Smokin’ Recipes For a Spring Barbecue

There’s nothing quite like the smell of charcoal and wood smoke mingling with the aromas of sizzling meat and fresh herbs on a warm spring day.

That’s right, it’s time to barbecue. I know there’s still a chill in the air, but don’t be a wuss, you’ve spent way too much time in the kitchen simmering soup and braising brisket for Passover, now it’s time to cook outside. Breathe some of that fresh air and get your grill on. 

Korean Kalbi Ribs

I’m talking Korean Kalbi Ribs, simple, fast and they can be made indoors if you don’t have a sweater! This dish takes the humble flanken, which is a short rib that is cross cut rather than cut parallel to the bone. The result are strips of meat interlaced between sawed off bones, rather than one hunk of meat perched atop a single long bone. Flanken often benefits from a nice slow braise, but when they are cut super thin, they are wonderful after a simple marinade tenderizes and flavors them. 

What to serve with these incredible ribs? 

I love to pair them with fresh Pineapple Mango Chutney

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The chutney, which features Asian infused pineapple, jicama and mango lends a refreshing note and can be served alongside the ribs or dolloped on top of them. The flavor profile is a perfect balance to the Asian inspired ribs. 

Fried Rice

What would flanken marinated in hoisin, soy and ginger be without a side order of authentic fried rice? Lonely!

These dishes simply sing spring and will wake up your taste buds to the promise of a new season. So fire up your grill, grab your tongs, and get ready to wow your guests with these smokin’ recipes for a spring barbecue. Let’s get cookin’!

Wishing you a sizzling start to spring.