. To begin the meal . roast corn over hot coals until the kernels are sweet and slightly parched . Then, as the barbecue's heat decreases, guests or hosts fill , fold, and grill flour tortillas to make big , crisp burritos.
Roasted Corn
Barbecued Burritos Filled with Corned Beef or Pastrami. Jack Cheese. Tomatoes. Onions. Cilantro
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad
Sangria Lemonade
Ahead of time, you can husk the corn; you should also assemble all the burrito ingredients in separate dishes or in separate piles on a large tray. The recipe makes 12 burritos-6 to 12 servings , depending on appetites .
Start the barbecue fire 30 to 40 minutes before you plan to start roasting corn.
Barbecued Corn, Mexican Style
For each serving , you will need l or 2 ears of corn; Vz j uicy lime. cut into wedges ; and salt.
Strip husks and silk from corn. Lay corn on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals . Cook, turning occasionally, until kernels are lightly browned on several sides ( 10 to 12 minutes) . Push cooked corn to a cooler area of the barbecue to keep warm.
To serve , squeeze lime wedges over corn and sprinkle with salt; eat out of hand. Offer napkins or plates to catch any drips .
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Barbecued Burritos
12 large flour tortillas. each about 12 inches in diameter
6 cups ( lV2 lbs . ) shredded jack cheese
2 large cans (7 oz. each ) whole green chiles, drained and seeded
lV2 to 2 pounds thinly sliced corned beef or pastrami
About 6 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
About 3 large mild red or white onions. thinly sliced
1 or 2 bunches fresh cilantro (coriander). separated into sprigs
If coals are low (see page 6), you can assemble burritos right on the grill . If coals are hotter, fill and fold burritos next to the barbecue, then place them on the grill to heat.
To assemble each burrito : Working quickly, distribute cheese in a band down center of a tortilla to within 2 inches of top and bottom edges . Top with a chile and some of the corned beef. tomatoes , onions, and cilantro. Fold ends over filling; then fold one side over filling and roll up to make a cylindrical package.
Place burrito, folded side down, on grill . Cook until tortilla is toasted and crisp; then turn over and cook until toasted on other side. If coals are too hot for you to turn burrito with your fingers , tortilla will toast in 2 to 3 minutes per side; turn with a wide metal spatula and watch carefully to avoid scorching. If coals are low, burrito may take up to 6 to 8 minutes per side.
Serve burritos immediately, or push to a cooler area of the barbecue to keep warm until ready to eat . Makes 12 large burritos (6 to 12 servings) .
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Index Al l -pu rpose barbecue sauce, 70 Appetizers , 48-49
ch icken yakitor i , 49 Chinese pork, 49 di l led shrimp, 49 gr i l led cheese, 48 mini beef patt ies with horserad ish sauce 48 sausages with mustard cream, 49
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Apple-glazed pork lo in , 46 Apple ju ice, game hens or squab wi th , 77 Apples , g n l led , 80 Apricots, gr i l led , 80 Artichokes , gr i l led , 8 1 As ian short r ibs , 30 Avocados, l ime-dressed, 5 1
