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achiote:

-marinated pulled pork tortas, 332

paste marinade, for cochinita pibil, 331–32

almond(s):

chicken salad with ginger and smoky, 449–50

grill-roasted fruit with, 508–9

relish, 73

-stuffed dates with blue cheese, 110

almond paste:

in cherry jam and almond cream turnover tart, 524–25

grill-roasted apples stuffed with, 506–8

Alsatian pizza, white, 135–36

anchovy(ies):

in bagna cauda sauce, 61–62

butter, 64

pizza with spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce, 135

and rosemary sauce, grilled tenderloin with, 319–20

supreme tuna sandwiches with green olives and, 173

andouille sausage:

and corn maque choux salad, 455–56

in crawfish boil, 258–60

Anguilian grilled lobster, 258

appetizers, 85–105

Asiago-artichoke dip, 96–97

basil-cured smoked salmon, 91

big crudité basket, 88–89

black olive puffs, 102

blooming onion, 102–3

caramelized Brie, 102

charred eggplant-pepper spread, 100–101

Cheddar chutney chicken puffs, 102

Cheddar chutney puffs, 101–2

crabmeat queso fundido, 99

curried deviled eggs, 87

deviled eggs with herbs, 86

dried plum prosciutto skewers, 89

dukkah, 105

goat cheese bocconcini, 92–93

goat cheese bocconcini on endive spears, 93

green chile-scallion dip, 94–95

green goddess dip, 96

icy oysters in sangrita, 90

marinated carrots, 87

melon and Italian sausage skewers, 90

melon and prosciutto skewers, 89

mustard Cheddar puffs, 102

orange bell pepper dip, 98

party-time tips on, 91–93, 95, 104

queso fundido, 98–99

queso fundido con todo, 99

red bell pepper and chile dip, 98

red bell pepper dip, 97–98

salmon-caviar dip, 95

scallion-wasabi dip, 95

simmered brisket salpicón, 453

smoked clam and scallion dip, 95

smoked queso fundido, 99

smoked salmon-stuffed eggs, 87

smoky mixed rosemary nuts, 104

smoky rosemary walnuts, 104

smoky spicy mixed nuts, 104

sweet goat cheese bocconcini, 93

toasted onion dip, 93–94

toasted pecan and blue cheese spread, 98

warmed olives, 87–88

see also tapas and small plates

apple(s):

brown-butter, and pine nut cake, 526–27

cabbage, and fennel slaw with poppy seed dressing, 477

grill-roasted, stuffed with almond paste, 506–8

grill-roasted caramel, 508

sage-scented turkey burgers with grilled, 154

apricot(s):

bacon, and onion compote, game hens with, 299–300

-glazed ham, double-smoked, 346

artichokes in saffron butter, El Farol’s 442–43

Asiago-artichoke dip, 96–97

asparagus, grilled, 441–42

and grilled salmon salad, 445–46

with orzo and feta, 442

with salsa cruda, 442

with warm bacon vinaigrette, 442

with warm pancetta vinaigrette, 442

avocado:

chunky, salsa, 67

and grilled corn relish, 437

mayonnaise, 66

bacon:

-and-cider sauce, almost-whole grilled trout with, 214–15

apricot, and onion compote, curried game hens with, 300

apricot, and onion compote, game hens with, 299

and beer mop, beefy, 44

burgers with serendipity sauce, 149

-Cheddar-jalapeño potato mash, 489

grilled asparagus with warm, vinaigrette, 442

kraut, and Thousand Island dogs, 180

-sage-Cheddar potato mash, 489

seared salmon sandwiches with chutney and, 172

-wrapped dove breasts, 306–7

Bahamian style, fried grouper fingers, 222

Baltimore blue crab steam, 245–46

banana split, grilled with dark chocolate sauce, 510–11

barbecue sauce, see sauces Barcelona style, grilled monkfish, 115–16

basil:

chunky halibut kebabs with lemon and, 210

-cured smoked salmon, 91

mayonnaise, 65

oil, salmon steaks with, 195

bean(s):

Basque white, and chorizo gratin, 496–97

black-eyed pea and corn relish, 72–73

black-eyed pea salad with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481

black-eyed pea salad with Tabasco vinaigrette, 482

nuevo rice and, 492–93

party-time tips on, 73, 495

pinquitos, Santa Maria style, 495

pintos with black pepper and beer, 494–95

pit smoked, 494

soulful KC-style baked, 494

beans, black:

salad with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481–82

and vegetable burritos, 423–24

and vegetable burritos, chipotle- lime, 425

and vegetable burritos, grill-wok style, 425

and vegetable chimichangas, 425

and vegetable tostadas, 425

béarnaise cream sauce, 62

beer, 354–88

affordable cuts of, 373

barbecued, sandwiches, 163–64

barbecue in Santa Maria, 372

beautifully burnt ends, 385

brisket, see brisket

burgers, see beef burgers

carne asada con cebollitas, 380

charred, carpaccio, 123–24

churrascaria-style brochettes with rosemary and mustard, 578–79

classic vaquero arracheras, 377

crispy-shelled, tacos al carbon, 186–87

drunk and dirty tenderloin, 367

grading of, 357

grass-fed, 364

grilled, lettuce rolls with peanut sauce, 126

grilling tips for, 361

grill-roasted prime rib with Henry Bain sauce, 359

in Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

Korean, and lettuce rolls, 370

Korean short ribs, 388

lemongrass, 377–78

luscious, short ribs, 387–88

our favorite fajitas, 375–77

party-time tips on, 357, 362, 375, 379

Philly cheesesteak pizza, 131

plank-roasted chateaubriand, 365–66

plank-roasted chateaubriand with lemon pepper, 366

Santa Maria trip-tip, 370–72

for satay twins, 125–26

searing and smoking, 359

smoked, short rib sandwiches, 388

smoked prime rib with Henry Bain sauce, 358–59

souvlaki, 380–81

steak, see steak(s) in tacos al carbon with grilled scallions and lime, 185–87

teriyaki tenderloin with wasabi- scallion mayonnaise, 367–68

Vietnamese lemongrass, salad, 378

wet or dry aging of, 360

for yakitori twins, 126

beef burgers:

all-American, 147–48

all-American cheeseburgers, 148

bacon, with serendipity sauce, 149

bona fide barbecued, 149

garlic and mushroom, 150

Gorgonzola and crispy prosciutto, 150

Grecian, 150

green chile cheeseburgers, 150

grilled bistro, 149–51

grilled veal ranch, 156

horseradish, 150

jalapeño cheeseburgers, 148

pepper-rubbed, 150

pepper-rubbed, with beer-braised onions, 150

southern pimiento cheese, 150

teriyaki, with pickled ginger, 150

tortilla, with salsa and avocado mayonnaise, 150

with wasabi-scallion mayonnaise and pickled ginger, 150

with zesty tomato-olive relish, 150

beer:

-garlic marinade, 39

old faithful, mop, 44

pintos with black pepper and, 494–95

“beer-can chicken,” see chicken on a throne, 270–72

berry(ies):

with Champagne, 517

with Champagne syrup, 517

-rhubarb ice, 516

sorbet crown with, 515

sparklers, 80–81

beverages, 74–84

banana bird, 76

batida de mango, 77

batida de piña, 76–77

berry sparklers, 80–81

cava sangria, 75

flavored ice cubes for, 75

gingered Thai iced tea, 83

gold and glittering apple cider, 81

Guadalajara rojo, 81–82

iced mint-green tea, 82

limoncello lemonade, 77

melon slushes, 84

party-time tips on, 75–79, 81–83

peach slushes, 84

Pimm’s Cup, 79

really red sangria, 75

royal Pimm’s, 79

sangrita, icy oysters in, 90

Shirley Temples, 84

shocking pink sangria, 75

Southwest Pimm’s, 79

strawberry lemonade, 83–84

tea-rifflc, 78

tequila mojitos, 80

tomato martinis, 77–78

virgin batida de piña, 77

yellow bird, 76

blackberry sauce, chicken breasts with savory, 277

blood oranges, chunky halibut kebabs with bay and, 209–10

blue cheese:

and ale sauce, porterhouse steaks with, 363

almond-stuffed dates with, 110

and toasted pecan spread, 98

bocconcini, goat cheese, 92–93

bologna, barbecued, sandwiches, 165–66

boudin, South Louisiana, 350–52

bourbon chicken, 283

bourbon-sauced baby backs, 314–15

brandy:

cherry-Armagnac sauce, grilled duck breasts with, 302–3

cream sauce, grilled scallops with, 244–45

smoky venison pâté with pepper and, 408–9

bratwurst:

brew-marinated, on Kaiser rolls, 182–84

brew-marinated, on Kaiser rolls, Milwaukee style, 184

brew-marinated, on Kaiser rolls, the other way around, 183

German burritos, 184

Munich rathskeller, 184

breads, 138–45

for burgers and sandwiches, 171

cheese quesadillas, additions to, 140

cornbread, 499–500

corn muffins, 500

curried naan, 142–43

fire-crisped quesadillas with corn tortillas, 140–41

fire-crisped quesadillas with flour tortillas, 141–42

on the grill, 137

Mallorcan cocas, 139–40

piadine, 138

red chile streusel-topped cornbread, 500

scallion, 144–45

vegetarian quesadillas with corn tortillas, 141

warm yogurt flatbreads with dukkah, 143–44

see also pizzas

Brie cheese, caramelized, 102

brisket:

Lone Star barbecued, 382–84

Lone Star barbecued, that Bill won’t abide, 384

pastrami-style, 385–86

Robb’s Rafter-L beef, sandwiches, 164

simmered, salpicón, 452–53

simmered, salpicón, appetizer style, 453

speedier smoked, 384–85

tacos of barbecued, 187

brown sugar:

