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Bang Bang Cauliflower 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.

Since I picked up a cooking rack for my Char-Broil Big Easy I’ve been able to cook all sorts of dishes that I used to have to reserve for indoor cooking. I love being able to cook an entire meal outdoors, and that means sides too. And not just your usual outdoor sides like corn-on-the-cob, or grilled veggies. This bang bang cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy cooks up in less than 40 minutes. The breading gives the florets just a bit of crunch. And the dipping sauce? Fantastic. Creamy, with just a hint of a spicy kick.

Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy


Depending on conditions, you may have to rotate the pans in the Big Easy as the cauliflower cooks so that each one cooks evenly. If you don’t have a cooking rack you can use the Bunk Bed Basket from Char-Broil, but you won’t be able to cook quite as much cauliflower at once. Whatever you do, do not over-crowd the florets or they will not cook completely. You want your bang bang cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy done!

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

 This bang bang cauliflower dish cooks up in less than 40 minutes. The breading gives the florets just a bit of crunch. And the dipping sauce? Fantastic. Creamy, with just a hint of a spicy kick.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, cauliflower, Char-Broil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 431kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 cups bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Combine bread crumbs and salt in a pie plate.
  • Place eggs into another pie plate.
  • Working in batches, roll cauliflower florets in the egg. Shake off excess then roll in the bread crumbs. Transfer to the pie pans for the Big Easy.
  • Cook in the Big Easy for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on the pans on the lower levels as they may brown quicker. I had to rotate my trays after 15 minutes to get nice even cooking.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before garnishing and serving with the dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

The best way to cook the cauliflower is to use a Big Easy Cooking Rack. Replace the racks with 9″ pie pans, or wrap the racks in foil.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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 The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Corn in Packets 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.

Nothing beats fresh, in-season corn-on-the-cob. Although there’s lots of ways to cook up sweet corn, I love to add just a bit of flavor, wrap it in foil and toss it into my Big Easy. In no time I am enjoying delicious, sweet, juicy corn. There’s nothing wrong with eating corn with nothing added, but sometimes I like to add a little twist, from Mexican- or Italian-inspired flavors or a bit of smokiness. You can’t go wrong no matter what you add to this corn in packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Or don’t add.

Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Char-Broil makes a few different racks that make it easy to add more cooking space to your Big Easy, so you can cook chicken (or whatever) down below and corn in packets up top. Try out the Big Easy bunk bed basket, for example. Double the space, instantly. Perfect for cooking extra corn in packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Also try my corn-on-the-cob recipe on the Big Easy.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Nothing beats fresh, in-season corn-on-the-cob. Although there’s lots of ways to cook up sweet corn, I love to add just a bit of flavor, wrap it in foil and toss it into my Char-Broil Big Easy. In no time I am enjoying delicious, sweet, juicy corn.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, corn-on-the-cob, packets
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 193kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn shucked and cut in halves

For Mexican-style corn

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • lime juice
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

For Italian-style corn

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
  • lemon juice
  • parsley chopped, for garnish

For Smoky corn

Instructions

For Mexican-style corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Cotija cheese, cayenne pepper and lime juice.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

For Italian-style corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

For Smoky corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with smoky paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

Notes

You can fit 2 halved ears of corn in the basket of the Big Easy. Add a bunk bed basket to double the amount of cooking area or a cooking rack to make 6 or more ears at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1908IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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 The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken 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.

I made some fantastic flashback old school BBQ chicken on my Char-Broil Big Easy the other day. It put me in the mood for more BBQ chicken, so I up and made this fantastic Italian Ranch BBQ chicken. It’s like my old school BBQ chicken kicked up big time. You still get that great BBQ sauce flavor, but as a bonus, you get ultra-tender juicy chicken that has marinated in Italian and Ranch dressings. My goodness, it was good!

Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The original recipe for Italian Ranch BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy called for marinating the chicken in the BBQ sauce and the dressings. I was using a BBQ sauce made with molasses. I knew that if it spent a long time over high heat it would start to burn. So, I marinated the chicken overnight in the dressings and then placed it into the Big Easy until almost done. That’s when I brushed the chicken with the BBQ sauce. And it was good.

