favorite sides

[BillyH]

Seems no matter what the Q, we always seem to have the same sides. Not that Im complaining, I love potato salad, pork-n-beans, and french garlic bread. As long as my mom cooks it..got to get those recipes. I hear a lot of people have coleslaw? What else is everybody else serving with their Q?

[racer_81]

Seems no matter what the Q, we always seem to have the same sides. Not that Im complaining, I love potato salad, pork-n-beans, and french garlic bread. As long as my mom cooks it..got to get those recipes. I hear a lot of people have coleslaw? What else is everybody else serving with their Q?

cole slaw is good both as a side and on a pig sammich.

for me, though, tater salad is out unless it does not have egg or egg product in it.

yep - recently diagnosed with an egg allergy.

<sigh>

[icemn62]

I always thought that more meat was a side dish, to good ribs. That may be why I am looking for suggestions of good side dishes.

[kcquer]

Eating Q out around KC you'll get Fries and Coleslaw. Pit Beans and the normal array of fried appetizers (mushrooms, pepper rings, onion rings, cauliflower etc.) are on most menus.

At home I like coleslaw and (from a box) cheesey scalloped potatoes, baked beans with some kind of leftover Q in them (BB ribs are the best). With ribs I like corn on the cob, as long as you're gonna need a shower after eating, just as well go all out.

[BillyH]

oooh yeah...corn on the cob...good stuff. I usually boil it but I see where people put it on the pit. How's that turn out? Whats the process?

[kcquer]

How's that turn out? Whats the process?

I've done corn on the pit a couple times and like it quite a bit. I remove the outer 2 or 3 thickest layers of husk then just peel back the thinner, more tender inner layers. Remove the silks, then put the remaining husks back on, then wrap in foil. You can do it without the foil but it requires a lot of attention to prevent burning. Takes 45 to 90 mins depending on how hot the area you're cooking on is. You can tell when its done by squeezing, if they still feel solid, not done yet.
Never tried zucchini on the smoker but I love it grilled, just cut in half length wise and brush with some good Italian dressing and sprinkle with Tony C's or seasoned salt or whatever seasonings you like. I'm sure this would do fine in the smoker too.

[Solidkick]

Green beans doctored up with onion, beef bullion and Tony C's. If you got some pulled pork or brisket left over, throw that in too. My family is a big green bean eatin' bunch.

Scalloped or Au Gratin potatoes works well too.
Another favorite is a knock off recipe of Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown cassarole. When we do the Belly Brothers 4th of July party, my wife usually has to take 2 or 3 pans and there ain't no leftovers!

Let me know if you want the recipe.

[kcquer]

Green beans doctored up with onion, beef bullion and Tony C's. If you got some pulled pork or brisket left over, throw that in too. My family is a big green bean eatin' bunch.

Jeanne and I eat a lot of green beans too, I like to put the au jus from foiled up pork loin or brisket in the green bean pot.

[Solidkick]

oooh yeah...corn on the cob...good stuff. I usually boil it but I see where people put it on the pit. How's that turn out? Whats the process?

You might be a brother if:

You boil your corn, but you damn well better not boil them ribs! :twisted: :twisted:

[BillyH]

Boil ribs??? Im a griller and I know better than that!!! Thats how they do em at Chilly's probably...

[rbsnwngs]

i like some dirty rice with my Q maybe a little mashed potatoes

[BigBelly]

Scalloped or Au Gratin potatoes works well too.
Another favorite is a knock off recipe of Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown cassarole. When we do the Belly Brothers 4th of July party, my wife usually has to take 2 or 3 pans and there ain't no leftovers!

Let me know if you want the recipe.

Yes please, this sounds great. Can it be cooked in the smoker?

[Bellybro]

We will get a buch of fresh veggies like, Zuchini, yellow squash, green, red and yellow peppers, cailiflower, Brocoli, mushroom, puti in large foil cooking bag and add butter and a half can of beer, any liquid will work and season with your favorite seasoning. Set on grill and turn occasionally, steams up real nice. The ladies like it alot!

