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The Best Hot Dog Recipes

I’m a huge fan of hot dogs. Nothing beats a perfectly-cooked dog topped with the best flavors. No plain ole dogs here, these are all something special!

Alpine Hot Dogs

These Alpine hot dogs combine great mushroom flavor with yummy all-beef hot dogs and great creamy nutty Swiss cheese. Every bite is delicious.

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Blue Moon Hot Dogs

The coolness of the salad on these blue moon hot dogs contrasts well with the just-off-the-grill wieners.

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Cajun Hot Dogs

Do this next time you cook up some hot dogs. Take a few hot dogs and roll them in Cajun seasoning before cooking them on the grill. That’s it. The result? Totally great.

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Carolina Hot Dogs

I love putting coleslaw on my pulled pork sandwiches, so why not take that same idea and completely amp-up a hot dog? A grilled all-beef dog. Tender moist smoked pulled pork. Tangy Carolina coleslaw. These Carolina hot dogs were a big hit in our house.

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Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs.

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Big Mac Hot Dogs

One of the most fun things I've made!

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Charlie Mac Dog

Everything about this dog screams yummy.

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Cowboy Hot Dogs

Now THESE are hot dogs. You’ve got your smoky crispy bacon. There’s sauteed sweet onions and mushrooms. And cheese.

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French Connection Hot Dogs

These French Connection hot dogs have quickly become a favorite in our household. We love the crunch from the fried onions, the creamy cheese, and the spicy BBQ sauce. These dogs disappear fast.

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German Cowboy Hot Dog

I could’ve eaten more of these German Cowboys hot dogs than I’ll ever admit online. Or admit even in person for that matter!

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Big Kahuna Hot Dogs

From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna hot dogs I knew one thing: I was going to go big on the pineapple and spicy on the BBQ sauce.

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Grilled Cuban Hot Dog

Although certainly not an authentic take on the (yummy) Cuban sandwich, these grilled Cuban hot dogs do remind you of the tastes of the handheld classic.

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Islander Hot Dogs

These Islander hot dogs are another example of a great dog that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Think hot dog. Think salad. Put them together.

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Pickled Hot Dogs

When I made these pickled hot dogs, a little voice in the back of my head kept asking if I was making Vienna sausages. To which I replied, No. They may sort of look like Vienna sausages (if they came in a jar), but oh my, they are something completely different.

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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs

Mmmmmm. Oh my goodness. Where have I been that I didn’t know that slathering cream cheese on a hot dog is just about the best thing ever?

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Stroganoff Hot Dogs

These Stroganoff hot dogs combine grilled onions and mushrooms with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Pyrex 3 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set, Includes 1-Cup, 2-Cup, and 4-Cup Tempered Glass Liquid Measuring Cups, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, and Preheated Oven Safe, Essential Kitchen Tools

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

The Best Slow Cooker Recipes

I’m a huge fan of my slow cooker. Nothing boring here, just great easy recipes!

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sauerkraut and Potato Soup

You can leave out the caraway seeds if they aren't your favorite.

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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Incredibly delicious comfort food!

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Slow Cooker New England Clam Chowder

This slow cooker New England clam chowder was much. much better than I ever expected.

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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Corn Chips

Packed with Ranch flavor, you can't beat this simple snack recipe.

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Slow Cooker Kid’s Sloppy Joe

I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.

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Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Perfect on a cold day, this soup is packed with fantastic onion flavor.

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Slow Cooker Beans ‘n Wieners

When I was a kid bean n’ wieners were one of my favorites. Here I am many years later and well, nothing much has changed because I still love them.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yummy meatballs in a flavorful sauce, with the pasta already mixed in. It really doesn’t get any easier.

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Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole

We’ve all had it. The traditional holiday green bean casserole. Well, scrap that and move on to this slow cooker holiday green bean casserole. Same idea, but oh, so much better.

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Slow Cooker Party Shrimp

This is absolutely the easiest way to cook up a big batch of shrimp for a party.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

It was a cold day. The kind of day that screams stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. These slow cooker stuffed cabbage rolls hit the spot and then some.

