sideS & SAUCES 19 Tasty Recipes Inside! BarbecueJanuary 2016 - Issue 1 - Vol. 1

Sauce It! The ESSENTIAL sauce recipes you need to know.

Simple & Sweet Bannana Pudding and easy Salads & Slaws Paper plate bending favorites! BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 3 15 Barbecuesides+sauce

There is more to the world of BBQ than just the 7 . Please enjoy this special look at some of the side 11 items that make a out over the top great. If you enjoy this collection please visit BarbecueTricks.com for more.

4 Taking Sides What makes a perfect BBQ side? See our top Mac & Cheese recipes.

7 Simple & Sweet 18 Banana Pudding mastered plus a new twist on pineapple.

8 Starch Madness Meat and potatoes get you going? Try 11 these spuds. Smashed and Potato Salad. 11 North & South 13 Measuring up the Carolina BBQ sauces. Mustard vs. Vinegar based recipes. 12 13 Mops & Sauces Try a bubbly coffee mop on your next , and for burgers try our "special" 7 recipe to get guests talking. 14 and Slaw No seafood grill would be complete with 18 out a few and crunchy Cole Slaw on the side.

17 & Corn 14 Think you got a beter BBQ side ? We're all ears. And full of beans.

18 From The Cover Spicy Jalapeno Poppers are a treat for the eyes (see the cover photo) and the taste buds (warning HOT)! Plus fridge pickles made easy and our favorite Cheese Biscuit recipe.

Thanks for reading this first edition publication from BarbecueTricks.com. Visit the website for more, in- 8 cluding a full BBQ recipe and cook book coming soon. 4 | BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 5 Crabby Mac

1 lb. cooked Crunchy Topping: In a saucepan, melt thickens. Add the mascarpone and cheddar 1 lb. pasta (any type) 2 Tbsp. butter. Add the minced garlic and cheeses to the white sauce and mix to blend. 2 cups light cream sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the panko bread Add the 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. white pepper. Taking Sides. 8 Tbsp. butter divided crumbs, parsley, chives, olive oil, lemon zest, Set aside. What is the ultimate BBQ ? Everyone has their opinions and favorites. Personally you can load me up 4 Tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. white pepper. with a heavy slaw; others want a super sweet pond of bacony baked beans. At BarbecueTricks.com we spend a lot 16 oz. mascarpone cheese Mix together to blend. Add the parmesan For the Crab: Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in of time on the meat and perhaps not enough time on some of the plate bending sides and sauces. So to ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese cheese. Set aside. a sauce pan. Add the minced shallot and make up for lost time, here's a collection of some essential sides and sauce recipes. Some from our videos. Some 2 shallots - minced sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the crab meat 1 clove garlic - minced Pasta: In another pot, cook the pasta in and toss to cover and heat - about 1-2 min- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs water. While the pasta is , utes. Do not overcook - this is just to lightly 1 Tbsp. olive oil make the cheese sauce. heat the crab meat. Add this mixture to the 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley - chopped cheese sauce and mix together. (or 1 tsp. dried) Cheese Sauce: Over medium heat, Melt 4 1 Tbsp. fresh chives - chopped Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan. Drain the pasta. (or 1 tsp. dried) Add 4 Tbsp. flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to Spoon the pasta into the large saucepan of 1 tsp. lemon zest the butter. Whisk the flour into the butter cheese and crab. Mix well. Spoon portions 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese to blend. Slowly add the cream and whisk into pasta bowls and top with the seasoned 1 1/2 tsp. salt into the butter and flour mixture to create panko crumbs. Serve immediately. 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper a white sauce. Continue heating until it SlowCooker Mac & Cheese

