1 lb. ground beef (lean is best)
1 c. vadalia onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large red pepper, minced
1 ½ c. Firebug Grill’n Sauce-Hot
3 T. Tomato paste
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. salt
Fresh ground pepper
8 whole wheat burger buns
Prepare hot grill or preheat stove to medium high. Brown the meat and onion over medium-high heat for approx. 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the fat out of the pan and discard. Add garlic and peppers, cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes more or until desired consistency. Place a scoopful onto each bun and serve.
Enjoy!

Tip: Use a large cast iron pan to prepare the meat & onions on a hot grill w/wood fire to achieve a delicious smoke flavor.

The Steve Raichlen Insulated Hot Food Gloves are back in stock at Backyard Bash. These gloves will protect your hands when pulling pork or handling other meats straight off the grill or smoker!

Another hot seller that’s now back in stock is the Charcoal Companion Reversible Rib / Roast Rack! This non-stick rack is a 6-slab rib rack one way and when turned over, it’s a handy roast rack that’s big enough for a whole turkey or a large roast!

Combine this fantastic tool with one of the pizza stones or pans that Backyard Bash has in store!

Recipe for BBQ Pizza from Heffy’s BBQ Company…

Load down six skewers with meat and veggies and place them in the non-stick Charcoal Companion Kabob Basket. With the skewers locked in place, you’ll be able to turn all six at once! The long handle features a rosewood grip and keeps hands at a comfortable distance from the heat. You’ll never want to do kabobs any other way!

Remember, Backyard Bash has a tasting station for seasonings! You can try the new Plowboys seasoning before you buy it!

13.7 oz bottle, no MSG!

This amazing fish recipe was developed by BYB owner Jay Mathiesen. Homemade blackening rub and pineapple rum salsa compliment flavorful swordfish, making a gorgeous dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.

Note: Don’t attempt this recipe on your kitchen stove top, as it tends to make smoke detectors think you’ve started a 3-alarm fire.

View the Blackened Swordfish Photo Guide by clicking here!

Ingredients:
4 Swordfish steaks
Blackening Rub (recipe below)
2 Sticks of butter
Pineapple Rum Salsa (recipe below)

Instructions:
1. Apply rub to swordfish steaks.
2. Heat a cast iron pan over very high heat on the charcoal grill. Make sure to use cast iron, as it will stand up to the direct heat of the flames.
3. Dip steaks into butter, covering both sides.
4. Carefully put steaks in pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
5. If swordfish steaks have not yet reached an internal temp of 140 degrees F, finish them on the grill to that temperature or until they can be flaked easily with a fork.
6. Serve with Pineapple Rum Salsa and garnish with lemon.

Blackening Rub

Ingredients:
10 Whole bay leaves
1 Tbsp mixed whole peppercorns (black, white, pink & green)
1 Tbsp paprika
1/2 Tsp basil
1/2 Tsp oregano
1 Tsp granulated onion
1 Tsp granulated garlic
3 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp thyme
1/2 Tsp cayenne

Instructions: Using a spice grinder or blender, grind bay leaves and peppercorns into a coarse meal. Mix with remaining ingredients.

Pineapple Rum Salsa

Ingredients:
1 Whole fresh pineapple, cubed
1/2 Red bell pepper, diced
1/2 Purple onion, diced
1 Serrano chile, finely diced
3 Tbsp dark rum
2 Tbsp brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions: Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Super Quick Seasonings

Making a delicious dinner doesn’t have to be a big production! Use these quick seasonings to add flavor, and then grill your meat and veggies on medium high heat until the meat is cooked through!

Daddy Hinkles Seasoning Duos: These are super-quick marinade & seasoning combos. Just apply the wet marinade and then the dry seasoning, let sit for a few minutes and you’re ready to cook! Comes in three flavors: Original, Southwest and Hot, and it’s good on beef and chicken! Backyard Bash has packets that include both the dry seasoning and the wet marinade for $1.50 each or packaged sets of the dry rub and marinade bottles for $8.75.

Callison’s Fine Foods Seasoned Skewers: Just thread your meat and veggies on these pre-seasoned skewers, let them sit for 10 minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and throw them on the grill! You get incredible flavor from the inside out! Flavors include pesto, Thai Coconut Lime, Hickory BBQ and more! $6.99 for a 10 pack.

Cajun Injector Marinades: Marinates in 1 minute! Use an injector or just marinate in a bag and toss it on the grill! It doesn’t get any better than that. Flavors include Rosemary Garlic, Jalepeno Butter, Roasted Garlic and Herb, Turkey Gold and more! $4.85 for a 16 oz jar.

Time-Saving Tools

If you spend more time trying to pry your stuck-on fish, chicken or steak off the grill than you did actually cooking it, or if flipping your kabobs is an exercise in futility, Backyard Bash has some tools that will make your dinner preparation frustration-free and quick!