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Slow Cooker Chopped Corned Beef Reuben

There’s nothing fancy about this Reuben. It’s your standard fare. Slow-cooked corned beef, tender, and then chopped. Mixed in with well-rinsed and drained kraut. Easy dressing, cheese, and rye. Done.

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Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you find Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Pyrex 3 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set, Includes 1-Cup, 2-Cup, and 4-Cup Tempered Glass Liquid Measuring Cups, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, and Preheated Oven Safe, Essential Kitchen Tools

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

The Best Deep-Fryer Recipes

I love deep-fried food. Maybe a little too much! But that’s ok, I consider them a treat so I make sure to always use my deep-fryer for something special! These are my favorite deep-fryer dishes to make at home.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Fish-and-Chips

Now I can make my own copycat Long John’s Silver’s fish and chips. And if I want extra crunchies I just add a few drops of batter to the oil and in seconds… extra crunchies!

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Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls

When I came across this idea for making egg rolls packed with turkey and stuffing there was no way that I was going to wait until I had Thanksgiving leftovers to make them.

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Nashville Hot Chicken

There’s good and then there’s great. Nothing beats Nashville hot chicken when it comes to great fried chicken. The best, light, crunchy coating that you can imagine. Tender, moist chicken. And of course, heat. Plenty of heat. I could make and eat Nashville hot chicken any day of the week.

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Homemade Onion Rings

I’m addicted to onion rings. And I’m picky about them. I’m picking about the coating. It has to be light and crunchy and it has to stick to every inch of the onion. And I’m picky about the onion. Each bite has to be ‘clean’.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks

Fried in the same great crunchy batter as the fish planks, chicken planks were just as addicting as the fish. And oddly (for me as a kid), just as good with malt vinegar sprinkled on them.

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Spicy Red Onion Rings

Oh, all those years spent eating (and enjoying!) onion rings made from white or sweet onions. Not wasted years, but years of missed opportunities of eating spicy red onion rings.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies

I made the fish. I made the fries. And I made the chicken planks. And now, I’ve made the hush puppies. They have the perfect texture and the perfect corn flavor.

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Spicy Texan Onion Rings

Along came these spicy Texan onion rings and every last bit of self-control I might have had was gone in an instant. I seriously do not remember what else we had for dinner the night I made these. Could’ve been filet mignon. Doesn’t matter. The rings were the star.

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Copycat Captain D’s Batter Dipped Fish

I’m a big fan of battered fried fish. Add in some fries, a side of tartar sauce, and give me a bottle of malt vinegar and I’m one happy guy. This copycat of Captain D’s batter dipped fish checks all my boxes.

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Copycat Culver’s Cheese Curds

Oh my goodness. There should be a big ‘danger’ sign next to these copycat Culver’s cheese curds. Danger because you’re going to want to eat them all.

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Cajun Fried Shrimp

I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked.

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Beer Battered Shrimp and Fries

“I’ll have the beer battered shrimp and fries and… a side salad.” No. No one has ever said that. This isn’t a salad-on-the-side kind of dish. It’s seriously battered, deep-fried decadence, from start to finish.

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Bacon and Blue Cheese French Fries

There are few things as dangerous as a plate of bacon and blue cheese French fries.

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Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwich

This Cajun fried chicken sandwich is absolutely packed with flavor. The chicken is oh-my tender, juicy and even has just a bit of a kick.

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Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls

Delicious little bites that disappear in no time!

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp

The dipping sauce is addicting. You might want to double the amounts.

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Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Forget those wimpy fast-food chicken sandwiches.

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Honey Hot Fried Shrimp

Some of the best shrimp you'll ever have.

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Presto Fry Daddy 4-Cup Electric Deep Fryer, Aluminum

T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

The Best Smash Burger Recipes

I’m a huge fan of smash burgers. Juicy. Delicious. And with a slight crunchy edge that harkens back to the days of great diner food. Nothing beats a great smash burger!

Pico de Gallo Smash Burger

A classic burger with a spicy twist on a classic sauce.

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Spicy Texas Toast Smash Burgers

Juicy, super tasty, slightly spicy smash burgers that you'll make again and again!

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Juicy Smash Burgers

The patties are the real star of the show.

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Bacon Guacamole Smash Burgers

Cool guacamole on a hot burger. You can't beat it.

