by Off the Galley Mike | Nov 6, 2023 | Grilling & Smoking, Side Dish
Sweet, smoky, with chunks of bacon. The pot that’s always empty first. At every cookout I’ve ever hosted, the baked beans are the first side dish to run out. Not the potato salad, not the corn, not the coleslaw — the beans. They’re sweet and savory,...
by Off the Galley Mike | Oct 27, 2023 | Quick & Easy, Side Dish
Creamy, tangy, and the cold crunch that every BBQ plate needs. Every great BBQ plate has a cold, creamy counterpoint to the hot, smoky meat — and coleslaw is the gold standard. It’s the palate cleanser between bites of brisket, the topping that makes pulled pork...
by Off the Galley Mike | Oct 23, 2023 | Grilling & Smoking, Side Dish
Mac and cheese + 30 minutes in the smoker = the best BBQ side that exists. This is regular mac and cheese with one additional step: after making it on the stove, you transfer it to a foil pan and put it in the smoker for 30-45 minutes. The smoke penetrates the top...
by Off the Galley Mike | Oct 18, 2023 | Grilling & Smoking, Quick & Easy, Side Dish
Charred, buttered, and the easiest side you’ll ever make on a grill. While your burgers rest or your ribs get their final glaze, throw corn on the grill. It takes 10-12 minutes, requires almost no prep, and the charred kernels have a sweetness and smokiness that...
by Off the Galley Mike | Oct 9, 2023 | Burger
80/20 beef, salt, pepper. Don’t press it. Don’t overthink it. The perfect burger patty requires no special ingredients, no secret techniques, and no food science degree. It requires good beef, proper seasoning, and the discipline to leave the patty alone...
