Quick & Easy BBQ Recipes for National BBQ Month

BBQ is a controversial topic in the South, as many regions have their own style. We carry a number of different sauces at Eggshells, and while we love a good food debate, we believe a great BBQ sauce can transform any recipe. Here are three of our favorite quick & easy recipes featuring BBQ Sauces found at Eggshells, plus a Korean BBQ Marinade featuring soy sauce and benne seeds from Bourbon Barrel Foods.

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

(serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (can be substituted for pulled pork)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Finch & Fennel Stout BBQ
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper for heat (optional)
• brioche buns, toasted

Instructions:

1. Heat butter, garlic, diced onions, and chopped peppers in a skillet over medium-heat. 
2. Once onions are translucent and peppers have cooked down, add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, stirring well until all ingredients are incorporated. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Season with smoked paprika and cumin, cayenne pepper may be added for additional heat. Add brown sugar to balance the acidity of the BBQ sauce. Stir until incorporated and simmer an additional 5 minutes. 
4. Toast brioche buns in oven at 350 degrees until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. 
5. Scoop BBQ chicken mixture onto buns, and serve. Best paired with roasted potatoes. 

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

(serves 5-7)

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of McClard's BBQ Sauce
• 1 package frozen meatballs
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Instructions:

1. Place BBQ sauce, meatballs, and ketchup in a slow cooker and cover. Cook on low heat for four hours, stirring occasionally.

BBQ Baked Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can pork and beans
• 1 can baked beans of your choice
• 1 cup Willingham's BBQ Sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large dutch oven or stockpot, heat olive oil and onions. When onions are translucent, add the bell peppers. Cook until veggies are soft. 
3. Add the beans, BBQ sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, Worcestershire, soy sauce, chili powder, molasses, and brown sugar to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
5. Cook bacon until crispy. Chop and sprinkle over bean mixture.
6. Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes. 
7. After 45 minutes, bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool, and serve. 

Korean BBQ Marinade

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Bluegrass Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar, tightly packed
• 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground or freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 cup Asian pear, grated or blended (this is key for tenderizing)
• 1-2 scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp Bourbon-Smoked Benne Seeds
• a pinch of black pepper

Instructions: 

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. 
2. Combine with one pound of thinly sliced meat (beef, pork, or chicken).
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours (best overnight). 
4. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat until caramelized.