Also on the corn if you soak them in water for at least an hour and then pull back the husk and remove the silk, pull husk back up and take an outside one and use it to tie up the ear set on grill turining every 5 minustes until the husk is like parchment paper. Taste good dipped in real butter!

[Jorge]

We will get a buch of fresh veggies like, Zuchini, yellow squash, green, red and yellow peppers, cailiflower, Brocoli, mushroom, puti in large foil cooking bag and add butter and a half can of beer, any liquid will work and season with your favorite seasoning. Set on grill and turn occasionally, steams up real nice. The ladies like it alot!

Also on the corn if you soak them in water for at least an hour and then pull back the husk and remove the silk, pull husk back up and take an outside one and use it to tie up the ear set on grill turining every 5 minustes until the husk is like parchment paper. Taste good dipped in real butter!

Like the beer angle, have to give that a try. Doing corn on the grill I'll add some hot salt now and then. After the corn has steamed in the husk you just get the flavor and no texture from the salt.

PS great addition to your sig :D

[Solidkick]

Like the beer angle, have to give that a try.


Jorge,

I don't think the Belly Brothers could cook unless beer was involved.
Hell, we even had a beer distributor as a sponsor for our last cookoff.

BellyBro's way of doing corn is really good.

And yes John I'll loan you $20.00, but only if it's going towards paying off the new cooker.......I just can't pay for your next lap dance down at the strip club. :mrgreen:

[parrothead]

Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.

That and pineapple rice.

[Solidkick]

Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.

That and pineapple rice.

Would that be Brian's pineapple rice recipe? :twisted:

[Bellybro]

It is sacrilage around our house if you light charcoal or wood and don't have an open beer nearby!

Ahh strip club, been a long time!

[Jorge]

It is sacrilage around our house if you light charcoal or wood and don't have an open beer nearby!

Ahh strip club, been a long time!

You guys are from Texas, right? 8)

[BigBelly]

Do not forget about that recipe for the potato casserole? It sounds great.

[brdbbq]

Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.

That and pineapple rice.

Would that be Brian's pineapple rice recipe? :twisted:

Hell Absolutely. Would you like me to post it ?

[Jorge]

Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.

That and pineapple rice.

Would that be Brian's pineapple rice recipe? :twisted:

Hell Absolutely. Would you like me to post it ?

Bet you have to dig deep to find it.

[milbum]

I'm a bread and beans man myself, but here is my wifes favorite. Coat asparagus with olive oil and crushed garlic let sit for about an hour, grill over high heat until slight char on outside but still a little firm.

Caution-makes your pee stink. :shock:

[BigBelly]

Yes, please, post it when you get time.

[racer_81]

Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.

That and pineapple rice.

Would that be Brian's pineapple rice recipe? :twisted:

Hell Absolutely. Would you like me to post it ?

post your squid fried rice recipe while you're at it.

[BillyH]

and speaking of beer and TEXAS...theres only one...the only brewed in Shiner Texas..and all you too far off to get the stuff, I feel for you...

I'll get the hang of this picture thing yet...

[Bigmista]

[quote="parrothead"]Deep fry the corn on the cob in peanut oil. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Good stuff.
/quote]

Wouldn't it pop?

*trying to keep a straight face*

[BillyH]

steaks and some deer sausage..mmm

[Solidkick]

Copycat Recipe For Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Ingredients

2 lb. Frozen shredded hashbrowns
1/2 cup margarine melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. Colby cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
spray 9X13 baking dish with Pam
combine soup, margarine, salt, pepper, onion, and cheese in a large mixing bowl
gently mix in the potatoes and pour into prepared pan
bake in 350* oven for 35-40 minutes, when edges are brown it's usually done

Seriously, this recipe is generally the most requested item for my wife to bring to family gatherings, along with her Blackberry cobbler recipe.

[BillyH]

sokidkick, this sounds good..I'll have me some tomorrow..thanks

[BellyBrotherII]

I like the beer in the veggies, makes for good flavor. You can even through some corn on the cob in the bag with it. Not bad....not bad at all. :lol:

[parrothead]

lb. Frozen shredded hashbrowns
1/2 cup margarine melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. Colby cheese, grated

Where's the sour cream at? Cracker barrel has sour cream in theirs. I'll try to dig up the one that I have.

