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Outdoor Grilling

Outdoor Grilling

Nothing says summertime like firing up the grill! Whether you use the grill for special occasions or everyday cooking you'll find lots of recipes here. There is more to grilling than just steaks: sausage, shrimp, burgers, ribs, chicken, vegetables, and even desserts. Grilling can help reduce the fat in meats and keep the kitchen cool in hot summer months.



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recipe for copycat cross-eyed pig basic rub

Copycat Cross-Eyed Pig Basic Rub

Cross-Eyed Pig, located in Arkansas, is known as the "Bad Boy of BBQ". You can bring some of that flavor home with this copycat rub that goes great on grilled...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paul's north carolina style pork rub

Paul's North Carolina Style Pork Rub

Looking for a delicious pork rub? Featuring a zesty combination of cayenne and brown sugar, this quick-to-make mix is perfect for grilling or smoking. It's a go-to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled swordfish with lemon juice, olive oil and herbs

Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Herbs

Whether you're looking to serve up your prize catch or you just snagged some fillets from the market, this is one heck of a way to grill...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby back bbq rub

Baby Back Bbq Rub

Made with brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, Montreal steak seasoning


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled east-west steak with jalapeno slaw

Grilled East-West Steak With Jalapeno Slaw

The spicy slaw is the show-stopper in this recipe!

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for asian grilled pork tenderloins with pineapple chutney

Asian Grilled Pork Tenderloins With Pineapple Chutney

Made with ginger root, five-spice powder, sesame oil, peanut oil, salt, pepper, pineapple, jalapeno, red pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled t-bone with bourbon porter marinade

Grilled T-Bone With Bourbon Porter Marinade

The combination of bourbon and porter in the marinade gives the t-bone steaks amazing depth of flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled pound cake with raspberry orange sauce and orange cream

Grilled Pound Cake With Raspberry Orange Sauce And Orange Cream

Made with mint, heavy cream, powdered sugar, Triple Sec, pound cake, hazelnut liqueur, butter, fresh raspberries, orange juice, orange

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mixed vegetable grill with feta

Mixed Vegetable Grill With Feta

Made with olive oil, fresh oregano, zucchini, feta cheese, green bell pepper, tomato, onion rings

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blt and cheddar burgers

BLT and Cheddar Burgers

Can't decide between a BLT sandwich and a burger? No need to choose. This recipe tops a tender beef burger with bacon, lettuce, and tomato (plus your favorite condiments).

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian herb marinated chicken

Italian Herb Marinated Chicken

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, white wine vinegar, olive oil, Montreal chicken seasoning, Italian seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat longhorn's marinade

Copycat Longhorn's Marinade

Perfect for weekend pitmasters and novices alike, this lineup of ingredients transforms a typical steak night into a culinary collaboration you didn't know you needed.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled mahi mahi with pineapple

Grilled Mahi Mahi With Pineapple

Made with mahi mahi fillet, fresh pineapple, unsweetened pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger root, garlic, crushed red pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for burgundy marinade for beef steaks

Burgundy Marinade For Beef Steaks

Made with molasses, ketchup, salt, black pepper, garlic, oil, red wine


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chi chi's margarita marinade

Chi Chi's Margarita Marinade

Made with tomatoes with green chiles, orange juice, tequila, vegetable oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, beef tenderloin, or flank steak...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beefsteak marinade using vermouth

Beefsteak Marinade using Vermouth

Made with Worcestershire sauce, salad oil, dry vermouth, soy sauce, prepared mustard, dry mustard, garlic, black pepper, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brandied chicken marinade

Brandied Chicken Marinade

Achieve next-level chicken with this brandied marinade; the rich mix of ingredients like brandy, soy sauce, and white wine will have everyone wanting seconds.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for montreal salmon rub

Montreal Salmon Rub

Made with salmon fillets, steak seasoning, lemon peel, dill weed

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for leg of lamb with wine marinade

Leg Of Lamb With Wine Marinade

Made with black pepper, salt, red wine, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, olive oil, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled ham steak with honey bourbon glaze

Grilled Ham Steak with Honey Bourbon Glaze

Made with dry ground mustard, fully cooked ham steaks, garlic, honey, bourbon, soy sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled apple chicken

Grilled Apple Chicken

Made with apples, cinnamon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, apple juice, honey, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for berbere marinade

Berbere Marinade

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, fenugreek seeds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled lemon-pepper catfish

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Catfish

Made with lemon pepper seasoning mix, catfish, vegetable cooking spray, lemon juice, butter

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shish kabobs

Shish Kabobs

Made with pineapple chunks, teriyaki marinade, garlic, black pepper, beef or chicken, white mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for guava grilled salmon

