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Bacon BBQ Chicken Bombs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

These bacon BBQ chicken bombs on the Char-Broil Big Easy have been on my to-do list for a while now. I was definitely looking forward to making them on my Big Easy, which is about as fuss-free as you can get. Good doesn’t even come close to describing them. Each bite pops with tender, moist chicken, cheese-stuffed jalapenos, bacon and BBQ sauce.

Not A Spicy As You Think

Don’t fear the jalapenos if you’re not into spicy foods. They mellow out a lot while cooking. If you’re still not sure about using them, you can substitute poblanos. Just halve them lengthwise, remove the seeds, then halve them again depending on how big the peppers are. You’ll still get that great pepper flavor but without any heat.

Easier Than You Think

These bacon BBQ chicken bombs may seem to be complicated to make on the Char-Broil Big Easy, but they are not. You’re just pounding out some chicken breast, wrapping it around cheese-stuffed jalapenos, rolling it up and wrapping it in bacon. Then onto the Big Easy until done, basted with BBQ sauce, and devoured. That’s it. They’re highly addicting. I recommend making extra because they’re just as good leftover.

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Also try my Sriracha bacon onion rings, also cooked up perfectly on the Big Easy.

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Bacon BBQ Chicken Bombs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Good doesn’t even come close to describing these. Each bite pops with tender, moist chicken, cheese-stuffed jalapenos, bacon and BBQ sauce.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ, Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings bombs

Calories 448kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

5 small chicken breasts boneless skinless, butterflied and pounded thin (about 1/4") Note: You can also substitute chicken tenderloins
Kosher salt
ground black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
5 large jalapenos halved lengthwise, seeds removed
20 slices bacon
1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

Note: You want each piece of chicken to be approximately the width of the length of the jalapenos.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half.
Working in batches, place the jalapenos onto the chicken and roll up. Place seam-side down when done so they don’t unroll. If you’re chicken pieces are too big you might have to trim them a bit.
Wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each rolled chicken. Tuck ends under the bacon to seal. The first few might not be pretty, but once you get a hang of it they’re fun to make. And they’ll taste great no matter what when they are done!
Fire up your Big Easy.
Add the chicken bombs to the Big Easy basket (and bunk bed basket(s) if using). Do not let them touch. If you have to, cook them in batches.
Lower the basket into the Big Easy and cook for 20-30 minutes, basting with the BBQ sauce every 10 minutes. Note: I use a very long basting brush to get down inside the basket and get the sauce on all of the chicken bombs. Be careful to not burn yourself. If you can’t reach them, just baste them after they are cooked.
Remove and check for doneness (165 F) on all cooking levels.
Let rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Notes

Note: You’ll need at least one Bunk Bed basket for your Big Easy, or even two, or you might have to cook these bombs in batches.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon Jalapeno Tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Oh yes, I’ve made bacon-wrapped tater tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Several times. And I love them. Lots. But, if you follow this blog, you know I like some kick to my tots. Hence these bacon jalapeno tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Same concept, but with some heat. Not a whole lot, but enough to be noticed. Served with a great creamy cheese sauce that also has a bit of a kick to it.

Don’t Fret, They’ll Get Crispy As They Cool

The key to cooking bacon jalapeno 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.

Add Heat As Desired

If you don’t want to make this spicy version of bacon-wrapped tater tots, leave out the jalapeno slices and use Monterey Jack cheese in the cheese sauce. You’ll definitely still have a plate of fantastic treats.

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Also try my bacon BBQ chicken bombs, also made on the Big Easy. For a super-easy snack, try roasting some peanuts!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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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.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, tater tots

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings bites

Calories 136kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Noble Pig

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cheese sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated. Or your favorite cheese

For the wrapped tots

1 pound bacon sliced, cut in half (you may not use all of the bacon)
24 frozen tater tots thawed
3 medium jalapenos stems and seeds removed, then cut into 24 small strips

Instructions

For the cheese sauce

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the salt, pepper and flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk.
Bring mixture to a very low boil. Add the cheese and stir.
Reduce the heat and peep warm until ready to use.

For the wrapped tots

Fire up your Big Easy.
Wrap a strip of jalapeno and a tot with a piece of bacon.
Place seam-side down into the Big Easy basket. Do not let the tots touch or the bacon will not cook evenly.
After all of the tots are wrapped, lower the basket into your Big Easy and cook for 20 minutes or until the bacon just starts to char.
Remove and let cool slightly before serving with the warm cheese sauce for dipping.