-chipotle sizzler, 26

-coated ribs, mustard slathered, 310

injection liquid, 43

bruschetta:

grill-toasted dessert, 510

tidbits, 112

buffalo burgers:

with grilled mushrooms, 158

with horseradish rapture, 158

with sage mayo, 157–58

smoked, 158

buffalo steaks, peppered, 405–6

bulgur salad with lamb and lots of herbs, 456–57

burgers, 146–62

beef, see beef burgers big jerk pork, 155

buffalo, see buffalo burgers Cajun pork and sausage, 155

chicken, with garlic-orange barbecue vinaigrette, 154

chicken, with lemon pepper, 154

chicken, with romesco, 155

lamb, see lamb burgers open-face turkey, with fresh mint sauce, 154

open-face venison, with grilled mushrooms and porcini butter, 159

party-time tips on, 149, 157

porkers, 156

portobello, 161

portobello, with grilled onions and blue cheese dressing, 162

sage-scented turkey, with grilled apples, 154

seafood, 160

smoked portobello, 162

thyme-scented turkey, 153–54

venison, with grilled mushrooms, 158–59

burnt ends, beautifully, 385

burritos, black bean and vegetable, 423–24

chimichangas, 425

chipotle-lime, 425

grill-wok style, 425

burritos, handheld, 425

butters, flavored:

anchovy, 64, 361

Banyuls brown, grilled hanger steak with, 373–74

caramelized shallot, 64, 360

chile, 65

chile honey, salmon fillets with, 196–97

Creole meunière, skate with, 226

cumin, calabacitas skewers with, 437–38

curried mango chutney, 64

dill, for smoked Copper River salmon fillet, 197–99

epazote, smoked mussels with, 119–20

hazelnut browned, simple grilled halibut with, 209

herb, 65, 361

honey-sage, 65

lemon, for Dungeness crab boil, 248–49

lemon-herb, baste, for smoked haddock, 227

martini, grilled shrimp with, 239

mustard-lemon, 64

paprika, paprika-rubbed flank steak with, 374–75

peppery garlic, 64–65, 361

porcini, 65

saffron, El Farol’s grilled artichokes in, 442–43

sake, crusty halibut with, 208

smoked salmon, simple grilled halibut with, 208–9

truffle, peppered rib-eye steaks with, 357

Worcestershire pecan, 64, 216

cabbage:

fennel, and apple slaw with poppy seed dressing, 477

in Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

cabrito verde, 404–5

cabrito with sage paste, 405

Cajun:

injection liquid, 43

pork and sausage burgers, 155

zydeco rub and boil, 29

cakes:

brown-butter apple and pine nut, 526–27

Heath Bar, 525–26

calabacitas skewers with cumin butter, 437–38

calamari:

with fettuccine, fiery, 472

pizza with spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce, 135

capon, rotisserie, with two lemons and pancetta, 268

caponata, grill-roasted, 427–28

Caprese, black and white chicken breasts, 280

cardamom sugar, grill-roasted fruit with, 509

carne asada con cebollitas, 380

Carolina:

Islands Frogmore stew, 242–43

seafood boil, 28

-style chopped turkey sandwich, 293

carpaccio, charred beef, 123–24

carrots, marinated, 87

cashew relish, curried, 73

catfish:

crispy grilled, 213–14

crunchy Natchez, and hushpuppy fry, 211–12

smoky, spread, 117

celery root rémoulade, 478

Champagne, berries with, 517

char, planked, 201

Cheddar cheese:

-bacon-jalapeño potato mash, 489

chutney chicken puffs, 102

chutney puffs, 101–2

-jalapeño potato mash, 488–89

-sage-bacon potato mash, 489

cheese:

grilled, sandwich skewers, 108

and macaroni from Hell’s Backbone, 498–99

pizza with three, 130–31

queso fundido, 98–100

temperature of, 93

see also specific cheeses

chermoula seasoning paste, 38

cherry(ies):

-Armagnac sauce, grilled duck breasts with, 302–3

jam and almond cream turnover tart, 524–25

sweet-and-sour, sauce, deviled lamb rib chops with, 127–28

-wild rice stuffing, winter squash with, 419–20

Chesapeake-style seafood rub and boil, 28

chestnut-sage dressing, 486–87

Chicago dogs, 180

chicken, 264–86

barbecued, pizza, 131–32

bourbon, 283

bragging rights, with barbecue sauce, 277

burgers with garlic-orange barbecue vinaigrette, 154

burgers with lemon pepper, 154

burgers with romesco, 155

buying and preparing, 270

with caponata, 281

charred habanero hot wings, 121

charred Margarita wings, 120

charred plum-hoisin wings, 121

Cheddar chutney, puffs, 102

with chunky avocado salsa, 281

couscous with caramelized figs and, 464–65

drumsticks with malt vinegar, 286

grilled mustard-tarragon, paillards, 280–82

grilling tips for, 275–76, 279

grill-roasted whole, 269–70

homemade, stock, for sage- chestnut dressing, 486–87

huli-huli, 272–73

Korean, in lettuce wraps, 281

with mustard butter and mustard seeds, 281

orange-marinated, tacos, 189–90

party-time tips on, 269, 274, 278, 288, 284

peppery garlic, 281

Provençal, 281

removing skin from, 272

with roasted peppers, 281

for satay twins, 125–26

and savage skewers, 282

Sicilian, 281

smoked, in Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

smoked, liver mousse, 121–22

smoked, pot stickers, 474

southwest, kebabs, 285

soy and sesame, 281

sunny, with black olive and lemon relish, 281

tarragon, wraps, 168–69

Thai, thighs, 284

Thai firebirds, 266–67

on a throne, 270–72

tomato-rubbed, 281

tortas, 191

Vietnamese grilled, sandwiches with lemongrass mayonnaise, 168

with Worcestershire pecan butter, 281

for yakitori twins, 126

chicken, rotisserie:

à la Provence, 266

buying a rotisserie for, 267

capon with two lemons and pancetta, 268

with porcini mushrooms, 267

with smoky poultry rub, 265

with two lemons, 267–69

with two lemons and pancetta, 269

chicken breasts:

black and white, Caprese, 280

black and white, stuffed with lemon, 278–79

grilled, with quick mole sauce, 294–95

huli-huli, in pineapple boats, 273–74

simple huli-huli, 273

summery, with savory blackberry sauce, 277

summery, with savory peach sauce, 275–77

tamarind-tangerine, 274–75

chicken salad:

cobb, 447

with ginger and smoky almonds, 449–50

sandwiches, 450

tea-smoked, 451

Chilean tomato salsa, 68

chimichangas, black bean and vegetable, 425

Chinese:

baby backs, 313

seasonings, grilled leg of lamb with, 394

seven-spice seasoning, 33

chipotle chiles, 57

-apple glaze, sizzling ham steaks with, 546–47

-brown sugar sizzler, 26

mayo, smoked turkey thigh sandwiches with, 170–71

-tamarind recado, 37–38

chocolate pudding-peanut butter parfaits, 523–24

churrascaria-style brochettes with rosemary and mustard, 378–79

chutney:

dried fruit, for grilled venison tenderloin, 406–7

green chile, 70

pear-sage, sage-rubbed chops with, 321

cider:

-and-bacon sauce, almost-whole grilled trout with, 214–15

in apple sage marinade, 38–39

gold and glittering, 81

mop, 45

spritzing with, 283

cilantro:

-mint sauce, lamb shish kebabs with, 396–97

and smoked mussel salad, 461–62

cinnamon quail with harissa sauce, 305

clams:

backyard clambake, 253–55

fried, and fried lemons, 252–53

fried, rolls, 253

grill-roasted, 251

in party paella, 262–63

smoked, and scallion dip, 95

smoked, on the half shell with linguine, 471

smoked, with dill mayonnaise, 261

white pizza with crispy pancetta, slivered garlic and, 136

cochinita pibil, 330–32

coffee:

in java mop, 46

java-rubbed grilled pork chops, 321

-rubbed quail with Texas ranch barbecue sauce, 305

coleslaw, see slaws

cooking outdoors:

barbecue, 10–11, 18–19

big-pot frying and boiling, 13, 19

cleaning grates and, 50

fuels for, 8–10

grilling techniques, 5–13

indoors, 19–20

kitchen equipment for, 14–20

planking technique for, 13

roasting methods and, 12–13

smoke cooking, 11–12, 18–20

coriander:

-honey lacquered duck, 300–301

pork tenderloin rubbed with fennel and, 318–19

and vermouth marinade for game, 42

corn:

and andouille maque choux salad, 455–56

and avocado relish, grilled, 437

for backyard clambake, 253–55

and black-eyed pea relish, 72–73

in Carolina Islands Frogmore stew, 242–43

on the cob, ember-baked, 437

on the cob, flame-seared, 436

in crawfish boil, 258–60

creamy Chesapeake, 484–85

cumin-rubbed pork kebabs with onions and, 348

esquites, 436

tacos of rajas, queso de cabra and, 192–93

cornbread, 499–500

muffins, 500

red chile streusel topped, 500

corn dogs, old-fashioned, 181–82

couscous:

with chicken and caramelized figs, 464–65

with lamb and caramelized figs, 465

salad with lamb and lots of herbs, 457

crab, 249

Baltimore blue, steam, 245–46

cleaning live soft-shell, 246

Dungeness, boil, 248–49

grilled Dungeness, with Asian marinade, 249–50

grilled soft-shell, salad, 460–61

queso fundido, 99

soft-shell, fry, 247

soft-shell, sandwiches, 247–48

cranberry:

and cream cheese, turkey sandwiches with, 293

-orange vinaigrette, for cranberry and wild rice-stuffed game hens, 298–99

and wild rice-stuffed game hens, 298–99

crawfish:

boil, 258–60

Swedish, boil, 260

cream cheese, turkey sandwiches with cranberry and, 293

Creole meunière butter, skate with, 225–26

Creole relish, fiery, 69

crusts:

for passion fruit squares, 522

shortbread, for praline bars, 521

Cubano sandwiches, 337

Cuban pig in a box (lechon asado), 328

cucumbers:

crème fraîche, for planked salmon, 200–201

edible shot glasses from, 91

for Pimm’s Cup, 79

relish, 70

cumin:

-orange vinaigrette, 64

-rubbed pork kebabs with mangoes and onions, 347–48

and salt rub, 22

curried, curry(ies):

cashew relish, 73

and chutney lamb burgers with mint, 151–52

deviled eggs, 87

game hens with bacon, apricot, and onion compote, 300

mango chutney butter, 64

naan, 142–43

pistachio relish, 73

tempeh steaks with red, 423

Thai tofu steaks with red, 422–23

custard, for piña colada flan, 520

dates:

almond-stuffed, with blue cheese, 110

almond-stuffed, with goat cheese, 110

brown rice and lamb salad with oranges and, 493

brown rice with oranges and, 493

prosciutto-wrapped almond-stuffed with blue cheese, 110

desserts, 501–27

almost instant, 504

berries with Champagne, 517

berries with Champagne syrup, 517

brown-butter apple and pine nut cake, 526–27

butter-basted pears with rosemary syrup, 506

cherry jam and almond cream turnover tart, 524–25

figs and oranges with anise cream, 505–6

flan, 520

flavored whipped cream for, 509

fried Oreos, 518

frozen, 510, 513; see also ice cream; sorbets and ices frying stars, 518

gingered peach crisp, 519

grill-toasted, bruschetta, 510

Heath Bar cake, 525–26

paletas, 512

paletas, simpler and faster, 512

passion fruit squares, 522

peanut-butter chocolate pudding parfaits, 523–24

piña colada flan, 520

praline bars, 521

rainbow fruit parfaits, 502

star-spangled pineapple spears and mango stars, 503

topless S’mores, 509–10

desserts, grilled:

banana split with dark chocolate sauce, 510–11

fruit with sweet and spicy dunk, 505

peaches with basil syrup, 504–5

peaches with sangria syrup, 504

pears, butter-basted, 506

pears, butter-basted, with star anise, 506

desserts, grill-roasted:

apples stuffed with almond paste, 506–8

caramel apples, 508

fruit with almonds, 508–9

fruit with cardamom sugar, 509

dill:

butter, for smoked Copper River salmon fillet, 197–99

mayonnaise, 65–66, 260

in Swedish crayfish boil, 260

whole trout stuffed with lemon and, 215

-yogurt sauce, grilled lamb rib chops with, 390

dill pickles, fried, 498

dips:

Asiago-artichoke, 96–97

green chile-scallion, 94–95

green goddess, 96

orange bell pepper, 98

red bell pepper, 97–98

red bell pepper and chile, 98

salmon-caviar, 95

scallion-wasabi, 95

smoked clam and scallion, 95

sweet and spicy dunk, grilled fruit with, 503

toasted onion, 93–94

Door County fish boil, 220–21

dough:

for piadine, 138

pizza, Number One, 136–37

pizza, Number Two, 137

for scallion breads, 144–45

dove breasts, bacon-wrapped, 306–7

dressing, meat or poultry:

sage-chestnut, 486–87

wild rice, 487

dressing, salad:

Bar-B-Q ranch, Bar-B-Q salad with, 454–55

blue cheese, for buffalo wings, 434

for chicken salad with ginger and smoky almonds, 450

cream tarragon, for tarragon chicken wraps, 168

creamy Dijon, for grilled salmon and asparagus salad, 445–46

and marinade, for seared ruby tuna salad, 458–59

passion fruit-coconut tropical, for grand fruit salad, 484

poppy seed, cabbage, fennel, and apple slaw with, 477

for simmered brisket salpicón, 452–53

for sweet potato salad, 480

Thousand Island, for bacon and kraut dogs, 180

for vegetable riot salad, 448–49

warm bacon, chopped salad with salmon and, 446–47

wasabi, for Asian rice salad, 482–83

see also vinaigrettes

Dr Pepper-glazed baby backs, 315

duck:

boned, 302

breasts with pomegranate- rosemary sauce, 304

breasts with port currant sauce, 303–4

grilled, breasts with cherry- Armagnac sauce, 302–3

honey-coriander lacquered, 300–301

one really fine southwestern sandwich, 301

removing fat from, 300

dukkah, 105

East Texas firemen’s fish fry, 222

eggplant:

in grill-roasted caponata, 427–29

-pepper spread, charred, 100–101

eggplant, grilled:

rolls with ricotta, 426 "sandwiches,” 425–26

sandwiches with tangy yogurt filling, 426

steaks, 427

steaks with Chinese spices, 427

eggs:

curried deviled, 87

deviled, with herbs, 86

fried, for burgers, 149

smoked salmon-stuffed, 87

endive spears, goat cheese bocconcini on, 93

entertaining, see party-time tips Escoffier, Auguste, 6

esquites, 436

fajitas, our favorite, 375–76

fennel:

cabbage, and apple slaw with poppy seed dressing, 477

-crusted tuna steaks, 202

in mixed seafood grill, 233–34

orange marinade, 39

and pears with sherry-orange drizzle, 108–9

pizza with three cheeses, sausage, and lots of, 131

pork tenderloin rubbed with coriander and, 318–19

red wine, marinade, 39

feta cheese:

grilled asparagus with orzo and, 442

grilled lamb rib chops with oregano and, 590

fettuccine, fiery calamari with, 472

figs:

couscous with chicken and caramelized, 464–65

couscous with lamb and caramelized, 465

and oranges with anise cream, 505–6

quail with apple sage marinade and, 305

white pizza with fontina and, 136

fillings:

for chile rellenos, 411–13

for gingered peach crisp, 519

for passion fruit squares, 522

piping of, 110

for praline bars, 521

for wood-scented veal sirloin, 403

fish, 194–234

avoiding endangered, 205

buying and keeping high-quality, 215, 225

and chips, classic, 222–23

crispy grilled catfish, 213–14

crunchy Natchez catfish, and hushpuppy fry, 211–12

dazzling whole fried, Vietnamese style, 230–33

dazzling whole grilled, Vietnamese style, 235

Door County, boil, 220–21

Door County, boil, our version, 221

finishing fried, 233

flavoring, 224

fry, East Texas firemen’s, 222

grilled, fillet sandwiches, Martinique style, 174–75

grilled, fillet sandwiches with dill mayonnaise, 175

grilled, tacos, 191–92

grilling tips for, 196

grilling whole, 229

for kebabs, 203

mixed seafood grill, 233

mixed seafood grill variations, 234

Mr. Scott’s catfish fry, 211

party-time tips on, 209–10, 216, 220, 230, 232

searing, before smoking, 204

South African smoky, spread, 116

Yucatecan, regalo, 219–20 see also shellfish; specific kinds of fish

flan, piña colada, 520

flank steak:

grilled, with Pickapeppa mayonnaise, 375

paprika-rubbed, with paprika butter, 374–75

salpicón, simmered, 453

fontina cheese, white pizza with figs and, 136

French fries, honest-to-goodness, 429–30

fritto misto, 418

fruit:

grand salad, 483–84

grilled, with sweet and spicy dunk, 503

grilling of, 502

grill-roasted, with almonds, 508–9

grill-roasted, with cardamom sugar, 509

rainbow, parfaits, 502

warming and flavoring, 505 see also specific, fruits

Gaido’s Galveston fried shrimp, 241–42

game hens:

with bacon, apricot, and onion compote, 299

cranberry and wild rice-stuffed, 298–99

curried, with bacon, apricot, and onion compote, 300

garlic:

-beer marinade, 39

mayonnaise, 66

-orange vinaigrettes, 63–64

peppery, butter, 64–65

preroasted, 156

rub, smoked beef tenderloin with, 367

simple garlicky shrimp, 237–38

simple smoked garlicky shrimp, 239

white pizza with clams, crispy pancetta, and slivered, 136

in Yucatecan recado, 37–38

German burritos, 184

ginger, 41

chicken salad with smoky almonds and, 449–50

orange marinade, 41

sherry marinade, 41

Thai seasoning paste with, 36

glazes:

apple-chipotle, sizzling ham steaks with, 346–47

apricot, for double-smoked ham, 346

glossy Korean sesame, 57

for grilled mushrooms, 440

for huli-huli chicken, 275

or marinade, for grilled pepper- crusted pork tenderloin, 316–17

sticky soy, salmon fillets with, 197

goal cheese:

almond-stuffed dates with, 110

bocconcini, 92–93

in tacos of rajas, corn, and queso de cabra, 192–93

Gorgonzola cheese:

and crispy prosciutto burgers, 150

sauce, dry-rubbed grilled pork chops with, 321

grapefruit-tequila sorbet, 516–17

Greek islands paste, 36

green chile(s):

chutney, 70

and mint recado, 37

rellenos, 411–13

-scallion dip, 94–95

grouper fingers, fried, Bahamian style, 222

Guadalajara rojo, 81–82

guava:

-habanero hot sauce, blazing- hot, 58

paste, 59

-sauced baby backs, 313

Guinness-soaked chops, 523–24

habanero peppers:

charred, hot wings, 121

-guava hot sauce, blazing-hot, 58

haddock, smoked, 226–27

halibut:

crusty, with sake butter, 208

simple grilled, with hazelnut browned butter, 209

simple grilled, with smoked salmon butter, 208–9

halibut, chunky:

kebabs with basil and lemon, 210

kebabs with bay and blood oranges, 209–10

kebabs with thyme and lemon, 210

-salmon kebabs, 211

ham:

double-smoked, 344–46

double-smoked apricot-glazed, 346

sizzling, steaks with apple-chipotle glaze, 346–47

smoked, leftover ideas, 346

hanger steak:

grilled, with Banyuls brown butter, 373–74

grilled, with rich mayonnaise, 374

grilled, with tapenade, 372–73

harissa-rubbed, 574

harissa:

-rubbed hanger steak, 374

sauce, cinnamon quail with, 305

hazelnut-orange shower, smoky whole quail with, 305–6

Heath Bar cake, 525–26

herb(s):

bulgur salad with lamb and lots of, 456–57

butter, 65

-coated mahi mahi, 223–24

deviled eggs with, 86

grilled lamb burgers, 153

herbes de grillade, 30

-lemon butter baste, 48

-lemon butter baste, for smoked haddock, 227

Thai seasoning paste with mixed, 36 see also specific herbs

heritage turkey on a spit, 289–91

honey:

chile butter, salmon fillets with, 196–97

-coriander lacquered duck, 300–301

and mustard sauces, 54–55

-sage butter, 65

-Syrah sauce, grilled venison medallions with, 407–8

horseradish rapture, 62, 252

hot dogs, 179–82

bacon, kraut, and Thousand Island, 180–81

Chicago, 180

crunchy kraut, 180–81

great grilled, with homemade mustard relish, 179–80

new-fashioned corn, 182

old-fashioned corn, 181–82

party-time lips on, 180, 182–83

slaw, 181

Sonoran, 181

huli-huli chicken, 272–74

hushpuppies, and crunchy Natchez catfish fry, 212–13

ice cream:

egg nog, 515

ice crema, 512–13

lighter, tangier ice crema, 513

praline, 515

S’mores, 515

spice route, 514–15

strawberry ice crema, 513

sweet ginger, 515

toffee, 515

white chocolate custard, 514 see also sorbets and ices

Italian:

dressing, chunky vegetable toss-up with, 416–17

mustard paste, 35

pork hoagies, 337–38

seasoning rub, 30–31

Italian sausage:

barbecued, 349

penne with peppers, mustard and, 466

skewers, melon and, 90

sweet, grilled quail with, 122–23

sweet, penne with mustard and, 465–66

sweet, warm lentil salad with mustard and, 466

jalapeño peppers:

-bacon-Cheddar potato mash, 489

-Cheddar potato mash, 488–89

cheeseburgers, 148

chile butter, 65

hot times, injection liquid, 43

paste, tequila, lime and, 35

pesto, grilled skirt with, 577

smoky shrimp with tequila, lime and, 241

Jamaican jerk paste, for jerk pork loin, 342

Kalua pig, 332–35

Kansas City, KC:

barbecue sauces, 50–51

rib rub, 24

style, grilled racks of baby backs, 312–13

-style baked beans, soulful, 494

Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

Kid, milk led:

cabrito verde, 404–5

cabrito with sage paste, 405

kitchen equipment, see outdoor kitchen equipment

Korean:

barbecue sauces, 56–57

beef and lettuce rolls, 370

beef short ribs, 388

grilled sirloin, 369–70

Lake Michigan planked whitefish, 201

lamb, 590–401

barbecued, Owensboro style, 399–400

barbecued mutton, 398

and brown rice salad with dates and oranges, 493

bulgur salad with lots of herbs and, 456–57

and caramelized figs, couscous with, 465

chops, frenching, 128

couscous salad with lots of herbs and, 457

ground, kebabs with black olive and lemon relish, 397–99

kebabs, even simpler, 397

kebabs with charred tomato vinaigrette, 397

kebabs with garlic-orange sherry vinaigrette, 397

loin chops with vindaloo vinaigrette, 391

party-time tips on, 395

racks of, Dijon-crusted, 592–95

roti, 171–72

sausage, grilled spicy, 401

shish kebabs with cilantro-mint sauce, 396–97

shopping for, 391

shoulder sandwiches, barbecued, 400

smoked, in Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

smoky, spicy, sausage, 400–401

lamb, leg of:

grilled, 393–94

grilled, primavera, 394

grilled, with Chinese seasonings, 394

grilled, with crispy bits, 394

spit-roasted, 394–96

lamb burgers:

