Schweinshaxe is a traditional German pork dish, slow-cooked to achieve irresistibly crackling skin and tender, juicy meat. Ralph grilled it over charcoal for an extra smoky flavour.
Category: Charcoal Grilling
Try charcoal grill recipes that shine over glowing coals. Cook beef brisket, salmon, duck, chicken, and more.
Roasted Duck on a Charcoal Grill
Roasting a duck on a charcoal grill with Herbs de Provence brings out a smoky, savoury flavour and rich, succulent meat that melts in the mouth. Perfect for a relaxed, hands-off cook.
Smoky Duck Breasts on a Charcoal Grill (with Charred Tomatoes)
Smoky duck breasts, seasoned with herbes de Provence and grilled over charcoal, combine tender meat, crisp skin, and the aroma of open-fire cooking. Grilled tomatoes add a sweet, charred balance over fresh arugula and soft mozzarella. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil for a simple yet elegant dish where smoky, savoury, and fresh flavours come together beautifully.
Flame-grilled Salmon with a Nordic Rub
This flame-grilled salmon recipe features a Nordic rub—moist, flavourful, and layered with earthy, smoky notes. Easy to make on a BBQ or charcoal grill, it’s perfect for sharing with friends.
Smoked Beef Brisket on a Charcoal Grill
Smoked Texas-style brisket done low and slow on a charcoal grill. This recipe uses a simple 3-ingredient rub, cherrywood smoke, butcher-paper wrapping, and an overnight rest for tender slices with great bark and flavour.
Savoury Roast Chicken on a Charcoal Grill
Roast chicken is another one of those go-to comfort meals you can count on for ease, great taste, and best of all—leftovers. We like to make ours more savoury, using fresh herbs from our garden with olive oil. There’s nothing like the scent of roast chicken from your kitchen oven during colder months. But in…
Charred Baby Bok Choy
We are fortunate to have a store in a nearby village that sells Asian goods. They always have packages of fresh baby bok choy in the fridge. We buy all of our sushi ingredients except the fresh fish and seafood here too. This recipe is dead simple and can be made on a charcoal grill…
Peri Peri Chicken on a Charcoal Grill
Smoky Portuguese Peri Peri chicken grilled over charcoal with bright lime citrus and just the right heat. A bold, flavourful twist for summer BBQs.
Roasted Prime Rib Low & Slow
Tender prime rib roasted low and slow over charcoal for smoky, mouthwatering flavor. Perfect for summer evenings, special occasions, or adventurous winter grillers, this boneless cut is seasoned simply, seared to a caramelized crust, and smoked to medium-rare perfection.