My son's first cook on his first kettle

[JoeSousa]

My 8 year old just had a birthday last Sunday and we gave him a new Jumbo Joe. We bought it a couple months back on clearance at Target and saved it for his birthday.

For his first cook we went with a Porter Road flank steak cooked over some lump charcoal. He picked out the rub, seasoned the meat, lit the kettle, flipped the steak, checked the temp, and helped slice. He was so proud of his steak and grill and dinner was excellent.

[Michael_in_TX]

How wonderful! I see he has his own chimney, too.

[JoeSousa]

Nah, he just uses one of the three I have. Might need to get him one of the small ones. And some smaller tongs. He was having a bit of trouble with the full size ones.

[tbob4]

That’s a great dad!

[Donw]

Good looking son, and steak! Well done.

[tenphases]

Well done dad, son will be teaching you future grandson the same one day

[Voodoo628]

That is awesome! Great job!

[TNPIGBBQ]

That’s awesome!

Glad you’re getting to share what you love with your son. Only downside is your days as King of the Grill are now numbered.

[ComfortablyNumb]

Especially when they go digital.....

[Greygoose]

BBQ competition team in the works by the looks !!!!!

[ScottyC13]

Awesome!

[Henrik]

Very cool!

[RonB]

That's the way to do it - start 'em young. Learning to cook is a skill that will last a lifetime, and learning to love to cooking is priceless.

[ComfortablyNumb]

My father taught me how to cook.....meth. It was quite profitable until I met someone from the DEA. I guess the upside was I got five years of free room and board and now have a new friend who insists I check in with him once a week. ;-)

[JCGrill]

Agreed. My mother started me around this same age and cooking remains one of the most important things in my life. It's both a hobby and a stress reliever. JoeSousa kudos, recommend you let him try some indoor cooking too.

[ofelles]

ComfortablyNumb That explains a lot! 😎

[Redwng]

Awesome, and you can tell he is taking pride with his steak!

[Huskee]

Awesome!

My own kids haven't' expressed an interest in cooking their own meat from start to finish yet. My oldest did make his own rub once (which was great actually) and got up with me at 530am last brisket cook and helped me start the stickburner fire (snow on the ground COLD out). Your post has inspired me to encourage my boys to try a cook start to finish.

[ribeyeguy]

He's the next Meathead!

[Backroadmeats]

Absolutely AWESOME!! Nicely done . I can see the excitement in his face. I have a great idea what my daughter will be getting for her birthday next year!! Nicely done on the porterhouse!! My steak of choice.