12 oz can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 tsp. salt So many sides... so little time! We love that Lockhart's BBQ in knows how to load a tray with Mac and 1/2 tsp. pepper Cheese and an assortment of pickled goodies like jalapenos and red onions. From the fluffy white bread to the tart 1/2 tsp. onion powder pickles there's a perfect combination of meat, sauce, and sides for everyone out there. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. dry mustard What is the most popular side dish third of the American population baked in a cassarole dish and in- 8 oz elbow macaroni in America? Some would argue Mac will eat macaroni and cheese at least cludes egg and cheddar. 3 cups grated cheddar cheese and Cheese. It is said that the most once. 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese popular of all the recipes on The In our video series "Starch Madness" 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese Network's website (and they Here in Charleston, , I challenged my brother in barbe- 2 medium eggs have a lot of recipes) is not some fan- the annual "Mac-Off" is attended by cue, Jack Waiboer, in a "Mac-Off" of These two Mac and Cheese recipes are wolds apart. One features the cy or exotic, gourmet extravaganza. thousands and has become one of the our own. Watch it at GrateTV.com. creamy taste of crab with a crunchy bread crumb topping. (top) The other It's Alton Brown's Mac and Cheese most popular food events of the year. The results were so fantastic we had keeps it simple but satisfying with the help of an easy . recipe that gets the most web traffic. to take a nap after the video shoot. Plus there are so many different ways But, maybe that was just carb over- Start by using a non stick spray on and mix well. setting for 5 hours. Stir one time after According to the American Cheese to make it. Pick your cheese. Pick load. The two recipes differ wildly. the interior of your slow cooker. It will Dump UNCOOKED dry macaroni approximately two hours and try to re- Society, macaroni and cheese has re- a pasta. Egg or no egg? Is Mac and One is made with a heavy creamy minimize the sticking as your mac and noodles into the slow cooker (Crock sist opening the lid until done. Stealth- mained on America’s top ten com- Cheese REGIONAL? mascarpone and crab. The other is cheese sets at the end of cooking. Pot) and pour milk mixture on top. ily peek in at the end if you don't have fort for decades. In any given a super easy slow cooker cheat that In a bowl mix/beat/whisk eggs and Stir completely and then add all of the a transparent lid. 12-week period, approximately one- In the South the gooey side is often never fails to get raves. Try 'em both. then add both evaporated and regular cheeses. Mix again until fully coated. This recipe triples nicely in a large milk. Add all dry spices to the bowl Cover Crock Pot and slow cook on low slow cooker. BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 7 Act Fast Banana Pudding is the first thing to dissapear at a . Still keep it cool over a bowl of ice. Simple & Sweet Classic Banana Pudding

1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 (4 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding miz 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream, whipped 36 vanilla wafers 3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice

Yields: 10 Servings

Whisk sweetened condensed milk and water in large bowl.

Add pudding mix. Whisk 2 minutes or until well blend- ed. Chill 5 minutes. Fold in whipped cream.

SPOON 1 cup pudding mixture into 2 1/2 quart glass serving bowl. Top with one-third each of the vanilla wafers, bananas, and remaining pudding.

Repeat layering twice, ending with the pudding mix- Rotisserie Pineapple ture. CHILL thoroughly. If possible keep cold (as shown on 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder Peel your pineapple with a sharp knife and create a spiral pattern to remove opposite page) in pan or bowl of ice. 1 Large Pineapple all the thorny “eyes” along the flesh of the fruit. These ridges not only look 1 stick of butter really cool they act as a receptacle for the butter, sugar and cocoa “rub.” as desired. 1 Cup Cane Sugar (Sugar In The We used a crystal cane sugar because it has a higher burn temperature and it Raw or Demerara Sugar) will create a caramel crust. and clamp firmly on rotisserie and roast For individual serving pudding desserts, prepare mix- until golden brown. ture and layer in dishes. Yields: 7 Servings/Slices Slice in rounds right off the spit or slice and serve with a dollop of ice cream. 8 | BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 9

Potato Salad

8 large red potatoes 1. Wash and boil potatoes until ten- 4. Served topped with lettuce, toma- Starch 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped der. Let cool. toes, and cheese 1 lb. 2. Chop and cook bacon and onion 1 large white onion, chopped together, until bacon is crispy. Drain 2 c. mayonnaise grease into a bowl and reserve. 1 c. sour cream 3. In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, 3 tbsp. milk sour cream, bacon drippings and Madness 2 ½ c. shredded lettuce milk. In a large bowl, combine po- 2 large tomatoes, chopped tato, eggs, and the onion-bacon mix- 2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese ture. Add mayo mixture to potato Easy Peeling Yields: 8-10 Servings mixture and toss. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Tater Tip: Score potato around the center Secret Ingredient: BACON Both the bacon drippings and the bacon pieces make this recipe a secret weapon. Crumble the with a knife before bacon bits fine enough and your guests wont be able to figure out just why it's so good! boiling 15 minutes. Then plunge in a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle. The skin should now slip off easily!

Hot Off The Grill These beautiful were smoked over low heat. Finish them off over high hear a quick char.

