If you’re lucky enough to be staying at The Downtown Modern in Austin, Texas, then you have full access to an amazing outdoor grill on the top deck overlooking the city. Here are a few Texas-centric recipes to try out during your stay.

Texas-Style Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

• 1 10-pound beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons of salt
• 2 tablespoons of pepper
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 cup of beef broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to 225°F.
2. Mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef brisket.
4. Place the brisket on the grill and cook for about 10-12 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F.
5. Once the brisket is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with beef broth on the side.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, husks removed
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Place the corn directly on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
4. Remove the corn from the grill and serve with butter and additional salt and pepper if desired.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
3. Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
4. Brush the shrimp skewers with the olive oil mixture.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6. Serve the shrimp skewers with lime wedges and cilantro.

Cooking on an outdoor grill in Austin is a great way to take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy some delicious food with friends and family. Whether you’re grilling up Texas-style beef brisket, corn on the cob, or shrimp skewers, these recipes are sure to be a hit. Happy grilling.