BBQ!

Sally · August 03, 2012, 08:56:53 AM

My neighbors usually do the cooking, but I just bought my first very own BBQ..
Making chicken this weekend....any suggestions or pointers?

I,Galactus · August 03, 2012, 09:23:50 AM

Quote from: Sally on August 03, 2012, 08:56:53 AM....any suggestions or pointers?

Don't call it BBQ unless you're smoking it?

Sorry for snark, but I'm assuming you have purchased a charcoal or gas broiler aka "grill." While it is possible to prepare BBQ on one of these, you'll more than likely be grilling. BBQ is "slow and low" cooking, i.e. smoking with wood chips and such as this.

I,Galactus · August 03, 2012, 10:22:23 AM

Alright internet = serious business, thus it's serious post time.

A digital thermometer like this one is a great tool to have, for any outdoor food preparation. That way you can know your grill temp and test meat quickly and easily for doneness without any guesswork.

Re: chicken... what's your plan of action? Whole roast, pieces, just breasts and/or thighs?

I've used this recipe with great success. It's also got lots of useful general chicken/grilling info in there.

If you feel like doing asada style stuff here's my approach:

Quote from: I,Galactus on May 06, 2012, 07:54:20 PM
Marinate overnight:

6 chicken tits
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs lemon and/or lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
dash o' salt and pepper

Grill. Shred/dice. Tacos!

Hope that helps!

GodShifter · August 03, 2012, 11:20:54 AM

Yeah, for a successful grilling outing, make sure you marinate your chicken. Even something as simple as Italian dressing over night can make the chicken tender and delicious.

(I,Galactus' recipe sounds much better, though)

peoplething · August 03, 2012, 11:24:42 AM

reinforcing the overnight marinade.

you can get super fancy with dry rubs and small amounts of different kinds of oils, or go with the olive oil and garlic powder.

but for sure marinate your meat.

Sally · August 03, 2012, 11:39:11 AM

Quote from: I,Galactus on August 03, 2012, 10:22:23 AM
Alright internet = serious business, thus it's serious post time.

A digital thermometer like this one is a great tool to have, for any outdoor food preparation. That way you can know your grill temp and test meat quickly and easily for doneness without any guesswork.

Re: chicken... what's your plan of action? Whole roast, pieces, just breasts and/or thighs?

I've used this recipe with great success. It's also got lots of useful general chicken/grilling info in there.

If you feel like doing asada style stuff here's my approach:

Quote from: I,Galactus on May 06, 2012, 07:54:20 PM
Marinate overnight:

6 chicken tits
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs lemon and/or lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
dash o' salt and pepper

Grill. Shred/dice. Tacos!

Hope that helps!

It's settled! Making this marinade!

I,Galactus · August 03, 2012, 11:55:51 AM

I made a whole mess of that last Cinco de Mayo and it was fantastic.

Hope it works out well for you. I expect a full report.

Sally · August 03, 2012, 12:33:37 PM

Pics to follow. You all are invited!

peoplething · August 03, 2012, 01:16:09 PM

Can I bring Jor el... ya know, like my date?

Jor el · August 03, 2012, 02:53:42 PM

Cool, what time?

Sally · August 03, 2012, 02:57:28 PM

Ya know...he didn't make the list again damn it! Peoplething did make the list.

I,Galactus · August 06, 2012, 08:36:47 AM

***Paging Dr. Sally/Mertz/Gigi***

How'd it go?

Sally · August 06, 2012, 12:06:20 PM

It was good but I needed to put more chilli powder. I forgot to take pics

I,Galactus · August 06, 2012, 12:12:55 PM

No worries on the pics. Why photograph good food when you could be eating it?

My problem with chili powder ususally isn't the amount, it's the freshness. Stale old chili powder tastes bunk no matter how much you use IMO.

Sally · August 06, 2012, 12:16:47 PM

I had fresh from the Mexican market

I,Galactus · August 06, 2012, 12:20:08 PM

Well now ya know, spice it up next time! It seems like lots of cooking lessons have to be learned the hard way.

Sally · August 06, 2012, 10:33:07 PM

Trying to decide what to GRILL next weekend....suggestions?

bitter · August 06, 2012, 10:39:23 PM

Kebabs!!!

Soundgardenia · August 17, 2012, 10:32:13 PM

Marinating ahi tuna steaks in soy sauce and garlic to throw in the grill tomorrow!

Sally · August 18, 2012, 09:11:43 AM

Yum

Soundgardenia · August 18, 2012, 08:27:45 PM

Tuna steaks getting seared!

Sally · August 18, 2012, 11:06:20 PM

They were yummy yummy!

Sally · August 30, 2012, 12:58:44 AM

Ok...I'm running out of things to grill...suggestions please....I've done chicken, carne asada, burgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage, fish...

bitter · August 30, 2012, 01:31:08 AM

Quote from: Sally on August 30, 2012, 12:58:44 AM
Ok...I'm running out of things to grill...suggestions please....I've done chicken, carne asada, burgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage, fish...

Pineapple!

http://primalgrill.org/recipe_details.asp?RecipeID=165&EpisodeID=39

^ Some fun recipes on that show/website.

mertzy · June 30, 2013, 09:45:07 AM

Ok! It's that time of year again....pool party/BBQ at chez mertzy. Just making burgers, brats, cole slaw, and a corn black bean salad thing. Keeping it simple. Damn I love summer.