prime day..

[BBQchef33]

Was gonna do 9 racks of babybacks today. its been a while since i fired up the BYC, been using the smokey mountain lately. But its like 10 degrees out there and dont want do a 6 hour cook. So on my way to get another prime rib,, thats only 3 hours... gonna try a new way today.. and maybe a pack of turkey legs... Stay tuned.!! Cant wait to smell like smoke and be covered with soot!!

[BBQchef33]

ok, they're in.. 15 thighs rubbed with bourbon molasas on half and cajun foreplayu on the other half... a 6 lb brisket flat with southern flavor and montreal steak seasoning and a 7 lbs prime rib with garlic and onion and SF Black. .. Using all oak and hickory.

Its been a few months I used the big boys... forgot what its like to singe all the hairs on the forearm, burn the fingers up and have burn marks across the wrists from the hot edges... Was out there splittin wood, burned off the reminents from last cook on my grates, had the firebox stoked and preheated the chef to 450 just to get rid of any coodies in there.... wood on top preheating.. The kids came out and said "dad, the yard smells like summer". Damn I love doing this stuff... winters suck, I wanna move.!!! using that smokey mountain for the past 2 months, I realize what Im missing.. thats the lazy mans Q.

[willkat98]

I know the feeling (at least from a Dera owner standpoint)

Yesterday was heaven to me. 28 degrees, and I am out there in just a t shirt and sweats. Wife says, its not that hot out there. I said I wanted to get smoke in as many pores as possible.

This morning in the shower, even after washing the hair, I still smelled like smoke. I love that.

PS, the T shirt mod bought me a sore throat today, but with every hard swallow (go with that Brian) I still think it was worth it.

[chad]

No joke guys - it's time's like this winter that I'm glad I live in Florida. I was out parking cars at church this morning with a light nylon windbreaker -- only needed it because is was blowing about 15-20 mph and was about 70 degrees.

I haven't been able to cook the last couple of weekends (fortunately have grilled some salmon and chicken breasts a couple of time) and am going through withdrawal, too.

I get to do ribs for a family get together next Saturday. Brother-in-law is doing the Cornell chicken (he's pretty good with the grill: I haven't brought him over to the dark side yet! :D) and my wife said we're taking ribs. We're supposed to just take "sides" but my wife is a ribs and chicken kinda woman!!

Also, my supervisor said other analyst are asking about more pork. I prepared the pulled pork for our office Christmas party. So, may have that to do soon.

So, I do feel for you guys. Hope the water issues are cleared up, snow fall will slow down (let's face it, it's still early!), and all you guys and your families will stay safe.

[Mike(Mi)]

Way to go Phil, sometimes its just mind over matter! I wish I had the time, energy and desire to do that right now.

My stepdaughters wedding at the house was this weekend, I won't bore you with all the details, (there's a whole other post for ya, I've been away in "we're having a wedding ville" for awhile) but my job was to assist with the spread of food put on the table for 40 people. 2 turkey breasts in the kettle on Friday night, one injected and marinaded with Newman's, another rubbed with Bonesmokers. The best part was Saturday morning, I fired up the gas grill and got serious with it for the first time in a long while ..10 choice flank steaks, marinaded 16 hr. in my special brew. God, I was covered in smoke and spitting beef juice the whole time and it was great!

I'm going to post this cause I know y'all will keep it in the family :wink:

Dry and score with a knife (minimum 1/4" deep) 8-10 flank steaks
Marinade in plastic bags for 12-18 hrs
Crank grill to high and leave it there
Dry steaks on paper towel
Grill 3-4 minutes scored side down on hot grill
Turn steaks 45 degrees, cook another 3-4 minutes
Turn steaks over (scored side up) cook until desired doneness (on my grill, 3-6 minutes. The whole thing depends on thickness of steak and outdoor temp)
Platter up, let sit 30-40 minutes.
Slice 1/4" thick across grain at 45 degree angle
Enjoy!

MIKES MERRY MARINOD
3 Bottles Teriyaki Sauce
3/4 cup red wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup worster sauce
1/4 cup crushed garlic
3 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp garam masala
shake well and let it sit overnight

Great steaks? You bet!

[colt45]

sounds great but what is garam masala?

[chad]

what is garam masala?



It's a mixture of seasonings similar to curry (not the same spices, though) and used in Indian cooking. My wife uses it more than I do -- we cook curries and such (lot's of friends from all over after 20 years in the USAF).

According to the McCormick bottle we have the ingredients are:
spices including coriander, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon.

I was telling the wife the other day that I want to try it in a jerk sauce mix for chicken.

[parrothead]

Damn I love doing this stuff... winters suck, I wanna move.!!!

See, that's what I was talking about. A retirement place in Florida for q'ers

[Mike(Mi)]

Garam Masala --I know a guy that puts it in everything, that's a little over the top, but a little bit goes nice in a lot of things that we cook.

Florida is definitely nice, unless its summer, tourist season or hurricane season :shock:

Arkansas is where I'm headed. Nice weather, nice people, beautiful uncrowded country, VERY inexpensive, and close to the source of our beloved Ozark Oak! (It grows wild there you know)

[BigAl]

Garam Masala --I know a guy that puts it in everything, that's a little over the top, but a little bit goes nice in a lot of things that we cook.

Florida is definitely nice, unless its summer, tourist season or hurricane season :shock:

Arkansas is where I'm headed. Nice weather, nice people, beautiful uncrowded country, VERY inexpensive, and close to the source of our beloved Ozark Oak! (It grows wild there you know)

Where in Arkansas are you going to? I have been looking to move to cheaper also.

[Mike(Mi)]

Nothern part, just a free ferry ride across the lake from Protem in Southern MO. You could choose to drive around the lake coming south out of Springfield, but its not half as cool! Once we get over to the other side, its only 10 minutes to our property.

We are in Marian Co. and I have been told by some of our family members here that they consider us to be "really too far back in the sticks". Harrison is 40 minutes West and Mountain Home is 40 minutes East. There's narry a McDonalds in between going either way! On the other hand, Yellville is 30 minutes south and Ozark Oak is $3.50 a bag at Harps grocery!

Al, I have 24 nice acres down there, my property taxes the first year were $27. Here in Michigan, given a piece of land with similar value, it would be hundreds. I think there's a link I posted over there on the left there on looking for land or a house. There are several offices with very attractive listings in So. MO. and No. AR.