Bananas, gr i l led , 80 Bangkok-style barbecued b i rds , 76 Barbecue
beach , 86 buffet, Yugos lav ian , 92 bu rr ito, 93
Barbecued b i rds , Bangkok-style , 76 Barbecued bur r itos, 93 Barbecued catf ish , 65 Barbecued corn , Mexican sty le , 93 Barbecued leg of pork, 44 Barbecued pork, Portuguese, 44 Barbecued prime r ib bones, 30 Barbecued rabbit , 78 Barbecued salmon f i l lets , 60 Barbecued shel l f ish , 86 Barbecued tu rkey, 73 Barbecues, 4 , 5
charcoal-f i red , 5 gas and e lectr ic, 5
Barbecu ing , basic techn iq ues, 4-1 7 d 1 rect-heat and i nd i rect-heat methods , 6 special t ips . 6
Bass , str iped , with onion barbecue sauce 65 Bastes & sauces , 24-25 '
Bay, squash & tomatoes , chicken with , 72 Beach barbecue , 86 Beans, hot black, 86 Beef, 1 8-33. See also Beef, g round
Asian short r ibs , 30 barbecued pr ime r ib bones, 30 br isket of, 33 & corn , skewered , 28 crusty crossr ib roast , 33 faj i tas, 22 f lank steak & orange s l ices, 2 1 f lank steak I ta l iano, 21 gr i l l ing chart , 8 l iver with fresh herbs, 29 New York str i p with gar l ic pepper, 32 patt ies , min i , with horserad ish sauce , 48 pepper steak, 28 r ipp le-skewered steak, 27 Santa Fe short r ibs , 30 savory chuck roast , 32 sesame beef roast, 33 sesame f lank steak, 21 skewers, I ndonesian , 27 sk i rt steaks with fresh herbs, 22 smoke-cooki n g , 1 7 sp it- roasti ng , 1 3 steak & onions, 28 tender lo in , sp inach-stuffed , 88 tender lo in i n red wine mar inade, 32
Beef, g round Greek p latter bu rger, 19 Lebanese hamburgers , 20 Mexican p latter bu rger, 1 9 min i beef patt ies with horserad ish sauce, 48 soy-d i pped hambu rgers , 20 taco bu rgers, 20
Beef barbecue sauce, 24 Bel l pepper, red, & sausage loaf, 54 Bell peppers , gr i l led , 81 B i rds , Bangkok-style barbecued , 76 Black beans, hot, 86 Br in ing (for smoke-cooking } , 1 4 Br iquets , self-start i ng , 5 Br isket of beef, 33
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Buffet , Yugos lavian barbecue , 92 Burgers . See a/so Sandwiches
Greek p latter, 1 9 lamb logs i n torti l l as , g r i l l ed , 4 1 lamb pocket, 4 0 Lebanese hamburgers , 2 0 Mexican p latte r, 1 9 m u shu , 56 sausage, I ta l iano, 56 soy-d ipped hamburgers , 20 taco, 21
Burr ito barbecue , 93 Burr i tos, barbecued , 93 Butter bastes , 25 B utterfl ied t rout with nut butter 64 Butterf l ied tu rkey with leek d re'ss i ng , 75 Butters , f lavored , 25
cashew, 75 d i l l , 25 gar l ic , 86 g inger & l ime , 25 g reen , 25 mustard , 25 sesame, 25
Cabbage, g ri l l ed , 81 Cabbage, pick led , 86 Carrots, g r i l led , 81 Catfish , barbecued , 65 Charcoal br iq uets, 57 Charts
g r i l l i ng , 8 - 1 2 smoke-cooki ng , 1 7 spi t - roast i ng , 1 3
Cheese, g ri l led , 4 8 Cheese spread , leta, 92 Chicken
ba l l s , 89 with bay, squash & tomatoes, 72 ch i l i .-basted , with p ineapple salsa, 67 gar l ic-orange, 68 gr i l l i ng chart, 1 2 herb-mustard , 69 for a hungry dozen , 69 I ndonesian, 68 peach-g lazed, 67 quarters, g inger, 69 roast , c i lantro & sake, 68 skewers, f ig & , 70 smoke-cooking , 1 7 spi t - roast ing , 1 3 tandoor i , 72 & vegetable bundles , 72 wings with g r i l l ed potatoes , 70 yakitor i , 49, 89 yakitor i , & vegetables , 73