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Double R Bar Smash Burgers

A fun take on the Roy Rogers hamburger chain's popular burger.

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Chophouse Smash Burgers

Good and messy, these burgers are destined to show up on your menu often.

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Meatloaf Smash Burgers

Flavor-packed juicy smash burgers!

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Swamp Sauce Smash Burgers

Get those patties nice and thin and use quality fresh toppings.

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Thousand Island BBQ Smash Burgers

Get those patties nice and thin and use quality fresh toppings.

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Smash Burgers with Zesty Sauce

The perfect burgers with the perfect sauce.

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Steakhouse Smash Burgers

Get those patties nice and thin and use quality fresh toppings.

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Pub Sauce Smash Burgers

Get those patties nice and thin and use quality fresh toppings.

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Cowboy Big Mac Smash Burgers

You can use smaller patties if you wish.

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Smash Burger Patty Melts

Flavor-packed patty melts that never disappoint!

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Taco Smash Burgers

Messy goodness with great taco-inspired flavors.

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Ultimate Smash Burger with Secret Spicy Sauce

A classic burger with a spicy twist on a classic sauce.

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Pyrex 3 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set, Includes 1-Cup, 2-Cup, and 4-Cup Tempered Glass Liquid Measuring Cups, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, and Preheated Oven Safe, Essential Kitchen Tools

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Grillaholics Stuffed Burger Press and Recipe eBook – Extended Warranty – Hamburger Patty Maker for Grilling – BBQ Grill Accessories

The Best Vortex Fried Chicken Recipes

I absolutely love making fried chicken on my charcoal grill using the Vortex insert. With no or little oil, I can make chicken that seems like it was deep-fried. The flavors are amazing. The crunchy skin is amazing. Fried chicken on the Vortex is even better than deep-fried!

Kentucky Kernel ‘Fried’ Chicken using the Vortex

Perfectly juicy, crunchy skin, crazy good fried chicken flavor without all of the oil.

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Alabama White Sauce Fried Chicken using the Vortex

The tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce is different. If you've never had it, I highly recommend it. It's great on any chicken, fried, grilled, roasted, you name it.

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Cajun-Brined Fried Chicken using the Vortex

I almost always use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs when I make this Cajun-brined fried chicken or any other ‘fried’ chicken using the Vortex. The dark meat has the most flavor and always cooks up tender and juicy.

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Bloody Mary Buffalo Chicken using the Vortex

The fried chicken mix recipe can be used for any chicken, it doesn’t have to be Bloody Mary flavored. The coating adheres perfectly and gives you that perfect crispy crust. For me, my go-to chicken on the Vortex is bone-in, skin-on thighs. They are the juiciest and have the most flavor.

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Buttery Garlic Fried Chicken using the Vortex

If you’re craving garlic flavor, you’ve come to the right place. My buttery garlic fried chicken made using the Vortex brings the garlic punch and then some. And crunchy skin? Craving that too? Got you covered there, too.

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Amish Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Amish fried chicken has that great down-home, grandma-made-it flavor. It's all about the seasoning… and well, a little bit of butter too.

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Cajun Injected Chicken using the Vortex

I cook a lot, and I do mean a lot, of chicken using my Vortex. Wings and thighs are my favorite and I’ve cooked them countless delicious ways. But I’d never injected my chicken until now.

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Chicken Fingers using the Vortex

Just as easy as wings or fried chicken, these fingers came out tender and super tasty.

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Dip-Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This dip-fried chicken is unbelievably moist, tender, and delicious. I’ve said it a thousand times: nothing beats ‘fried’ chicken made using the Vortex. Nothing.

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Easy Cajun Fried Chicken using the Vortex

After trying literally 100s of recipes, this easy Cajun fried chicken one is our go-to, easy technique. The end result is incredible.

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Easy Crispy Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Absolutely delicious, crunchy, moist fried chicken with about as little fuss and mess as possible. And no oil.

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Fried Chicken with Gravy using the Vortex

This right here is amazingly great chicken, and all without deep-frying.

