Have you mastered the art of cooking chicken wings on your Big Green Egg? Still struggling to get crispy skin to match the smoky flavor of the meat? Well, I have cracked the code and can walk you through my process to get crispy skin every time. Now sit back, grab your favorite IPA, and […]
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Crispy Spatchcock Chicken on the Big Green Egg
Chicken
Have you cooked chicken and been disappointed with rubbery skin? Have you tried hacks and tricks like using baking soda on the chicken to get that crispy result? What if I told you there was a surefire way to get crispy skin every time?! Well, you have come to the right place as I walk […]
Big Green Egg Hot and Fast Spare Ribs
Pork
If you are like me, you love ribs in any way, shape, or form! As far as difficulty level, cooking spare ribs sits somewhere between smoking a Boston Butt and Brisket. Typically smoking spare ribs will take you 6 hours, which isn’t bad when considering the length of time other cuts of meat take. What […]
Double Smoked Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham on the Big Green Egg
Pork, Sauces + Sides
Well, it is that time of year again and you are here looking for the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal. I am happy to report you landed in the right spot. Double smoking a ham is just a fancy way to describe warming up your pre-cooked ham in a smoker to add a kiss […]
Boston Butt Wrap Test Which is Better
Pork
Have you ever wondered about wrapping your Boston Butt while you are smoking it on a Big Green Egg? Do you wrap just because you’ve learned to cook it that way or do you wrap because there is a difference? If so, what is that difference?! Well, while in quarantine I decided to do a […]
How to set your Big Green Egg for Low and Slow
Grilling Basics
Setting up the Big Green Egg for low and slow cooking is easy to do. This post shows you how to get your Big Green Egg setup for a temperature between 200° and 275° which is the perfect range for classic BBQ. Now sit back, grab an ice cold beer and and enjoy this post […]
Beef Short Ribs Smoked on a Big Green Egg
Beef
Welcome back and thanks for checking out my latest recipe. Working with the fine folks at Snake River Farms has its perks, especially when I get to cook an amazing cut of beef like this rack of American Wagyu Black Grade Beef Short Ribs. Meatier and much bigger than pork ribs, beef ribs are delicious […]
Big Green Egg Smoked Korean Style Chicken Wings
Chicken
If you are anything like me, chicken wings can be quite addictive. From grilling to smoking and everything in between, cooking chicken wings are one of my favorite things to do. This recipe delivers crispy skin and a sweet and spicy sauce that is so delicious you will want to put it on everything. Now […]
The Best Big Green Egg Pizza Recipe
Food Exploration, Sauces + Sides
Hello and welcome back to The BBQ Buddha. Making pizza from scratch then cooking it on a Big Green Egg can be challenging and often can be met with mixed results. Practice makes perfect and this recipe certainly helps you get there. There are numerous dough recipes out there but this dough recipe from Serious […]
Big Green Egg Cold Smoked Salmon
Seafood
Hello again and welcome back! This year has started off with a series of blog posts featuring things I have wanted to learn but for one reason or another procrastinated. This post focuses on curing and cold smoking, two areas covered in a great book named Charcuterie The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing. For […]