Chi le re l i sh , tomato- , 92 Chi les , fresh , gr i l led , 81 Chi les , stuffed , 91 Chi l i -basted chicken with p ineapple salsa, 67 Ch1nese pork appetizers, 49 Chops. See Lamb; Pork; Vea l Chor izo stuffi ng , 91 Chuck roast, savory, 32 Ci lantro & sake roast chicken , 68 Coconut cream sauce, curr ied, 84 Corn, barbecued , Mex ican sty le , 93 Corn, g r i l l ed , 81 Corn, skewered beef & , 28 Country-sty le sparer i bs , easy, 52 Cranberry salsa, 91 C rusty crossr ib roast , 33 Cucumber-tomato re l i sh , 35 Cumin-c innamon mar inade, 37 Curr ied coconut cream sauce, 84 Curr ied pork steak with melon , 44 Curr ied tu rkey d rumsticks , 76 Curry, Hawai ian-sty le , 83
Dijon marinade, 24 Di l l butter, 25 Di l led shr imp, 49 Di rect-heat barbecu ing , 6 Drumsticks, curr ied tu rkey, 76 Duck
with citrus-ch i l e marinade, 78 gr i l l i ng chart , 1 2 smoke-cooking , 1 7 spi t - roast i ng , 1 3 whole w i ld , 78
Easy count ry-style sparer ibs 52 Egg plant , g r i l l ed , 81
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Egg plant re l i sh , 93 Electric starter, 6 Elegant s it-down d i nner for twelve, 88
Faj i tas, 22 Fenne l , g ri l l ed , 81 Feta cheese spread , 92 F1esta , Thanksg ivi ng , 89 Fig & ch icken skewers 70 F igs , g ri l led , 80
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Fi re-bu i ld ing for g r i l l i ng , 5 - 6 fo r smoke-cook ing , 1 6 fo r spi t- roast ing , 1 3
Fire chimney, 5 Fire starters , 5-6 Fire temperature 6 Fish & she l l f ish , S8-65
catf ish , barbecued , 65 gr i l l i ng chart, 1 1 f ish , Japanese swimming , 61 f ish & vegetables , lemony skewered , 61 f 1sh 1 n leaves, 59 f ish steaks with mustard sauce, gr i l led, 61 f 1sh w1th mush rooms, G reek-style , 60 salmon , smoked poached, 59 salmon f i l lets , barbecued , 60 salmon g r i l l d iab le , 60 scal lops with g inger- l ime sauce, g r i l led , 62 shark & vegetab les , savory 64 shr imp, d i l l ed , 49
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shr imp, mint-flavored , 62 sh r imp, sp icy marinated , 62 smoke-cook ing , 1 7 stn ped bass with onion barbecue sauce 65 trout , butterfl ied , with n ut butter, 64
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tuna steaks with fru it & ter iyaki sauce, g n l led , 64
Flank steak, sesame, 21 Flank steak & orange s l ices, 21 Flank steak Ital i ano, 21 Fresh herbs, l iver with , 29 Fresh herbs, sk i rt steaks with, 22 Fresh tomato re l i sh , 86 Fru 1 t & herb-scented lamb 35 Fruit-stuffed l amb shoulde r, 36 Fru1 ts , g r i l led , 80 Fue l s for cook ing , 56
Game hens , Rock Corn i sh Bangkok-style barbecued b i rds , 7 6 gr i l led b i rds w i t h jalapeno je l l y g l aze . 7 7 gr i l l i ng chart , 1 2 smoke-cook ing , 1 7 s pi t- roast i ng , 1 3 o r squab w1th app le ju ice, 7 7
Garl ic-o range chicken , 68 Gar l ic pepper, New York strip wi th , 32 G1nger & l 1me butter , 25 Ginger ch icken quarters , 69 Ginger-hois in bast i ng sauce , 25 Ginger- l ime sauce , g r i l l ed sca l lops w i th , 62 G1ngered pork chops, g r i l led , 43 G reek p latter burger, 1 9 G reek sh ish kebab, 38 G reek-style fish with mush rooms, 60 G reen butter, 25 Gr i l led b i rds with ja lapeno je l ly g l aze , 7 7 G n l led cheese, 4 8 Gr i l led f ish steaks wi th mustard sauce 6 1 Gr i l led fru i ts , 8 0
