Author Archives for Ty Hillin
Smoked Onion
Grilled onions are a favorite add on to accompany most grilled meats in my house. Usually a little butter, salt and pepper, and onto the grates. I had this little cast iron butter pot and noticed an onion fit just right into it. So, I took a 1015 (Texas sweet onion), and cut a little […]
Fatty Cheese Dip
When it’s football season, Sundays become a day for snacks. While getting supplies for game-day, I had an idea.
In the freezer I had a smoked sage fatty (breakfast sausage chub) from last week. When i got home, I defrosted the fatty in the microwave and started to cube the 1lb Velveeta block. […]
Simple Basics
Decided on a good steak for dinner. I picked up a couple of choice ribeyes to throw on the Big Green Egg. I fired up the egg for a direct cook and seasoned the steaks. Simple seasoning of sea salt, black pepper and granulated garlic.
I brought the egg temp up to 650 […]
Large Big Green Egg
It’s been a while, but I’m back! I’ve just added a new cooker to my arsenal. I actually traded in my original Kamado on a new large Big Green Egg. And I’m eggcited about it! I’ve already done a couple of cooks. This thing can smoke low and slow, or […]
The Renowned Mr. Brown
Editor’s note: Today is the first day of National BBQ month and we here at Get Your Grill On welcome you to what is a year round activity for us. Ty Hillin returns today with the recipe for “The Renowned Mr. Brown” aka pulled pork shoulder. “The Renowned Mr. Brown” is a great recipe which […]
Grilled Tri-Tip
A little break with tradition today, there’s no BBQ leftovers this week. Instead Ty Hillin jumps in with a great recipe for Tri-Tip. Take it away Ty…
Tri-Tip isn’t a very common cut of beef in Texas. The majority of its popularity is in California. It’s mainly grilled Santa Maria style. This involves […]
Southwest Stew on a Stick
Recipe from Smoke & Spice by Cheryl & Bill Jamison
This is another recipe from my “BBQ to do” list. I wanted something different, so I gave it a go. They came out really good. Only thing I would change next time would be to par cook the onions first, or use thawed […]
Knife Care
Knives are very important tools in your arsenal. They need to be treated with care. Below is a few tips that everyone can use to get the most out of their cutlery.
You don’t have to have “high end” knives. You can do very well with almost any non serrated knives if you […]
Grilled Turkey Tenderloins
Tired of roasted, fried or even smoked turkey? Or do you just need to feed 2 or 3 people? Here is an alternative to the big bird. With the popularity of turkey growing as an alternative and healthier choice to beef or pork, turkey’s become more available in different cuts. Fresh […]
Throw out the Lighter Fluid!
The days of soaking charcoal in lighter fluid and throwing on a match, creating a mushroomed fireball, are over. Get rid of the lighter fluid and get a charcoal chimney starter. A charcoal chimney is a metal cylinder with a handle. Inside there is a grate a few inches from the bottom.
(CharBroil on left, Weber […]