Notes

You’ll need a Bunk Bed basket for your Big Easy to cook all of these tots at once.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

You can take a big ole chicken, season it, and drop it into a Char-Broil Big Easy and in no time (15-20 minutes per pound, usually), have a fantastically tender, juicy, flavorful bird. And I cook chicken in my Big Easy just like that, and often. This time, though, I decided to go the beer can route, using a flavor-packed apple ale to infuse even more flavor and moisture into the chicken. The end result of this Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy was delightful with a hint of apple and as always, the crispiest skin you’ve ever had.

Beer. Or Not Beer.

If you’re not a beer person, you can substitute a good apple cider or juice instead. If it doesn’t come in a can just drink up a can of your favorite drink and pour the beer or cider or whatever into the empty can. But, beer makes a difference in this Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

It’s Hot!

Be careful when you remove the chicken from the Big Easy. The beer is hot (mighty hot!) and you don’t want to slosh it onto yourself. And make sure you’re also careful when you go to remove the can. Same story: hot.

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For something different, try my beer can cabbage on the Big Easy. It’s different for sure! My apple juice brined chicken on the Big Easy is also crazy good.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I cook chicken in my Big Easy very often. This time I decided to go the beer can route, using a flavor-packed apple ale to infuse even more flavor and moisture into the chicken. The end result was delightful with a hint of apple and as always, the crispiest skin you’ve ever had.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 45

Total Time 1 50

Servings chicken

Calories 120kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Char-Broil Big Easy

Ingredients

1 whole chicken 6-8 pounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried tarragon crumbled
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Your favorite apple ale I used Redd’s Apple Ale

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and brush onto the chicken.
Combine the taragon, salt and pepper. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning onto the chicken.
Add reserved spice mixture to the beer (take a few drinks first to make room) and insert into the chicken.
Place chicken into the basket and insert into the Big Easy.
Cook for 15-20 minutes per pound or until the chicken has hit 165 F as measured in several locations.
Let rest 15 minutes before removing the beer can and carving.

Notes

I use the Char-Broil folding chicken roaster to hold the beer or soda cans securely. If the beer you’re using is only available in a bottle, just empty the contents into an empty beer or soda can.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon-Wrapped Lit’l Smokies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Bacon-wrapped Lit’l Smokies on the Char-Broil Big Easy have been on my radar for a few weeks now. I was just waiting for a nice day to fire up and make a big ole batch of them. That nice day came, and boy, was it ever a glorious day (food-wise and weather-wise!). I can’t even begin to tell you just how great these little bites are. They are the perfect appetizers. Crunchy, yummy bacon. Fire-eater rub (or whatever rub or seasoning you prefer). And of course, little sausages. You cannot stop eating them.

Eat ‘Em Like Popcorn

I served these little morsels with warmed spicy BBQ sauce for dipping. A nice creamy mustard dipping sauce would be great too. Or Sriracha. Or just pop them in your mouth and enjoy!

Anything wrapped in bacon is going to taste great, like these bacon-wrapped lit’l smokies on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Check out my bacon-wrapped tater tots, also made on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Or some bacon-wrapped shrimp!

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It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Bacon-Wrapped Lit’l Smokies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I served these little morsels with warmed spicy BBQ sauce for dipping. A nice creamy mustard dipping sauce would be great too. Or Sriracha. Or just pop them in your mouth and enjoy!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, Big Easy, Char-Broil, cocktail, sausage

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Lit’l Smokies

Calories 72kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
Your favorite BBQ seasoning I used my Fire-Eater rub
1 package Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies cocktail sausages
Dipping sauce

Instructions

Place the bacon into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Slice the bacon into thirds and sprinkle with the rub.
Place a cocktail sausage at the end of each piece of bacon and roll up.
Place seam-side down into the Big Easy basket.
Fire up your Big Easy and insert the basket full of smokies.
Cook for around 20 minutes or until the bacon starts to crisp (it will crisp up more as it cools, so do not over-cook it). The top pieces may get done before the bottom. If that happens, simply remove the bunk bed basket and continue cooking the sausages on the lower level.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Note: To cook an entire package of cocktail sausages at once in your Big Easy you’ll need the Bunk Bed basket.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal. I usually make a batch on Sunday for the week’s breakfasts. You can mix them up so you don’t get bored. Add chopped spinach. Or mushrooms. Substitute bacon for the sausage. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Add a splash of milk. Add some hot sauce. You name it, you can’t go wrong with breakfast cups made on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

The Ideal Breakfasts

You can just as easily bake these breakfast cups in the oven, but I love my Char-Broil Big Easy, and I love cooking with it, so I tossed them into the cooker. For cooking in the oven bake them at 350 F until done.

