DennisLinkletter Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 How odd is this? Ever seen Brussel Sprouts growing? Thought you had seen it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 First Bali Sunset Dinner Party We had our first Bali Sunset dinner party this last week.. Saisuda made up some of our favorite Thai dishes and I was going to smoke up a big butt for pulling.. The pork ran overtime and was just set to rest when we started dinner.. So we nibbled on some before desert but were all to full of Thai to really get into it.. No problem, I have lots of vacuumed lil' bags of pulled piggy for lunch meat now.. The Bali sunset was not the star of the evening but did not disappoint us either.. Guest room is empty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryR Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Stuffed Tri-tip The SO brought home a "Stuffed Tri-tip" last night from our meat market. Had never stuffed a tri so I was excited to try something new. Very tasty. Turns out it was stuffed with mushrooms, green peppers, bread crumbs, cheese and I think it was ham. Middle was a perfect med. rare with the ends being med. Nice twist on one of my favorite cuts of meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Stuffed Tri-Tip Wow, Larry! I gotta try that! I may even prepare some for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 It was unseasonably warm today so I decided to grill up some Costco Brats. I dumped the KKEC into a metal bucket I bought for just such a purpose and loaded the old girl up with lump (Cowboy, it was all I could find on a short notice but it gets the job done). I did debate long and hard about whether or not to just fill up the 19.5" with lump, but I just can't bring myself to get her dirty yet. Longer term I think I'll keep lump in the 19.5" and KKEC in the 23" but for now the little one remains pure. I felt a little naked without the Stoker but it's not like grilling is hard. Fire hot. Apply food. Food hot. Getting the Cowboy up to 500F or so was easier than getting the KKEC to 350 and I got to hear that familiar tinkle as it caught fire. I cooked on the main grill rotating frequently, next time I may try the sear grill. I pricked my brats with the Thermapen to let the juices out - I like them a little dried out but the wife doesn't. They came out great: Nice crispy skin and pretty flavorful (Kayem, a local brand). A little Guldens spicy brown mustard and they really hit the spot. This is the first meal that I can't say was significantly better on the KK than on my old Weber Kettle (no real magic to high temp grilling of brats), but I can honestly say that I enjoyed cooking it a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I was also taking the leftover KKEC out of the grill for when I wanted to use regular lump. But now I have a new plan... It does just fine and if you set them closer together you will be surprised how much room there is. As dense as it is, it takes direct fire to get it burning, so I have not had any issues even when the basket full of lump is raging hot. Taking leftover lump out is not a problem. I will use most of it on the previous cooks if I know I am going to be using KKEC, and the few handfuls that are left in the bottom are perfect to get the KKEC going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Simple burgers and fries The title says it all...Its fair season here in FL, so I had to make some fries to drizzle with apple cider vinegar and Old Bay seasoning. Just like the stands on the boardwalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Meat: Chicken Brine: ~18 hours in Kosher salt Fuel: Cowboy Smoke: None Method: Indirect, Main Grill, Roadside baste Rotisserie: No Pit Temp: 350 Pull Temp: 160 Time: About 3 hours Draft Control: Stoker + StokerLog I was too lazy to change out the charcoal, but 350 could go either way when it comes to lump vs. extruded. No smoke this time, but my wife is addicted to this roadside baste. This time I tried red wine vinegar, but the verdict was that, while delicious, she prefers the apple cider I used on a turkey breast. Maybe one of these days I'll actually try the white vinegar that the recipe recommends Needless to say it was delicious and experimenting with vinegars just means I need to make it over and over and over again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just a run of the mill roasted chicken... Marinated in cider vinegar, oil, onion and garlic powder, with some salt and sugar. I usually marinate it in the cider vinegar and oil (3:1) and then mix up the spices depending on my mood. After mixing the marinade, I pour it in between the skin and meat at a few places, then let it sit breast down in a bowl for an hour or two until ready to cook. Roast on the upper rack for about 1 hour at 375-400. Indirect, deflector on basket handles, small drip pan under bird on main grill if you want. Sometimes I forget and its fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Another chicken Same as above, cider vinegar and oil (3:1) poured under the skin and allowed to marinate for about an hour. Cooked on the upper grill, indirect with HD on the basket handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Steaks, baked potatoes and spinach salad All my favorite things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 You're eating way to damn good, FM!!! Way to go, looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Poor man's prime rib Meat: ~3lb round roast Brine: None Rub: Balsamic and Olive Oil and with Dizzy's Cow Lick Fuel: KKEC Smoke: None Method: Indirect, Main Grill Rotisserie: No Pit Temp: 250 Pull Temp: 130 Time: About 2 hours Draft Control: Stoker I almost forgot to show off about a round roast I picked up and ate a few weeks ago. Rubbed in olive oil and balsamic with Dizzy's Cow Lick before I tossed it on the grill. Despite continually putting the meat on too soon (should have dropped the temp to 225 to be more on time, methinks) the results were great, it was more like a prime rib than a round roast. Rather than letting it dwell like I did for my earlier prime rib I pulled the roast and wrapped it in foil for half an hour before the wife came home and I sliced it. Tasted great with a little horseradish sauce on the side but the Cow Lick was a bit superfluous in my opinion, next time I'll do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 ...and on Friday there was a feast Sams club has whole beef tenderloin for a little over $5/lb , so brought one home to make beef wellington, but after I started trimming I decided it might just become steaks. These were some of the end cuts, from when I trimmed it. I accompanied with what has become my standard fare lately, baked potato and spinach salad. Since I also had some big fresh tomatoes, I went with baked tomatoes on the side, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conodo12 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Too bad we are not supposed to comment in this area - otherwise I would say that looks delicious!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Buffalo chicken wraps A quick and easy summertime meal. Grill a couple boneless, skinless breasts, cut them into strips, and toss them in your favorite wing sauce. I always have some homemade wing sauce in the fridge, so I just heat a some sauce in a stainless bowl on the stove while the wings are cooking. Yes, a stainless mixing bowl...they can go in the dishwasher, but the cookware doesnt When the chicken is done, lay a flour tortilla right on the grill and heat for about 15-20 seconds, take it off and load all of your fillings to build a wrap - I like to add some bacon, chopped lettuce and spinach, a diced mix of tomato, green pepper and green onion, some shredded cheese and a little ranch dressing. Served with fries and a side of the leftover warmed sauce to dip them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ribs and butts I had some company last weekend, so we made a few racks of baby backs and some butts. The butts went on at about 9am, while the ribs went on about noon. 250 degrees rock steady using KK extruded with manual draft. Everything was done at the same time, about 6:30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Some fish and a couple bread sticks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Um, Fetz, that's pathetic even by Iowa standards! I'm sure it was tasty though. No disrespect intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Sorry Dave - does this help? Pork and 'taters (from the other Iowa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