[parrothead]

Cracker Barrel's Hashbrown Casserole

Recipe By : Recipe List
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 pounds frozen hash browns -- thawed
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
1 can cream of chicken soup -- condensed
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
1 teaspoon salt
2 cps Cornflakes -- crushed
1/4 cup margarine -- melted

COMBINE next 7 ingredients and mix with hashbrowns. PUT all in a 3 quart
casserole. SAUTE cornflakes in butter and sprinkle on top. COVER and BAKE at
350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

[Solidkick]

Greg,

Never seen the recipe with the sour cream or corn flakes. I may have to do a comparison taste test. I know the recipe we use is awfully damn good.

The colby cheese vs. the cheddar cheese is probably the biggest difference.

[Wayne]

Cole slaw with cabbage and carrots covered with raspberry vinigar dressing. Mixed veggies (I've posted about before) cooked over the fire. Artie's rice salid out of the Smoke and Fire book. And cobbler right out of the Dutch oven.

[BigBelly]

Oh no, that recipe looks like it would seriously stick to your ribs! It's a keeper!

[Stucue74]

In my opinion, nothing compliments good Q like some homemade nice and crispy fried okra, baked beans, and a pickled jalapeno. hmmm.

[Stucue74]

Also, Fried Squash is to die for.

[Bellybro]

Seriously, this recipe is generally the most requested item for my wife to bring to family gatherings, along with her Blackberry cobbler recipe.


I can personally vouch for this! This gal can cook! We always request this dish and the cabbage casserole and the corn casserole and every flavor of cobbler she can think of!

[Bellybro]

Seriously, this recipe is generally the most requested item for my wife to bring to family gatherings, along with her Blackberry cobbler recipe.


I can personally vouch for this! This gal can cook! We always request this dish and the cabbage casserole and the corn casserole and every flavor of cobbler she can think of!

[Neil]

My beautiful wife makes the Best fried green tomatoes. She's picking some right now to make tonight for supper as a super side with the brisket I smoked. YUMMMMMMMMMMMY!

[racer_81]

somewhere, either on this group or the old group, is a recipe for "fried vegetarian".

I forget if it was bill or tk that posted.

Anybody remember that one? That'd make an interesting side.....

[willkat98]

it was me, and it was lost in a Yahoo burb that deleted the first 4000 posts from the group.

[racer_81]

it was me, and it was lost in a Yahoo burb that deleted the first 4000 posts from the group.

bummer....that was a great recipe.

[Solidkick]

So did anyone try the hashbrown cassarole recipe?? I just finished some up at lunch. Good stuff!!

[Wayne]

Gawd, I am on a diet and all you guys ever talk about is food........foood, food, food! I hate diets. Had to eat my pulled pork at lunch today without coleslaw and beans. That's enough to make anybody grumpy.

[Bigdog]

Gawd, I am on a diet and all you guys ever talk about is food........foood, food, food! I hate diets. Had to eat my pulled pork at lunch today without coleslaw and beans. That's enough to make anybody grumpy.

Hang in there brother. Sounds like Adkins induction phase. Soon you will at least get to eat green beans with onions and bacon as a side. I think that some slaws are allowed too.

[Jorge]

Just tried this today. pretty good stuff. Always looking for new sides.

Loyd Benson Rice

3 C cooked Texmati rice
1/2 C vinaigrette (or italian dressing)
1/2 C chopped tomato
1/2 C chopped celery
1/2 C chopped green pepper
1/4 C diced carrot
1/4 C chopped red onion
1 C peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
1/2 C chopped black olives
1 T hot pepper sauce
1 t mustard
1/2 C plain yogurt
1/2 C chopped toasted pecans
3 T chopped cilantro

Toss the hot rice with the inaigrette and refrigerate. When it's cool, combine with the remaining ingredients, except the pecans and cilantro, and mix well. Serve garnished with the pecans and cilantro.

Serves 8

Legends of Texas Barbecue by Robb Walsh

[BrooklynQ]

Just tried this today. pretty good stuff. Always looking for new sides.

Legends of Texas Barbecue by Robb Walsh

This is a great book Jorge.