These cups keep well in the freezer, so make extra and keep some on hand for those days when you just want to grab a quick breakfast. Toss them into the microwave for 30 seconds or so, and it’s time to eat!

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Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy? Make bacon, breakfast sausage and even eggs!

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Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, breakfast, Char-Broil

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Non-Stick Spray

Ingredients

8 large eggs
½ pound breakfast sausage bulk (not links), cooked, crumbled
handful cheddar cheese
Your favorite seasoning like Mrs Dash

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Spray ramekins with non-stick spray.
Crack eggs into a large bowl. Use a fork to beat them.
Add in the sausage and cheese, along with your favorite seasoning to taste.
Use a fork to combine everything.
Divide mixture between the ramekins.
Place 3 ramekins in the Big Easy basket and the other 3 in the bunk bed. Lower into the Big Easy and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the eggs are done. I test them using a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are done.
Remove from the Big Easy and let cool before handling. The eggs should pop right out of the ramekins. If not, run a knife along the edges to loosen them then turn them over to remove the egg mixture.

Notes

You’ll need 6 3.5 ounce ramekins and the Big Easy Bunk Bed for this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket

This is a preliminary look at the new Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket. I have three Big Easy oil-less fryers (NOT the Smoker Roaster & Grill!) and many of the rigid baskets. I was looking forward to this basket if nothing else because it folds up to a smaller size.

Whoa! It’s Cool!

Ok, so first out of the box. It’s flat. Cool! You just pick up on the handle and BOOM a basket!

It’s Like Magic

The Char-Broil Bigger Better Basket unfolds easily and becomes a big basket, bigger than the standard basket. It’s a little taller and a little wider (at the top). Better for bigger birds, for sure! It is made of stainless steel. The base is the same size as a standard basket. The rings are connected by stainless steel wires that are on swivels so they can rotate as you unfold the basket. With the wires being non-rigid I think inserting/removing a turkey or large chicken will be easier with this basket.

Easy Clean Up

Here’s a close-up of how the wires connect. I’m guessing that they might be a little challenging to clean. The basket is dishwasher safe. I admit that I usually just toss my other Big Easy baskets into the dishwasher after I use them. First, I knock off any easy-to-remove remnants of whatever I was cooking. I don’t worry so much about them looking like I just bought them.

Let It Open Completely

There’s a handle, just like on the regular basket. It’s easy to pick up.
The basket slid into my Big Easy with no problem.The basket is smaller at the bottom than the top (that’s how it collapses on itself). Just something to keep in mind when you pick a bird for cooking. The bottom of the basket is the same size of the standard basket, 9″ across.When you unfold the basket you have to rotate your hand a bit, allowing for the basket to twist. If you don’t the rings and wires and swivels can get caught up on themselves.

Big Enough For A Big Turkey

It’s an easy thing to untangle, and not anything to complain about. Once you realize you need a soft touch on the handle it’s easy to unfold the basket time-and-time again. Unlike the standard basket, there’s no way you’ll get a bunk bed basket into the Better Basket, at least not on the lower level. It does fit, but it leaves you with only about a 1″ gap below the bottom rack.

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Add A Bunk Bed Basket Too!

You can, however, put a bunk bed basket at the top. This will give you two cooking levels which is usually crucial when cooking something other than full birds. The bunk bed would be near the top of the Big Easy, higher than if you put it into a standard basket, so foods there will cook at a different rate.

I’ll pick up a whole chicken or turkey soon and give my Better Basket a whirl. I’ll let you know how it goes. Until then, happy cooking!

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Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Not too long ago I discovered what quickly became a favorite in our house: bacon-wrapped tater tots, cooked on the Char-Broil Big Easy. They’re very, very addicting. I dream about them. Really. Well, I was in the grocery store the other day and I noticed that Brussels sprout season was winding down. Those little sprouts looked inviting. I usually roast them in the oven, but a voice in my head said “bacon”. Actually there’s always a voice in my head that says “bacon”. Bacon always goes well with Brussels sprouts, so why not wrap them in bacon and cook them until crispy yummy? Well, let me tell ya, bacon-wrapped Brussels Sprouts are fantastic!