Smashed Potatoes

4 potatoes We roasted up low and slow beef ribs the ends of the bones) and finish 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with the smashed potatoes pictured with the sweet Worchestire Sauce on 4 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese above. page 12. To Finish: 4 Tbsp. BBQ sauce The ribs were seasoned with simple For The Potatoes: 4 Tbsp. brown sugar salt, pepper and smoke. After cook- Just leave the spuds in (along with ing in a 250 degree smoke we utilized the ribs) for the 2 hour slow cook. Yields: 4 Servings the Texas Coffee Mop Sauce on page Then smash and add cheddar and 13. Cook the beef ribs longer with parmesan cheeses before the direct more smoke at 250 degrees as need- heat blast. ed (until the meat pulls back from BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 11 North

North & CarolinaSouth Vinegar Sauce

1 Cup cider vinegar The Palmetto state is home to a dif- a traditional German fair in food with 1/2 Cup ferent kind of . It’s the common use of mustard. To this 1 Tlbs. crushed red pepper Northern brethren in Western North day most of the biggest names in South 1/2 tsp. black pepper (secret: Carolina have staked their claim in a Carolina are of German decent includ- McCormick's Worcestershire vinegary thin and spicy sauce that cuts ing the Bessinger family who still wave flavored) the fattiness of whole hog pulled . the mustard flag in their BBQ joints in 1 tsp. kosher salt But South Carolinian’s like to keep the Columbia and Charleston area. 1/2 tsp. ground mustard their options open and are in fact one Although the thought of a mustard 1/2 tsp. celery salt of the only places you can find a differ- sauce is foreign to many. Barbecue 1 tsp. Plum Sauce (option: sub- ent – mustard based style of barbecue fans tend to like this tangy take on a stitute dark molasses) sauce. thick sweet sauce. There are hundreds 1 tsp. brown sugar The origins of the mustard is of variations that can be created with 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce said to have been passed down from different variety of mustard but tradi- German influences from settlers on tion leans to a simple affordable yellow Use an 16oz. bottle from cider the Carolina coast. In the mid 1700 blend that we’ve adapted below. This vinegar for this sauce to store the British Colony of South Carolina mainstream blend of mustard and vin- and serve. Simmer ingredients in brought in thousands of families to egar makes for another tangy way to a small to medium pot for ten the area to settle in and make the state cut through fatty at your minutes. Let cool before serving: their home. They brought with them next pickin’.

South Carolina Mustard Sauce 1 Small White Onion, Minced , 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Clove of Garlic, Minced, 1 Cup Yellow Mustard, 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar, 3/4 Cup Pickle Juice or Cider Vinegar, 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Hot Sauce To Taste. Saute garlic and onion until translucent. Add mustard and remaining ingredients and simmer for ten minutes until thickened. Strain out onion pulp (optional). 12 | BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 13

This a sweet and hot BBQ sauce that is a hit with pork, chicken, and beef. But one ingredient Mops may leave you won- dering “What’s this here…” &Sauces Texas Mop Sauce

1 cup Dark/Strong Coffee What's This Here Barbecue Sauce? 1 Tbsp. sugar Some purists think sauce stays on the side. This tangy and sweet favorite could change their minds. 1 cup ketchup 1 full Tbsp. fresh coarse ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. kosher salt What's This Here Sauce? 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil This Worcestershire (what's this here?) based sweet and tangy red barbe- 1 large clove of garlic, minced cue sauce is my favorite of all the sauces. Serve it hot on the side or slather Mix ingredients in large pot with 1 medium onion, minced it on wings or any meat at the end of the process to add a superior room to add mop without overflow. 1 Chipotle pepper, minced glaze and tasty char. Simmer lightly for 20 minutes. Sauce 1 tsp. chili powder (mop) should be used thin to baste 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper Heat the oil in a deep sauce pan and add garlic and onions until they soften. meat. Allow to thicken for a spicy 1 cup ketchup Add all peppers and heat for 20 seconds before stirring in the remaining "sop" to serve plate-side. 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard (Grey Pou- ingredients. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes until thickened. When cool, pon) strain out onion and garlic “chunks” if desired. History has it that President Johnson’s barbecue master, Walter Jetton, (yep. he had a BBQ master) made the mop 5 Tbsp. dark molasses famous in his 1960’s era book. When used in Texas sized PITS sometimes a real household mop is re-purposed for 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce this task to handle the huge quantity. More likely you’ll want to use a normal-sized brisket and a commercially ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper available “drawer-sized” bbq mop like the one shown. Yields: 2 cups 2 tsp. Texas Pete

