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Backyard BBQ Recipe Roundup

May 22, 2013 By admin 8 comments

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This backyard BBQ recipe roundup post was originally published in the Greenwood Daily Journal, on Saturday July 2, 2011.

It may come as a shock to you that I am, in fact, a very picky eater.  I do have a very diverse palate, but there are a few things that I just cannot eat.  A few of these things I have actually tried and didn’t like.  I can’t very well ask my kids to eat something that we all know I won’t ingest but I have taken a few hits for the team.

One of the items that I simply do not like is eggs.  I don’t know how or why it started but I simply do not like them.  It is not just a taste issue but also the consistency and smell.  There is just not one thing about the egg that I like.

The caveat here in my anti-egg campaign is that I obviously cook with them.  How can I enjoy a proper lemon meringue pie without eggs?  French toast just doesn’t taste the same with ‘fake eggs’ so I guess they do find their way in my diet from time to time.

My family could regale you with stories of  the horrors I have faced when an errant scrambled egg tidbit somehow ends up on my plate when we have breakfast out.  Or how they hide their faces when I repeatedly ask for no eggs to be placed on my plate.  Sorry, I just can’t do it!

In all honesty, I am not as picky as some.  For me, besides the egg avoidance, my peculiar food dislikes also involve pitch-in’s.  I know, I know, you are all thinking that one can not make it this far in life without eating food at a pitch-in, church potluck dinner or a family reunion at some point.  You would be right.  I tend to gravitate toward things that are prepared by people I know.  Yes, this is odd, but that is a story for another time.

I am not one to try to reinvent the wheel to change the traditional dishes that everyone likes at holiday time, but that doesn’t mean I am not going to put my own spin on them.  On my menu this year are smoky butter brushed on freshly grilled corn, tangy mustard coleslaw, sweet and zesty barbecue sauce made from Dr. Pepper, and lastly, the best potato salad I’ve ever had.

My twists on classic Memorial Day or Fourth of July food are perfect for a backyard BBQ.

The best potato salad is creamy, with the perfect ratio of potatoes to dressing. This easy recipe has great flavor and crunch from celery and bell peppers.

The best potato salad I’ve ever had! (click photo for the recipe.)

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoked Butter

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoked Butter

INGREDIENTS
2 TB butter, melted
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp minced shallot
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
6 ears of shucked corn
INSTRUCTIONS
Boil or grill corn.
Combine the above ingredients in a small bowl.
Brush the above ingredients over corn.
Tangy Mustard Coleslaw

Tangy Mustard Coleslaw

INGREDIENTS

7 C finely shredded green cabbage ( about 1/2 head)
1 C very thinly sliced red onion
1 C grated carrot
1/4 C white vinegar
2 TB sugar
2 TB whole grain mustard
2 TB reduced fat mayonnaise
1/8 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of fresh pepper
1/8 tsp ground red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine cabbage, onion, and carrot in a large bowl.
Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and red pepper in a small bowl.
Add the this mixture to the cabbage in bowl.
Toss lightly, cover and chill for a few hours so it all can meld.
Stir before serving.

The final recipe, Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce, is a must make for your backyard BBQ.

It’s delicious on hot dogs, especially these Coney Dogs!

Coney Dog with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce - Get the delicious recipe at basilmomma.com

Heather Tallman
Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce has a spicy-sweet flavor. it’s great on Hot Dogs!

5 minPrep (inc. refrigeration & rest time)

30 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 12 ounces of Dr. Pepper
  • 1 C ketchup
  • 1/2 C packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 C cider vinegar
  • 1/3 C Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tb tomato paste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Saute the onion and garlic in the butter in a tall sauce pan until tender, 6 minutes.
  2. Add all of the other ingredients and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender) puree the sauce until smooth.
  5. Can be kept in refrigerator for one week.
Cuisine: Condiment | Recipe Type: Sauce
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Backyard BBQ Recipes, including the best potato salad, Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce,, and tangy coleslaw

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8 responses to “Backyard BBQ Recipe Roundup”

  1. Alan Cooke says:
    July 3, 2011 at 12:37 pm
    What a great cookout menu! Being from S.C., I can't believe Ive never seen Dr.Pepper BBQ sauce :-) Will def. have to try. Thanks for sharing! @alanecooke
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  2. Maureen says:
    July 4, 2011 at 12:42 am
    Yummy recipes! Happy 4th of July ! I live in Australia and last year I had a big Thanksgiving dinner for friends and my next door neighbor asked to bring the pumpkin pie. I groaned. I live for Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie and I knew she wouldn't make an American style pie. It tasted like a sweet potato pie - no spices! So the next day I made myself a pumpkin pie and ate it with the leftovers. No eggs, eh? I don't think I've heard that one before but I do understand. I can't get fish down. Not a bite of it. Major gag city. I'm ashamed of it but that's my reality. Maybe we need a shrink?
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  3. The Harried Cook says:
    July 4, 2011 at 3:27 am
    Lovely menu! I especially love that coleslaw and barbecue sauce! The potato salad sounds yummy too, but I need the eggs in there :) LOL... Hope you're having a great weekend!
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  4. Terra says:
    July 4, 2011 at 4:02 am
    Smoked butter, wow you just made butter very happy!! Dr. Pepper was my favorite soda, love the BBQ recipe:-) Enjoy your 4th! Hugs, Terra
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  5. Kim Bee says:
    July 5, 2011 at 5:19 pm
    Smoked butter and Dr Pepper BBQ sauce...you are a genius. Love it!
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  6. basilmomma: Heather Tallman says:
    July 5, 2011 at 7:52 pm
    I have to say...I never could have predicted how many funny comments I have gotten since I posted this! Yes, I hate eggs...but I have made this potato salad with eggs in it. For my egg lovers out there ;) I love this BBQ sauce because it is sweet, tangy and you can add spice how you want to. Not overly hot. And corn on the cob...I never make it the same way twice! Sometimes with a squirt of lime, cilantro and pepper is my favorite!
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  7. Sara C says:
    May 24, 2013 at 8:02 am
    Love these recipes! I, too, do not like eggs. Can't do scrambled, fried, hard boiled... so I'm really happy to see that you have egg-free salads here!
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  8. MIchele says:
    June 26, 2013 at 10:46 pm
    Great collection, Basilmomma! The corn is def a must-try for me. And I'm laughing at myself cuz now I really want a hot dog!!! Haven't had one for years, literally, since I'm sticking as close as possible to an anti-inflammatory regime. I reckon once a yhear couldn't hurt, huh? Thanks, and Happy 4th! xoxo
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