Eat ‘Em Like Popcorn

These bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts are nothing but absolutely delicious. You will eat them like popcorn, one after another. I used a very simple spice mixture of Italian herbs, but anything will work just great, from just salt and pepper to Creole seasoning to garlic salt. You name it, you can’t go wrong.

Although I cooked the sprouts in my Big Easy on bunk bed baskets you can also cook them in the oven at 425 F, on racks, until crispy.

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If you want to enjoy Brussels sprouts cooked on your Big Easy but without the bacon, check out my roasted Brussels sprouts recipe. If you love bacon like I do, my maple bacon carrots are crazy good too!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

These bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts are nothing but absolutely delicious. You will eat them like popcorn, one after another.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, Brussels sprouts

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts depending on their size, you should be able to fit upwards of 30 sprouts in the Big Easy, 15 in the large basket and 15 in the bunk bed
10 slices Bacon cut into thirds (i.e. 1 piece of bacon for every 3 sprouts)
Your favorite seasoning

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the sprouts and boil for 5 minutes or until just starting to soften.
Drain and run under cold water to stop the sprouts from cooking.
Fire up your Big Easy.
If your sprouts are large you may wish to cut them in half lengthwise.
Lay the bacon out on a flat surface and sprinkle it with your seasoning of choice.
Add a sprout to one end of the bacon and roll it up. Place seam-side down into the Big Easy basket.
Lower the basket into the Big Easy and cook 25-30 minutes or until the bacon starts to crisp.
Remove from Big Easy and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You’ll want to use a Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to double the cooking area in your Big Easy.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Sometimes it’s the little things. I bought 12 stainless steel oyster shells the other day and ever since I can’t stop cooking with them. I initially made these BBQ shrimp in oyster shells on my gas grill. We enjoyed them so much that I next made them on my Char-Broil Big Easy. Getting a dozen shells on the Big Easy is a bit tricky but I got it to work and the shrimp were delicious! (If you don’t have two Bunk Bed baskets, or even one, that’s ok! Just use the basket that comes with the Big Easy and cook four shells at a time!).

The broth that the BBQ shrimp cooks in the oyster shells on the Char-Broil Big Easy is what adds such tremendous flavor to the shrimp. As an added bonus, you’re left with a good bit of the broth in the bottom of the shells after you devour the shrimp. That broth is absolutely crazy good for soppin’, so grab a few slices of grilled French bread and get to dippin’!

Loading the Char-Broil Big Easy

You can fit 4 oyster shells per ‘level’ in the Big Easy. The bottom level is the bottom of the standard basket that comes with the Big Easy. You’ll want to add the shells, the shrimp and the butter mixture to that level before continuing on to the next.

Then, add a Bunk Bed Basket, latching it so it’s just above the bottom level. Add 4 shells to that level, the shrimp and butter mixture. Finally, you need to add one more Bunk Bed Basket. That’s trickier because it’s easy to knock the bottom basket lose and onto the shrimp below. I take the bunk bed basket and insert it at a bit of an angle. I turn it so that the latches on the sides fit in between the latches on the first bunk bed basket (at a 90 degree angle to them). Then I latch it, add shells, shrimp and butter.

Unloading the Char-Broil Big Easy

Removing the shells is a little tricky too. I found that they cooled pretty quickly and I was able to remove them by grabbing them along the edges with my hands without burning myself, all the while being super duper careful that I didn’t tilt them and get super hot butter on myself! You might want to grab some heat-proof gloves or long tongs (with good rubber grippy tips!) instead. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

Outset 76471 Stainless Steel Grillable Oyster Shells, Set of 12, SIlver

You can use this same approach to make my fantastic Cajun shrimp in oyster shells. Also try my bacon-wrapped Big Easy shrimp.

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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!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, oyster shells, shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Servings

Calories 167kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp I used 20-24 count
1 cup butter
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic minced
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons beer

Instructions

Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tail shells on if desired.
Fire up your Big Easy. You can fit 4 oyster shells in the Big Easy basket. To cook all 12 at the same time you'll need 2 Big Easy bunk bed baskets. See my notes on how to use them.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. And remaining ingredients except shells. Stir.
Bring mixture to a slow simmer and let simmer until reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Working one basket at a time, add 4 oyster shells to the Big Easy. Add two shrimp into each SOS shell and add a tablespoon of the butter mixture.
Place the shells into the Big Easy baskets grill. Cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink on the outside, 7-8 minutes.
Carefully remove the shells from the basket. I found that they cool to the touch pretty quickly (but the Big Easy baskets DO NOT!) so I just grabbed them on the sides with my hands. You might want to use grill gloves or good tongs.

