If you love glazed shrimp on the grill, stick around for this quick and easy recipe with homemade pineapple bourbon brown sugar glaze. Use the biggest, freshest shellfish you can find for this bourbon shrimp recipe and fire up the grill! You don’t need a fancy liquor for the bourbon glaze (a splash of Jim Beam will do) and this simple dish is ready to eat in about 20 minutes. Great served over white rice or mashed sweet potatoes.
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Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade for Steak, Chicken & Pork
Whether you’re looking for a brown sugar bourbon marinade for chicken, pork or beef, this quick and easy bourbon whiskey marinade is by far the BEST. This has been our go to bourbon whiskey steak marinade for ages — you’ll love it on a flank steak. We use Jim Beam for the brown sugar bourbon marinade but any bourbon whiskey will do. Your favorite protein just a little bit of soaking time, and it’s ready for the grill (but if you can soak it longer, all the better). Best of all, this quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples – no fussy ingredients.
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Easy Brined Smoked BBQ Chicken
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If you want a sure-fire recipe for juicy, tender, perfectly smoked BBQ chicken, look no further. My simple brine for smoked chicken is what makes the difference between dry, stringy meat or moist and tender yardbird. This easy, foolproof brined BBQ chicken turns out juicy, flavorful chicken breasts, thighs, drums and wings. Use a whole cut up bird like I did, or your favorite chicken parts. You can also use this chicken brine for grilling pork chops too.
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Grilled Smoked Artichokes with Lemon Tarragon Aioli
Intimidated by artichokes? Don’t be. Learn how to prepare whole globe artichokes with a luscious lemon tarragon aioli for dipping. You can use a steamer pot on the stovetop or make Instant Pot artichokes in under 10 minutes. They’re good steamed, but grilled, smoked artichokes are even better as a unique appetizer or side dish. Let’s get started.
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Lip-Smacking Pineapple Chutney
Perk up plain chicken breasts, elevate grilled pork tenderloin and take your fresh seafood to the next level with my quick and easy pineapple chutney recipe. This Caribbean condiment will make your tongue tingle. It’s a simple pineapple rum blend layered with assertive flavors that make a sweet, tangy, spicy topping perfect for grilled meats and seafood. Use fresh fruit instead of canned for the best flavor. Pineapple chutney is even good with a Sunday ham. You’re gonna love it.
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