Weber Grill Pans: These stainless steel pans are slotted to allow heat and flavor to pass through, but the slots are small enough to keep your food from sticking to or falling through your grill grates. If you like to cook veggies, seafood and fish on the grill, these heavy-duty pans are indispensable. Backyard Bash has both the veggie basket and the larger grill pan! For fish, just spray the stainless steel pan with a bit of oil and cook away! $22.99 – $23.99.

Double-Pronged Skewers: Backyard Bash has a variety of double-pronged skewers that ensure your meat, veggies, fish and seafood will turn with the kabob skewer! Brands include Grill Friends and Charcoal Companion. Prices vary.

Stainless Steel Wing & Leg Rack: You won’t have to use your tongs with this awesome hanging rack for wings, thighs and drumsticks. Just hang drumsticks or thighs on the outer rack by inserting knuckle in slots. Hang wings in outer slots and secure by tucking wing tips through inner slots. Hang pieces on inner slots by inserting bone in to large key-hole slots and sliding pieces towards the ends of the rack. You can even add liquids to the drip pan to infuse extra flavor! Try beer or other flavored liquids and spices. $26.49 each.

Fingertongs: Fingertongs are a cool innovation from Fusion Brands! Just slide your hand into the silicone tong, grab your food and flip it! Fingertongs give you better control over your ability to move food on the grill. They’re dishwasher safe and heat-resistant to 500 degrees! See above picture!

Thermometers: Thermometers take the guess work out of grilling! Have you ever taken food off the grill thinking it was done, only to find that it needed more cooking time? With a trusty thermometer from Backyard Bash, your food will always reach the perfect internal temperature for safety and flavor, and you won’t waste time trying to figure out if it’s done! Prices vary.

These are just a few of the products you’ll find at Backyard Bash to make grilling quicker and easier than ever! Having the right tools, and some incredible seasonings will ensure that you’ll be able to make a fabulous meal in a flash.

1. Weber Style Grill Gloves
Protective, flexible, comfortable…these Weber gloves have an attractive suede outer that protects your hands from heat and gives you a better grip. Only $27.99 per pair!

2. College & Chiefs Team Spatulas
This sleek stainless steel BBQ spatula is imprinted with your favorite team’s logo and has a bottle opener on the other end! Available in Chiefs, MU, KU, K-State or Nebraska. Only $21.99 each!

3. Lodge Logic Cast Iron Sportsman’s Hibachi Style Grill
This heavy-duty charcoal grill has a handy handle, so that you can pick it up and go. Plus, it’s quality, pre-seasoned Lodge cast iron cookware! Only $96!

4. Food Loop Flame 4 Piece Food Loop Set
Stop buying butcher’s twine! These stainless steel loops lock in place and can be put in the dish washer. They’re handy for securing stuffed meats, grilled vegetables and more! Only $15.99 for a set of 4!

5. Weber 3-Piece Stainless Steel Tool Sets
Choose between two different 3-piece Weber tool sets at Backyard Bash! One has a fork, spatula and tongs, and the other has a spatula, silicone basting brush and tongs! Both have long handles and are made from durable stainless steel with easy grip handles! Only $33 – $34.99!

6. Charcoal Companion Monster Grill Brush
In two monster sizes, this grill brush can handle the toughest grill cleaning jobs! Has an extra handle to give you extra cleaning power! Only $12.99 – $14.99!

7. Number 1 Fan Deluxe Stainless Steel 8-Piece Barbeque Set
When they say deluxe, they mean it! This 8-Piece set is made from heavy-duty stainless steel and features college and chiefs logos on the handles. Set includes basting brush, fork, 4 skewers, tongs, and spatula, all in a sleek portable aluminum case! We have MU, KU, K-State, Nebraska and Chiefs! Only $75.50!

8. Lodge Logic Pizza Pan
With this pre-seasoned cast iron pizza pan, he’ll be able to make incredible pizza in the oven or on the grill! Only $49.95!

9. Steakhouse Burger Press
This Grill Friends burger press makes perfect patties every time! With a silicone-coated pusher, you won’t have to worry about sticking, and just toss it in the dish washer to clean! Only $21.95!

10. Stainless Steel Pro Griddle
This commercial quality 17.7″ X 10.7″ stainless steel griddle features a grease reservoir on the front edge and a rear edge stop to assist with turning food! Only $79.95.

I have people in my family with MSG allergies, diabetes and heart disease, so I know it’s not always easy to find barbecue seasonings that everyone can consume. That’s why I decided to make this handy chart to aid in your seasoning shopping at Backyard Bash.

I’ve included products that are labeled MSG-free, gluten-free, all natural, sugar free and/or salt-free and products that clearly listed all of the ingredients in the seasoning and did not have MSG. If labels were ambiguous or did not list every ingredient, I left them off the list. This does not mean that they have MSG, only that they did not give enough information to make that determination. Use this chart as a starting point, and always read the labels for yourself before you buy!

Download the pdf of the list here: Special Diet Shopping Guide