No outdoor kitchen or backyard kingdom is complete without a griddle. This versatile piece of cooking equipment is great for preparing all types of foods for small families and large parties. When a home chef is in the market for an outdoor griddle for their backyard, they have many choices. Blackstone is one of the most popular manufacturers of griddles, for many reasons. Blackstone makes many different models, but which is the right one? Many…
Blackstone is one of the leading manufacturers of griddles and grills. If you are a fan or grilling, you might have heard people talking about griddles or grills. Many people use the term interchangeably, though they are quite different. For instance, grills are usually ridged, whereas griddles are generally flat. But this is just scraping the surface. Griddles are generally large and flat, and they have a rectangular shape. They are usually made from stainless…
Sometimes spaghetti is just calling my name in which this spaghetti pie is absolutely delicious in both the Big Green Egg & even the oven. The kids even eat this spaghetti pie recipe! Spaghetti Pie Ingredients 1.5 lbs – Ground Beef2 each – Eggs (well beaten)1 each – Yellow Onion2 Tablespoons – Butter1 Cup – Cottage Cheese7 oz – Spaghetti Noodles26 oz jar – Prego Spaghetti Sauce (or your favorite sauce)1 Cup – Grated Parmesan…
Sausages are incredibly popular all over the globe, and they are made from different kinds of meat. You can buy sausages made of beef, veal, and of course, pork. In some parts of the world, chicken sausages are also sold, although they are obviously not as popular. The bratwursts, sold commonly in Germany, are some of the most popular choices. Sausages play an important role in German cuisine, and are commonly found all over the…
This delicious Cajun chicken fried rice has just a touch of heat on the chicken that pairs perfectly with the fried rice, eggs, veggies & kielbasa style smoked sausage! It is also super easy and fun to make. The kids even eat it! Cajun Chicken Fried Rice with Kielbasa Sausage Ingredients Chicken Marinade 2 Tablespoons – Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (Original)2 Tablespoons – Soy Sauce (Low Sodium is Preferred)1 Tablespoon – Minced Garlic Seasoning for…
Keeping grilled hamburgers warm is a challenge in itself. If you like grilling hamburgers every now and then, there is a pretty strong chance that you will end up grilling more than the ones that will be eaten right away. So, if you are expecting company, you would obviously want to make sure that the burgers remain warm. Hamburgers just don’t taste the same when they are kept in the refrigerator and taken out and…
One of my favorite things to cook on the Blackstone Griddle is breakfast and with breakfast I love crispy hash browns (especially when camping). I have also found that pairing hash browns with Dizzy Pigs IPA seasoning is where it is at! I also had room on the Blackstone when I was cooking hash browns, so I threw on some bacon because, why not? Blackstone Crispy Hash Browns Ingredients Hash browns (I prefer to use…
Every one loves a good Chicago style deep dish so why not throw it on the Big Green Egg and bring it right to your table? This is an easy to make delicious Chicago Style Deep Dish with a touch of that smoke flavor. Chicago Deep Dish Ingredients 8 oz – Mozzarella Cheese8 oz – Pizza Cheese (or more mozzarella)Pepperoni (or whatever other ingredients you enjoy on your pizza)Grated Parmesan Cheese Chicago Style Deep Dish…
These homemade smoked meatballs are super easy to make and can either be eaten as is or used to bring your spaghetti to the next level. The meatballs are also easily freezable for future meals or snacks. Homemade Smoked Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb – Ground Beef (90/10 is preferred)1 lb – Ground Pork (Bob Evans Zesty is preferred but if you don’t like spicy foods regular will do just as good)1 teaspoon – dried Italian…
While you may be familiar with eating pork, you may not fully understand the differences between side pork and pork belly. Believe it or not – there aren’t very many differences. In fact, some people use these terms interchangeably. To fully understand the differences, you must first start out by learning about the different parts of the pig and what they are called. The Different Primals Butchers use the term “primal” to describe the different…