To make these Italian ranch BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy I used a bunk bed basket. It lets me double or even triple the amount of cooking space I have.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try my southwest chicken on the Big Easy.

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Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Welcome to kicked-up old school BBQ chicken. You get that great BBQ sauce flavor, but as a bonus, you get ultra-tender juicy chicken that has marinated in Italian and Ranch dressings. My goodness, it was good!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ, Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken, Italian, Ranch
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 673kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into resealable container or baggie.
  • Whisk together the Italian dressing, Ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce.
  • Add the marinade to the container. Seal and shake gently to coat. Let marinate overnight.
  • Fire up your Char-Broil Big Easy.
  • Shake off any excess marinade and add the chicken to the Big Easy basket.
  • Cook until chicken is done or just shy of done, 10-15 minutes per pound.
  • Brush remaining BBQ sauce onto chicken and if desired, return to the Big Easy for 5 minutes to ‘set’ the sauce.

Notes

You’ll need a Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to be able to double this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1743mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Tony Roma’s Ribs 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.

I’ve made baby back ribs on my Char-Broil Big Easy before and they’ve come out great. After watching a TV show segment on Tony Roma’s ribs I decided that I needed to try the same technique using my Big Easy. And boy, did they come out packed with flavor. Tender, almost-fall-off-the-bone meat. Perfectly tasty. And, a key in my book, not over-sauced. Just like they said on the TV show, you want to taste the meat. There are ribs there. Taste them!

Tony Roma's Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The recipe steps may look like a lot of work, but these Tony Roma’s ribs are actually quite easy to make. Marinade overnight, cook for a while, brush with sauce, cook a bit longer to set the sauce, slice and serve. Done. If you prefer a more traditional ketchup-based BBQ sauce on your ribs try my copcyat of Tony Roma’s Blue Ridge Smokies sauce.

I do not like for my rib meat to be completely fall-off-the-bone. I like a little ‘tug’ to it and that’s what I got after 90 minutes. If you prefer your ribs to be even more tender, leave them in for the full 2 hours.

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

Also check out my St. Louis-style ribs made on the Big Easy.

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Tony Roma's Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Tony Roma’s Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The recipe steps may look like a lot of work, but these Tony Roma’s ribs are actually quite easy to make. Marinade overnight, cook for a while, brush with sauce, cook a bit longer to set the sauce, slice and serve. Done.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, ribs
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Servings 1 rack
Calories 2142kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut the ribs in half if they are too long to fit into your Big Easy.
  • Place the ribs in resealable container or baggie.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and let simmer until reduce by half and thickened, 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over the ribs. Coat well, seal, and refrigerate overnight. Turn occasionally to let the marinade get on all sides of the ribs.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Cut a small lit in one end of the ribs and insert the rib hooks.
  • Place the ribs on a piece of foil. Pour any remaining marinade from the overnight marinate (NOT the marinade you reserved) over the ribs and seal TIGHTLY. You want the foil seam to be at the top, near the hooks and the bottom of the ribs sealed so the juices and marinade does not leak out.
  • Hang ribs in the Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
  • Cook for 90 minutes to 2 hours. After 90 minutes the ribs will be tender with a bit of a ‘bite’, meaning the mean will gently pull away from the bones. The meat will pull away from the bones about an inch on the ends. If you want your ribs to be completely fall-off-the-bone leave them in for the full 2 hours.
  • Remove the ribs from the Big Easy and remove them from the foil. Do not remove the rib hooks.
  • Brush the ribs with half of the reserved marinade and return to the Big Easy for 5 minutes.
  • Remove ribs from the cooker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Brush with last of the reserved marinade and serve.

Notes

You’ll need the Big Easy rib hooks or fashion your own from stainless hooks or wire.

Nutrition

Calories: 2142kcal | Carbohydrates: 217g | Protein: 112g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 3112mg | Potassium: 3500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 212g | Vitamin A: 1187IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 428mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Old School BBQ Chicken 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.

