BBQ Brethren "La Guerre de Pommes de Terre (Battle Potato)" Throwdown! - Page 4

SmokinAussie · 12-19-2010, 03:06 PM

NOT GONNA MAKE IT:

Sorry guys, been meaning to have an entry all week, but with finishing off work in the shop, trying to get the house in order so we can leave, shopping for food and Xmas treats... and with the worst pre Xmas weather on record I've just run out of time.

Anyway... looks like Gore's potato skins are better than anything I was gonna come up with ! They look awesome! Love Toms Sausage and Spuds too!

Cheers!

Bill

landarc · 12-19-2010, 04:06 PM

That is a good looking mess there Tom. I would take a plate of that, sauce on side for me as well.

BBQ Grail · 12-19-2010, 05:53 PM

Sweet Potato and Yam Layered Au Gratin with Guyere Cheese

bigabyte · 12-19-2010, 05:56 PM

^^^Dayum!^^^

The BBQ QB · 12-19-2010, 06:05 PM

Been a while since I posted around here, but I've been able to re-configure my priorities.

I've been waiting for an excuse to make something different on my Ceramic, just for the challenge and this throw down seemed just the thing.

For your review, I humbly present Baked Potato Soup, with potato skin garnish and fresh balsamic garden salad. The star is the soup. Sorry Gore no Eggplant.

Enjoy. I know it's a little out there for BBQ, but meh.

The overall plated picture. What?!!! Baked potato soup and Skins!

Here's my peeled and uncooked masses.

And ready to boil, a little salt and pepper, diced into 1cm cubes. water to cover by 1/2 inch.

Had to use some funky Lump management techniques to be able to both boil and simmer. Simmering in a Ceramic was a special treat in frustration. Took a lot of patience, but the results were good and the flavor spoke for itself.

So the money shot, I took several, but I like this one the best. you can see the sweat on the cheese.

The soup you say, well it was creamy and potato-y. Kids loved it. I liked it. It could do with more bacon, but I'm calling it a success.

Yours in soup.

Mike D

Ron_L · 12-19-2010, 06:18 PM

Nice looking soup, Mike!

My plan was to make a grilled potato and grilled leek soup, but I ran out of time :(

deguerre · 12-19-2010, 06:18 PM

The Battle Of Hampton Spuds

I know, stupid, but it's what I got.

bigabyte · 12-19-2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

The Battle Of Hampton Spuds

Potatoes will never be the same!

ecode · 12-19-2010, 07:13 PM

All this fighting! Really guys, potatoes can live in peace and harmony. Click on this link and come right back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stw3osNnEkY

Oops, that might've been the wrong link.

Try this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xYs5g4STiE

You can sing along while you read. Well, in MY house, the red and white potatoes live in peace and harmony.

I love fingerlings -- who doesn't -- and usually parboil them a bit before throwing them on the grill coated in olive oil and kosher salt.

You can see they're all getting along fine there. I also do some sliced garlic in EVOO at the same time (I do segregate the garlic, cause ... you know how garlic can be).

I usually keep it simple: sliced with a coating of salt crystals, roasted garlic and maybe a dollop of sour cream.

See, once they're all toasted up, they get along just fine, even the garlic.

Thanks for looking.

Ron_L · 12-19-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

The Battle Of Hampton Spuds

I know, stupid, but it's what I got.

I chuckled

Ron_L · 12-19-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecode

All this fighting! Really guys, potatoes can live in peace and harmony.

I don't know why, but I started singing this song (to myself at least) as i read your post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmALA8miQY8

Nice job!

Wrench_H · 12-19-2010, 08:07 PM

BBQ_QB - that soup looks great. Nothing like a bowl of hot soup this time of year.

ecode - potatoes, garlic, and sour cream...hard to beat that. Looks great.

bigabyte · 12-19-2010, 08:16 PM

I'm sorry, I haven't been able to get past the first video ecode posted yet. I'm sure her entry was absolutely amazing (she never disappoints), along with anything else anybody posted since that, but I think I'll just watch that first video again.

landarc · 12-19-2010, 08:28 PM

I made potato gnocchi with beet greens...they were tasty. Roasted the potatoes on the kettle, no wrapping as I was trying to get the fire taste into the potatoes. Then made some gnocchi, steamed and then sauteed the greens with garlic, EVOO and a little kumqaut marmalade.

landarc · 12-19-2010, 08:30 PM

I am both gobsmacked and impressed with you Guerry, I don't think I would have ever thought of that, then again, I would never have entered it. I give you kudos, I may even help you win with that entry.