Yields: 5 Servings Special Sauce For Burgers

1/4 cup real mayo “TwoAllBeefPattiesSpecialSauceLet- Still, give this McDonald's Special 1/4 cup Miracle Whip tuceCheesePicklesOnionsOnASesa- Sauce recipe knockoff a try. It rocks. 3 Tbsp. creamy French salad dress- meSeedBun.” I don’t have any con- ing nections at the golden arches but I'm Instructions: 1/2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish pretty sure we've cracked the code on Combine all ingredients in a plastic mi- 1 and 1/2 Tbs. dill pickle relish the Big Mac "special" sauce. It was crowave safe bowl and mix. Microwave 1 tsp. white Sugar a real treat on a homemade burger. for 30 seconds. Well Isn't That Special 1 tsp. dried minced onion But after $12.50 in ingredients maybe Mix again. made it famous but 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar I should have just gone to McDonald's. Refrigerate until serving. making it at home is more fun. 1 tsp. ketchup 1 dash of Salt 14 | BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces Hushpuppies & Slaw Seafood lends itself to special sides and sauces. Hushpuppies and Cole Slaw seem to straddle the worlds of both seafood and barbecue.

Hushpuppies have a unique place 1 cup cornmeal less, adding a bit at a time to on the plates of foodies. 1/2 cup flour avoid getting too thin.) 1 tsp. powder vegetable oil ( for ) The golden fried cornmeal balls are 1 tsp. salt sometimes sweet, sometimes savory- 1/2 tsp. baking soda Combine all dry ingredients. and always deliciously filling. As all 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Add egg, buttermilk and onions. the great sides in this book there are 1/2 tsp onion salt Mix well. a lot of variations. In some areas 1 egg, beaten Drop in deep hot oil by spoonsful the hushpuppies are shaped more 1/4-1/2 cup minced and brown on all sides. like sticks. In Puerto Rico they con- green onion sider a a short 3/4-1 cup buttermilk (more or also called "sorullitos." In the Car- Hush Y'all Cole Slaw Cabbage We used a bottled buffalo wing sauce ribbean foods like traditional Jerk Once these puppies are golden drain on paper (below) on purple cabbage and later Chicken is served with a side of "fes- towels and serve immediately. Chick-Fil-A recently removed Cole slaw topped with blue cheese crumbles and tivals." Jamaicans shape the sweet from the in most of it's stores. swiss cheese for a satisfying - and meat- hushpuppy like a hotdog bun. No worries... The company decided to Cabbage and cauliflower "steaks" cut less side. release the recipe for the first time ever from the stalk to the top as half inch Some say the hushpuppy also has so bereft customers can make the slaw thick disks are a spectacular blank can- Mix it up with green cabbage, and cau- some roots as a Native American at home: vas for zesty sauces and marinades. liflower "steaks" for visual variety. maize dumpling. 4 tsp. vinegar The name "hushpuppy" is it's own 1/4 cup sugar legend. The first recorded refer- 3/4 tsp. dry mustard ence to the word is 1899. Usually 1/4 tsp. salt the origins are attributed to hunters, 1 cup mayonnaise fishermen, Civil War soldiers, and 2 bags (10 oz. bags) fine shredded cab- Southern cooks who would placate bage, chopped to 1/8 inch thier dogs with chunks of fried corn 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots bread to shut them up. Whisk vinegar, sugar, mustard and salt This recipe is adaped from the late together until sugar is dissolved. Add great Justin Wilson a guy who knew mayonnaise and whisk to mix. Add cab- a thing or two about good food. bage and carrots. Mix to combine. Chill for 2 hours and serve.

BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces | 17 Baked Beans & Corn Bacon Baked Beans

8 slices bacon, halved Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Gently stir in flavored beans, 1 onion, chopped chopped onion and green pepper to- 1/2 green pepper, chopped Fry bacon in large sauté pan until gether and pour into a greased 13x9 3 large cans (28 ounces each) fla- bacon has partially cooked and re- pan. vored baked beans leased about 1/4 cup drippings. 3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce Top with bacon, then bake until 1/2 cup brown sugar Remove bacon from pan and drain beans are bubbly and sauce is the 1/4 cup distilled or cider vinegar on paper towels, reserving 1-2 Tbsp consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 tsp. dry mustard or 2 Tbsp. pre- bacon grease. 2 hours. pared In a large mixing bowl, mix barbe- Let stand to thicken slightly and Seves 8 to 10 cue sauce, brown sugar, reserved ba- serve. con grease, vinegar and mustard.

