Flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce in 20 Mins
Master this Flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce recipe, perfect for seafood or pasta. Includes a step-by-step timing guide and common mistakes checklist. Ready…
Carter Nguyen
120+ recipes by Carter Nguyen – Grill, barbecue & slow cooker expert offering calm steps to big flavor.
About Me:
I’m here for big flavor and calm steps. On weekends I walk you through dry-rub ratios, wood choices (hickory, apple, cherry), and rest times for juicy slices. Weeknights I lean on the slow cooker or pressure cooker and finish under the broiler for char. I list USDA-style targets in °F, include make-ahead windows, and add “Serve It With” ideas like quick slaws or pickled onions for crunch.
I shop supermarket cuts and build straightforward spice blends to keep costs friendly. Leftover plans are baked in—tacos, sliders, or grain bowls—so nothing lingers in the fridge. I explain when to spritz, when to wrap, and how to push through a stall without panic. If you’ve got a patio smoker, great; if not, the stovetop and oven can still deliver. Let’s feed a crowd without overcomplicating it.
My Latest recipes:
Cheesesteak Tortellini with Ground Beef: 4h 15m
Master Cheesesteak Tortellini with our step-by-step guide for this Slow Cooker recipe. Includes a common mistakes checklist and budget swap table. Ready in 4…
French Onion Beef Casserole Recipe for 6
Master French Onion Beef Casserole with our simple guide. This easy recipe delivers big flavor in just 40 minutes. Includes a step-by-step timing guide and…
Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for 6 Servings
Master the best Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe with our 10-minute prep guide. Includes an exact temp chart and common mistakes checklist. Perfect for…
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken for 6 Servings
Master the original Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken recipe featuring fall-apart tender meat. Includes a step-by-step timing guide for perfect results. Ready in…
Moist Puerto Rican Beef Stew for 6 Servings
Master Moist Puerto Rican Beef Stew with our step-by-step guide featuring sofrito. Includes exact temp chart and common mistakes checklist. Perfect for…
Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans for 10 Servings
Master Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans with our step-by-step guide. This Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans Recipe features bacon and tender meat. Includes a…
Easy Pioneer Womans Crockpot Beef Stew
Master Easy Pioneer Womans Crockpot Beef Stew with our step-by-step timing guide. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew Pioneer Woman recipe creates fork-tender beef.…
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti: Creamy & Cheesy
Discover the best slow cooker baked ziti recipe! Easy crock pot baked ziti with ricotta for a velvety, cheese-laden dish that's simple to make.
Beef and Barley Soup Crock Pot: Savory & Hearty
Discover the best beef and barley soup crock pot recipe. This slow cooker beef barley soup is rich, savory, and incredibly easy to make.
Boneless Chicken Breast in the Slow Cooker with Garlic and Herbs: Succulent Flavor
Boneless Chicken Breast in the Slow Cooker with Garlic and Herbs transforms lean protein into succulent, fork-tender morsels. Enjoy easy slow cooker chicken…
Slow Cooker Italian Food: Rich Sunday Gravy Recipe
Discover rich slow cooker italian food using this multi-meat Sunday gravy recipe. Easy slow cooker italian food for fork-tender beef chunks.
Pulled Chicken in a Crock Pot with BBQ Sauce: Smoke-Kissed Masterpiece
Make Pulled Chicken in a Crock Pot with BBQ Sauce for a smoke-kissed masterpiece. This easy crock pot pulled chicken bbq recipe is perfect for weeknights.
Crock Pot Turkey: Smoke Kissed & Falling Off Bone
This crock pot turkey breast recipe transforms lean protein into a succulent masterpiece. Enjoy smoke-kissed skin and buttery, falling-off-the-bone meat with…
Crockpot Recipe with Beef and Vegetables
This Crockpot Recipe with Beef and Vegetables delivers fork-tender roast beef and savory vegetables in 8 hours. A top slow cooker recipe with meat and…
Crockpot Oatmeal: Silky Overnight Oats
Master the art of crockpot oatmeal! This Overnight Oats Crockpot method yields a velvety, nutty Breakfast Oatmeal Casserole with minimal morning effort.
Slow Cooker Oatmeal: Silky, Caramelized Depth
Master the art of slow cooker oatmeal. This recipe creates a velvety, smoke-kissed breakfast with complex depth. Perfect Crockpot Overnight Oats.
White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker: Collagen-Rich
Discover the best white chicken chili slow cooker recipe. This version uses chicken thighs and a dual-bean method for a creamy, velvet texture. Flavor depth…
Veggie Beef Soup In Crock Pot: Slow Cooker Umami
Make the best veggie beef soup in crock pot using a slow sear method for deep umami. This slow cooker veggie beef soup is hearty and rich.
Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce: Smoky Mahogany Glaze
Make the Best Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce using a high-Brix reduction for a smoky, multi-dimensional flavor. Perfect Homemade Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce.
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili: Velvety Texture
Discover the best crock pot white chicken chili recipe. This creamy white chicken chili transforms chicken into tender morsels with smoke-kissed cumin.
hoppin john recipe: Velvety Black-Eyed Peas
Master the ultimate hoppin john recipe utilizing smoked ham hocks for deep umami. This easy Southern style classic balances rich flavor and perfect texture.
Nye Appetizers: Effortless Slow Cooker Glazed Bites
Discover the blueprint for superior nye appetizers using a low-effort slow-cooker method. These easy nye appetizers feature a sweet-heat glaze perfect for lite…
New Years Dinner: Perfect Pink Reverse-Seared Prime Rib
Plan your ultimate new years dinner with this masterclass guide. Achieve edge-to-edge pink prime rib and truffle mash—perfect for New Years Feast Ideas.
new years eve appetizers: Rich Pork Belly Bites
Discover our ultimate new years eve appetizers recipe that guarantees a show-stopping bite. These champagne-glazed morsels beat all other new year's eve…
black eyed peas: Savory Pot Likker & Smoke Infused Flavor
Master this easy black eyed peas recipe for a deeply savory, smoke-infused Southern classic. Perfect for cooking black eyed peas with low effort.
Black Eyed Peas Recipe: Tender Peas & Smoky Pot Likker
Unlock the best black eyed peas recipe for deep, smoky flavor. This easy recipe yields tender legumes and rich 'pot likker' using ham hocks. Perfect southern…
Chili Con Queso: The No-Break Cheese Dip Recipe
Master the best chili con queso with this simple recipe that uses molecular science to create a perfectly smooth dip that never breaks or gets greasy.
How To Turn Brisket Into Corned Beef: 7-Day Cure
Learn how to turn brisket into corned beef using a precise seven-day equilibrium brine. Skip the store-bought gray versions for this homemade corned brisket.
Chile Verde Recipe: Authentic Pork, Chicken & Beef Options
Discover this authentic chile verde recipe featuring fork-tender pork slow-braised in a zesty, smoky green sauce. Try this incredible chile verde recipe!