curry and chutney, with mint, 151–52

grilling of, 153

with green chile chutney, 152

herbed grilled, 152

Turkish, 152

lamb rib chops:

deviled, with sweet-and-sour cherry sauce, 127–28

grilled, with dill-yogurt sauce, 390

grilled, with oregano and feta cheese, 390

grilled, with thyme, 390

leeks:

grilled, topped with bagna cauda sauce, 435–36

grilled, topped with romesco, 435

smoked, 436

lemon(s):

black and white chicken breasts stuffed with, 278–79

and black olive relish, 72

butter, for Dungeness crab boil, 248–49

butter bastes, 47–48

-caper sauce, for grilled asparagus, 441–42

chunky halibut kebabs with basil and, 210

chunky halibut kebabs with thyme and, 210

fried, and fried clams, 252–53

-grilled shrimp over garlicky spaghettini, 463–64

-herb butter baste, for smoked haddock, 227

in limoncello lemonade, 77

-mustard butter, 64

roasted, marinade, 40–41

rotisserie capon with pancetta and two, 268

rotisserie chicken with pancetta and two, 268

rotisserie chicken with two, 267–68

saffron aïoli, for mixed seafood grill, 233–34

in strawberry lemonade, 83–84

vibrant, pepper, 23

whole trout stuffed with dill and, 215

lemongrass:

beef, 377–78

mayonnaise, 66

paste, for dazzling whole fried fish, Vietnamese style, 230–33

skewers, grilled naked lobster tails with, 258

Thai, seasoning paste, 36

Vietnamese, beef salad, 378

lentil salad, warm, with sweet Italian sausage and mustard, 466

Leslie, Eliza, 6

lettuce rolls/wraps:

grilled beef, with peanut sauce, 126

Korean beef and, 570

Korean chicken in, 281

tarragon, 169

lime(s):

-chipotle mayonnaise, 66

smoky shrimp with tequila, jalapeño and, 241

tacos al carbon with grilled scallions and, 185–87

tequila, and jalapeño paste, 35

linguine, smoked clams on the half shell with, 471

lobster:

Anguillan grilled, 258

buying and cooking of, 256

grilled, tails, estilo de Baja California, 257–58

grilled naked, tails with lemongrass skewers, 258

Isleboro, bake, 253

Maine, steam, 255–56

Maine, vacationing on St. Barths, 256

water smoker, bake, 255

Lone Star barbecued brisket, 382–84

macaroni and cheese from Hell’s Backbone, 498–99

mackerel, tamarind-glazed, 224–25

mani mahi, herb-coated, 223–24

Maine lobster steam, 255–56

Mallorcan cocas, 139–40

malt vinegar, chicken drumsticks with, 286

mango(es):

cumin-rubbed pork kebabs with onions and, 347–48

curried, chutney butter, 64

-mint vinaigrette, grilled baby back ribs with, 315

stars and pineapple spears, sugar- spangled, 503

vinaigrette, 64

marinades, 40, 42, 45–46

achiote paste, for cochinita pibil, 331–32

all-purpose injection liquid, 43

apple sage, 38–39, 304

Basque, for grilled leg of lamb, 393–94

beer-garlic, 39, 164

borracha, 39

borracha boil, 39

bourbon, for chicken, 283

for brew-marinated brats on Kaiser rolls, 182–84

brown sugar injection liquid, 43

Cajun injection liquid, 43

for charred Margarita wings, 120–21

for drunk and dirty tenderloin, 367

hot times jalapeño injection liquid, 43

injection liquid, for chicken on a throne, 271–72

injection liquid, for fried turkey, 287–89

injection liquid, for smoked turkey, 292–93

for Korean grilled sirloin, 370

for lacquered tofu and vegetable skewers, 421–22

martini, for game, 42

mojo, pork chops with Manchego mashed potatoes and, 322–23

mustard-tarragon, 39–40, 244, 280

orange fennel, 39

orange ginger, 41

orange injection liquid, 43

for orange-marinated chicken tacos, 189–90

for our favorite fajitas, 376–77

for portobello burgers, 161

recado, for pork tacos al pastor, 187–88

red wine fennel, 39

roasted lemon, 40–41

for satay twins, 125–26

sherry ginger, 41

simple steak, 41–42

Spanish sherry, 41

for speedier smoked brisket, 384–85

sweet, for chunky tandoori toss-up, 416

tropical splash, tenderloin with, 317–18

vermouth, for game, 42

vermouth and coriander, for game, 42 see also mops

masala spice blends, 31–32

mayonnaise:

avocado, 66

basil, 65

chipotle-lime, 66

dill, 65–66, 260

garlic, 66

gribiche, 66

lemongrass, 66

Old Bay, 66

Pickapeppa, grilled flank steak with, 375

rich, 65

saffron, 65

sage, buffalo burgers with, 157–58

Tabasco, 66

wasabi-scallion, 66, 368

melon:

and Italian sausage skewers, 90

and prosciutto skewers, 89

slushes, 84

Memphis:

dry rib rub, 24

dry ribs, 311

in May whole hog, 325–27

Mexican:

chorizo, 352–53

coffee rub, for plank-roasted Chateaubriand, 365–66

pizzas, 142

Middle Eastern peppers with pomegranate sauce, 413–14

midwestern fried pork tenderloin sandwiches, 166

Milwaukee-style, brew-marinated brats on Kaiser rolls, 184

mint:

and chile recado, 37

-cilantro sauce, lamb shish kebabs with, 396–97

curry and chutney lamb burgers with, 151–52

fresh, sauce, 59

-mango vinaigrette, grilled baby back ribs, 313

monkfish, grilled, Barcelona style, 115–16

mops:

for barbecued lamb, Owensboro style, 399–400

basics, 44–46

beefy beer and bacon, 44

beer and brown sugar, 44

beer and butter baste, 44

for cabrito verde, 404–5

cider, 45

for double-smoked ham, 345–46

greased lightning, 46

hickory smoke, 45

java, 46

for Kalua pig, 333–35

lemon butter baste, 47–48

lemon-herb butter baste, 48

for Memphis in May whole hog, 527

old-faithful beer, 44, 311, 382–83

for smoked mussels with dill mayonnaise, 261

Southwest smoke and Fire, 45

soy-butter baste, 48

Tabasco-butter baste, 48

tarragon dash, 47

tropical splash, 45, 318

vinegar, 45, 329

white wine soak and, for wood- scented veal sirloin, 403

mozzarella cheese:

grilled, bundles, 107–8

and grilled tomato salad, 439

mushrooms:

pizza with three cheeses and, 131

see also porcini butter, porcini mushrooms; portobello burgers

mushrooms, grilled:

buffalo burgers with, 158

glazed, 440

over grilled polenta, 441

with Parmesan curls, 441

venison burgers with, 158–59

mussels, smoked:

and cilantro salad, 461–62

with dill mayonnaise, 119

with epazote butter, 119–20

with saffron mayonnaise, 119

mustard:

butter and, seeds, spice-rubbed grilled pork chops with, 321

Cheddar puff’s, 102

churrascaria-style brochettes with rosemary and, 378–79

Dijon-crusted racks of Iamb, 392–93

great grilled dogs with homemade, relish, 179

and honey sauce, 54–55

-lemon butter, 64

mustardy pulled pork sandwich, 163

oil, grilled salmon steaks with, 195

paste seasonings, 34–35

penne with Italian sausage, peppers and, 466

penne with sweet Italian sausage and, 465–66

-slathered, brown sugar-coated ribs, 310

-tarragon chicken paillards, grilled, 280–82

-tarragon marinade, 39–40

-tarragon sea scallops, grilled, 244

warm lentil salad with sweet Italian sausage and, 466

naan, curried, 142–43

New England fried scallop rolls, 177–78

New Orleans rub and boil, 30

nuts:

dukkah, 105

smoky mixed rosemary, 104

see also specific nuls

oils, flavored, 114

basil, salmon steaks with, 195

lemon, salmon steaks with, 195

mustard, grilled salmon steaks with, 195

truffle, grilled veal chops with, 402

wasabi, lacquered tofu and vegetable skewers with, 422

okra, flash-fried, 497–98

olives:

black, and lemon relish, 72

black, puffs, 102

green, supreme tuna sandwiches with anchovies and, 173

in tapenade, grilled hanger steak with 372–73

warmed, 87–88

onions:

for backyard clambake, 253–55

bacon, and apricot compote, curried game hens with, 300

bacon, and apricot compote, game hens with, 299–300

blooming, 102–3

Buffalo rings, 433–34

in carne asada con cebollitas, 380

cumin-rubbed pork kebabs with corn and, 348

cumin-rubbed pork kebabs with mangoes and, 347–48

grilled, slices with curried mango chutney butter, 433

grilling of, 157

pickled, for cochinita pibil, 331–32

pickled red, 71

portobello burgers with grilled, and blue cheese dressing, 162

pulled pork sandwich with salmoriglio and caramelized, 163

simple grilled, 432–33

simple smoked, slices, 433

spit-roasted Softball, 435

toasted, dip, 93–94

orange juice:

fennel marinade, 39

-garlic vinaigrette, 65–64

ginger marinade, 41

-hazelnut shower, smoke whole quail with, 305–6

injection liquid, 43

-marinated chicken tacos, 189–90

in mojo sauce, 60

-sherry drizzle, fennel and pears with, 108–9

-tamarind sauce, sticky, 56

in Yucatecan recado, 37–38

oranges:

brown rice and lamb salad with dates and, 493

brown rice with dates and, 493

and figs with anise cream, 505–6

oregano:

grilled lamb rib chops with feta cheese and, 390

pizza with fresh, pesto, 132–33

Oreos, fried, 518

orzo:

grilled asparagus with feta and, 442

spit-roasted pork loin with vegetable, 556–57

outdoor kitchen equipment, 14–20

grill basket cases, 214

nonstick grill foil sheets, 217

perforated grill woks, 415

perforated nonstick grill foil sheets, 192, 229

rotisseries, 267

small-mesh grill racks, 217

smokeproof dishes, 120

spatulas, 228

Owensboro style, barbecued lamb, 399–400

oysters:

barbecued, Chesapeake style, 251

fried, po’boys, 176–78

and grilled tenderloin kebabs, 568–69

grill-roasted, 250–51

grill-roasted, Gulf style, 251

icy, in sangrita, 90

old-fashioned, fry, 251–52

smoky brined, 118–19

paella, party, 262–63

paillards, grilled mustard-tarragon chicken, 280–82

paletas, 512

pampano, fire-seared whole, 230

pancetta:

grilled asparagus with warm, vinaigrette, 442

rotisserie capon with two lemons and, 268

rotisserie chicken with two lemons and, 268

white pizza with clams, slivered garlic, and crispy, 136

pantry essentials:

for appetizers, 104

for pastas and salad, 469

for seasoning, 57, 63

paprika:

in Kansas City rib rub, 24–25

-rubbed flank steak with paprika butter, 374–75

salt-and-pepper rub, 22

-smoked shrimp, 240

in sweet southern pork rub, 25

Wild Willy’s number one-derful rub, 23–24

Parmesan curls, grilled mushrooms with, 441

party-time lips:

on advance preparation, 1–4, 47, 118

on appetizers, 90–93, 95, 104

on backyard luaus, 552

on beans, 75, 495

on beef, 557, 362, 375, 379

on beverages, 75–81

on bruschetta buffet, 111–12

on buffet style serving, 92, 486

on burgers, 149, 157

on chicken, 269, 274, 278, 282, 284

on children’s menus, 490

on cleanup strategy, 479

on desserts, 505, 509–10, 513, 517, 523

on duck, 302

on fish, 209–10, 216, 220, 230, 232

on hot dogs, 180, 182–83

on lamb, 395

on open-house gatherings, 109

on outdoor seating, 68

on pasta, 470

on pizza, 131, 134

on planning menus, 52

on pomegranate seeds, 401

on pork, 315, 326, 329–30

on salads, 447, 453, 455

on sandwiches, 168, 171, 175, 177

on sausages, 548

on serving, 58

on shellfish, 239, 244, 257, 260–61

on side dishes, 488

on spice rubs, 32, 36

on spreads, 117

on tacos, 188, 189–90

on tapas and small plates, 124

on teamwork, 67

on unexpected guests, 123

on vegetables, 413, 420, 437

passion fruit:

-coconut tropical dressing, for grand fruit salad, 484

squares, 522

pasta, 462–74

jet-black, with white-hot scallops, 470

pierogi with grilled kielbasa, 468–69

pork chow fun, 468

salad with grilled peppers and other goodies, 462–63

smoked chicken pot stickers, 474

smoked shrimp pot stickers, 473–74

varieties of, 464, 470

see also specific pastas

pastrami-style brisket, 385–86

paté, smoky venison, with pepper and brandy, 408

peach(es):

gingered, crisp, 519

grilled, with basil syrup, 504–5

grilled, with sangria syrup, 504

slushes, 84

spinach and grilled, salad, 457–58

summery chicken breasts with savory, sauce, 275–77

peanut butter-chocolate pudding parfaits, 523–24

pears:

butter-basted, with rosemary syrup, 506

butter-basted grilled, 506

butter-basted grilled, with star anise, 506

and fennel with sherry-orange drizzle, 108–9

pea salad, picnic, 480

pecan(s):

-red chile sauce, for fried turkey, 287–89

toasted, and blue cheese spread, 98

Worcestershire, butter, 64

penne:

with Italian sausage, peppers, and mustard, 466

with sweet Italian sausage and mustard, 465–66

pepper(ed), peppery, black:

in black and white dry rub, for chicken breasts stuffed lemon, 279

buffalo steaks, 405–6

-crusted pork tenderloin, grilled, 515–17

garlic butter, 64–65

pintos with beer and, 494–95

rib-eye steaks with truffle butter, 557

rib-eye steaks with truffle vinaigrette, 556–57

smoky venison pâté with brandy and, 408–9

vibrant lemon, 25

pepper jelly-basted baby backs, hot, 313

peppers, bell:

-eggplant spread, charred, 100–101

grilled, platter, 111

grilled, relish, 71–72

Middle Eastern, with pomegranate sauce, 413–14

mojo, 414

orange, dip, 98

pasta salad with grilled, and other goodies, 462–63

penne with Italian sausage, mustard and, 466

red, and chile dip, 98

red, dip, 97–98

with romesco sauce, 414

stuffed spicy, 414–15

peppers, piquillo:

in romesco sauce, 60–61

skewered grilled shrimp and, 237

pesto:

arugula, pizza with, 133

fresh oregano, pizza with, 132–33

jalapeño, grilled skirt with, 377

Philly cheesesteak pizza, 131

piadine, 138

pierogi with grilled kielbasa, 468–69

Pimm’s Cup, 79

pineapple:

boats, huli-huli chicken breasts in, 273–74

savory, sauce, for dazzling whole fried fish, Vietnamese style, 231–33

spears and mango stars, sugar- spangled, 503

pine nut and apple cake, brown- butter, 526–27

pinquitos, Santa Maria style, 495

pistachio relish, curried, 75

pizzas, 129–39

anchovy, with spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce, 135

with arugula pesto, 133

barbecued chicken, 131–32

calamari, with spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce, 135

dough number one, 156–37

dough number two, 137

with fire-roasted tomato sauce, 135–54

with fresh oregano pesto, 132–33

grilling of, 152

Mexican, 142

party-time tips on, 131, 134

pesto, pronto, 133

Philly cheesesteak, 131

red and green, 134

southwestern, 134

with three cheeses, 130

with three cheeses, sausage, and fennel, 131

with three cheeses and spicy sausage, 131

with three cheeses and wild mushrooms, 131

white, with clams, crispy pancetta and slivered garlic, 156

white, with figs and fontina, 136

white, with smoked salmon and chives, 136

white Alsatian, 135–36

plum(s):

dried, and merguez skewers, 126–27

-hoisin sauce, 57–58

pomegranate(s):

-rosemary sauce, duck breasts with, 504

sauce, Middle Eastern peppers with, 415–14

seeds, party-time tips on, 401

pompano, fire-seared whole, 230

porchetta, 335–36

porcini butter, 65

grilled mushrooms with, 440

open-faced venison burgers with grilled mushrooms and, 159

turkey on spit with, 291

porcini mushrooms, rotisserie chickens with, 267

pork, 508–53

achiote-marinated pulled, tortas, 332

barbecued brats, 348

barbecued brats ‘n’ kraut 348–49

barbecued Italian sausage, 349

barbecued shoulder, 329

in barbecue spaghetti, 466–67

for Bar-B-Q salad with Bar-B-Q ranch dressing, 454–55

big jerk, burgers, 155

burnt ends, 330

Cajun, and sausage burgers, 155

chow fun, 468

cochinita pibil, 330–32

Cubano sandwiches, 337

cumin-rubbed, kebabs with corn and onions, 348

cumin-rubbed, kebabs with mangoes and onions, 347–48

double-smoked apricot-glazed ham, 346

double-smoked ham, 344–46

grill-roasted, crown roast with herbes de grillade, 344

grill-roasted crown, roast, 342–44

headless whole pig barbecue, 327–28

heritage, 334

Italian, hoagies, 337–38

jerk, loin, 541–42

Kalua pig, 332–35

lechon asado, or Cuban pig in a box, 528

Memphis dry ribs, 311

Memphis in May whole hog, 325–27

Mexican chorizo, 552–55

mustard-slathered, brown sugar- coated ribs, 310

mustardy pulled, sandwich, 163

New Mexico matanza party, 339

party-time tips on, 315, 326, 329–30

picking and cooking, 316

porchetta, 355–56

porkers, 156

saucy barbecued ribs, 509–10

shoulder cuts, 328

sizzling ham steaks with apple- chipotle glaze, 346–47

smoked ham leftovers, 346

smoky hot links, 349–50

South Louisiana boudin, 350–52

South Louisiana spareribs, 310

spareribs, 309–10

spiral-stuffed, loin, 340–41

spit-roasted, loin, Sangre de Cristo style, 338–40

spit-roasted, loin with vegetable orzo, 336

tacos al pastor, 187–88

Texas-style spareribs, 510

Vietnamesc grilled, sandwiches, 167

Vietnamese grilled, sandwiches with lemongrass mayonnaise, 167–68

pork, pulled:

butt, 328–29

sandwiches, 162–63

sandwiches, Carolina style, 163

sandwich with salmoriglio and caramelized onions, 163

sandwich with Tabasco caramelized onions, 163

smoke-roasted in a covered grill, 329–50

pork baby back ribs, 312

bourbon-sauced, 314–15

Chinese, 313

Dr Pepper-glazed, 315

grilled, with mango-mint vinaigrette, 313

grilled racks of, Kansas City style, 312–13

guava-sauced, 313

hot pepper jelly-basted, 313

Southern Comfort, 315

sweet and spicy Thai-style, 515

pork chops:

caveman, 324–25

dry-rubbed grilled, with Gorgonzola sauce, 321

Guinness-soaked, 323–24

java-rubbed grilled, 321

with mojo and Manchego mashed potatoes, 322–23

sage-rubbed, with pear-sage chutney, 321–22

shopping for, 322

smoked, 322

spice-rubbed grilled, 320–21

spice-rubbed grilled, with mustard butter and mustard seeds, 321

spice-rubbed grilled, with Worcestershire pecan butter, 321

tamarind-orange grilled, 321

pork tenderloin:

grilled, with anchovy and rosemary sauce, 319–20

grilled, with Scandinavian spice, 319

grilled, with seven-spice seasoning and ginger sauce, 319

grilled pepper-crusted, 315–17

grilled pepper-crusted, with barbecue vinaigrette, 317

grilled pepper-crusted, with Jezebel sauce, 317

midwestern fried, sandwiches, 166

rubbed with fennel and coriander, 318–19

smoked pepper-crusted, 317

with tropical splash, 317–18

port currant sauce, duck breasts with, 303–4

portobello burgers, 161

with grilled onions and blue cheese dressing, 162

smoked, 162

potatoes:

almost-classic midwestern, salad, 478–79

for backyard clambake, 253–55

bacon-Cheddar-jalapeño, mash, 489

Cheddar-jalapeño, mash, 488–89

classic midwestern, salad, 479–80

in crawfish boil, 258–60

crispy smashed new, 489–90

in Door County fish boil, 220–21

ember-baked, 452

faster grilled home fries, 431

grilled home fries, 430–31

honest-to-goodness French fries, 429–30

pork chops with mojo and Manchego mashed, 322–23

sage-bacon-Cheddar, mash, 489

sour cream, salad, 480

pot slickers;

smoked chicken, 474

smoked shrimp, 473–74

praline bars, 521

praline ice cream, 515

prosciutto:

and dried plum skewers, 89

and melon skewers, 89

in piadine, 138

-wrapped almond-stuffed dates with blue cheese, 110

Provencal mustard and honey sauce, 55

pterodactyl turkey legs, 297

quail:

with apple sage marinade, 304–5

with apple sage marinade and figs, 505

with apple-tequila-sage marinade, 305

cinnamon, with harissa sauce, 305

coffee-rubbed, with Texas ranch barbecue sauce, 305

grilled, with sweet Italian sausage, 122–23

smoky whole, with a hazelnut- orange shower, 305–6

quesadillas:

cheese, additions to, 140

fire-crisped, with corn tortillas, 140–41

fire-crisped, with flour tortillas, 141–42

vegetarian, with corn tortillas, 141

red wine:

and butter sauce, for knockout rib- eye steaks, 355

fennel marinade, 59

relishes:

almond, 73

black eyed pea and corn, 72–73, 295

black olive and lemon, 72, 178, 398

cucumber, 70

curried cashew, 75

curried pistachio, 73

dried fruit chutney, for grilled venison tenderloin, 406–7

fiery Creole, 69, 174

green chile chutney, 70

grilled corn and avocado, 437

grilled pepper, 71

grilled pepper tangle, 71–72

homemade mustard, great grilled dogs with, 179–80

Mediterranean grilled pepper, 72

olive and walnut tapenade, grilled hanger steak with, 373

pear-sage chutney, sage-rubbed chops with, 321

pickled red onions, 71

rhubarb-berry ice, 516

rib-eye steaks:

knockout, 355

knockout, border, 355–56

peppered, with truffle butter, 357

peppered, with truffle vinaigrette, 556–57

rice:

Asian, salad, 482–83

brown, and lamb salad with dates and oranges, 493

brown, with oranges and dates, 493

nuevo, and beans, 492–93

in party paella, 262–63

pico de gallo, 492

precooked, 418

red, 491–92

in South Louisiana boudin, 350–52

in stuffed spicy bell peppers, 414–15

wild, see wild rice

ricotta, grilled eggplant rolls with, 426

Rocky Mountain oysters, 402

rosemary:

and anchovy sauce, grilled tenderloin with, 319–20

churrascaria-style brochettes with mustard and, 378–79

-pomegranate sauce, duck breasts with, 304

smoky mixed, nuts, 104

syrup, butter-basted pears with, 506

roti, lamb, 171–72

rum, grilled turkey cutlets with mojo and, 295

saffron:

lemon aïoli, for mixed seafood grill, 253–34

mayonnaise, 65

sage:

apple marinade, 58–39

-bacon-Cheddar potato mash, 489

-chestnut dressing, 486–87

-honey butter, 65

paste, cabrito with, 405

-rubbed chops with pear-sage chutney, 321–22

-scented turkey burgers with grilled apples, 154

sake butter, crusty halibut with, 208

salad dressing, see dressings, salad

salads, 444–63

almost-classic midwestern potato, 478–79

andouille and corn maque choux, 455–56

Asian noodle, 485

Asian rice, 482–83

Asian slaw, for seared ruby tuna, 458–59

Bar-B-Q, with Bar-B-Q ranch dressing, 454–55

black bean, with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481–82

black-eyed pea, with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481

black-eyed pea, with Tabasco vinaigrette, 482–85

brown rice and lamb, with dates and oranges, 495

bulgur, with lamb and lots of herbs, 456–57

classic midwestern potato, 479–80

chopped, with salmon and warm bacon dressing, 446–47

couscous, with lamb and lots of herbs, 457

grand fruit, 483–84

grilled bread, with chopped vegetables, 449

grilled salmon and asparagus, 445–46

grilled soft-shell crab, 460–61

grilled tomato, with ranch or blue cheese dressing, 439

grilled tomato and mozzarella, 439

from leftovers, 454

party-time tips on, 447, 455, 455

pasta, with grilled peppers and other goodies, 462–63

picnic pea, 480–81

seared ruby tuna, 458–59

seared sirloin, over Asian slaw, 459

simmered brisket salpicón, 452–53

simmered brisket salpicón, appetizer style, 453

simmered flank steak salpicón, 453

smoked mussel and cilantro, 461–62

smoked trout with watercress and walnuts, 459–60

sour cream potato, 480

spinach and grilled peach, 457–58

sweet potato, 480

vegetable riot 448–49

Vietnamese lemongrass beef, 378

warm lentil, with sweet Italian sausage and mustard, 467 see also chicken salad; slaws

Salmon:

bake, Pacific Northwest, 198

chopped salad with warm bacon dressing and, 446–47

grilled, and asparagus salad, 445–46

-halibut kebabs, chunky, 211

in mixed seafood grill, 253–34

planked, 199–201

seared, sandwiches with chutney and bacon, 172

steaks, grilled, with mustard oil, 195

steaks with basil oil, 195

steaks with lemon oil, 195 see also smoked salmon

salmon fillet(s):

with bourbon barbecue sauce, 197

with chile honey butter, 196–97

grilled Copper River, 199

smoked Copper River, 197–99

with sticky soy glaze, 197

salpicón, simmered brisket, 452–55

salsas:

Chilean tomato, 68

chunky avocado, 67

cruda, 68–69, 364

grilled vegetable, 72

roasted tomatillo, 66–67

for Santa Maria tri-tip, 370–72

verde, for porchetta, 335–36

sandwiches, 162–79

achiote-marinated pulled pork tortas, 552

barbecued beef, 163–64

barbecued bologna, 165–66

barbecued lamb shoulder, 400

Carolina-style chopped turkey, 293

chicken salad, 450

chicken tortas, 191

Cubano, 337

fried oyster po’boys, 176–78

fried shrimp po’boys, 177

green goddess tortilla roll-up tidbits, 169

grilled fish fillet, Martinique style, 174–75

grilled fish fillet, with dill mayonnaise, 175

grilled veggie heroes, 178–79

Italian pork hoagies, 337–38

lamb roti, 171–72

midwestern fried pork tenderloin, 166

mustardy pulled pork, 165

New England fried scallop rolls, 177–78

one really fine southwestern, sandwich, 301–2

party-time tips on, 168, 171, 175, 177

pulled pork, 162–63

pulled pork, Carolina style, 163

pulled pork, with salmoriglio and caramelized onions, 163

pulled pork, with Tabasco caramelized onions, 163

Robb’s Rafter-L beef brisket, 164

seared salmon, with chutney and bacon, 172

slaw for, 162

smoked beef short rib, 388

smoked turkey, 169

smoked turkey thigh, with chipotle mayo, 170–71

smoke-roasted tri-tip steak, 164–65

soft-shell crab, 247–48

supreme grilled tuna salad, 174

supreme tuna, 173

supreme tuna, with green olives and anchovies, 173

supreme tuna, with wasabi- scallion mayonnaise, 174

swordfish steak, 205

tarragon chicken wraps, 168–69

tarragon lettuce wraps, 169

turkey, with cranberry and cream cheese, 293

Vietnamese grilled chicken, with lemongrass mayonnaise, 168

Vietnamese grilled pork, 167

Vietnamese grilled pork, with lemongrass mayonnaise, 167–68

San Francisco sole, 227–28

sangria, 75

Santa Maria tri-tip, 570–72

satay twins, 125–26

sauces:

adding liquor to, 55

anchovy butter, 64

anise cream, figs and oranges with, 505–6

avocado mayonnaise, 66

bacon-and-cider, almost-whole grilled trout with, 214–15

bagna cauda, 61–62, 113–14

barbecue, making your own, 55

basil mayonnaise, 65

béarnaise cream, 62

black magic, 55

blazing hot guava-habanero, 58

blue cheese and ale, porterhouse steaks with, 363

bourbon barbecue, for baby backs, 314–15

brandy cream, grilled scallops with, 244–45

butter, for lemon-grilled shrimp over garlicky spaghettini, 465–64

butter, for simple garlicky shrimp, 237–28

caramelized shallot butter, 64

cherry-Armagnac, grilled duck breasts with, 302–3

chile butter, 65

for chile rellenos, 411–13

chimichurri, tuna steaks with, 203

chipotle-lime mayonnaise, 66

cilantro-mint, lamb shish kebabs with, 396–97

cocktail, for lowcountry fried shrimp, 241

cucumber crème fraîche, for planked salmon, 200–201

curried chutney, for lamb burgers with mint, 151

curried mango chutney butter, 64

dill mayonnaise, 65–66

dill-yogurt, grilled lamb rib chops with, 590

dipping, for lemongrass beef, 378

dipping, for mixed vegetable tempura, 417–18

fire-roasted tomato, pizza with, 133–34

fresh mint, 59

garlic mayonnaise, 66

garlic-orange barbecue vinaigrette, 63–64

garlic-orange sherry vinaigrette, 64

garlic-orange vinaigrette, 63

genuine Kansas City barbecue, 50, 277

ginger, grilled tenderloin with seven-spice seasoning and, 519

glossy Korean sesame glaze, 57

Gorgonzola, dry-rubbed grilled pork chops with, 321

green chile, for steaks Dunigan, 362

gribiche mayonnaise, 66

Henry Bain, smoked prime rib with, 358–59

herb butter, 65

honey-sage butter, 65

honey-Syrah, grilled venison medallions with, 407–8

horseradish rapture, 62, 252

Jezebel, grilled pepper-crusted pork tenderloin, 317

for Kalua pig, 333–35

Kansas City fire, 51

Kansas City sweet, 51

Korean barbecue, 56–57, 370

Korean smearing, 57

lemon-caper, for grilled asparagus, 441–42

lemongrass mayonnaise, 66

lemon saffron aïoli, for mixed seafood grill, 233–34

Lexington red, for coleslaw, 476

mango vinaigrette, 64

Memphis barbecue, for spaghetti, 467

mignonette, for grill-roasted oysters, 250–51

mojo, 60

mustard and honey, 54–55

mustard-lemon butter, 64

Old Bay mayonnaise, 66

orange-cumin vinaigrette, 64

peanut, for satay twins, 125–26

peppery garlic butter sauce, 64–65

piri piri, 59

plum-hoisin, 57–58

pomegranate, Middle Eastern peppers with, 413–14

pomegranate-rosemary, duck breasts with, 505–4

porcini butter, 65

port currant, duck breasts with, 505

Provençal mustard and honey, 55

quick mole, grilled turkey cutlets with, 294

raita, for lamb roti, 171–72

real Texas brisket sauce, for Lone Star barbecued brisket, 383–84

red chile-pecan, for fried turkey, 287–89

red wine and butter, for knockout rib-eye steaks, 355

rich mayonnaise, 65

romesco, 60–61, 236

rosemary, grilled tenderloin with anchovy and, 319–20

saffron mayonnaise, 65

salmoriglio, for charred beef carpaccio, 124

savory peach, summery chicken breasts with, 275–77

savory pineapple, for dazzling whole fried fish, Vietnamese style, 231–33

serendipity, 54

for smoked clams on the half shell with linguine, 471

smoked onion, for beef short ribs, 587–88

for smoked shrimp pot stickers, 473–74

smokin’ southern pig-pickin', 52

southern pig-pickin', 52, 162

South Louisiana barbecue, for cane-charred shrimp, 239

spicy Korean barbecue, 57

sticky tamarind-orange, 56, 225

sweet-and-sour cherry, deviled lamb rib chops with, 127–28

Tabasco mayonnaise, 66

Tabasco vinaigrette, 64

tamarind-orange, for grilled pork chops, 321

tamarind-tangerine, for chicken breasts, 274–75

tangy Kansas City barbecue, 50–51

tarragon butter, for grilled mustard-tarragon chicken paillards, 280–82

tartar, for crispy grilled catfish, 213–14

Texas Dr P. ‘cue, 51

Texas ranch barbecue, 51

Texas ranchero, 51

Thai hot, sweet and sour, 52–53

tzatziki, for souvlaki, 381

Veracruz, for seared snapper, 218

wasabi-scallion mayonnaise, 66

Worcestershire pecan butter, 64

sauerkraut:

bacon, and Thousand Island dogs, 180

barbecued brats ‘n’ kraut 348–49

crunchy, dogs, 180–81

sausages, 184

andouille, in crawfish boil, 258–60

andouille and corn maque choux salad, 455–56

barbecued brats, 348

barbecued brats ‘n’ kraut 348–49

barbecued Italian, 349

Basque white bean and chorizo gratin, 496–97

brew-marinated brats on Kaiser rolls, 182–84

brew-marinated brats on Kaiser rolls, Milwaukee style, 183

brew-marinated brats on Kaiser rolls, the other way around, 184

and Cajun pork burgers, 155

in Carolina Islands Frogmore stew, 242–43

casings, 350

and chicken skewers, 282

chorizo, in party paella, 262–63

German burritos, 184

grilled spicy lamb, 401

Italian, and melon skewers, 90

Italian, peppers with mustard and, 466

merguez and dried plum skewers, 126–27

Mexican chorizo, 352–53

Munich rathskeller brats, 184

party-time tips on, 348

penne with sweet Italian, and mustard, 465–66

pierogi with grilled kielbasa, 468–69

pizza with three cheeses, lots of fennel and, 131

smoky, spicy lamb, 400–401

smoky hot links, 349–50

smoky venison hot links, 350

South Louisiana boudin, 350–52

spicy, pizza with three cheeses and, 151

sweet Italian, grilled quail with, 122–25

sweet Italian, warm lentil salad with mustard and, 466

see also hot dogs

scallions:

breads, 144–45

-green chile dip, 94–95

and smoked clam dip, 95

tacos al carbon with limes and grilled, 185–87

-wasabi dip, 95

-wasabi mayonnaise, 66

scallops:

grilled, with brandy cream, 244–45

grilled mustard-tarragon sea, 244

grilling of, 245

jet-black pasta with white-hot, 470

New England fried, rolls, 177–78

orange fennel sea, 244

in seafood burgers, 160

Scandinavian sugar and spice, 31

shallot butter, caramelized, 64

shellfish, 235–63

backyard clambake, 253–55

Carolina Islands Frogmore stew, 242–43

grilling of, 238, 245

in mixed seafood grill, 233–34

party paella, 262–63

party-time tips on, 239, 244, 257, 260–61

in seafood burgers, 160

see also specific shellfish

sherry:

garlic-orange, vinaigrette, 64

ginger marinade, 41

-orange drizzle, fennel and pears with, 108–9

shrimp:

brining of, 240

cane-charred South Louisiana, 239

in Carolina Islands Frogmore stew, 242–43

coastal, steam, 243

coastal, steam with cocktail salsa, 243

coastal, steam with green chile chutney, 243

finely chopped, 161

fried, po’boys, 177

Gaido’s Galveston fried, 241–42

grilled, romesco, 236–37

grilled, tossed with vinaigrette, 237

grilled, with martini butter, 239

grilled sesame, 238

grilling or, 238–59

lemon-grilled, over garlicky spaghettini, 463–64

lowcountry fried, 241

mess of smoky, 117–18

and mixed vegetable tempura, 418

paprika-smoked, 240

in party paella, 262–63

in seafood burgers, 160

simple garlicky, 237–58

simple smoked garlicky, 239

skewered grilled, and piquillo peppers, 237

smoked, pot stickers, 473–74

smoked, with roasted lemon, 239

smoky, with piri piri, 241

smoky, with tequila, lime, and jalapeño, 241

Sicilian swordfish rolls, 206–7

side dishes made indoors, 475–500

almost-classic midwestern potato salad, 478–79

Asian noodle salad, 483

Asian rice salad, 482–83

bacon-Cheddar-jalapeño potato mash, 489

Basque white bean and chorizo gratin, 496–97

black bean salad with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481–82

black-eyed pea salad with fresh thyme vinaigrette, 481

black-eyed pea salad with Tabasco vinaigrette, 482

brown rice and lamb salad with dates and oranges, 495

brown rice with oranges and dates, 493

cabbage, fennel, and apple slaw with poppy seed dressing, 477

celery root rémoulade, 478

Cheddar-jalapeño potato mash, 488–89

classic midwestern potato salad, 479–80

cornbread, 499–500

corn muffins, 500

creamed spinach, 497

creamy Chesapeake corn, 484–85

creamy coleslaw, 476

creamy corn, 485

crispy smashed new potatoes, 489–90

easy seasonal, 482

fiesta coleslaw, 476

flash-fried okra, 497–98

fried dill pickles, 498

grand fruit salad, 483–84

Kentucky burgoo, 485–86

Lexington red coleslaw, 476

Lexington red sandwich slaw, 476

macaroni and cheese from Hell’s Backbone, 498–99

nuevo rice and beans, 492–95

picnic pea salad, 480–81

pico de gallo rice, 492

pinquitos, Santa Maria style, 495

pintos with black pepper and beer, 494–95

pit smoked beans, 494

red chile streusel-topped cornbread, 500

red rice, 491–92

ruby slaw with poppy seed dressing, 477

sage-bacon-Cheddar potato mash, 489

sage-chestnut dressing, 486–87

scalloped sweet potatoes, 490–91

soulful KC-style baked beans, 494

sour cream potato salad, 480

sweet potato salad, 480

tangy caraway coleslaw, 476

wild rice dressing, 487

skate with Creole meunière butter, 225–26

slaws:

Asian, for seared ruby tuna salad, 458–59

cabbage, fennel, and apple, with poppy seed dressing, 477

creamy coleslaw, 476

dogs, 181

fiesta coleslaw, 476

Lexington red coleslaw, 476

Lexington red sandwich, 476

for pulled pork sandwiches, 162–65

ruby, with poppy seed dressing, 477

tangy caraway coleslaw, 476

smelt fry, Great Lakes, 225

smoked salmon, 199

basil-cured, 91

-caviar dip, 95

spread, 117

-stuffed eggs, 87

white pizza with chives and, 136

smoked trout:

nibbles, 114–15

simple, spread, 117

smokin’ ruby, fillets, 217

with watercress and walnuts, 459–60

S’mores, topless, 509–10

snapper, red:

fillets, Martinique, 218–19

seared, Veracruz, 217–18

simple seared, Veracruz, 218

sole, San Francisco, 227–28

Sonoran hot dogs, 181

sorbets and ices:

crown and berries, 515

dark chocolate-coconut, 515

lemon-cello, 515

rhubarb-berry, 516

strawberry daiquiri, 515

tequila-grapefruit, 516–17

sour cream:

in green chile- scallion dip, 94–95

potato salad, 480

South African smoky fish spread, 116

Southern Comfort baby backs, 515

southern pimiento cheese burgers, 150

South Louisiana boudin, 350–52

South Louisiana shrimp, cane- charred, 239

South Louisiana spareribs, 310

Southwest chicken kebabs, 285

southwestern duck sandwich, one really fine, 501

southwestern pizza, 134

Southwest Pimm’s, 79

Southwest sizzler, 26

Southwest smoke and fire mop, 45

Southwest spice, 26, 269

souvlaki, 380–81

soy-butter baste, 48

spaghetti:

barbecue, 466–67

barbecue, five ways, 467

spaghettini, garlicky, lemon-grilled shrimp over, 463–64

spice rubs, 21, 24–27, 32, 37

black and white dry, for chicken breasts stuffed with lemon, 279

Cajun zydeco, and boil, 29

caliente calico, 22

Carolina seafood boil, 28, 242

chermoula, 38, 224

Chesapeake-style seafood, and boil, 28, 117–18

chile-spiced masala, 31–32

Chinese seven-spice seasoning, 33, 473

chipotle-brown sugar sizzler, 26

classic herbes de Provence, 30

for crispy grilled catfish, 213–14

David’s special, 27

dry, for grilled duck breasts with cherry-Armagnac sauce, 302–3

dry, for grilled venison medallions with honey-Syrah sauce, 407–8

dry, for our favorite fajitas, 376–77

dry, for paprika-smoked shrimp, 240

fennel and coriander, for pork tenderloin, 319

game bird dry, for bacon-wrapped dove breasts, 306–7

garlic, smoked beef tenderloin with, 367

Greek islands paste, 36, 381

herb and garlic paste, for spit- roasted pork loin, Sangre de Cristo style, 338–40

herb and spice paste, for porchetta, 335–36

herbes de grillade, 30, 395

herbes de Provence paste, 30

Italian mustard paste, 35

Italian seasoning, 30–31

Jamaican jerk paste, for jerk pork loin, 342

Kalua paste, for Kalua pig, 335–35

Kansas City rib, 24, 309

lemongrass paste, for beef, 378

lemongrass paste, for dazzling whole fried fish, Vietnamese style, 230–55

low-salt high-flavor, 30

for luscious beef short ribs, 387–88

maple salt and pepper, 22, 292

Memphis dry rib, 24, 311

Mexican coffee, for plank-roasted Chateaubriand, 365–66

mint and chile recado, 37, 404

mustard paste, 34, 127, 276, 345

New Orleans, and boil, 50

Oktoberfest wurst, 29

paprika salt-and-pepper, 22, 574, 430

party-time tips on, 32, 33, 36

for pastrami-style brisket, 386

peppery, for barbecued lamb, Owensboro style, 399–400

Pork Chop Willy’s grilling, 24, 295, 320

salt and cumin, 22, 347, 380

Scandinavian sugar and, 31

seafood cure, 33

seasoning paste, for seared snapper Veracruz, 218

serious salt-and-pepper, 22, 343, 355, 358

simple masala, 32

simple Texas brisket, 24

smoked salt, 34

for smoky brined oysters, 118–19

smoky poultry, 28, 265, 297

smoky rib, 312, 314

smoky salt-and-pepper, 22, 157

Southwest sizzler, 26, 349

Southwest spice, 26, 269

for speedier smoked brisket, 384–85

spice box masala, 32

sweet southern pork, 25, 328–29

tamarind-chipotle recado, 37–38

tequila, lime, and jalapeño paste, 35, 285

Thai lemongrass seasoning paste, 36

Thai seasoning paste, 35

Thai seasoning paste with ginger, 36

Thai seasoning paste with mixed herbs, 36

thyme, for thyme-scented turkey burgers, 153–54

thyme paste, grilled lamb chops with, 590

vibrant lemon pepper, 23

Wednesday night, 26

Wild Willy’s number one-derful, 23, 271, 382

Yucatecan recado, 37, 191, 219

spinach:

creamed, 497

and grilled peach salad, 457–58

spreads:

as appetizers, 117

charred eggplant-pepper, 100–101

crabmeat queso fundido, 99

party-time tips on, 117

queso fundido, 98–99

queso fundido con todo, 99

simple trout, 117

smoked queso fundido, 99

smoked salmon, 117

smoky catfish, 117

South African smoky fish, 116

toasted pecan and blue cheese, 98

star anise, butter-basted grilled pears with, 506

steak(s):