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G n l led g ingered pork chops, 43 G n l led lamb, salt-bnned , 36 G n l led l amb logs in tort i l l as , 4 1 Gr i l led pork, sal t-br ined , 4 6 Gn l led pork & veal kebabs, 92 Gr i l led sca l lops with g i nger- l ime sauce, 62 G n l led tuna steaks with fru i t & ter iyaki sauce,
64 Gr i l led vegetables , 8 1 Gr i l l i ng techn iq ues, 5 - 6 G round l amb kebabs wi th p ineapp le , 4 1 Guacamole , 8 6
Ham, sherry-f lavored, 5 6 Hamburgers . See B u rgers Hardwoods as cook ing fue l , 5 7 Hawai ian-sty le curry, 83
Herb butter baste, 25 Herb-mustard ch icken , 69 Herbs, fresh
chicken with bay, squash & tomatoes , 72 lamb chops with rosemary, pounded , 37 l iver with , 29 pork chops gr i l led with , 43 sk i rt steaks with , 22
H ibach i party, Japanese, 88 Honey-wine mar inade, 24 Hot black beans, 86 Hot dog roast, Lat in Amer ican , 85 Hot dogs, Lat in Amer ican , 85 Hungry dozen , ch icken for a , 69
I nd i rect-heat barbecu i ng , 6 I ndonesian beef skewers, 27 I ndonesian ch icken , 68 I ndonesian pork roast with peanut sauce , 46
Jalapeno jel ly g l aze , g r i l led b i rds with, 77 Jamaican-style sparer ibs , 51 Japanese h i bach i party, 88 Japanese swimming f i sh , 61
Kebabs Greek shish kebab, 38 lamb, g round , with p ineapple , 41 plum-sauced lamb, 40 pork & vea l , g r i l l ed , 92
Lamb, 34 -41 . See also Lamb , g round chops, p ine nut-stuffed , 38 chops, pounded , with rosemary, 37 chops, shou lder, Portuguese, 37 f ru i t & herb-scented , 35 Greek sh ish kebab , 38 gr i l l i ng char t , 8-9 kebabs, p lum-sauced , 40 salt-br i ned g r i l l ed , 36 sandwich buffet, Tu rk ish , 35 shoulder, fru it-stuffed , 36 smoke-cooki ng , 17 sosat ies , 38 spit-roasti ng , 13 steaks, lemon , 3 7
Lamb, g round gr i l led lamb logs i n tort i l l as , 41 g round lamb kebabs with pineapple, 4 1 l amb patt ies w i t h m in t & melon , 4 0 l amb pocket burgers , 4 0
Lat in American ho t dog roast , 85 Latin American hot dogs , 85 Lebanese hamburgers , 20 Leek d ress ing , butterf l ied tu rkey with , 75 Leeks , gr i l led , 81 Lemon but ter baste , 25 Lemon g rass marinade, 53 Lemon lamb steaks , 37 Lemon mar inade, 61 Lemon-oregano sauce, 60 Lemony skewered f ish & vegetab les . 61 Lime-dressed avocados, 51 Liqu id starter, 5 Liver with fresh herbs , 29 Luau party, mal i h i n i , 83
Mal ih in i luau party, 83 Marinades, 24
apple ju ice , 24 chi le-c i t rus , duck wi th , 78 cumin-c innamon, 37 Dijon , 24 honey-wine . 24 lemon , 61 lemon g rass, 53 mustard , 30 papr ika , 79 pickl i ng sp ice , 37 pineapple-wi ne , 29 red wine, 27 red wine, beef tender lo in in, 32 rosemary-c i t rus , 53 sherry-soy, 73 tarragon-Dijon , 79 teriyaki , 24 wine-gar l ic , 24
When the coals burn down low, heat and fold corned-beef and cheesefilled tortillas to make Barbecued Burritos (page 93). Complete the helpyourself meal with grilled corn, fresh fruit, and cool drinks.
