Homer called....Hey Caveman Chops...DUH

So Homer called me today and said......."Hey Caveman Chops tonight...DUH" So I went to the store got for center cut bone in 1 1/2 thick. Whipped up some baby red taters with buttah and chives and here we go. After all what could possibly go wrong on a Holiday that has fireworks and booze....DUH

Chops seasoned and ready


Homer taking over on the Caveman routine
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Got them to about 100* - 120* internal and transferred to the grate to finish. Also turned off the bottom vents so they could ease up slow.


And the Holiday Money Shot........This was crazy good. Thanks for looking

Seefyre said:

I must say I was cringing seeing those beautiful chops on the coals like that.

Then I said to myself "yup, he ruined 'em- bone dry and charred"

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To be honest, the first time I did this that's just how they came out...dry:doh: The method is really just the extreme of Hot n' Fast. For steaks it's pretty straightforward. Cook as normal until the IT is to your liking. I pull them at about 115*-120* and then rest tented for 5-10 minutes. Chops are different. I find the thicker the better. For some reason chops give a a false IT reading when I probe them while on the coals. The pen tells me they are cooler than what they actually are. Here is were probing for doneness like a Chef would check steaks makes it easier. The gooshier they are the more rare they are. I tired something different this time and pulled them when they were probing about 100*-120* but were still soft in the center. Then I put the grate back on, closed the bottom vents and let them come up to temp on the cool side of the grill. When checked with my pen, the IT and a touch test were more in sync. The results this time were a nicely blackened outside and a very juicy center. This time it worked out perfectly. So steaks run different than pork. Oh and if you're going to try this at home, which I highly advise you do. Make sure the steak you are using is thick and a choice cut at least. I've tried the cheaper cuts and the results are less than stellar. If you did this your first time there would never be a second. So, go out and get some really nice fat choice beef tenderloins about 8 oz each and go Caveman. Get ready for the most flavorful, juiciest steak of your life. Oh and anything above rare, and medium rare is pushing it will also affect the overall flavor experience. Next up is maybe chicken thighs or a Tr-Tip.