The Goodness of Corn Mexican Mayo on corn? You'll never want it any other Street way again! Corn 6 ears fresh corn 3 Tbsp. softened salted butter 3 Tbsp. real mayo 1/2 cup cotija cheese chili powder, to taste lime wedges

Grill corn on open flame (husks tied back) until slightly charred. In a small bowl, stir butter and mayonnaise togeth- er until smooth. Brush gener- ously onto corn, sprinkle with cheese and chili powder and serve with lime wedges. 18 | BBQ Tricks | Sides & Sauces BBQ Atomic Sweet Pickles Sauces& and Peppers Sides 46 oz. jar of Vlasic Baby Kosher we had a few in the garden) but any Dills chile will work. You can even remove 1/2 cup white wine vinegar the peppers for zero scoville heat. Return the pickle chips back to the Editor Notes Bill West 1 3/4 cups sugar But what fun would that be? jar in layers along with even portions Editor-in-Chief 6 large jalapeno peppers I found I like the sweet jalapeno of peppers and sugar until full. Use BBQ Tricks 2 Fresh Tabasco, small red chile chips best of all… but the heat in the all the sugar and peppers and reserve Food Blog & peppers or “experimental” peppers pickles will make your guests remem- any leftover pickles for another use. Video Channel for red color and sharp heat ber the . Slowly add the vinegar and then fill the jar with the remaining original Here’s a way you can create your In a large bowl reserve pickles and juice. Barbecue is a state of mind. A low and own signature pickle or pepper the jar’s liquid. Slice the pickles in slow, feel good, process that should be sa- without all the traditional 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices (for sandwich- Let the sugar dissolve and cover with vored. That’s what Barbecue Tricks – the hassles. Plus no boiling jars here. es) or chunks (for snacking). Clean the lid and allow the sugar to dis- site http://BarbecueTricks.com and the Use inexpensive store bought pick- peppers thoroughly and slice jalape- solve with the jar at room tempera- YouTube channel – want to encourage. To les (I experimented with different nos into 1/4 inch disks. ture for about an hour. date the channel has attracted over twenty brands and prefer the crunchy snap Shake and rotate the jar occasion- two thousand subscribers. of Vlasic Baby Kosher Dills) and Slice Tabasco peppers or extremely ally to expedite. add in any variation of peppers you hot peppers lengthwise (or just score The site was started by Country Radio DJ, like. I mixed jalapenos and fresh them). Refrigerate overnight. Bill West, to help share some useful food- Tabasco peppers (might be tough to ie tips he was collecting hanging around Leave the stems on for looks. South Carolina’s best Pit Masters. West Sweet Pickles and Peppers is on air host and Operations Manager of There’s something about pickles that can add that extra touch to any BBQ plate. Charleston's leading radio stations and has interviewed some of entertainment's biggest celebrities in the world from Taylor Swift Cheese Biscuits to Darius Rucker, Paula Deen, and Alton Brown. Grilled 1 butter cake mix 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix The tips and tricks caught on because they Jalapeno 1 cup CAKE flour! simply helped backyarders with grilling and 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter BBQ problems. In 2010 he launched a Poppers 3 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese weekly video podcast called GRATETV 2 eggs (http://GrateTV.com) along with Pit Mas- First, cut off the tops of your jala- 2 ¼ cups buttermilk ter friend, Jack Waiboer, and really started penos and scrape out the seeds and to build a tribe of fans. Says West, “The membrane. Toppings: light corn syrup, melted butter show is exactly a beer in length and is all about BBQ, recipes, learning, and a low Combine cream cheese, cheddar Preheat oven to 400 degrees (350 for convection). Pour cake mix, Jiffy and and slow good time.” cheese, chopped , hot sauce, cake flour in a large mixing bowl. Slice butter into ½ inch pieces and cut West lives in Mount Pleasant, SC with his and garlic salt. Stuff the peppers into dry mix. Add cheese to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. wife MJ, and teenage, guitar slinging son, and roast in foil on the grill grate In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk and whisk to- Jack. or use "pepper grill stands" that gether. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well by hand. Spray prop them up for a uniformed char mini muffin tins with oil spray, and spoon ¼ cup batter into muffin tins. Bill West withou less dripping. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and brush tops 2660 Ringsted Ln, with light corn syrup and melted butter. Mt Pleasant, SC, USA Roast on indirect heat with the lid 843.475.1055 down, around 25 minutes. Makes 3 ½ dozen. Batter can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. [email protected] www.BarbecueTricks.com barbecueTRICKS Online Since 2008

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