As COVID-19 cases continue to soar in every corner of the globe, most of us continue to live confined to our homes. This downtime, although maddening at times, has allowed us to reconnect with the most important things in our lives: our family, our friends and — for many of us — our grills. In this guide, we’ll offer some recipes, safety tips and advice for using your grill to help others during this difficult time.
As you quarantine, you’re probably limiting your trips to the grocery store and getting more creative in the kitchen. To help, we’ve collected the following recipes to help you expand your knowledge of making delicious BBQ at home. Plus, each recipe features ingredients you should be able to find in a single trip to the grocery store.
Ribs take time to cook, but they’re an easy recipe to make if you’re patient. If you’re trying to avoid going to the grocery store as much as possible, the small number of ingredients needed to make the Baby Back Throwdown is especially useful. All you’ll need is:
Start by preheating your grill to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. To prepare the ribs, apply a coating of barbecue rub on either side of the rack. After placing the ribs on the grill, you can apply more rub according to your taste.
Every thirty minutes, you’ll want to spritz the ribs with apple juice or water to ensure they stay moist. Depending on how well done you want your ribs cooked, you’ll want to smoke them for about four to five hours. Ten minutes before you pull them out, add sauce to the rack of ribs. Then, take them off the grill, and enjoy!
If you’re looking for easy-to-make foods that don’t require lots of ingredients, try these easy pork steaks. All you need is a pork steak, all-purpose rub and your preferred sauce.
Start by preheating the grill to 275 degrees and applying the all-purpose rub to either side of the steak. Cook each pork steak for 20 minutes before turning it over to cook on the other side. The cook time should take about 45 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature of the meat hits 145 degrees. Once you take it off the grill, you can add your preferred sauces.
Corned Beef Pastrami is a delicious main dish you can make any time of the year. To prepare this meal, you’ll need:
For 24 hours, you’ll let your rinsed meat soak in a tub of cold water, changing the water every six hours to bring the cure and salt out of the meat. To create the rub, combine the onion flakes, ancho chili powder, granulated garlic, coarse ground pepper and ancho espresso rub. After removing the meat from the water, pat dry and apply your rub.
Place the meat in a smoker and cook at 250 degrees until the internal temperature hits 150 degrees. The process usually takes about three to four hours. Then, wrap the meat in butcher paper or foil and continue to cook it until the internal temperature hits 185 to 195 degrees, which should take about two more hours.
This chicken wing recipe is simple to make but will impress anyone who tries it. Make sure you have these ingredients:
Place the baking powder, salt and wings into a large sealable bag and shake it until the wings are coated. Let them sit for 15 minutes. Place the wings on a baking sheet and apply the rub. After preheating the grill to 275 degrees, cook the wings until they reach an internal temperature of 185 degrees. Make sure to turn the wings often, so they don’t burn.
You should have a mix of your hot sauce and barbecue sauce on hand once the wings are done cooking. Toss the wings in the sauce, and you’ll be ready to eat.
A summer favorite, grilled corn on the cob is a perfect side to have with your meals. To take it up a notch, try our special corn on the cob recipe that’s sure to be a favorite. To prepare this dish, you’ll need:
With these easy-to-find ingredients, you can start by preheating your grill to 300 degrees. Place the non-husked corn onto the grill, turning them every five minutes. They’ll take about 15 minutes to cook if you’re using a charcoal grill — and 20 minutes if you’re using a pellet grill. Once they’re finished, take them off and remove the husk carefully.
After the husk is off, brush the mayo onto the corn and sprinkle the all-purpose rub and cheese on top. Garnish with lime and serve.
For another simple side dish, try this recipe for smoked mini potatoes. The necessary ingredients include:
Once you preheat the grill to 350 degrees, spray the rack for the potatoes with your preferred cooking spray. After cutting the mini potatoes in half, mix them in a bowl containing the melted butter, rosemary, steak seasoning, salt and dry parsley. Once tossed, place them on the grill for no more than 45 minutes. Add salt and parsley, and serve.
The CDC recommends that high-risk individuals, like older adults and those with serious health issues, should have their meals and groceries delivered to them, whether it be by family, friends or food services.
You probably know someone who fits the above description. It could be an older neighbor or relative, or maybe a friend who is self-quarantining because they’ve possibly been exposed.
Grilling is a great way to provide a delicious, filling meal for yourself and for others who cannot get food easily during this pandemic. If you’re planning to bring some of your food to someone who needs it, consider the following tips first:
Quarantine safety measures vary from place to place. Make sure to stay informed about the rules set by your state and county.
As with any activity that involves fire, grilling requires caution. Keep the following safety advice in mind when cooking:
Here are a few pointers about staying safe while grilling:
If you’re an avid griller looking for some other activities to pass the time during quarantine, consider the following:
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