Notes

You can fit two Big Easy Bunk Bed baskets into the Big Easy, but you have to be careful doing it. Adding the first one is easy, just insert it into the basket and secure the two latches to the sides of the basket. Adding the second basket is trickier. You have to insert it at a slight angle, then you can turn it flat. The latches will be at 90 degree angles to the first basket (i.e. in the gaps between the first one’s latches). I recommend that you try inserting the baskets a few times before doing it for real.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

I’m a big fan of making beer can chicken. Weber has a beer can seasoning that hits the spot with the perfect combination of spices. It’s perfect for making beer-can seasoned chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Nothing could be easier. I will warn you, though, the crispy skin comes out absolutely delicious. The advantage of being the person cooking the chicken is that you get first dibs on it and the rest of the chicken.

Oh, So Good!

The seasoning is so good you can leave out the beer can. Beer-can seasoned chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy is so darned good! 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.
If you do decide to also add a beer can don’t use a strongly-flavored beer or it might drown out the great seasonings. And of course, you’re not required to use beer in a beer-can chicken. Many sodas and even wine work just as well.

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For something different, try my beer can cabbage on the Big Easy. It’s different for sure!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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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.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings chicken

Calories 2kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil
Weber Beer Can Chicken Seasoning

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Lightly coat the outside of the chicken with oil.
Sprinkle seasoning liberally all over the chicken, inside and out.
Place chicken into your Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
Cook for about 20 minutes per pound until the chicken reaches 165 F as measured in several places.
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Make sure you don’t get a chicken that’s bigger than your Big Easy basket!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bloomin’ Apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These bloomin’ apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy were definitely one of the tastiest things I’ve ever made. Each bite was like biting into a hot, fresh-out-of-the-oven apple pie. Perfect. Just delicious!

Ready In No Time!

The apples take only a few minutes to prepare and cook. And I was a bit nervous my first time cutting them. But I found it to be completely painless and rather fun. Everything you need to make these is probably already in your pantry – you just need a few apples and you’re ready to enjoy the perfect dessert right from your Big Easy!

Your Apples, Your Toppings

Bloomin’ apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy can be topped with just about anything. Whipped cream. Melted caramel. Toasted nuts. You name it. Or just eat (er… devour) them with a simple scoop of good ole vanilla ice cream.

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Also try my Brazilian pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Bloomin’ Apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These bloomin’ apples were definitely one of the tastiest things I’ve ever made. Each bite was like biting into a hot, fresh-out-of-the-oven apple pie. Perfect. Just delicious!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apples, Big Easy, Char-Broil, dessert

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings apples

Calories 265kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Gunny Sack

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Honey Crisp apples
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 caramels divided
Your favorite toppings ice cream, whipped cream, caramel topping, a sprinkle of cinnamon, etc

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy or preheat an oven to 350 F.
Cut about 1/2″ off the tops of the apples, getting all of the stems.
Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the core of the apples. Get just enough to get the seeds.
Using a sharp knife, make 2 circular cuts, one inside the other, around the inside of the apples from the top. You want two concentric circles. Be careful to not cut through the apples. See the picture above.
Turn the apples over so that they are lying flat on the cut tops.
Take a knife and make cuts down the sides if the apples. Start about 1/2″ from the center of each apple and slice downward.
Turn the apples back over.
Melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Stir in the flour and cinnamon.
Place 2 caramels in the hollowed out centers of each apple.
Pour the butter mixture over the tops.
Transfer apples to a Big Easy basket and place into the cooker. Roast for about 20 minutes, checking for tenderness. I used a long metal skewer to gently poke the apples to see if they were soft.
For oven cooking, transfer the apples to a baking sheet lined with foil and bake 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Your apples may take longer than mine. Start checking them after 20 minutes.
Remove apples and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Note: If you add ice cream to the tops of the cooked apples it will cause the caramel mixture to harden. You may prefer to serve the ice cream on the side or do as I did and eat the apples soon after adding the ice cream!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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