Dunigan, 361–62

flank, see flank steak

hanger, see hanger steak

Korean grilled sirloin, 569–70

porterhouse, with blue cheese and ale sauce, 363

porterhouse, with porcini butter, 563

rib-eye, see rib-eye steak

seared sirloin salad over Asian slaw, 459

skirt, 376

skirt, grilled, with jalapeño pesto, 377

smoked tenderloin with garlic rub, 366–67

smoke-roasted tri-tip, sandwiches, 164–65

strip, see strip steaks

tenderloin and oyster kebabs, grilled, 368–69

tri-tip, grilling of, 165

Tuscan T-bones, 364–65

strawberry(ies):

ice crema, 515

lemonade, 85–84

striped bass, fire-seared whole Boston, 228–50

strip steaks:

with anchovy butter, 361

with caramelized shallot butter, 360–61

with herb butter, 361

with peppery garlic butter, 361

stuffings:

for cranberry and wild rice-stuffed game hens, 298–99

for Sicilian swordfish rolls, 206–7

wild rice-cherry, winter squash with, 419–20

see also dressings, meat or poultry

Swedish crayfish boil, 260

sweet potato(es):

ember-baked, 432

salad, 480

scalloped, 490–91

smoky, 431–32

swordfish:

medallions, buying of, 207

rolls, Sicilian, 206–7

and seared tuna tidbits with bagna cauda sauce, 114

steaks, grilled, 204–5

steak sandwiches, 205

steaks with chermoula, 206

steaks with Greek Islands paste, 206

Syrah-honey sauce, grilled venison medallions with, 407–8

syrups:

basil, grilled peaches with, 504–5

Champagne, berries with, 517

rosemary, butter-basted pears with, 506

sangria, grilled peaches with, 504

Tabasco sauce:

-butter baste, 48

mayonnaise, 66

vinaigrette, 64

tacos, 185–93

al carbon with grilled scallions and limes, 185–87

of barbecued brisket, 187

crispy-shelled beef, al carbon, 186–87

grilled fish, 190–91

orange-marinated chicken, 189–90

party-time tips on, 188, 189–90

pork, al pastor, 187–88

of rajas, corn, and queso de cabra, 192–95

tamarind:

-chipotle recado, 37–38

-glazed mackerel, 224–25

-orange grilled pork chops, 521

-orange sauce, sticky, 56

-tangerine chicken breasts, 274–75

tandoori toss-up, chunky, 416–17

tangerine-tamarind chicken breasts, 274–75

tapas and small plates, 106–28

almond-stuffed dates with blue cheese, 110

almond-stuffed dates with goat cheese, 110

bruschetta tidbits, 112

charred beef carpaccio, 123–24

charred habanero hot wings, 121

charred Margarita wings, 120–21

charred plum-hoisin wings, 121

deviled lamb rib chops with sweet- and-sour cherry sauce, 127–28

fennel and pears with sherry orange drizzle, 108–9

grilled beef lettuce rolls with peanut sauce, 126

grilled cheese sandwich skewers, 108

grilled monkfish, Barcelona style, 115–16

grilled mozzarella bundles, 107

grilled mozzarella bundles with grilled pepper relish, 107–8

grilled mozzarella bundles with salsa cruda, 107

grilled pepper platter, 111

grilled quail with sweet Italian sausage, 122–23

merguez and dried plum skewers, 126–27

mess of smoky shrimp, 117–18

pan con tomate, 112–13

party-time tips on, 124

prosciutto-wrapped almond-stuffed dates with blue cheese, 110

satay twins, 125–26

seared luna and swordfish tidbits with bagna cauda sauce, 114

seared tuna tidbits with bagna cauda sauce, 113–14

seared tuna tidbits with wasabi oil, 114

simple trout spread, 117

smoked catfish spread, 117

smoked chicken liver mousse, 121–22

smoked mussels with dill mayonnaise, 119

smoked mussels with epazote butter, 119–20

smoked mussels with saffron mayonnaise, 119

smoked salmon spread, 117

smoked trout nibbles, 114–15

smoky brined oysters, 118–19

South African smoky fish spread, 116

yakitori twins, 126

tapenade, grilled hanger steak with, 372–75

tarragon:

chicken wraps, 168–69

dash seasoning, 47

lettuce wraps, 169

-mustard chicken paillards, grilled, 280–82

-mustard marinade, 39–40

-mustard sea scallops, grilled, 244

tart, cherry jam and almond cream turnover, 524–25

tea:

gingered Thai iced, 83

iced mint-green, 82

-smoked chicken salad, 451

tea-riffic, 78

tea smoking, 450

tempeh steaks with red curry, 423

tempura, mixed vegetable, 417–18

tequila:

-grapefruit sorbet, 516–17

lime, and jalapeño paste, 55

mojitos, 80

smoky shrimp with lime, jalapeño and, 241

teriyaki tenderloin with wasabi- scallion mayonnaise, 367–68

Texas brisket rub, simple, 24

Texas ranch barbecue sauce, 51

Texas-style spareribs, 310

Thai:

baby back ribs, sweet and spicy, 313

chicken thighs, 284

firebirds, 266–67

hot, sweet, and sour sauce, 52–53

iced tea, gingered, 83

seasoning pastes, 35–36

tofu steaks with red curry, 422–23

thy me:

chunky halibut kebabs with lemon and, 210

fresh, vinaigrette, black-eyed pea salad with, 481

grilled lamb rib chops with, 390

-scented turkey burgers, 153–54

tofu:

grilling of, 422

Thai, steaks with red curry, 422–23

and vegetable skewers, lacquered, 420–22

and vegetable skewers, lacquered, with wasabi oil, 422

and vegetable skewers with plum- hoisin sauce, 422

and vegetable wraps, 422

tomatillo salsa, roasted, 66–67

tomato(es):

charred, vinaigrette, lamb kebabs with, 397

grilled, and mozzarella salad, 439

grilled, salad with ranch or blue cheese dressing, 439

grilled green, 439–40

juicy grilled, 438–39

martinis, 77–78

pan con tomate, 112–13

pizza with fire roasted, sauce, 133–34

smoked, 440

tortillas:

fire-crisped quesadillas with corn, 140–41

fire-crisped quesadillas with flour, 141–42

green goddess, roll-up tidbits, 169

for grilled fish tacos, 190–91

for orange-marinated chicken tacos, 189–90

for pork tacos al pastor, 187–88

for tacos al carbon with grilled scallions and limes, 185–87

for tacos of rajas, corn, and queso de cabra, 192–93

tostadas, black bean and vegetable, 425

trout:

almost-whole grilled, with bacon- and-cider sauce, 214–15

almost-whole grilled, with Creole meunière butter, 215

fillets, grilled ruby, 216–17

fillets, smokin’ ruby, 217

planked, 216

smoked, nibbles, 114–15

whole, stuffed with lemon and dill, 215–16 see also smoked

trout truffle oil, grilled veal chops with, 402

tuna:

salad, seared ruby, 458–59

seared, tidbits with bagna cauda sauce, 113–14

kebabs with chimichurri, or salmoriglio, 203

smoked albacore, 204

tuna sandwiches:

supreme, 173

supreme, with green olives and anchovies, 174

supreme, with wasabi-scallion mayonnaise, 174

supreme grilled, salad, 174

tuna steaks:

alla fiorentina, 202–3

with chimichurri, 203

fennel-crusted, 202

seared salt-and-pepper, 201–2

turkey, 286–97

Carolina-style chopped, sandwich, 293

cutlets and tenderloins, 296

fried, 287–89

frying of, 288

grilled, cutlets with mojo and rum, 295

grilled, cutlets with quick mole sauce, 294

heritage, on a spit 289–91

open-face, burgers with fresh mint sauce, 154

piquant tenderloins with black- eyed pea and corn relish, 295–96

pterodactyl, legs, 297

sage-scented, burgers with grilled apples, 154

sandwiches with cranberry and cream cheese, 293

smoked, 292–93

smoked, breast, 293

smoked, sandwiches, 169

smoked, thigh sandwiches with chipotle mayo, 170–71

on a spit with porcini butter, 291

thyme-scented, burgers, 153–54

wild, on a spit 291

Turkish lamb burgers, 153

Tuscan T-bones, 364–65

vaquero arracheras, classic, 577

veal, 401–4

grilled, chops, 401–2

grilled, chops with truffle oil, 402

grilled, ranch burgers, 156

grilling of, 402

wood-scented, sirloin, 403

vegetable(s), 410–13

big crudité basket, 88

and black bean burritos, 423–24

and black bean burritos, grill-wok style, 425

and black bean chimichangas, 425

and black bean tostadas, 425

buffalo rings, 433–34

and chipotle-lime black bean burritos, 425

chunky, toss-up with Italian dressing, 417

chunky tandoori toss-up, 416–17

chunky tandoori toss-up with curried mango chutney butter, 417

fritto misto, 418

frying of, 429

grilled bread salad with chopped, 449

grilled veggie heroes, 178–79

grilling of, 412, 438

handheld burritos, 425

mixed, tempura, 417–18

other ember-baked, 452

party-time tips on, 413, 420, 457

riot salad, 448–49

shrimp and mixed, tempura, 418

skewers, lacquered tofu and, 420–22

skewers with plum-hoisin sauce, tofu and, 422

skewers with wasabi oil, lacquered tofu and, 422

and tofu wraps, 422 see also specific vegetables

venison, 408

burgers with grilled mushrooms, 158–59

grilled, medallions with honey- Syrah sauce, 407–8

grilled, tenderloin, 406–7

open-face, burgers with grilled mushrooms and porcini butter, 159

smoked, medallions with honey- Syrah sauce, 408

smoky, hot links, 550

smoky, pàté, with pepper and brandy, 408–9

Veracruz, seared snapper, 217–18

vermouth:

and coriander marinade for game, 42

marinade for game, 42

Vietnamese:

dazzling whole fried fish, 230–33

grilled pork sandwiches, 167–68

lemongrass beef salad, 378

vinaigrettes:

barbecue, grilled pepper-crusted pork tenderloin with, 317

charred tomato, for grilled eggplant “sandwiches,” 426

charred tomato, lamb kebabs with, 397

cranberry-orange, for cranberry and wild rice-stuffed game hens, 298–99

five-spice, for tea-smoked chicken salad, 451

fresh thyme, black-eyed pea salad with, 481

garlic-orange, 63

garlic-orange barbecue, 63–64

garlic-orange sherry, 64, 397

mango, 64, 347

mango-mint, grilled baby back ribs with, 313

orange-cumin, 64

Tabasco, 64

tarragon, for grilled soft-shell crab salad, 460–61

truffle, peppered rib-eye steaks with, 556–57

vindaloo, Iamb loin chops with, 391

warm bacon, grilled asparagus with, 442

warm pancetta, grilled asparagus with, 442

walnuts:

and olive tapenade, grilled hanger steak with, 373

smoked trout with watercress and, 459–60

wasabi:

dressing, for Asian rice salad, 482–85

oil, seared tuna tidbits with, 114

-scallion dip, 95

-scallion mayonnaise, 66

watercress, smoked trout with walnuts and, 459–60

whitefish:

in Door County fish boil, 220–21

Lake Michigan planked, 201

wild rice:

and cherry stuffing, winter squash with, 418–20

and cranberry-stuffed game hens, 298–99

dressing, 487

winter squash with wild rice-cherry stuffing, 419–20

Worcestershire pecan butter, 64

wraps:

tarragon chicken, 168–69

tarragon lettuce, 169

tofu and vegetable, 422

yakitori twins, 126

yogurt:

-dill sauce, grilled lamb rib chops with, 590

grilled eggplant sandwiches with tangy, filling, 426

in marinade, for chunky tandoori toss-up, 416

in tzatziki, for souvlaki, 381

warm, flatbreads with dukkah, 143–44

Yucatecan fish regalo, 219–20

Yucatecan recado, 37

zucchini ribbons, 438