Try the Jalapeno Potato Salad. I always get raves when I make this.

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1/4 Dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic chrushed
1/2 cup olive oil
One 3 1/2 ounce can pitted black olives drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
6 oz feta cheese crumbled
4 jalapenos seeeded and chopped.

Cook the potatoes until tender. In large bowl combine mustard, vinegar, garlic. Whisk in the oil util emulsified. Add potatoes, olives, scallions, feta cheese, jalapenos. Toss to mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve at room temperature.

A couple of modifications that I've made that IMHO improved the taste.
1. Add some sugar - maybe about a two teaspoons or less. It helps balance the flavor.
2. Mix up the vinegars. I use a mix of white and red wine
3. Add some different types of hot peppers. I can't always get fresh jalapenos, so i mix up what ever small hot peppers I can find in the store.
4. Don't go cheap on the feta. Buy a good brand. It really makes a difference
5. Mix the potatoes with the sauce while the potatoes are still warm, not hot. It blends the flavors better.
6. Use different types of olives. I like calamata, green, what ever seems tasty at the olive bar.
7. Add some sweet hot peper rings chopped. Adds an interesting twist.
8. A friend of mine adds chopped hard boiled eggs. I haven't had it, but I trust his cooking techniques.
9. This tastes better made a day in advance.

[Jorge]

Just tried this today. pretty good stuff. Always looking for new sides.

Legends of Texas Barbecue by Robb Walsh

This is a great book Jorge.

Try the Jalapeno Potato Salad. I always get raves when I make this.

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1/4 Dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic chrushed
1/2 cup olive oil
One 3 1/2 ounce can pitted black olives drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
6 oz feta cheese crumbled
4 jalapenos seeeded and chopped.

Cook the potatoes until tender. In large bowl combine mustard, vinegar, garlic. Whisk in the oil util emulsified. Add potatoes, olives, scallions, feta cheese, jalapenos. Toss to mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve at room temperature.

A couple of modifications that I've made that IMHO improved the taste.
1. Add some sugar - maybe about a two teaspoons or less. It helps balance the flavor.
2. Mix up the vinegars. I use a mix of white and red wine
3. Add some different types of hot peppers. I can't always get fresh jalapenos, so i mix up what ever small hot peppers I can find in the store.
4. Don't go cheap on the feta. Buy a good brand. It really makes a difference
5. Mix the potatoes with the sauce while the potatoes are still warm, not hot. It blends the flavors better.
6. Use different types of olives. I like calamata, green, what ever seems tasty at the olive bar.
7. Add some sweet hot peper rings chopped. Adds an interesting twist.
8. A friend of mine adds chopped hard boiled eggs. I haven't had it, but I trust his cooking techniques.
9. This tastes better made a day in advance.

I've been planning to. Probably next week, now that you've given me the motivation.

[rbinms33]

If pork or beef is the main dish then I stick with the beans, tater salad and cole slaw. Every once in a while for a twist on the beans, I'll put a can of apple pie filling in there to change it up. And with the slaw, you can add some diced tomatoes and some chopped fresh cilantro to add a little zip.

If'n I'm serving chicken, like yesterday, I usually do mac n cheese and corn on the cob with some garlic bread and maybe a little slaw. It's all good and I'm sure I could vary it up some more but I've got folks kinda trained as far as what to expect when we cook now.

[brdbbq]

Loyd Benson Rice


Will I didn't finish reading that sumbitch wonder why ?

[jgh1204]

Bentsen is from the RGV. His daddy had a large ranch and paid his people with script redeemable at the local store. Which just happened to be owned by the Bentsens.

[BigAl]

My favorate side is a shot of Cabo when served with Beer!

[Neil]

Okay ladies listen up. You want to make a side dish that will have everyone saying, OH MY GOD, how did you do this? Heres what you do:

Slice an eggplant so that you have a bunch of eggplant rounds 1/2" thick. Spray with olive oil on both sides then place over medium hot coals on the grill. Grill until the down side is brown then flip over and place a slice of tomato on top, some mozzarella cheese, basil and a little parmesian. Remove from the grill when the cheese is melted and enjoy the reaction you get from everyone who tastes it.