I’ve been wanting to make this old school BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy for some time now. I flashed back to the mid-1970s, to my earliest memory of a cookout, and chicken. Chicken legs, then. Grilled and sauced with off-the-shelf Kraft BBQ sauce. That’s it. Done. Well, this is my take on the classic I remember from 40 years ago. I used split chicken breasts because that’s what we prefer, but any cut of chicken would work just fine. Just chicken and BBQ sauce. Summer.

Old School BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I didn’t do anything fancy to this old school BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy. A little oil, salt and pepper and that’s it. No brine, no fru-fru spices. Just simple flavors. With your Big Easy (and specially if you add a Bunk Bed basket) you can cook up a big batch of chicken ahead of time for a picnic or family get-together.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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Old School BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Old School BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’ve been wanting to make this old school BBQ chicken on my Char-Broil Big Easy for some time now. I flashed back to the mid-1970s, to my earliest memory of a cookout, and chicken.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ, Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 199kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Very lightly oil the chicken. Just a splash and rub it around the chicken.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken and place in the Big Easy basket.
  • Place the basket into the Big Easy and cook until done. For my split breasts cook time was about 30 minutes.
  • Brush the chicken with the BBQ sauce and return to the Big Easy for a few minutes to ‘set’ the sauce.
  • Remove and rest for 5 minutes before devouring.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 175mg | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Italian Herb Fries 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.

We love French fries. But we don’t like heating up the house on a hot day just to enjoy some fries. That’s where my Char-Broil Big Easy comes in. I can cook (reheat, technically) frozen fries in it just like I would indoors. I like to kick-up my fries, and these Italian herb fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy are definitely kicked-up. A little butter and a few tasty herbs and it’s time to devour some mighty tasty fries!

Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

To make these Italian herb fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy I used a bunk bed basket. It lets me double or even triple the amount of cooking space I have. I originally used a similar basket that Char-Broil has since discontinued. The bunk bed is at least as good as it was if not better!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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Italian Herb Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Italian Herb Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

 I like to kick-up my fries, and these Italian herb fries are definitely kicked-up. A little butter and a few tasty herbs and it’s time to devour some mighty tasty fries!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, freis
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 8kcal
Author Based on my Italian Herb skillet bread recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Add the fries to the cooking rack, or as I do, place them in 9″ non-stick pie pans. Place into the Big Easy and cook until golden brown, 20-30 minutes. Fries towards the bottom of the rack might get done sooner, so start checking them after 20 minutes.
  • Pour the fries into a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in the spices.
  • Pour butter mixture over the fries and toss to coat. Note: It’s completely optional, but you can also return the fries to the Big Easy, after coating them, for about 5 minutes to get a little extra crunch on them and kind of ‘set’ the spices and butter.
  • Serve.

Notes

You’ll need a Big Easy cooking rack or a Bunk Bed basket to cook these fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Jalapeno Poppers 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.

Ever since getting a cooking rack for my Char-Broil Big Easy (now replaced by the bunk bed basket) I’ve been making tons of dishes I would normally make on my grill or in the oven. Like these jalapeno poppers. In no time I can make a big batch of these little treats. Cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeno. The jalapenos tame down a lot while they cook, so don’t worry about them being super spicy. They’re very good, and my favorite part, you can taste that they are peppers but not have your mouth set on fire!

Jalapeno Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The bacon around the jalapeno poppers won’t get super crispy on the Char-Broil Big Easy, but it does come out cooked perfectly. Some folks like to secure the bacon using toothpicks, but I’ve found if you use pieces that are long enough they tend to secure themselves. If you do use toothpicks, soak them in water for 15 minutes first to help prevent them from burning.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

For a slightly different take on the classic jalapeno popper, try making scorpion tails on your Big Easy. Or my little more mellow pickle poppers.

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Jalapeno Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Jalapeno Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Ever since getting a cooking rack for my Char-Broil Big Easy I’ve been making tons of dishes I would normally make on my grill or in the oven. Like these jalapeno poppers. In no time I can make a big batch of these little treats.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, jalapeno popper
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 20 halves
Calories 88kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
  • Spoon in enough cream cheese to fill the cavity.
  • Wrap bacon around jalapenos. Depending on the size of your peppers, you may want to cut the bacon in half first.
  • Season with BBQ rub.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Transfer jalapenos to the Big Easy cooking rack.
  • Lower basket into the cooker and cook until the bacon is sizzling hot and the cream cheese is melted.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Corn-on-the-Cob 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.

