Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCounty Road Ice HousePortobello Z Recipe

Portobello Z Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

smoked portobello mushroom, BBQ mayo, onion rings, smoked provolone, Joe’s BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Mushroom

BBQ Mayo

Onion Rings

Toppings

Method

Mushroom Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean and Season the Mushrooms

    Clean the portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth. Remove the stems and brush the caps with olive oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Mushrooms

    Preheat your smoker or grill. Place the seasoned mushrooms on the grill and smoke them for about 25 minutes, until they are tender and infused with flavor.

BBQ Mayo Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the BBQ Mayo

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Joe’s BBQ sauce. Stir well until fully blended. Set aside for later use.

Onion Rings Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Onion

    Peel the large onion and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.

  2. 5

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water to create a smooth batter.

  3. 6

    Fry the Onion Rings

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Portobello Z

    Place each smoked portobello mushroom on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of BBQ mayo on top of each mushroom. Add a slice of smoked provolone cheese on top of the mayo. Finally, add a few crispy onion rings on top. Serve immediately.

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