BBQ'ed Lemonade

Pyrotech · 05-11-2013, 08:32 PM

I came across an interesting recipe the other day, and I had to give it a try, BBQ Lemonade.

10 lemons, and 2 limes where cut in half and Dipped in sugar.

The Lemons and Limes where placed on a disposable grill liner, and smoked with a bit of Cherry wood. everything was cooked until the sugars, started to Caramelize.

The smell of the lemons and limes after coming off the smoker was flat out amazing.

I made up a simple syrup with 2 cups water and 3 cups white sugar, squeezed the lemons and limes into the syrup, and floated 3 thin lemon wheels and 2 lime wheels on top.

Water was added to reach 1 gallon.

IamMadMan · 05-11-2013, 08:34 PM

Look Great....

Bonewagon · 05-11-2013, 08:37 PM

I agree - it looks great. How'd it turn out? Did the smoke add anything?

Vision · 05-11-2013, 08:39 PM

Cool. So, how was it? And how long did the sugar take to caramelize?

Pyrotech · 05-11-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonewagon

I agree - it looks great. How'd it turn out? Did the smoke add anything?

turned out really good in my opinion, I know it didn't take long to drink the gallon we made. I will be making this alot over the summer.

it only took about 5 - 10 minutes or so, I kept moving the the lemon halfs so that they would get an even heat.

oifmarine2003 · 05-11-2013, 09:21 PM

So, how was the taste???

creekwalker · 05-12-2013, 06:59 PM

I happened to see a grilled lemonade recipe the other day, and today on a cooking show they were making grilled lemon vinaigrette (to finish grilled chicken with on the plate). They seemed to be saying that the grilling intensified the flavor and mellowed it at the same time (took the edge off the acidity).

Pyrotech · 05-13-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by creekwalker

I happened to see a grilled lemonade recipe the other day, and today on a cooking show they were making grilled lemon vinaigrette (to finish grilled chicken with on the plate). They seemed to be saying that the grilling intensified the flavor and mellowed it at the same time (took the edge off the acidity).

Next batch I am going to try with out adding the simple syrup to first, I want to see how much the smoking/grilling added to the natural sweetness. the gallon we made only lasted about 10 minutes before it was gone. I have already gotten request for more from everyone that tried it.

charrederhead · 05-13-2013, 04:02 PM

Who else is thinking rum/tequila/vodka??!!

Untraceable · 05-13-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by charrederhead

Who else is thinking rum/tequila/vodka??!!

add bourbon to that

MS2SB · 05-13-2013, 05:07 PM

Add a little cherry juice to that and it'll really knock your socks off.

Marrs · 05-13-2013, 06:59 PM

Temp?

bwsawman · 05-13-2013, 07:13 PM

Use some pure maple syrup instead of sugar for a special taste...good stuff!

Garrett · 05-13-2013, 07:42 PM

I'm stealing this. Could you taste any smoke in it.

Pyrotech · 05-13-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by charrederhead

Who else is thinking rum/tequila/vodka??!!

More limes and it would be a great margarita mixer...

05-11-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
Pyrotech Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-12 Location: Austin Texas	BBQ'ed Lemonade I came across an interesting recipe the other day, and I had to give it a try, BBQ Lemonade. 10 lemons, and 2 limes where cut in half and Dipped in sugar. The Lemons and Limes where placed on a disposable grill liner, and smoked with a bit of Cherry wood. everything was cooked until the sugars, started to Caramelize. The smell of the lemons and limes after coming off the smoker was flat out amazing. I made up a simple syrup with 2 cups water and 3 cups white sugar, squeezed the lemons and limes into the syrup, and floated 3 thin lemon wheels and 2 lime wheels on top. Water was added to reach 1 gallon.

05-11-2013, 08:37 PM	#3
Bonewagon Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan	I agree - it looks great. How'd it turn out? Did the smoke add anything? __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, PBC, Kamado Joe Jr., Carson Rodizio, and a Super Fast [I]and[/I] Accurate [COLOR="Blue"]Blue[/COLOR] Splash-Proof Thermapen

05-11-2013, 08:39 PM	#4
Vision is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-11-11 Location: Baltimore, Maryland	Cool. So, how was it? And how long did the sugar take to caramelize? __________________ Mak 1 Star, Blackstone 36, WSM 18, Weber OTG

05-11-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	So, how was the taste??? __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

05-13-2013, 04:02 PM	#9
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05-11-2013, 08:34 PM	#2
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Look Great....

05-12-2013, 06:59 PM	#7
creekwalker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-13 Location: Beaufort, NC	I happened to see a grilled lemonade recipe the other day, and today on a cooking show they were making grilled lemon vinaigrette (to finish grilled chicken with on the plate). They seemed to be saying that the grilling intensified the flavor and mellowed it at the same time (took the edge off the acidity).

05-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#11
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05-13-2013, 06:59 PM	#12
Marrs On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-04-12 Location: Dutchess County, NY	Temp? __________________ [B]Marrs [/B] A New Mexican transplant smoking and spicing up a suburban New York neighborhood. WSM 22.5 modified, Mini WSM. 22.5 OTG. Genesis Silver. Flowerpot Tandoor 19. Proud Supporter of Operation BBQ Relief!

05-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#13
bwsawman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Ionia, MI	Use some pure maple syrup instead of sugar for a special taste...good stuff!

05-13-2013, 07:42 PM	#14
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	I'm stealing this. Could you taste any smoke in it. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle, Chargriller Pellet Grill, 36" Blackstone Griddle