Mar inated sh r imp , sp icy, 62 Marmalade g laze, 41 Med iterranean bast ing sauce, 25 Melon , cu rr ied pork s teak wi th , 44 Melon , gr i l led , 80 Melon , mint & , lamb patt ies with , 40 Melon skewers . pork & , 53 Menus . See Part ies Mer ida-sty le sparer i bs , 51 Mesq u i te , 5 7 Mexican p latter burger, 1 9 Mexican-sty le barbecued corn , 9 3 Min i beef patt ies w i th horserad ish sauce , 48 Mint- f lavored sh r imp , 62 M ixed g r i l l , Venet ian , 84 Mushroooms , G reek-style f ish with , 60 Mushrooms, g r i l l ed , 81 Mu shu bu rgers , 56 Mustard butter, 25 Mustard ch icken , herb-, 69 Mustard cream, sausages with, 49 Mustard mar inade, 30 Mustard sauce, g r i l led f ish steaks with , 61
Nectar ines , g r i l l ed , 80 New York str ip with gar l ic pepper. 32 Nut butter, butterf l ied trout with , 64
Onion , V ietnamese skewered pork &, 52 On ion barbecue sauce , str i ped bass wi th , 65 Onions
d ry, g r i l l ed , 81 g reen , gr i l led , 81 pick led , 84 steak &, 28
Orange ch icken , gar l ic - , 68 Orange s l ices , f lank steak & , 21 Oranges, gr i l led , 80 Orienta l -sty le pork tenderlo ins , 45
Papayas, g r i l l ed , 80 Papr ika mar inade, 78 Parsley-orange baste, 25 Part ies , 82-93
beac h barbecue , 86 burr i to barbecue, 93 elegant sit-down d inne r for twelve, 88 Japanese h i bachi party, 88
Part ies (cont 'd.) Lat in American hot dog roast , 85 mal i h i n i luau party, 83 Thanksg iv ing fiesta, 89 Venet ian mixed g r i l l , 84 Yugoslavian barbecue buffet , 92
Patio part ies , 82-93 Peach-g lazed ch icken , 67 Peaches , g r i l l ed , 80 Peanut sauce, 27 Peanut sauce . I ndonesian pork roast with , 46 Pears, g r i l l ed , 80 Pepper steak, 28 Peppers & p i neapp le , pork with , 53 Pheasant, smoke-cooki n g , 17 Pickled cabbage , 86 Pickled on ions , 84 Pick l ing sp ice mar inade, 37 Pine n ut-stuffed lamb chops , 38 Pineapple , g r i l l ed , 80 Pineapp le , g round lamb kebabs with, 41 Pineapp le , pork with peppers & , 53 Pineapple s law, 54 Pineapple-wine mar inade , 29 Platter burger, G reek, 19 Platte r burger, Mexican , 19 P lum good s parer i bs . 52 P lum-sauced lamb kebabs , 40 Poached sa lmon , smoked , 59 Pocket bu rg e rs , lamb, 40 Polenta, rosemary, 85 Pork, 42-56. See also Pork, g round
appet izers , Ch inese, 49 butt , Venezuelan , 45 & ch i l i chops , pounded , 43 chops , g r i l led g ingered , 43 chops g r i l led with herbs, 43 gr i l l i ng ch art , 9, 1 1 ham, sherry-flavored , 56 leg , barbecued , 44 lo i n , apple-g lazed, 46 & melon skewers , 53 & on ion , Vietnamese skewered , 52 with peppers & p ineapp le , 53 Portuguese barbecued, 44 roast , I ndones ian , with peanut sauce, 46 sal t -br ined gr i l l ed , 46 sausage & red bel l pepper loaf, 54 sausage bu rgers I ta l iano , 56 sausages with mustard cream , 49 & s law sandwiches, ter iyak i , 54
Index 95
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" easy country-style , 52 ," Jamaican-style, 51