12-19-2010, 03:06 PM	#46
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	NOT GONNA MAKE IT: Sorry guys, been meaning to have an entry all week, but with finishing off work in the shop, trying to get the house in order so we can leave, shopping for food and Xmas treats... and with the worst pre Xmas weather on record I've just run out of time. Anyway... looks like Gore's potato skins are better than anything I was gonna come up with ! They look awesome! Love Toms Sausage and Spuds too! Cheers! Bill __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

12-19-2010, 04:06 PM	#47
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	That is a good looking mess there Tom. I would take a plate of that, sauce on side for me as well. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

12-19-2010, 05:53 PM	#48
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Sweet Potato and Yam Layered Au Gratin with Guyere Cheese __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

12-19-2010, 05:56 PM	#49
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	^^^Dayum!^^^ __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

12-19-2010, 06:05 PM	#50
The BBQ QB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-05-09 Location: Snellville, GA	Baked Potato Soup Been a while since I posted around here, but I've been able to re-configure my priorities. I've been waiting for an excuse to make something different on my Ceramic, just for the challenge and this throw down seemed just the thing. For your review, I humbly present Baked Potato Soup, with potato skin garnish and fresh balsamic garden salad. The star is the soup. Sorry Gore no Eggplant. Enjoy. I know it's a little out there for BBQ, but meh. The overall plated picture. What?!!! Baked potato soup and Skins! Here's my peeled and uncooked masses. And ready to boil, a little salt and pepper, diced into 1cm cubes. water to cover by 1/2 inch. Had to use some funky Lump management techniques to be able to both boil and simmer. Simmering in a Ceramic was a special treat in frustration. Took a lot of patience, but the results were good and the flavor spoke for itself. So the money shot, I took several, but I like this one the best. you can see the sweat on the cheese. The soup you say, well it was creamy and potato-y. Kids loved it. I liked it. It could do with more bacon, but I'm calling it a success. Yours in soup. Mike D

12-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#51
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Nice looking soup, Mike! My plan was to make a grilled potato and grilled leek soup, but I ran out of time :( __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

12-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#52
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	The Battle Of Hampton Spuds I know, stupid, but it's what I got. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

12-19-2010, 07:13 PM	#54
ecode On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-23-09 Location: My house	All this fighting! Really guys, potatoes can live in peace and harmony. Click on this link and come right back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stw3osNnEkY Oops, that might've been the wrong link. Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xYs5g4STiE You can sing along while you read. Well, in MY house, the red and white potatoes live in peace and harmony. I love fingerlings -- who doesn't -- and usually parboil them a bit before throwing them on the grill coated in olive oil and kosher salt. You can see they're all getting along fine there. I also do some sliced garlic in EVOO at the same time (I do segregate the garlic, cause ... you know how garlic can be). I usually keep it simple: sliced with a coating of salt crystals, roasted garlic and maybe a dollop of sour cream. See, once they're all toasted up, they get along just fine, even the garlic. Thanks for looking. __________________ Behind every great man,... there is a woman rolling her eyes. :roll: :becky: MY Primo Oval, Fire Pit, Revolation Chocolate Temperer, Nesco Coffee Roaster, Bray Coucke Mandolin, 2 KitchenAid Mixers, Cuisinart 14-cup Food Processor, Pie Irons

12-19-2010, 08:07 PM	#57
Wrench_H is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-22-09 Location: Wilmington, NC	BBQ_QB - that soup looks great. Nothing like a bowl of hot soup this time of year. ecode - potatoes, garlic, and sour cream...hard to beat that. Looks great. __________________ Anthony - Pork City Grillers KCBS team CharGriller Smokin Pro, King Kooker Cast Propane Smoker, Smokey Joe Silver, Blue Mosaic Kamado, Traeger 075(Somehow I now have 2 of these), Weber Performer, BW Fatboy, Char Griller Akorn Multiple Time [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]Zero[/URL] Member Try the [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"]Throwdowns[/URL] - MMMMM...tastes like liquid crystal

12-19-2010, 08:16 PM	#58
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	I'm sorry, I haven't been able to get past the first video ecode posted yet. I'm sure her entry was absolutely amazing (she never disappoints), along with anything else anybody posted since that, but I think I'll just watch that first video again. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

12-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#59
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I made potato gnocchi with beet greens...they were tasty. Roasted the potatoes on the kettle, no wrapping as I was trying to get the fire taste into the potatoes. Then made some gnocchi, steamed and then sauteed the greens with garlic, EVOO and a little kumqaut marmalade. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

12-19-2010, 08:30 PM	#60
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I am both gobsmacked and impressed with you Guerry, I don't think I would have ever thought of that, then again, I would never have entered it. I give you kudos, I may even help you win with that entry. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

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