The Contraband Cookbook

Blackened Cajun prawns on a smoking-hot BBQ plate with lemon garlic butter. Ready in minutes, perfect for an Australian Christmas.

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BBQ jerk chicken thighs cooked to 75°C with a charred mango salsa. A summer Christmas barbecue recipe with an island kick.

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How to smoke a cooked Christmas ham with an orange and jalapeño glaze. About 1 hour per kilo at 140°C to 75°C. Australian BBQ recipe.

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How to BBQ a spatchcock chicken: indirect at 180°C for 50 to 70 minutes to 75°C in the thigh, with a jalapeño and orange rub.

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Smoked prawn and mango salad with a lemon-lime dressing. An easy Australian Christmas BBQ starter, with temps, times and what to cook it with.

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Grilled oysters on the BBQ with lime butter and jalapeño pineapple hot sauce. 4 to 6 minutes until the edges curl. Australian recipe.

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