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Smoked Spaghetti Squash

If you are looking for a way to cut out the carbs this fall, but still want a delicious side dish, then try this smoked spaghetti squash recipe on the Caliber Pro Kamado. 

Cut your spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. This is easy if you microwave the squash for 1-2 minutes to soften the skin. Drizzle olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the top of both halves. Fill a metal broil pan with about 1/4 inch full of water. Place your squash upside down on the pan. Heat your smoker to about 350º F (approximately 20-25 minutes) using mesquite lump charcoal within the center of the bottom charcoal plate.  It is recommended that you do not use wood chips because they tend to impart a bitter taste to vegetables.  Close the lid to cook for about 45 minutes or until the water starts to evaporate and your squash turns golden brown.

You can cook the squash using a similar process on a gas grill or in the oven; however it will lack the smoky flavor and tenderness you get from this process. Scoop the squash out of the shells and serve as a delicious and healthy side dish. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Spaghetti squash (halved)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Mesquite lump charcoal

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Leg of Lamb

In this video, Chef Tony Matassa of BBQ Guys shows you how to make a delicious Leg of Lamb Roast on the rotisserie of a Caliber Pro Kamado Charcoal Grill. He starts by showing you how to make a seasoning paste for the lamb roast that is full of greek flavors, then he puts the Lamb on the spit rod and lets it roast in front of the charcoal for a great outer sear and a tender juicy inside! This is a great recipe for your next party or family dinner! Watch the video below to learn how to make this recipe.

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Fairview Hearthside (Poughkeepsie, NY)

Fairview Hearthside in Poughkeepsie, New York is Caliber’s featured dealer this month. For over 40 years, Fairview Hearthside has been a leader in hearth product and outdoor kitchens/grills in Greater New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut. They strive to create partnerships with builders, architects, and designers and deliver extraordinary service while maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity and foresight. On display in their store is the 42″ Caliber Crossflame Pro Grill and 22″ Caliber Pro Kamado Smoker/Grill in stainless steel. Caliber is honored to spotlight Fairview Hearthside as our featured dealer this month. Click here for more information on how to best contact Fairview Hearthside.

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Bratwurst Bites

Be the hit of your Memorial Day party with these brat bites, an easy recipe for the Caliber Pro Kamado Charcoal Grill & Smoker. Everyone loves these brat bites at a cookout!

Heat your Caliber Pro Kamado smoker to about 300° F (approximately 15-20 minutes) using lump charcoal within the center of the bottom charcoal plate. Add a small handful of pecan wood chips to the fire after the brats have been placed on the grill. Close the lid to cook for about 15-20 minutes, with meat reaching 180° F. Slice brats in rounds.  Slice and sauté onions in a pan with olive oil and salt to taste. Serve brat, sautéed onion, and dash of Dijon mustard with a toothpick. Enjoy the smoky, juicy flavor achieved with the Caliber Pro Kamado.

Ingredients for about 40 brat bites:
Mesquite lump based charcoal (half basketful)
Handful of pecan wood chips
1 Pound of bratwursts (approx. 6 links)
1 Large onion (sliced)
Olive oil & salt
Dijon mustard & toothpicks

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Smoked Cedar Plank Salmon

Prepare the Caliber Pro Kamado Smoker by filling the blaze basket accessory with lump charcoal. The basket should sit on the charcoal plate at the rear of the smoker with the hinged part of the grate above it so you can access it. Bring the temperature of the smoker up to 325ºF.

Remove any bones or skin from the salmon filet. Rinse the cedar plank and place it on the grill for 3-4 minutes to bring out the cedar aroma. Brush the plank with olive oil. Place the salmon filet on the plank and brush it with olive oil. Squeeze two lemon wedges over the salmon and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and dill (optional). Put the plank with salmon on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes. It is ready when the internal temperature of salmon reaches 135ºF. Enjoy this healthy and delicious entrée.

Ingredients :
Lump charcoal
1-2 cedar planks
2-3 pounds salmon
Olive oil
Fresh lemon wedges
Salt
Pepper
Dill (optional)

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Chef Marcel’s of the Netherlands recipe of salmon smoked with Cedar on the Caliber Pro Kamado.

For the video of smoking cedar plank salmon on your Caliber Pro Kamado grill see below:

For the video of an Asian cedar plank salmon on your Rockwell grill with Sam the Cooking Guy see below:

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Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pulled Pork)

Lightly coat the entire pork shoulder with olive oil and mustard to tenderize the meat. Cover the coated pork shoulder in foil and refrigerate for at least one hour, preferably overnight. Right before cooking, apply a coating of your favorite dry rub over the pork shoulder.

Prepare the Caliber Pro Kamado Smoker by filling the blaze basket accessory with lump charcoal. The basket should sit on the charcoal plate at the rear of the smoker with the hinged part of the grate above it for easy access. Bring the temperature of the smoker up to 225ºF. Once the temperature has settled (200-225ºF), place your pork shoulder directly on the top grate. Now, add a small handful of apple and pecan smoking chips to the blaze basket and close the lid. The smoker will “smoke” for the first 30-60 minutes of the cooking process, and after this time, there should be “clean” heat exiting the top vent. Too much time with “smoke” may impart a bitter taste into your meat.

Continue to cook the meat, checking it every hour or so until the meat is fully cooked (approximately 10-12 hours). Be sure the heat never exceeds 250ºF. Depending on the weather and food weight, you should check the charcoal level in the blaze basket around 4-6 hours into the cooking run to ensure that there is sufficient fuel in the basket. Add lump charcoal, if needed. Once cooked, pull your pork shoulder while it is still warm.

Ingredients:
10-14 pound pork shoulder
Olive oil and mustard
Your favorite dry rub
Apple and pecan smoking chips

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Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks

Prepare rib-eyes with a light coating of olive oil, salt and pepper or your favorite meat dry rub. Let steaks rest covered at room temperature before placing on the Caliber grill. Preheat the grill on high for 10 minutes. For a medium rare finish, sear steaks for two minutes, then rotate steaks 90 degrees for an additional two minutes. Flip steaks and grill for another two minutes, then rotate steaks 90 degrees and cook for an additional two minutes. Cook longer to your preferred doneness. The Crossflame Pro grills and 48” Rockwell have designated sear stations for that perfect sear. Enjoy that perfect grilled steak on the Caliber!

Ingredients:
4 rib-eye steaks
Olive oil
Your favorite meat dry rub or just salt and pepper

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Watch the video below on smoking rib-eye steaks on the Caliber Pro Kamado: