Ep 7. A Midsummer Night's BBQ Dream
- TVG
- June 6, 2010
- 21 min
In season 8 episode 7 of Guy's Big Bite, entitled "A Midsummer Night's BBQ Dream," host Guy Fieri invites viewers to join him in celebrating the dog days of summer with an epic barbecue feast. Against a backdrop of twinkling lights and lush greenery, Guy sets up his makeshift outdoor kitchen and gets to work grilling up some of the season's freshest and most flavorful ingredients.
Throughout the episode, Guy offers up a wealth of tips and tricks for perfecting your grilling technique, from how to properly season your meat to which cuts are best suited for different dishes. He also puts his own spin on classic barbecue recipes, infusing them with unexpected ingredients and bold new flavors.
One highlight of the episode is a mouthwatering steak salad, featuring perfectly charred slices of beef atop a bed of fresh greens, drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette and topped with crunchy fried onions. Guy shows viewers how to get that ideal sear on their steaks, emphasizing the importance of letting the meat come to room temperature before cooking and closely monitoring the heat of the grill to prevent overcooking.
Another standout dish is his spicy jalapeno cornbread, which combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the heat of fiery jalapenos for a flavor explosion that will have viewers reaching for seconds. Guy walks viewers through the recipe step by step, demonstrating how to achieve the perfect balance of spice and sweetness and bake the cornbread to golden perfection.
Other recipes featured in the episode include succulent char-grilled chicken wings smothered in a spicy honey garlic sauce, juicy grilled pork chops marinated in a zesty citrus herb blend, and a refreshing summer fruit salad bursting with juicy watermelon, bright blueberries, and tangy lime dressing.
In true Guy Fieri fashion, the episode is equal parts informative and entertaining, with plenty of quips and jokes mixed in with the cooking tips. With his infectious energy and can-do attitude, Guy inspires viewers to get outside and fire up the grill, reminding us all that some of the best memories are made around the barbecue with friends and family.