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Granny’s Secret Fried Chicken using the Vortex

I keep having to pinch myself when I make ‘fried’ chicken on my charcoal grill using the Vortex. Am I dreaming? I’m really eating deep-fried chicken, right? But it’s not.

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Hidden Valley Ranch Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This Hidden Valley Ranch fried chicken is crazy tender, unbelievable moist. And the skin? Well, let’s just say I leave it for last because it’s almost like dessert. A true treat.

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Honey Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This time, for a change, I drizzled the fried chicken with a bit of honey. Honey fried chicken using the Vortex was crazy good.

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Hot Stuff Chicken using the Vortex

Whenever I cook chicken on my Vortex I always give it a quick, light brushing of oil just at the end.

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Krispy Country Chicken using the Vortex

The easiest mix in the world, giving you nicely crunchy, juicy, flavorful chicken in less than an hour with no oil used for frying.

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Korean Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This Korean fried chicken using the Vortex was right up my alley. As always with the Vortex, the chicken is cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy and delicious.

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Louisiana Crispy Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This is seriously crispy chicken. Seasoned perfectly. Moist and tender meat. Make extra because you’ll need it. And don’t expect any leftovers either.

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Nashville Hot Chicken using the Vortex

Wow, oh wow, was this ever absolutely great chicken. Lightly crunchy, and a little spicy, it was a dish to remember.

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Orange Chicken using the Vortex

No, it’s not an illusion. It’s not Photoshopped. And I’m not fibbing. This crunchy, moist, tender, delicious chicken was not deep-fried. It was made on a charcoal grill using the Vortex.

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Proper Pub Fried Chicken using the Vortex

The seasonings give every single bite the most fantastic flavor. Tender, moist. And crunchy skin? Oh yes.

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Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

I use this southern fried chicken recipe the most, sometimes adding a sauce at the end, but often not,. It’s got that perfect crunch, whether you use skin-on or skinless chicken.

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Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This spicy BBQ fried chicken using the Vortex is my go-to recipe. I can then add whatever I want at the end. This time I added a spicy BBQ sauce and a drizzle of Ranch dressing. There were no leftovers.

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Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This. Right. Here. Absolutely divine ‘fried’ chicken, hot off my charcoal grill. Yes, grill.

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Spicy Honey Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Oh. My. Goodness. This spicy honey fried chicken is off-the-charts fantastic. Crispy crunchy skin. Juicy, moist, tender chicken.

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Spicy Hot Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This version brings a bit of heat. Just the right amount. And oh, so tender, juicy meat.

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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This is my first time marinating chicken in tea, and it definitely won't be my last.

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Sylvia’s Crispy Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Just fire up, coat the chicken, place it on the grill and come back in 45 minutes or so to grab some delicious chicken. You’d swear it was fried in oil it’s so good. Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Perfect.

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The Best Big Easy Side Dish Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great for cooking just about everything. Don’t overlook the side dishes. It’s great for those, too! Here are some of my favorites!

Spicy Barbeque-and-Bacon Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Spicy Barbecue-and-Bacon Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Use a hickory BBQ sauce to add a bit of that outdoorsy flavor.

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Pimento Cheese Scalloped Potatoes using the Char-Broil Big Easy

Tender creamy potatoes with pimento cheese that you won't be able to resist!

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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The sauce is amazing, and has quickly become one of our favorites.

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Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I added onion and bacon. These beans are amazing!

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Twice Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Absolutely fantastic baked potatoes. I prefer to use disposable mini-meatloaf pans for this recipe. They fit into the Big Easy perfectly and are easy to handle. If you heat more than two mini pans at a time you'll need a Bunk Bed basket.

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Easy Corn-on-the-Cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I was already addicted to sweet corn-on-the-cob before this recipe came along. The Big Easy, though, made my addiction much, much worse.

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Roasted Carrots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Mmmm. Lovely sweet delicious roasted carrots. Made on the Char-Broil Big Easy in no time at all. Nothing fancy, nothing hard, just great flavor.

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Cajun Corn-on-the-Cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This Cajun corn-on-the-cob is just another great side dish. As with just about anything on the Big Easy, it’s no-fuss and as easy as can be.

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Hash Brown Patties on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Just toss a few little cakes-of-potato-goodness into the cooker and in no time you have crispy golden brown hash browns.

