Description

This honey-balsamic salmon gets seared on a blazing hot grill for a perfect crust, then finished with a tangy-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully in just minutes.

• 4 salmon fillets (6-8oz fillets)
• Olive oil
• King Craw Seasoning (or your favorite Cajun-style blend)

For the Honey Balsamic Glaze:

• 2 green onions (separate the whites and the greens), thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Salt & black pepper to taste (I used TX Brisket Rub)

Instructions

1. Preheat your pellet grill to 400°F.
   You want those high temps to help build a crust and lock in the moisture.
2. Prep the salmon:
   Lightly oil each fillet and season generously with King Craw seasoning on tops and sides. Let it sit while the grill heats up.
3. Make the glaze:
   In a small saucepan, sauté the green onion whites and garlic in a little oil until softened (1–2 minutes). Add the balsamic, honey, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until slightly reduced and syrupy — about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
4. Grill the salmon:
   Place the fillets directly on the grates. Cook for about 13 minutes, or until the internal temp hits 125°F. The outside should have a nice crust at this point.
5. Glaze it:
   Brush the salmon with the honey balsamic glaze and let it cook another 1–2 minutes until the glaze sets and your salmon reaches 135°F internal.
6. Serve it up:
   Pull it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Pairs great with roasted veggies, rice, or even a fresh salad.

Cook tri-tip Santa Maria-style right over the coals for big flavor and a smoky crust. This open-fire tri-tip recipe keeps it simple—just bold seasoning, live fire, and a juicy medium-rare finish.

• 1 whole Tri-Tip roast (untrimmed)
• Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (or salt and coarse black pepper)

Instructions

1. Don’t Trim a Thing
   Leave all the fat and sinew on that big, beautiful tri-tip. That’s how Mr. Al Frugoni—the king of live fire—does it, and we’re sticking to it.
2. Season Heavy
   Hit it generously with TX Brisket Rub (or your favorite salt & pepper blend). Don’t be shy—we want a big crust.
3. Build the Fire
   Start a fire using wood splits and lump charcoal. Once you’ve got a solid coal bed, rake the coals under your cooking grate and let it heat up.
4. Sear Over High Heat
   Place the tri-tip directly over the hot coals and press it into the grate for good contact. Flip every 3–4 minutes to build a deep sear and bark on both sides.
5. Finish Over Medium Heat
   Once seared, move it a bit higher above the coals or to indirect heat. Keep flipping every few minutes until the internal temp hits 125–130°F for medium-rare.
6. Rest and Slice
   Let it rest for 20 minutes. Then slice it against the grain—split it down the middle crook first, since the grain runs different ways.

Ground brisket WITH raw bacon to make the best smoked burgers. These brisket bacon burgers are rich, smoky, and packed with flavor. The brisket gives you that beefy bite and the bacon brings in a smoky saltiness that puts ’em over the top. You might wanna wear a bib — these burgers are juicy!

• 16 lb whole packer brisket (untrimmed)
• 2–3 lbs bacon ends & pieces (or thick-cut bacon)
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub (or salt, pepper, garlic)
• Burger buns (toasted)
• Sliced cheese
• Pickles
• Red onion slices
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices
• Big Malc’s Burger Sauce (or your favorite burger sauce)

Big Malc’s Burger Sauce

• ½ cup Blue Plate mayonnaise (or your favorite mayo)

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (juice and all)

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated onion (with juice)

• ½ teaspoon Killer Hogs TX Rub (or a mix of coarse salt & black pepper)

• ½ teaspoon paprika (for color)

• 1–2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (just a drizzle)

Instructions

1. Prep the Brisket and Bacon
   1. Cut the brisket into 1½ to 2-inch chunks, separating the flat from the point if needed.
   2. Keep the fat on — you want a good lean-to-fat ratio for juicy burgers.
   3. Cut bacon into similar-sized pieces so it runs through the grinder easily.
   4. Chill the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes before grinding.
2. Grind the Meat
   1. Alternate brisket and bacon as you feed it through the grinder to evenly mix.
   2. Grind the meat with the large plate first then if you want a finer grind, repeat the grind process
   3. Chill the ground brisket-bacon mix in the refrigerator until ready to form patties.
3. Form the Burger Patties
   1. Weigh out about 8 oz portions and loosely form into balls.
   2. Use a burger press or hand-form into patties. Use parchment or a Ziploc bag for easy cleanup.
   3. Make a slight dimple in the center to prevent the patties from puffing up too much.
4. Season the Burgers
   1. Season the outside of each patty with Killer Hogs Steak Rub or your favorite burger seasoning.
   2. Remember the bacon adds salt, so don’t overdo it.
5. Fire Up the Smoker
   1. Set your pit to 275°F using Royal Oak briquettes for a coal bed then add wood splits for heat.
   2. Place burgers directly on the grates and smoke for about 45 minutes, flipping after 30.
   3. Cook to an internal temp of 145°F for a juicy medium finish.
6. Build Your Burger
   1. Toast your buns and spread Big Malc’s Burger Sauce on both sides.
   2. Layer on: Pickles, Red onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Double cheese (cheddar + Swiss), Smoked brisket bacon patty
   3. Crown it with the top bun and get ready to lean in.

This spicy jerk chicken recipe is smoky, juicy, and packed with bold Caribbean flavors! Whether you’re grilling or smoking, I’ll show you how to make the BEST jerk chicken with the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

For the Chicken & Marinade:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into quarters
• 1 bottle Walkerswood Jerk Marinade
• 1 tablespoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 Scotch Bonnet or Habanero pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped (green parts for marinade, white parts for sauce)
• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 4 oz pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Jerk Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 stick butter
• White parts of the green onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Scotch Bonnet or Habanero pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce
• 4–5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• Juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• Cut the whole chicken into quarters, separating white and dark meat. Score the chicken breasts with shallow slits to help with even cooking and better flavor absorption.
• Place the chicken quarters in a large ziplock bag. Pour in the jerk marinade and add Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk seasoning.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining marinade ingredients, then pour into the ziplock bag.
• Squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).

2. Prepare the Grill:

• Remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly season with a little more Jerk seasoning.
• Set up a charcoal grill for two-zone cooking at 350°F. (I used my Primo ceramic grill, but any grill works.)

3. Cook the Chicken:

• Place the chicken on the indirect side of the grill. Cook for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for white meat and 175°F for dark meat.

4. Make the Jerk Dipping Sauce:

• Place a heavy-bottomed pot directly over the hot coals.
• Add butter, white parts of the green onion, garlic, and peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and pour into a small dish to cool.

5. Char & Serve:

• Move the chicken quarters to the direct heat side of the grill.
• Sear for 1-2 minutes per side, just until you get that perfect jerk char.
• Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve hot with the jerk dipping sauce on the side.

Grilled Beef Flaken Ribs – Flaken Ribs have a rich, beef flavor – and when you take the time to marinade them and then chargrill them directly over hot coals, you get a delicious bite of beefy goodness!

• 4lbs flanken-cut beef ribs
• 1 bunch green onions – chopped divide the green and white parts
• 2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs TX Rub

Instructions

1. Place the white parts of the onion in a mixing bowl and add: minced garlic, ginger, soy, worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, hoisin, and TX. Stir to combine.
2. Add the beef flanken cut ribs to a large ziplock bag and pour in the marinade. Squeeze the air out of the bag and gently toss the ribs around so everything is coated in the marinade. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
3. Prepare a grill for 2 zone cooking – hot side and cool side. Grill the ribs over the direct heat zone (hot side) of the grill. Work in batches so the grill isn’t over crowded. Cook the ribs on each side until they begin to char about 3-4 minutes each side. Then move them over to the cool zone until all of the ribs are char-grilled.
4. Place the ribs on a foil lined baking sheet, wrap the foil around the top to seal off the heat, and rest the ribs for 20-30 minutes.
5. To serve place the ribs on a large cutting board or platter and top with the green tops of the onions.

Baby Back ribs seasoned simply and cooked on a propane grill (with a smoke bomb for added flavor). These ribs turned out juicy, tender and you can really taste the pork!

• 2 racks of loin back ribs – trimmed and silver skin removed
• 2–3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub

For the wrap:

• 1/2 cup Killer Hogs Zero Sauce
• 1/4 cup Apple Juice

Instructions

1. Apply a thin line of mustard to each rack of ribs and season with the AP Seasoning and The BBQ Rub on all sides.
2. Fire up a gas grill adjusting the burners so the grill temperature is 250-275 degrees. Make a smoke bomb by adding wood chips to a small pan, cover it with foil, and poke holes in the foil. Place the pan to one side of the grill centered over a burner.
3. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for one hour, flip the ribs over for even grilling and continue to cook for another hour.
4. Wrap the ribs in a double layer of aluminum foil – add a little extra dry rub, zero sauce, and a splash of apple juice to the wrap.
5. Return the ribs to the grill and cook meat side down until the internal temperature reaches at least 202 degrees between the bones. It should take about an hour.
6. Carefully take the ribs out of the wrap and place back on the cooking grate. Season with additional dry rub. Cook for 30 additional minutes to set the bark at this point you can sauce the ribs for a “wet style” or serve them dry.

Grilled & Sauced BBQ Chicken – I start with a whole, cut-up chicken  (2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 legs and 2 breasts) and then brined it in a BBQ Brine for 2 hours, then seasoned with BBQ Rub and grilled. At the end, each piece of chicken is glazed with a slightly spicy bbq sauce and allow to caramelize and char a little. The final product is juicy, tangy, sweet and saucy Old School BBQ Chicken.

