Ep 4. Grilled and Smoked

In Cook's Country season 8 episode 4, titled "Grilled and Smoked," the team travels across America in search of some of the best-grilled and smoked recipes. The episode begins with a journey to Lockhart, Texas, to visit 'Smitty's Market,' a popular smokehouse known for its barbecued meats.

After indulging in some mouth-watering ribs and beef brisket, the team heads back to the kitchen to experiment with some grill and smoke recipes. First up is a recipe for 'Easy Smoked Brisket,' a dish that involves cooking a brisket on a smoker using wood chips for a smoky flavor. However, the trick to getting the perfect smoky flavor requires the right mix of smoke and temperature control, and the Cook's Country team is more than ready to share their knowledge on how to get it right.

Next up, they make 'Grilled Corn,' which is perfect for summer barbeques. The recipe involves rubbing butter on the corn, seasoning it with salt and pepper, and then grilling it until it's lightly charred. The result is a deliciously smoky and savory corn-on-the-cob recipe that's sure to impress any guest.

The third recipe in this episode is 'Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken.' The team shows us how to prepare the chicken by marinating it overnight in a delicious mixture of bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and other spices. Once the chicken is marinated, they grill it over high heat, which gives it a crispy skin and tender meat. The result is a perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness from the grill.

The team's fourth recipe is 'Grilled Peach Salad,' a perfect choice for those looking for a refreshing summer salad. The recipe involves grilling sliced peaches until they're caramelized and adding them to a salad of baby spinach, goat cheese, and honey-balsamic dressing. The result is a sweet and savory salad that's packed with flavor.

Finally, the episode ends with a recipe for 'Grilled Pork Chops with Rosemary Honey.' The team shows us how to marinate the pork chops in a mixture of honey, garlic, rosemary, and other spices, and then grill them until they're cooked through. The result is a deliciously sweet and savory pork chop that's perfect for summer cookouts.

Overall, 'Grilled and Smoked' is a mouth-watering episode that will inspire any home cook to try their hand at grilling and smoking. The Cook's Country team is full of expert tips and tricks on how to get the perfect smoky flavor, and their recipes are sure to impress.