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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This roasted cauliflower came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.

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Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook.

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French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Woo hoo! French fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy! Crispy, hot French fries! Perfection in a pan, and ready in only minutes. Don’t want to heat up the house with the oven making fries during the warmer months? Just toss some (frozen) fries into the Big Easy!

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome

Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

The Best Big Easy Main Dish Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great at cooking just about everything but I particularly love using mine for main dishes. Here are some of my favorites!

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Easy Large Turkey on the Char-Broil Big Easy

No brines. No fancy rubs. Just a 16 pound turkey, a little oil, and some seasoning and 10 minutes per pound.

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Old Bay Crab Legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I can eat a scary amount of crab legs. Fortunately, I don’t have to tell you just how much a ‘scary amount’ is, but when the crab legs are as great as these Old Bay crab legs cooked on my Char-Broil Big Easy, I cannot control myself.

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Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’m a big fan of cooking honey-chipotle glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The ham gets a nice roasted flavor, a bit of a crispy outside, and a super-moist inside.

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Cajun Marinated Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Ready in less than an hour it’s perfect sliced. Perfect cubed over salads. Perfect picked up and devoured.

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Shake ‘N Bake Pork Chops on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Crazy tasty, the chops were unbelievably moist and tender. Every bite was so good, I hated coming to the end.

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Spam on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Yep, I did it. I was expecting not-so-spectacular results. What I got was deliciousness

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Hot Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I could’ve fired up my gas grill to cook a batch of hot dogs. Or lit some charcoal. That’s when I had a ‘duh’ moment. The Big Easy! It cooks everything great, so why not use it!

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Garlic Lobster Tails on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Tender, buttery, garlicky lobster tails cooked absolutely spot-on perfect. .

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Chiavetta’s Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Roasted on the Char-Broil Big Easy, the chicken had a wonderful garlicky, vinegary flavor with wonderfully crunchy skin.

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Simple Roast Chicken using the Char-Broil Big Easy

Delicious chicken time-after-time.

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Mini Lasagna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Fantastic lasagna cooked in no time!

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Kick’N Chicken Legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These Kick’N chicken legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out fantastic, just like all the other poultry I’ve ever cooked on the Big Easy. Super moist and tender.

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Pulled Pork on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Cooking a pork butt on the Big Easy was not only easy and quick (compared to a 10-12 hour cook time on my smoker), but the end product came out super moist and tender. The meat shreds very easily, perfect for BBQ sandwiches or my favorite, BBQ pulled pork baked potatoes.

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Baby Back Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’d make these ribs again. And again. You can fit 2 racks into the Big Easy (they have to be cut to fit as they have to be around 11″ or so or less in length).

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St. Louis Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I could not have been happier with how great these St. Louis-style ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out.

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Beer-Can Seasoned Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The seasoning is so good you can leave out the beer can. The Big Easy cooks up chicken so moist and tender you won’t notice it’s not there, and the Weber seasoning packs such great flavor you’ll be as happy as if you did use the beer.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome

Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

The Best Big Easy Appetizer And Dessert Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great at cooking everything, including appetizers and desserts. Here are some of my favorites!

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Loaded Roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This is the world’s easiest dessert. And they can be topped with darn near anything you have in the pantry, fridge or freezer.

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BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells on the Char-Broil Big Easy

BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells on the Char-Broil Big Easy are so good you'll find yourself eating making them again and again!

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Yard Bird Wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Yard Bird wings are always my go-to way of cooking wings.

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Brazilian Pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Deliciously sweet pineapple, brushed with coconut milk and sprinkled with cinnamon-infused sugar. Roasted to perfection. Brazilian pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy is a win.

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Roasted Peanuts on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Deliciously roasted peanuts ready in no time!

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Pickle Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

“They’re too darned spicy”, Aunt Martha said. Well, today is Aunt Martha’s lucky today because now she can chow down on some super-tasty pickle poppers without worrying about the heat.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Crunchy salty seeds ready in no time!

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Bacon Jalapeno Tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The key to cooking bacon-wrapped tater tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy is to cook them until they just start to char. They won’t be super crispy yet. That happens after you take them out of the cooker and they cool. The bacon will crisp up as it sits.

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