Sweet corn is in season and that makes me happy! One of the easiest ways to prepare it is to make corn-on-the-cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The corn comes out tender and sweet. Every kernel pops in your mouth as you bite into it. To make my corn extra special I wrapped it in bacon first! Oh yeah!

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

I cut my corn-on-the-cobs in half and then put them into the Char-Broil Big Easy, standing them on end. With the bunk bed basket I think I could easily fit 6 full ears on my Big Easy. You don’t want to crowd them, though, so they cook evenly and the bacon crisps up good. If you’re using bacon, that is. And really, why not?

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try my corn cooked in packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

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

Sweet corn is in season and that makes me happy! One of the easiest ways to prepare it is to make corn-on-the-cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The corn comes out tender and sweet. Every kernel pops in your mouth as you bite into it. To make my corn extra special I wrapped it in bacon first! Oh yeah!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, corn-on-the-cob
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 93kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Season the corn.
  • If using bacon, wrap the slices around the cobs and secure with a toothpick. Add more seasoning if desired.
  • Place the corn into the Big Easy basket. I found it easiest to stand them on end.
  • Lower the basket into the cooker and cook 25-30 minutes or until the corn is done and starting to brown on the bottom and the bacon is done (if using).
  • Remove and devour!

Notes

You’ll want to use a Bunk Bed basket to double the capacity of your Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

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Jumbo Dogs 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.

I love cooking on my Char-Broil Big Easy. So much that I even put together a free eCookbook containing some of my favorite Big Easy recipes. Like most people, I bought my Big Easy for cooking turkey at Thanksgiving. I quickly realized that I can cook just about anything in it. Even jumbo hot dogs! Yep! Jumbo dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy are crazy easy, and crazy good. The dogs get a great crispy crunchy casing that just pops in your mouth. The meat is tasty, moist and perfect!

Jumbo Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Don’t be shy with your Jumbo Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Add some sweet onions and peppers along with the jumbo dogs and let them roast along with the dogs. Chop and add them to buns to make a great dog even better. You can also cook up a big batch of regular-sized hot dogs in your Big Easy, enough for a crowd!

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

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Jumbo Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Jumbo Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Jumbo dogs are crazy easy, and crazy good. The dogs get a great crispy crunchy casing that just pops in your mouth. The meat is tasty, moist and perfect!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, hot dogs
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 445kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the dogs into a baggie or resealable container.
  • Add the marinade and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Fire up the Char-Broil Big Easy.
  • Place dogs onto kabobs and lower into the cooker.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the dogs are nice and toasty hot!

Notes

 
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Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 263mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Roasted Beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Now, sure you can roast beets in your oven. Or even on your grill. But if you have a Char-Broil Big Easy, you should use it instead. The Big Easy is one of the best and easiest outdoor cookers you can find. No mess. No fuss. Perfect for everything from chicken to pies to yes, beets. Just brush the beets with a little oil, vinegar and spices and into the cooker. An hour or so later, perfectly roasted beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Roasted Beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

After the beets cooled I peeled them and sliced them for topping a great side salad. These Roasted Beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy were perfect!

Using beets that are roughly the same size will ensure that they all get done at the same time, a big plus.

To make these beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy I used a bunk bed basket. It lets me double or even triple the amount of cooking space I have.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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

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.

Roasted Beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Roasted Beets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Now, sure you can roast beets in your oven. Or even on your grill. But if you have a Char-Broil Big Easy, you should use it instead. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword beets, Big Easy, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 3 beets
Calories 77kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • You can peel your beets before or after cooking. It’s easier to peel them first, but I think they stay moister if you peel them after they cook.
  • Cut the root end off so that the beets stand straight up.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and brush onto the beets.
  • Place beets into the Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
  • Roast for about 60 minutes or until beets are tender but not mushy.
  • Let cool before peeling and slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks