Brownies on the Grill

While apple pie may be thought of as the American dessert. Certainly the brownie comes in as a strong second. Now you can make this ever popular dessert right on your grill. Introducing Brownies on the Grill. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 ounces) plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fleur de sel
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) salted butter, plus more, melted, for greasing skillet
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. If using a charcoal grill, open bottom vent of grill completely. Light charcoal chimney starter filled with briquettes. When briquettes are covered with gray ash, pour onto bottom grate of grill, and then push to one side of grill. Adjust vents as needed to maintain an internal temperature of 350°F to 400°F. If using a gas grill, preheat to medium (350°F to 400°F) on 1 side.
2. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside. If grilling, place a heatproof bowl on unoiled grates over the side without the coals (or the unlit side of a gas grill).
3. Add chocolate, butter, and oil to bowl or saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4. Add eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla to chocolate-butter mixture; stir together until smooth and thoroughly incorporated. Add flour mixture; stir gently until just combined.
5. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with melted butter. Pour in batter, spreading in an even layer.
6. Place skillet on grates over the side without the coals (or the unlit side of a gas grill). Grill, covered, until a wooden pick inserted in center of brownies comes out almost clean (it will have crumbs but should not be wet), 40 to 45 minutes.
7. Remove from heat; cool in skillet 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with ice cream, if desired.