Smokin' BBQ Sauce Mix
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Ingredients
1 pkgSmokin' BBQ Sauce Mix (Pack of 3)
1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 cup water
Preparation
In a Multipurpose Pot, combine mix, ketchup, apple sauce, and water.
Partially cover; over medium heat, cook sauce 15 min for flavours to blend. Stir often.
Liberally brush sauce on grilled meat near the end of cooking. Refrigerate sauce up to 1 week.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 tbsp): Calories 25, Fat 0.1 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 0.4 g.
Tips
Make a wet rub! Simply combine mix with 1⁄4 cup oil and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Massage to coat 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken or pork. Let stand for 10 min, then grill.
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Be the grill boss of your crew and whip up these bad boys. Drop a flavour bomb on your next BBQ night with chili and paprika in the seasoning and some smokiness in the sauce. Epicure’s prepared BBQ sauce is lower in sodium and sugar than the ones you’ll find on the market, and it has no artificial flavours or colours. And the best part? You'll be chowing down on a delicious combo of protein and veggies. So fire up that grill and let's get cookin'!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
2 tbspBBQ Chicken & Rib Rub
2 tbsp oil + more for brushing
1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 bell peppers
1 small red onion
1 zucchini
1⁄2 cupSmokin’ BBQ Sauce, divided
Preparation
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush with oil.
Chop chicken, peppers, onion, and zucchini into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, toss chicken and vegetables with rub and oil. Thread onto Grill Boss Skewers.
Grill skewers with lid closed 4–6 min, until lightly charred. Flip skewers and cook 2–3 min. Baste with 1⁄2 the sauce and cook additional 2–3 min, until chicken is cooked through.
Remove from grill; baste skewers with remaining sauce before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 11 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 28 g.
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Fire up the grill and get ready for some mouth-watering smoky, BBQ pork chops! Juicy, tender, and full of flavour, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next cookout.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup veggies and 1 cup grilled corn or potatoes.
ngredients
1⁄2 pkgSmokin' BBQ Sauce Mix (Pack of 3), about 1/4 cup
3 tbsp oil, divided
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 bone-in, centre-cut pork loin chops, about 1 lb (450 g)
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Toppings (optional): Smokin’ BBQ Sauce, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine mix with 2 tbsp oil and vinegar. Add pork chops; evenly coat with sauce. If you have extra time, refrigerate and marinate for 15 min or overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Cut onion into thick rings. Cut pepper into thick, chunky pieces.
Place a Sheet Pan Liner on a Sheet Pan. Add cut veggies; drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Push to one half of the pan, add chops, and head to the grill.
Add chops, peppers, and onion (remove Sheet Pan Liner) to preheated grill. Sear chops, 2 min per side, then reduce heat to medium. Flip pork and veggies often until pork is cooked through and veggies are lightly charred, about 8–10 min. Remove food when cooked and place on Sheet Pan. Sprinkle with toppings, as desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 290, Fat 20 g (Saturated 4 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 20 g.
Tips
Make use of the Sheet Pan and Sheet Pan Liner when heading to the grill. Place uncooked meat or veggies on the liner; remove liner once food hits the grill and then use the Sheet Pan as a clean, food-safe tray to bring cooked food back inside or to the table.
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Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 1⁄2 cups of your favourite veggies (Tip: Try a tomato & bocconcini salad)
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 6
1 tbspFajita SeasoningorTaco Seasoning
1⁄4 cupPesto Sauce, prepared
4 buns, split and toasted
1⁄4 cupSmokin’ BBQ Sauce, or store-bought BBQ sauce
4 cups mixed leafy greens
Topping Suggestions (optional): grilled peppers, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, pickles, sliced cheddar or havarti, grilled onions, sliced avocado.
Preparation
Combine seasoning and oil in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken; coat well. Let marinate in fridge for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
Skewer 3 chicken thighs horizontally on 3 metal skewers. Repeat with the remaining chicken and skewers. Grill over medium heat about 3–5 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and cooked through.
Place on a platter and brush with finishing sauce. Serve on warm buns spread with Smokin’ BBQ Sauce, leafy greens, and your favourite toppings.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 13 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 30 g.
