Show Us What You're Cooking! (SUWYC) - Volume 33, Spring 2024

[BruceB]

Yesterday, sun was out in the wet side of Western WA, I had just finished watching the NASCAR race at COTA Austin (always a hoot!), and got the wild idea to do steaks for dinner. Raced down to the meat shop and got in the door a couple of minutes before closing, everything was put away for cold case cleaning, so I asked they guy just get me two boneless ribeyes, not too big. 2.5# later, i was out on on the way home, didn't even look at them before wrapping.

Uncovered the Weber for the first time this season, hooray it wasn't moldy, and it had most of a full load of used briquettes which I scooped out into a chimney starter. I did my usual starting method of using the side burner on the gasser, and dumped the hot coals into the S 'n S. I was going for a reverse sear, so seasoned the steaks and into a toaster oven until 115F.

I've had good success with the cold grate method; sear, flip, spin, etc. and these came out great, 4 minutes total to perfect medium rare. SWMBO made some yummy brown butter, garlic, and myzithra cheese noodles, and some compound butter for the steaks.

Of course, I didn't take pictures, I was distracted using my phone to time the sear cycles.

It was declared a rousing success, no advance planning involved!

[HotSun]

You've gotta love when you're grill/cooker is not all gross after winter. I just did a short cleansing burn on my Kamander, no mold, just a little sticky from cold smoking over the winter.

[BruceB]

I have come to think it's the way I deal with the devices post-cook; the gasser and pellet cooker both get shut off right away, but the Weber gets the vents shut and the charcoal allowed to go out naturally, providing heat to burn off the cooking residue.

[scottingaround]

Recent rib eye on the SnS.

[Troutman]

I keep going by this photo and stop and stare every time. That is one gorgeous hunk of meat

[barelfly]

Finally got a result I was happy with on a pork chop! SV bath at 125 for about 90 minutes, then rubbed with SPOGOS and finished in the CS skillet. Also enjoyed this garlic herb cauliflower rice with pistachios.

[HotSun]

Looks great! +1 on hoovarmin 's comment on the Fiestaware. Question: is the cauliflower rice your own recipe? I want to try something like that for my DW.

[barelfly]

HotSun - it’s a riff on this recipe. I added diced onion to start, then finished with green onion and cilantro. Lots of ways to go with herbs.

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/40958/herb-cauliflower-rice/

[HotSun]

Thanks barelfly !

[stlgrillin27]

Lately I’ve gone to the library and rented 8-10 cookbooks at a time and used various recipes over 3 weeks or so. Here are some of my most recent adventures, from top to bottom:

Seared squid and carrots with carrot-top salsa verde and chopped pistachios on a bed of cous cous

Indonesian chicken laksa

Persian char-grilled swordfish kebabs basted in an orange-butter cilantro reduction with a cucumber, mint, and tomato salad

Burmese style chicken curry

[hoovarmin]

Gosh, I think I need to get to the library! It all looks fantastic.

[Troutman]

I love this, been leaning this direction myself. Especially love the kabobs. Also love to see a recipe 👍

[stlgrillin27]

Troutman shoot me a message and I can copy down what’s in the book.

[PGH_RAM]

I finally had a chance to play with my new toy! I used my Onlyfire rotisserie on my Weber Master-Touch to cook up a couple of chickens. They were juicy and tender, with the most succulent white meat I've ever gotten off a chicken. I used Kingsford Professional and a few chunks of cherry wood. Simple macaroni and tomato salad for a side.

I'm pretty excited to try other meats on the rotisserie. Leg of lamb for Easter? Turkey for Thanksgiving? Rib roast for Christmas? Porchetta just because? I'm digging it.

[Finster]

Those look delicious.

[JCBBQ]

Stunning!

[holehogg]

Beautiful Birds.

[RichieB]

I haven't used mine in quite some time. That might have to change. Nice looking birds.

[Skip]

A Cold wet day in Southern Minnesota so I had to practice on those Rancho Gordo Beans again. Tuscan Reds today and they turned out better than Sunday's RG Cranberry Beans so I'm making progress says my Wife Tricia.

[hoovarmin]

Tricia is the only audience that matters, so if she gives the thumbs up you are golden.

[RichieB]

A different take on Beef Brats. 1st the grilled potato. I've done this before per Meathead direction. I always took the lazy way. That is microwave for 5 minutes. Then season and indirect 30 minutes then direct cut side down. Well, I decided to do the full bake on the Kettle. I'll never do it another way. What a difference in texture and taste. Pick up and eat. Now the brats. Placed in a C.I. pan and cooked then added kraut. Finally, a couple of slices of provolone. Spicy mustard on the side.

[hoovarmin]

Earthy and delicious. My kind of meal.

[barelfly]

Kraut!!!!!!

[hoovarmin]

I'm always trying new clam pasta recipes. This one is from Sip and Feast on Youtube. No parm cheese is involved, which is a departure from most of the recipes I've tried. This one involves making seasoned bread crumbs that are added at the end. I give it a B+ as written. But when I added a squeeze of lemon for acidity it rose to an A.

[JCBBQ]

What’s your favorite spaghetti vongole recipe?

[hoovarmin]

JCBBQ I'm gonna have to look that one up cause I don't even know what it is!

[hoovarmin]

JCBBQ ok, got it now. My favorite was one that my late wife had written down in her cookbook that our daughter has right now. It may not have been the best one of all, but it was pretty great and a staple in our house. I gotta get that book back!

[Elton's BBQ]

Chickenlegs on the gasser... Served with rice and ketchup.. easy meal..

[hoovarmin]

Elton has always been a rebel.

[Elton's BBQ]

Thanks for escorting me to the right path Huskee 👍

[holehogg]

Glad you got a leg-up :-)

[Finster]

Grilled some marinated chicken tenders on the Smokey Joe


Served with some white rice covered with broccoli sauteed with Mike's Hot Honey and parmesan cheese.
Stove Top stuffing, grilled (charred..lol) zucchini rounds, and a side salad.

[hoovarmin]

Everything was going great until I saw that Phillies tumbler.

[Huskee]

hoovarmin Right? It should say Tigers.

[Finster]

Atta Boy Harper!!

[Richard Chrz]

I happened to have a loaf of sourdough, patty melts.

[SheilaAnn]

#inspiration

[Draznnl]

Yummm, a burger without green or red objects sticking out.

[Andrrr]

Hell yeah!

[Attjack]

Time for a sammich.

[Huskee]

That's no sammich. That's a high-end deli lunch!

[Attjack]

Huskee My post St. Paddy's Pastrami-making tradition isn't going anywhere.

[JCBBQ]

Got some plans for the weekend. Trying something new. Beet BBQ sauce. Tastes great. Beautiful color. Can’t wait to try it on some food.

[JCBBQ]

hoovarmin 😂😂

[holehogg]

Very interesting. Please keep us / me up to date with this. Have you already posted recipe somewhere?

[JCBBQ]

holehogg will do. I’m gonna try it on a couple things this weekend. If it’s as good on meat as I suspect I’ll post the recipe.

[JoeSousa]

Not sure why I never tried making my own chicken sandwiches before but these will definitely go on the somewhat regular menu. Fried up some chicken boneless chicken thighs. These ended up nice and crispy and crunchy. Just some mayo and pickles on the buns.

[barelfly]

Dang that looks excellent! Excellent! Now I have a craving for a chicken sandwich!

[JoeSousa]

Forgot to mention I brined the thighs in pickle juice for a few hours before dredging and cooking. Gave a great flavor to the chicken.

[Andrrr]

Dang that looks good!