Guava Grilled Salmon

Made with salmon steaks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, guava nectar, butter, tomato paste, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for martini salmon

Martini Salmon

Made with butter, thyme, salmon steaks, dry vermouth, lemon juice, onion, garlic, kosher salt, summer savory, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for grilled steak and onion salad

Grilled Steak and Onion Salad

Made with fresh tarragon, Dijon mustard, beef sirloin steak, onion, romaine lettuce, lettuce, baby field greens, olive oil, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled halibut and pineapple

Grilled Halibut and Pineapple

Made with pineapple, cooking spray, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, grated ginger root, salt, cayenne pepper, halibut fillets

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian sausage po' boy

Italian Sausage Po' Boy

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, French bread, hot Italian sausage, cabbage or lettuce, dill pickle, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lebanese chicken marinade

Lebanese Chicken Marinade

Made with cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausage with grilled onion peppers and pineapple

Italian Sausage With Grilled Onion Peppers And Pineapple

Made with Italian sausage links, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, pineapple juice, rosemary...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for loaded cheeseburger

Loaded Cheeseburger

Made with blue cheese, tomato, whole grain burger buns, ground beef, green onion, garlic, black pepper, mozzarella, jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for teriyaki tuna with fresh pineapple

Teriyaki Tuna with Fresh Pineapple

Made with green onions, non-stick cooking spray, soy sauce, honey, mirin, ginger root, hot sauce, garlic, pineapple, tuna steaks

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange chicken breasts with honey-pine nut sauce

Orange Chicken Breasts With Honey-Pine Nut Sauce

Made with orange juice, white wine, olive oil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic, orange zest, dried thyme, kosher salt, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pork chops with green beans and rice

Pork Chops With Green Beans And Rice

Made with chicken broth, green beans, Italian salad dressing, apricot jam or preserves, bone-in pork chops, instant white rice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jamaican steak and shrimp

Jamaican Steak And Shrimp

Made with pineapple chunks, olive oil, green bell pepper, sirloin steaks, shrimp, pineapple juice, soy sauce, powdered ginger, jerk seasoning, red bell pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for california marinade for beef

California Marinade For Beef

Made with wine vinegar, soy sauce, dry mustard, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, sherry or apple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lime-garlic grilled spatchcocked cornish hens

Lime-Garlic Grilled Spatchcocked Cornish Hens

Made with red pepper flakes, orange zest, cornish game hens, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shrimp & sea scallop kabobs mccormick® grill mates®

Shrimp & Sea Scallop Kabobs McCormick® Grill Mates®

Made with sea scallops, butter, garlic & onion medley seasoning, shrimp

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled sea scallops with raspberry thyme butter sauce

Grilled Sea Scallops With Raspberry Thyme Butter Sauce

Made with salt, fresh raspberries, fresh thyme, medium-dry white wine, sugar, apple, cherry, or peach wood chips, shallot, large sea scallops...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled fish with brazilian garlic marinade

Grilled Fish With Brazilian Garlic Marinade

Made with cilantro, onion, garlic, red sweet pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, ketchup, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hawaiian beef marinade

Hawaiian Beef Marinade

Made with garlic, pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, green onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican grilled vegetables

Mexican Grilled Vegetables

Made with olive oil, red wine or balsamic vinegar, ground chile powder or cayenne, salt, sweet potatoes, zucchini, chayote, eggplant, green onions, cherry tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled lobster in blood orange sauce

Grilled Lobster in Blood Orange Sauce

Made with butter, lobsters, salt and pepper, olive oil, blood oranges, lemons, white wine, salt & pepper, shallots

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled salmon with habanero-lime butter

Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter

Made with orange juice, tequila, lime zest, habanero pepper, garlic, salmon steaks, butter, garlic salt, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old bay grilled lime tuna steak

Old Bay Grilled Lime Tuna Steak

Made with tuna steaks, olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, limes, dried cilantro

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki pork tenderloin and pineapple

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin and Pineapple

Made with garlic, black pepper, white vinegar, ketchup, pork tenderloins, pineapple, vegetable oil, soy sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for marinated flank steak with honey chipotle glaze

Marinated Flank Steak with Honey Chipotle Glaze

Made with honey, Dijon-style mustard, hoisin sauce, canned chipotle chilies, olive oil, lime juice, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled chicken and dipping sauce

Grilled Chicken and Dipping Sauce

Made with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, mayonnaise, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled pork tenderloins in raspberry-herb marinade

Grilled Pork Tenderloins in Raspberry-Herb Marinade

Made with pork tenderloin or pork loin chops, olive oil, mesclun greens, raspberry vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dried herbs, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours





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