Recipes

Low & Slow Smoked Venison Recipe
Low & Slow Smoked Venison Recipe Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 4–6 hoursRest time: 30–45 minutesServes: 6–8Cooking temperature: 110–120°CInternal temperature: Approx. 88–92°C for pull-apart venison Rich, smoky and something a little different for the BBQ. Venison works beautifully with the rosemary, garlic and smoky flavours of our Backyard Smokey Rosemary Rub. The secret is keeping plenty of moisture around the meat during the long cook, giving you tender venison packed with deep, herby BBQ flavour. Ingredients 1 venison haunch or shoulder, approximately 2–2.5kg60–80g Backyard Smokey Rosemary Rub2 tbsp American yellow... Read more...
Classic Smoked Backyard Brisket Recipe
Classic Smoked Backyard Brisket Recipe Prep time: 30 minutesCook time: 12–14 hoursRest time: 1–3 hoursServes: 10–14Cooking temperature: 110°CInternal temperature: Approx. 93–95°C A true BBQ classic. Slowly smoked until tender, juicy and packed with flavour, this brisket develops a beautiful dark bark from our Backyard Signature Rub and a deep smoky flavour from the long, slow cook. Ingredients 1 whole beef brisket, approximately 5–6kg100–150g Backyard Signature Rub2 tbsp American yellow mustardGenerous amount of Beef Tallow For the spritz:150ml water Method 1. Prepare the brisketTrim away any hard or excessive fat from... Read more...
Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 10–12 hoursRest time: 1 hourServes: 8–10Cooking temperature: 107–120°CInternal temperature: Approx. 93–95°C Low, slow and worth every minute. Pork shoulder is one of my favourite cuts for BBQ because it's incredibly forgiving and absolutely packed with flavour. Coated generously with our Backyard Pork Ribs Rub, smoked until tender and then pulled apart into juicy strands of smoky pork. Perfect piled high into a soft roll with homemade slaw. Ingredients 1 pork shoulder, approximately 3–4kg80–100g Backyard Pork Ribs Rub2 tbsp American yellow mustard150ml... Read more...
Perfect Backyard BBQ Ribs Recipe
Perfect Backyard BBQ Ribs Recipe Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 5–6 hoursServes: 4Cooking temperature: 107–110°CMethod: Low & slow Tender, smoky and packed with flavour, these BBQ ribs are cooked low and slow using the classic 3-2-1 method. A generous coating of Backyard Pit Rub creates a beautiful bark, while a splash of apple juice during the wrap helps keep the ribs juicy and tender. Ingredients 2 racks of pork ribsGenerous amount of Backyard Pork Ribs Rub2 tbsp American yellow mustard150ml apple juice50g butterBBQ sauce of your choice, optional Method 1.... Read more...
Grilled Chicken Down Under Wings Recipe
Grilled Chicken Down Under Wings Recipe Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20–30 minutesServes: 4Cooking temperature: Medium-high heatInternal temperature: Minimum 74°C Quick, easy and seriously moreish. These juicy chicken wings are generously seasoned with our Backyard Chicken Down Under Rub, grilled until beautifully golden and finished with a sticky honey butter glaze. Sweet, savoury, buttery and messy – exactly how good wings should be. Ingredients 1kg chicken wings50–60g Backyard Chicken Down Under Rub For the honey butter glaze:75g salted butter3 tbsp runny honey1 tbsp Backyard Chicken Down Under Rub Method 1.... Read more...
Backyard Smokey Beans Cowboy Stew Recipe
Backyard Smokey Beans Cowboy Stew Recipe Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 1–1½ hoursServes: 6–8Cooking temperature: Low simmer / 160°C oven Big, hearty and packed full of smoky flavour. This is proper comfort food – sausages, bacon, beef and beans slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce and seasoned with our Backyard Smokey Beans Rub. Cook it in a Dutch oven over the BBQ for even more smoky flavour, or make it in the kitchen for an easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 good-quality pork sausages500g beef mince200g smoked streaky bacon, roughly... Read more...