Cooking thread: Every message board needs one.

[longhair75]

Good Morning.

We are spending this weekend quietly coming down from a family reunion that took place over last weekend. My home is not really large enough to host any of the events, but my food is almost always in demand. Last Sunday, I got up at 2.00 am, started a fire in my smoker and cooked pulled pork and brats for everyone.

Today, I am keeping it simple. It will just be me, the Incomparable Sunflower and our two daughters. The farmer's markets are all open, and I have fresh tomatoes, lettuce and onion so Taco's are just the thing.

I have a fire going in my Weber Kettle Grill, but it is a temperature test trying to work out how to keep a fire going at about 275f for a long period of time. I have been watching a lot of The BBQ Pit Boys on Youtube, and I just have to try some of their stuff. I am planning this for next Sunday:

So, what are y'all cooking?

 

[Michie]

Going to eat street tacos now. Later today we are smoking ribs!

 

[Michie]

I like you new photo btw.

 

[longhair75]

Thanks!

 

[longhair75]

So, an update on my heat test. I usually grill on a Weber Performer Today I set it up using the "Snake" method which is placing a triple row of coals around the perimeter of the kettle and lighting just one end. I shut the vents most of the way and let it go. five hours later, I have 260f, and the snake is only half gone. Now, I know how to get the indirect heat needed for most of the BBQ Pit Boys recipes.

One gets tired of steaks, ribs, burgers, hot dogs and chicken. I am ready to expand

 

[longhair75]

The Snake Method Tutorial:

 

[Michie]

What are your plans on expanding the menu?

So, an update on my heat test. I usually grill on a Weber Performer Today I set it up using the "Snake" method which is placing a triple row of coals around the perimeter of the kettle and lighting just one end. I shut the vents most of the way and let it go. five hours later, I have 260f, and the snake is only half gone. Now, I know how to get the indirect heat needed for most of the BBQ Pit Boys recipes.

One gets tired of steaks, ribs, burgers, hot dogs and chicken. I am ready to expand

 

[longhair75]

Next week I will do those short ribs from the video. I saw a really interesting Carne Asada recipe this morning. The Pit boys have a very delicious looking Steak Stew also. The possibilities go on. I am also gearing up for some Beef Jerky and eventually, home stuffed Italian Sausage. I can just imagine cooking my chili recipe low and slow with some chunks of Mesquite....

I may not cook indoors for the rest of the summer

 

[Michie]

Yeah I've been wanting to try some seafoods and soups. There is all sorts of things to try. My husband is pretty excited about it.

Next week I will do those short ribs from the video. I saw a really interesting Carne Asada recipe this morning. The Pit boys have a very delicious looking Steak Stew also. The possibilities go on. I am also gearing up for some Beef Jerky and eventually, home stuffed Italian Sausage. I can just imagine cooking my chili recipe low and slow with some chunks of Mesquite....

I may not cook indoors for the rest of the summer

 

[longhair75]

Virtually anything you can braise in an oven can cook low and slow with some smoke on a Weber

 

[Mountain_Girl406]

My son has become very interested in cooking and baking, so I've gotten him into my favorite vegan cooking YouTube channel, and shared a few cookbooks with him. We are planning one new meal to cook together each week.
So far, mint chocolate chip brownies that we brought to a pot luck where they were all eaten...no one noticed the absence of dairy or eggs, our best results yet for vegan baking, and then a tofu pad thai with a challenging sauce prep.
I don't know what he'll choose next!

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

Tonight I just threw something together. 80/20 hamburger, seasoned with salt and cracked pepper, garlic powder, parsley, steaksauce, a dab of mustard, onion and green pepper, breadcrumbs and a little ketchup to bind.

Sorta a minnie meatloaf for 1.

I had macaroni salad with it accompanied by a few glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

[longhair75]

Tonight I just threw something together. 80/20 hamburger, seasoned with salt and cracked pepper, garlic powder, parsley, steaksauce, a dab of mustard, onion and green pepper, breadcrumbs and a little ketchup to bind.

Sorta a minnie meatloaf for 1.

I had macaroni salad with it accompanied by a few glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon.

THis sounds tasty and inventive!

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

THis sounds tasty and inventive!

It was tasty. Lol. I love barbecue but live in a condo. Your posts make my mouth water.

 

[longhair75]

I can't imagine life without cooking outside.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

I can't imagine life without cooking outside.

I love It believe me but it is what it is right now.

I did marinate some steak tips while I was down near Cape Cod.

Steak tips are more popular in New England.

I used olive oil and IPA Ale, fresh squeezed lemon, worcestershire,brown sugar,garlic powder, parsley, paparika and red pepper flakes.

Marinated for 24 onions and then grilled. They were like butter.

 

[Michie]

I do not know if I mentioned this or not but I tried smoked tuna the other day and it was fantastic. Also tried smoked tuna salad. It was delicious.

 

[pdudgeon]

I'm lovin' the inventiveness of this thread.

 

[Michie]

Does this sound good to anyone?
Smoked Salmon Chowder – Masterbuilt

I'm thinking I would prefer a more traditional gumbo with more veggies.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I'm cooking Pizza Hut, and by cooking I mean waiting for my driver to get here with the cardboard and cheese and processed meat because poor health is neat and I'm lazy.