• 8pc chicken skin on, bone in
• 2 cups water
• 1 bottle Wickers BBQ Marinade
• 1 lemon sliced
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s Bird Brine
• 1/2 cup Killer Hogs Hot Rub (divide into 2 portions)
• 1 cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce
• 2oz Killer Hogs Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip top bag and pour in the Wickers marinade.  Add 1/4 cup Bird Brine and 1/4 cup of Hot Rub to the water and stir well.  Pour this mixture over the chicken and squeeze the lemon slices then drop in the bag.  Make sure all pieces of chicken are covered and close the bag squeezing as much air out as possible. Place bag in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours at least.
2. Remove the chicken pieces from the brine and place on a raised wire rack to air dry for 30 minutes.  Season with Hot Rub on all sides.
3. Prepare a charcoal grill for indirect cooking using a 2 zone method – Hot side and Cool side.  Adjust the air vents so the grill temperature reaches 350 degrees.
4. Place the chicken on the cool side of the grill skin side up until the internal temperature reaches 150-155 degrees.
5. Combine the bbq sauce, vinegar sauce, and hot sauce in a small container.  Brush the skin side with the sauce and cook for 10 minutes. Flip each piece over and brush sauce over the back side and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Right at the very end move each piece of chicken over to the direct heat side of the grill and glaze on both sides.  Don’t walk away because it can burn really quick.  The breast should reach an internal temperature of 165 and the dark meat should go to at least 175.

Reverse Seared Rack of Lamb is the perfect way to nail the Medium Rare inside and get a nice, Chargrilled Crust on the outside. And forget about the traditional Mint Jelly served with Lamb because this Rack of Lamb has a Pepper Jelly Glaze.

• 3 racks of lamb (6–8 bones each)
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s Gyro Hero Jalapeño Greek Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Al Frugoni Chimi Churri Seasoning

FOR THE MARINADE:

• 5 cloves garlic – minced
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons Malcom’s Gyro Hero Jalapeño Greek Seasoning

PEPPER JELLY GLAZE

• 1 jar habanero pepper jelly
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Season the racks of lamb with a light coat of Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning.
2. Place the racks in a large ziplock bag or container and pour the marinade over the top. Close the bag and make sure all of the meat is covers with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour minimum.
3. Remove the lamb from the marinade and re-season with a little more Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning.
4. Prepare the Primo smoker for indirect cooking at 250 degrees.
5. Place the racks of lamb on the pit, insert a meat probe thermometer to monitor internal temperature and cook the lamb until the internal temp reaches 115 degrees.
6. Remove the lamb from the pit and rest for 30 min. While the lamb rest remove the heat diverter plate from heat grill for direct searing at 550 degrees.
7. Combine the pepper jelly glaze ingredients below in a small bowl. Reserve a little for serving with the lamb.
8. Place the lamb over the hot coals and brush with the pepper jelly glaze. Sear for about 1 minute on all sides.
9. Repeat for all 3 racks then slice into individual chops and serve with a drizzle of the reserved pepper jelly glaze.

Chargrilled SPICY Jerk Chicken Sandwich

• 3–4lbs boneless skinless thighs

Jerk Marinade

• 3 green onions chopped
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers (more if you like it hot!)
• 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
• 1 heaping Tablespoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning

Jerk Glaze

• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 dashes cayenne pepper
• 2 dashes white pepper

For the Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

• 1 pack of hamburger buns (lightly toasted)
• Green leaf lettuce
• Dill pickle slices
• Island Slaw (recipe below)
• Calypso Sauce (recipe below)

Island Slaw

• 4 Tablespoons Blue Plate Mayo
• 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 bag of cole slaw mix
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 Tablespoon finely diced scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped

Calypso Sauce

• 1/2 cup Blue Plate Mayo
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 TBS scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce
• dash of white pepper
• season to taste with salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken. Close the bag and gently toss to coat each thigh. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare a 2 zone charcoal grill – hot side and indirect side.
3. Add the marinated chicken to the hot side of the grill working in batches. Season with additional jerk seasoning right on the grill.
4. Flip and turn the chicken often until internal temp reaches 165.
5. Brush each piece with the jerk glaze – recipe above.
6. Continue to cook until the thighs reach 175 internal – it should be slightly charred and sticky from the glaze.
7. After a short rest slice the thighs into small strips.

Island Slaw Directions

1. In a small bowl combine the mayo, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
2. Place the bag of Cole slaw mix in a large mixing bowl. Add the green onion, diced red onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and pineapple.
3. Toss it together using tongs and add the dressing mixture.
4. Mix the slaw with tongs and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

To build the sandwiches: Spread the calypso sauce on the top and bottom bun Layer on the dill pickle slices and lettuce. Pile on the jerk chicken and island slaw then the top half of the bun.