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The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Recipes

Grilled Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Chimichurri Dressing

Kingsford® Signature Charcoal with Mesquite, bright chimichurri flavors, and goat cheese turn butternut squash into an upscale dish.

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Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1

    large butternut squash

  • 3 tbsp.

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tsp.

    red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp.

    honey

  • tsp.

    Dijon mustard

  • cup

    fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp.

    red onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp.

    fresh thyme

  • 1 clove

    garlic, chopped

  • tsp.

    salt

  • tsp.

    black pepper

  • cup

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • cup

    dark brown sugar

  • 1 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • crumbled goat cheese


1Food Prep

Peel the butternut squash and remove the seeds. Cut into ¼-inch slices

Combine the ingredients for the chimichurri dressing in a food processor. Blend until the ingredients are coarsely chopped. 

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the seasoning paste.

2Grill Prep

3The Cook

    • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

    • Apply the seasoning paste lightly and evenly to each butternut squash slice and grill directly over the coals, until they soften and start to char, about 3 minutes on each side.

    • Remove the slices from the grill and arrange in an 8-inch, round serving pan.

    • Drizzle the chimichurri dressing over the grilled squash, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

    • Serve warm.

Recipe created by Chris Lilly on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal.

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