Joy of Grilling started at my grandmother's table and grew up around Alabama grills. This is where I keep the recipes, the guides, and everything I've learned about cooking over fire — so your family can gather around the grill the way mine always has.

Cast Iron 36

Whole trout crisped in a cast-iron skillet with bacon, onion, and lemon.
11/04/2026

Campfire Trout in the Skillet — Hemingway

Total: 30 minutes
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Five crosshatch-scored seared scallops resting on a pool of blueberry marmalade with fresh thyme and a lemon wedge, on a plate at a dock overlooking a creek with a shrimp boat
11/04/2026

Shem Creek Blueberry Scallops

Shem Creek Blueberry Scallops — from Joy of Grilling.
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Cast-iron skillet cornbread on the grill, golden and crusty, one wedge lifted and butter melting on top.
10/26/2026

Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread on the Grill

Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread on the Grill — from Joy of Grilling.
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Chicken tabaka-style pressed chicken with crisp skin and garlic-herb finish.
10/26/2026

Chicken Tabaka-Style on the Grill (Pressed Chicken)

Marinate: 1 hour. Rest: 10 minutes. Total: 2 hours 15 minutes.
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Breakfast pizza in cast iron with set eggs, bacon, and cheddar.
10/26/2026

Breakfast Pizza on the Grill

Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 40 minutes.
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Spinach and artichoke pizza bubbling in a cast-iron skillet.
10/26/2026

Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in Cast Iron

Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 45 minutes.
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Cast-iron pepperoni pizza with crisp cheese edges and cupped pepperoni in a skillet.
10/26/2026

Cast-Iron Pepperoni Pizza on the Grill

Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 38 minutes.
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Egg custard tarts, dan ta, with flaky pastry and silky custard, grill-baked in cast iron.
10/26/2026

Egg Custard Tarts (Dan Ta)

Cool: 10 minutes. Total: 50 minutes.
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Kao yu, Chongqing-style grilled fish, sizzling in chile oil with vegetables.
10/25/2026

Kao Yu (Grilled Fish, Chongqing-Style)

Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 50 minutes.
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Sheng jian bao, pan-fried soup buns, in cast iron with sesame and scallions.
10/25/2026

Sheng Jian Bao (Pan-Fried Soup Buns)

Rise: 45 minutes. Total: 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Yangzhou fried rice in cast iron with shrimp, char siu, egg, and peas.
10/25/2026

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Total: 27 minutes.
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Dry-fried green beans, gan bian style, blistered in cast iron with chiles.
10/25/2026

Dry-Fried Green Beans (Gan Bian Si Ji Dou)

Total: 25 minutes.
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Eggplant in garlic sauce, yu xiang style, braised in cast iron with scallions.
10/25/2026

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce (Yu Xiang Eggplant)

Total: 35 minutes.
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Mapo tofu in cast iron with chile bean sauce, pork, and Sichuan pepper.
10/25/2026

Mapo Tofu

Total: 30 minutes.
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Twice-cooked pork, hui guo rou, with leeks and chile bean paste in cast iron.
10/25/2026

Twice-Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou)

Cool: 10 minutes. Total: 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Black pepper beef in cast iron with bell peppers, onion, and a cracked-pepper sauce.
10/25/2026

Black Pepper Beef

Marinate: 15 minutes. Total: 40 minutes.
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Beef and broccoli in cast iron with a glossy soy-oyster sauce.
10/25/2026

Beef and Broccoli

Marinate: 15 minutes. Total: 42 minutes.
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Kung pao chicken in cast iron with dried chiles, Sichuan pepper, and peanuts.
10/25/2026

Kung Pao Chicken

Marinate: 15 minutes. Total: 45 minutes.
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Cast-iron bibimbap with crispy rice, seasoned vegetables, and a fried egg.
10/25/2026

Cast-Iron Bibimbap with Crispy Rice

Total: 50 minutes.
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Kimchi bokkeumbap, Korean kimchi fried rice, in cast iron with a fried egg.
10/25/2026

Kimchi Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice)

Total: 30 minutes.
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Dak galbi, Korean spicy grilled chicken, with cabbage and rice cakes in cast iron.
10/25/2026

Dak Galbi (Spicy Grilled Chicken)

Marinate: 30 minutes. Total: 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Chicken tinga on tostadas with crema, cotija, and avocado.
10/25/2026

Cast-Iron Chicken Tinga

Total: 1 hour.
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Grilled chicken fajitas with peppers and onions in a cast-iron skillet.
10/25/2026

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Marinate: 30 minutes. Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Cast-iron carnitas with crisped edges, served with corn tortillas, onion, and cilantro.
10/25/2026

Cast-Iron Carnitas

30 minutes Rest: 10 minutes. Total: 3 hours.
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Hara bhara kebabs made with spinach, peas, and potatoes.
10/25/2026

Cast-Iron Hara Bhara Kebabs

Cool: 15 minutes. Chill: 20 minutes. Total: 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Fire-roasted baingan bharta with tomatoes and cilantro.
10/25/2026

Fire-Roasted Baingan Bharta

Cool: 10 minutes. Total: 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Grilled chorizo queso with charred poblano and blue corn tortilla chips.
10/24/2026

Witch’s Cauldron Grilled Chorizo Queso

Witch’s Cauldron Grilled Chorizo Queso — from Joy of Grilling.
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Creamy grilled corn and poblano skillet with smoked Gouda and cilantro.
10/21/2026

Grilled Corn and Poblano Skillet with Smoked Gouda

Grilled Corn and Poblano Skillet with Smoked Gouda — from Joy of Grilling.
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Pork and ginger potstickers with crisp golden bases and soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
10/21/2026

Cast-Iron Pork and Ginger Potstickers

Cast-Iron Pork and Ginger Potstickers — from Joy of Grilling.
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Warm onion and Gruyere dip with a browned cheese top in a cast-iron skillet.
10/21/2026

Grill-Roasted Onion and Gruyere Dip

Grill-Roasted Onion and Gruyere Dip — from Joy of Grilling.
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Cast-iron seared scallops over cauliflower cream with chile oil and chives.
10/21/2026

Cast-Iron Scallops with Cauliflower Cream and Chile Oil

Total: 45 Minutes.
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Pecan pie baked in a cast-iron skillet with a golden crust and one slice served on a plate.
10/21/2026

Smoked Pecan Pie in a Cast-Iron Skillet

Smoked Pecan Pie in a Cast-Iron Skillet — from Joy of Grilling.
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Smoked mac and cheese in a cast-iron skillet with golden breadcrumbs and a creamy spoonful lifted out.
10/21/2026

Cast-Iron Smoked Mac and Cheese

Cast-Iron Smoked Mac and Cheese — from Joy of Grilling.
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Grilled Brussels sprouts with browned edges and crisp bacon pieces in a cast-iron skillet.
10/21/2026

Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon — from Joy of Grilling.
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Warm brie in a cast-iron skillet topped with cranberry-orange compote and thyme.
10/21/2026

Cast-Iron Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote

Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 40 minutes.
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Cast-iron turkey pot pie with a golden crust and a serving removed to show turkey, carrots and peas.
10/20/2026

Cast-Iron Turkey Pot Pie on the Grill

Cast-Iron Turkey Pot Pie on the Grill — from Joy of Grilling.
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