.," Mer ida-sty le , 51 " p lum good , 52
spi t- roast ing , 13 steak, curr ied, with melon, 44 tender loi ns , Oriental-sty le , 45 tender loins . sp icy, 45 & veal kebabs, gr i l led, 92
Pork, g round mu shu burgers, 56
Portuguese barbecued pork, 44 Portuguese lamb shou lder chops, 37 Potatoes , gr i l l ed , 81 Potatoes , gr i l l ed , chicken wings with , 70 Poult ry, 66-79 . See a/so Chicken ; Duck ;
Game Hens; Quai l ; Squab; Tu rkey gr i l l i ng chart, 12 smoke-cooking, 17 spi t - roast i ng , 13
Pounded lamb chops with rosemary, 37 Pounded pork & ch i l i chops, 43 Pounded veal chops, 29 Pr ime rib bones, barbecued, 30 Propane starter, 6
Quai l Bangkok-sty le barbecued b i rds , 76 g ri l led b i rds with jalapeno jel ly glaze, 77 gr i l l i ng , 12 smoke-cooking, 1 7
Rabb i t , barbecued , 78 Radicchio , g r i l led, 81 Red bel l pepper & sausage loaf, 54 Red wine marinade, 27 Rel i shes
cabbage, pickled, 86 cranberry salsa, 91 cucumber-tomato, 35 eggplant, 93 guacamole, 86 onions , p ick led, 84 tomato, fresh , 86 tomato-ch i le , 92
R ipp le-skewered steak, 27 Roast, c rusty crossr ib , 33 Roast, savory chuck, 32 Roast, sesame beef, 33 Roast ch icken. c i lantro & sake, 68 Rock Corn ish game hens. See Game hens Rosemary-c itrus marinade, 53 Rosemary polenta, 85
Salmon, smoked poached, 59 Salmon f i l lets , barbecued , 60 Salmon gr i l l d iab le , 60 Salsa, cranberry, 91 Salsa, p ineapple , 67 Salsa fresca, 22 Salt-br ined gr i l led lamb, 36 Salt-br ined gr i l led pork, 46 Sandwiches
bu rr itos, barbecued, 93 faj i tas, 22 Greek p latte r burger, 19 lamb logs in torti l l as, g r i l led , 41 lamb pocket burgers, 40 Latin American hot dogs, 85 Lebanese hamburgers, 20 Mexican platter bu rger, 19 mu shu burgers, 56 red be l l pepper & sausage loaf, 54 sausage burgers I ta l iano, 56 soy-d ipped hamburgers, 20 taco bu rgers, 20 ter iyaki pork & slaw sandwiches, 54 Turkish lamb sandwich buffet , 35
Santa Fe short r ibs , 30 Sauces & bastes, 24-25
al l -pu rpose barbecue sauce, 70 beef barbecue sauce, 24 cu rr ied coconut cream sauce, 84 g inger-hois in bast ing sauce, 25 g i nger- l ime sauce , 62 herb butter baste, 25 lemon butter baste . 25
96 Index
Sauces & bastes (cont'd.) lemon-oregano sauce, 60 Med iterranean bast ing sauce, 25 pars ley-orange baste, 25 peanut sauce, 27 teriyaki sauce, 64, 70 Thai sauce, 77 yog u rt sauce, 20 yog u rt-mint sauce, 35
Sausage bu rgers I ta l iano, 56 Sausage loaf, red bel l pepper & , 54 Sausages with mustard cream, 49 Savory chuck roast , 32 Savory shark & vegetab les , 64
Stuff i ng , chorizo, 91 Stuff i ng , sp inach , 88 Sweet potatoes , g r i l l ed , 81 Swimming f i sh , Japanese , 61
Taco bu rgers , 20 Tandoori ch icken , 72 Tanger ines , g r i l led, 80 Tarragon-Di jon mar inade , 78
Scal lops , g r i l l ed , with g i nger - l ime sauce, 62 Sesame beef roast, 33
Tender lo in , beef, i n red wine mar inade , 32 Tenderlo i n , beef, sp i nach-stuffed, 88 Tender lo ins , pork, O riental -sty le , 45 Tender lo ins , pork , sp icy, 45 Teriyaki mar inade, 24 Teriyaki pork & s law sandwiches , 54 Teriyaki sauce, 64, 70 Sesame butter. 25
Sesame f lank steak, 2 1 Shark & vegetab les , savory, 6 4 She l l f i sh . See F ish & she l l f ish Sherry-f lavored ham, 56 Sherry-soy mar inade, 73 Shish kebab, G reek, 38 Short r ibs , As ian , 30 Short r ibs , Santa Fe, 30 Shr imp , d i l l ed , 49 Shr imp , m in t-f lavored , 62 Shr imp , spicy mar inated , 62 Sit-down d inner for twe lve, e legant , 88 Skewered beef & corn, 28 Sk i rt steaks with fresh herbs , 22 Slaw, p ineapp le , 54 Smoke-cook i ng , 14 , 16-17 Smoked poached salmon, 59 Solid starter, 5 Sosat ies , lamb, 38 Soy-d ipped hamburgers , 20 Sparer ibs , easy country-sty le , 52 Sparer ibs , Jamaican-sty le , 5 1 Sparer ibs , Mer ida-sty le , 51 Sparer ibs , p l um good , 52 Spicy mar inated shr imp , 62 Spicy pork tender lo i ns , 45 Spi nach-stuffed beef tender lo i n , 88 Sp inach stuff i ng , 88 Spi t - roast i ng , 13 Squab
Bangkok-style barbecued b i rds , 76 or game hens with apple ju ice, 7 7 gr i l l i ng , 12 smoke-cook ing , 1 7
Tha i sauce , 7 7 Thanksg iv ing f iesta, 8 9 Tomato-ch i le re l i sh , 9 2 Tomato re l i sh , fresh , 8 6 Tomatoes , g r i l led , 8 1 Tomatoes, squash & bay, ch icken wi th , 7 2 Tort i l las , g r i l led lamb log i n , 4 1 Trout , butterf l i ed , with nut butter, 64 Tuna steaks with fruit & ter iyaki sauce, g ri l led ,
64 Turkey
barbecued , 73 butterf l i ed , with leek d ress i ng , 75 d rumst icks , cur r ied , 76 gr i l l i ng char t , 12 loco, 91 skewered , 76 smoke-cook ing , 1 7 spi t - roasti n g , 1 3 steaks w i th cashew butter, 75
Tu rk ish lamb sandwich buffet , 35
Vea l chops, pounded , 29 Vea l g r i l l i ng chart, 1 1 Vea l kebabs, pork & , g ri l led , 92 Vegetab le bundles , ch icken & , 72 Vegetab les , g r i l led , 81 Veg etab les , lemony skewered f ish & , 61 Vegetab les , savory shark &, 64 Vegetab les , yakitor i ch icken & , 73 Venet ian mixed g r i l l , 84 Venezuelan pork butt , 45 Vietnamese skewered pork & on ion , 52
Squash , bay & tomatoes, ch icken wi th , 72 Squash , summer, g r i l l ed , 81 Steak, beef
f lank , & orange s l ices , 21 f lank , I ta l iano, 2 1 f lank , sesame, 21 & on ions , 28 pepper, 28 r ipp le-skewered , 27 sk i rt , with fresh herbs , 22
Steak, pork, cu rr ied , with melon , 44 Steaks, lemon lamb, 37
Whole wild duck , 78 Wi ld duck , whole , 78 Wine-gar l ic mar inade, 24 Woods as cooking fue l , 57 Woods for smoke-cook ing , 14
Yakitor i , 49, 89
Steaks, tu rkey, with cashew butter, 75 Str i ped bass with onion barbecue sauce, 65 Stuffed ch i les , 91
Yakitor i ch icken & vegetab les , 73 Yams , g r i l led , 81 Yog u rt sauce, 20 Yog urt-mint sauce, 35 Yugoslavian barbecue buffet, 92
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