Wild Leek Sunday...

Budman1 · 04-28-2013, 07:52 PM

Spring finally made an appearance here in Western New York, so yesterday the wife, I and our faithful companion went back in the woods to get some wild leeks (or ramps if you live in other parts), timing was perfect. Today I searching for leek recipes and found this one for "Wild Leek Pie". I was a little skeptical at first, but it was mighty tasty. Definitely a keeper. It fit in perfect with some pulled pork, ribs and shrimp on the UDS. Here's a few pics of a beautiful Sunday. Got dinner in just before the rain hit.

Leek recipes-http://north-link.net/cmsakry/1pub/8904mod1.htm

using my favorite temp controller

Duke sleeping on the job

Wampus · 04-28-2013, 08:27 PM

I bet that IS good! Nice work, and nice deck!

landarc · 04-28-2013, 08:30 PM

Nice, yeah, those wild leeks are terrific. Nice plate

Mark Warren · 04-28-2013, 08:40 PM

Awesome Plate

rondini · 04-28-2013, 10:05 PM

Nice Nice Nice! And thanks for note on the leek site.

Titch · 04-29-2013, 02:27 AM

Looks good mate, does the wild leek taste like store bought?
Duke looks real stressed mate

code3rrt · 04-29-2013, 03:19 AM

Looks downright good enough to eat!
Sounds like you had a great day.

KC

captndan · 04-29-2013, 06:58 AM

Did some reading about ramps because I raise them. There were some references about being like a leek. What! Not true! You can buy leeks in the store but not a ramp. Ramps are sold at outdoor events because of the strong odor. Much stronger than a leek. One tiny ramp has as much power as a whole basket of leeks. I like them both. Caution, don't eat ramps around someone you like.

Budman1 · 04-29-2013, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieTitch

Looks good mate, does the wild leek taste like store bought?
Duke looks real stressed mate

I always pick them wild, so I really don't know. Rumor has it, and as Captdan says, that wild leeks are a lot stronger than commercially grown leeks or ramps. Up here in New York we call them "leeks", a little farther south, towards West Virginia they call them "Ramps". And as Captdan states "Caution, don't eat ramps around someone you like."... Or eat them around somebody you don't like.

We've pickled them before with good results and I've even seen wine made from them, though I haven't tasted it. Yet.

woodbutcher1 · 04-29-2013, 10:04 PM

Titch,wild leek has a taste all of its own. Cross between garlic and onion. Not even close to the home grown/domesticated variety.

I use the white portions,cut lengthwise,dehydrate them and grind them up into ramp Powder. Awesome stuff. You have to use it sparingly though, it is potent.

John Bowen · 04-30-2013, 09:02 AM

Most people work their butts off all week dreaming of a day like that! The simple things with family and good food> Good Job!

JerBQ · 04-30-2013, 10:26 AM

Hey Budman, we're practically neighbors - I'm down in Allegany County, or as we say "Agony" County. I too have been partaking of spring's bounty lately. Keeps the in-laws away

. Not to hijack, but here's a new one I tried a few weeks back, which went over huge with my fellow leek lovers: cold smoked leek dip. Just soften up some cream cheese, mix in some minced leeks (as many as you think you'd like, (I liked a ton), some shredded cheddar, a splash of vinegar (I used my home made cider vinegar), some crisp bacon bits and some black pepper. I lined a shallow aluminum pan with cling wrap, plopped the dip in and spread it out to get a good surface area, and cold smoked with my Amaze-n-Smoker for about 5 hours with hickory pellets. Killer.

fingerlickin' · 04-30-2013, 12:41 PM

Now that's what I call a productive day.

BobM · 04-30-2013, 07:00 PM

Very nice!

Arky Hog · 05-03-2013, 11:48 AM

Hope you didn't work inside the next day. My experience with these when living up North was the next day was a good day to fumigate for any bugs. A bunch of guys at fishing camp drinking beer and eating ramps was really bad.

04-28-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
Budman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y.	Wild Leek Sunday... Spring finally made an appearance here in Western New York, so yesterday the wife, I and our faithful companion went back in the woods to get some wild leeks (or ramps if you live in other parts), timing was perfect. Today I searching for leek recipes and found this one for "Wild Leek Pie". I was a little skeptical at first, but it was mighty tasty. Definitely a keeper. It fit in perfect with some pulled pork, ribs and shrimp on the UDS. Here's a few pics of a beautiful Sunday. Got dinner in just before the rain hit. Leek recipes-http://north-link.net/cmsakry/1pub/8904mod1.htm using my favorite temp controller Duke sleeping on the job __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, Weber OTS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=34"][COLOR="Blue"]Secret Squirrel Society[/COLOR][/URL] - Nope, doesn't exist. Bob Semper Fi Last edited by Budman1; 04-28-2013 at 10:01 PM..

04-28-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN	I bet that IS good! Nice work, and nice deck! __________________ [COLOR="Blue"][B]"Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so unlike Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi[/B][/COLOR]

04-28-2013, 08:30 PM	#3
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Nice, yeah, those wild leeks are terrific. Nice plate __________________ [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]

04-28-2013, 10:05 PM	#5
rondini Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-10 Location: Reed City, MI	Nice Nice Nice! And thanks for note on the leek site. __________________ Ron, 1 little Chief top loader, 1 UDS (90% built) 1 mini UDS (in plans)

04-29-2013, 02:27 AM	#6
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	Looks good mate, does the wild leek taste like store bought? Duke looks real stressed mate __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

04-28-2013, 08:40 PM	#4
Mark Warren is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-16-13 Location: here	Awesome Plate

04-29-2013, 03:19 AM	#7
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	Looks downright good enough to eat! Sounds like you had a great day. KC __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah:

04-29-2013, 06:58 AM	#8
captndan Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN	Did some reading about ramps because I raise them. There were some references about being like a leek. What! Not true! You can buy leeks in the store but not a ramp. Ramps are sold at outdoor events because of the strong odor. Much stronger than a leek. One tiny ramp has as much power as a whole basket of leeks. I like them both. Caution, don't eat ramps around someone you like.

04-29-2013, 10:04 PM	#10
woodbutcher1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-04-10 Location: Shelby Twp. Macomb Co. SE Michigan	Titch,wild leek has a taste all of its own. Cross between garlic and onion. Not even close to the home grown/domesticated variety. I use the white portions,cut lengthwise,dehydrate them and grind them up into ramp Powder. Awesome stuff. You have to use it sparingly though, it is potent. __________________ leonard ----------------- Real Men Don't Drink Milk-----They Eat The Cow. 55 Gal. UDS 30 Gal. UDS 16 Gal. Mini. UDS [COLOR=Blue]Maverick ET-732 & iQue - 110 [/COLOR]

04-30-2013, 09:02 AM	#11
John Bowen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-09-13 Location: Tupelo, MS	Most people work their butts off all week dreaming of a day like that! The simple things with family and good food> Good Job!

04-30-2013, 10:26 AM	#12
JerBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-09-11 Location: Wellsville, NY	Hey Budman, we're practically neighbors - I'm down in Allegany County, or as we say "Agony" County. I too have been partaking of spring's bounty lately. Keeps the in-laws away. Not to hijack, but here's a new one I tried a few weeks back, which went over huge with my fellow leek lovers: cold smoked leek dip. Just soften up some cream cheese, mix in some minced leeks (as many as you think you'd like, (I liked a ton), some shredded cheddar, a splash of vinegar (I used my home made cider vinegar), some crisp bacon bits and some black pepper. I lined a shallow aluminum pan with cling wrap, plopped the dip in and spread it out to get a good surface area, and cold smoked with my Amaze-n-Smoker for about 5 hours with hickory pellets. Killer. __________________ JerBQ Pitts and Spitts US2448, Belson charcoal/gas trailer rig, JennAir & Weber gassers, Weber 18" kettle, 2 turkey fryers, Insanely fast [COLOR=Purple]PURPLE[/COLOR] Thermapen, custom 55" kettle grill
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04-30-2013, 12:41 PM	#13
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04-30-2013, 07:00 PM	#14
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05-03-2013, 11:48 AM	#15
Arky Hog Found some matches. Join Date: 01-23-13 Location: Springdale, AR	Hope you didn't work inside the next day. My experience with these when living up North was the next day was a good day to fumigate for any bugs. A bunch of guys at fishing camp drinking beer and eating ramps was really bad. __________________ 22.5 WSM, very old, highly modded ECB, and never cook without my ET- 732