Leg Of Lamb Kettle Cook In Progress...may take a while...

[deguerre]

So. Today I'm cooking a leg of lamb in the kettle. Gonna slow roast with some apple wood chunks and Kingsford Comp. This is just the start because it will be an all day thing. Started with your basic American raised lamb leg...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/lamb1_zpsac60395a.jpg

Made a rub with celery salt, cracked black pepper, white pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, kosher salt and ground thyme.

Gave the leg a little trimming, put a little rub in the gaps and trussed it up a bit...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/lamb2_zpsce350e3e.jpg

Rubbed it down and basted it with olive oil and a touch of apple cider vinegar...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/lamb4_zps33e050c9.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/lamb3_zps20feeec5.jpg

So now it sits in the fridge for a couple hours or so when I'll start the kettle. Oh, and since it's my birthday, Redhot got me this...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/mixer_zpseaa7ec3d.jpg

Been wanting a stand mixer for years. :becky::thumb:

To be continued...

[N8man]

:hungry:

[deguerre]

Sometime today we'll be watching this...

http://www.impawards.com/1958/posters/it_the_terror_from_beyond_space_xlg.jpg

I was allowed to stay up late and see it for the Friday Night horror movie when I turned five. :becky: :thumb: Still one of my all time favorite cheesy SciFi flicks. Alien borrowed the plot in a way...

That year, I got one of these...

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/ebay/images/2014/331160225433.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6540892483_71a5aa47d6_o.jpg


It was motorized and rolled on the floor. Fired plastic missiles and torpedoes. A great toy!


Might even watch a double feature...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/It_zpsbab22792.jpg

:mrgreen:

[sliding_billy]

Great looking piece of meat!

[ssv3]

Tuned on Guerry!

[Big George's BBQ]

Great B Day Gift We dont really have one Have talked about it Looking forward to watching the cook Keep trying to convince my wife to let me do one of those I remember that sub Had one It was Great Will definately be watching this :hungry::hungry::hungry:
BTW I tried to send you a PM of the Tat Lady but your box is full

[deguerre]

Cool George! Sorry bout the PM. But, I am a master at filling boxes...:eyebrows:

[buccaneer]

That's some priceless cool nostalgia!!
Also one of the best toys Ive seen!

I'm still not allowed to stay up late and watch horror movies!

[Big George's BBQ]

Cool George! Sorry bout the PM. But, I am a master at filling boxes...:eyebrows:

:laugh:

[ClintHTX]

Waiting anxiously!

[deguerre]

Just fried up a small piece that came off during trimming and gave it to Pinky for her opinion...:becky:

Redhot's working on the nanner puddin' as I type. Gonna start the grill pretty soon.

[deguerre]

That's some priceless cool nostalgia!!
Also one of the best toys Ive seen!

I'm still not allowed to stay up late and watch horror movies!

Yep. Wish I had one now. Imagine a five year old in 1963 unwrapping that.

We were warmongers...:shock::roll::becky::thumb:

[Big George's BBQ]

I am sure pinky gave you her approval That pudding sounds awesome

[Bludawg]

Sounds like a Grand way to celebrate Happy Birthday! I'm still in Re-coupe mode from mine yesterday:twitch:

[Bonewagon]

Happy Birthday! Looking forward to seeing that lamb when it's done! :pop2:

[deguerre]

Sounds like a Grand way to celebrate Happy Birthday! I'm still in Re-coupe mode from mine yesterday:twitch:

Happy Birthday, belated a bit, back atcha! You were born on Anzac Day.
It was a Memorial Day on my birthday too, in some States at one time.

[deguerre]

And the lamb has been on the kettle for about 30 minutes which has settled in around 265 +/-

Step one of the nanner puddin' is complete.

[deguerre]

Redhot's making the meringue...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/meringue_zps3d569773.jpg

[ssv3]

Getting better and better.:becky: BTW Happy!

[N8man]

nanner puddin'....
shakey puddin'....
equals birthday utopia!!!

[deguerre]

Vanilla pudding base is chilled, which will have a little of the meringue mixed in...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding_zpsda798fce.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding2_zpsae4e812d.jpg

First layer being made...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding1_zps1684f67d.jpg

And the saffron rice is done.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/rice_zps8f4903d7.jpg

Lamb is up to 77 (Started at 41) and the kettle was bumped to 300. Got some nice smoke. No pics of it yet as I'm not gonna open the grill for one. Just lettin' it ride.

[deguerre]

nanner puddin'....
shakey puddin'....
equals birthday utopia!!!

Shakey puddin' is second dessert...:becky::thumb:

[chambersuac]

Happy birthday. I always figured you for a leg man...with pudding.

[deguerre]

Happy birthday. I always figured you for a leg man...with pudding.

OH yeah. :thumb::thumb:

[deguerre]

Last layer of nanners, then puddin' then meringue...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding3_zpsbb14b528.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding4_zpsb5ebe101.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/pudding5_zps206d713b.jpg

And ready to bake.
Used four nanners.

[deguerre]

Lamb is at 100 IT. Kettle is still rockin at 300 +/-
and will pull off the grill around 120ish IT for the climb during rest.

[Jason TQ]

Is it done yet???

[deguerre]

We have...NANNER PUDDIN!!!

Went into a 375 preheated oven which was turned down to 350 as soon as it went in. Took 8 minutes.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/nannerpuddin_zpse6090c66.jpg

[Diesel Dave]

OOOOOoooooooo I love nanner puddin :hungry:

That looks really farkin good :heh:

[deguerre]

Lamb is pulled...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/roast_zps8bf4c08c.jpg

And resting...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/roast1_zpsa819064a.jpg

Got it loosely tented with foil for 20 minutes. Now, just need to stir fry the sliced onion and mini bell peppers in tome hot oil and toasted crushed red pepper flakes...

[Titch]

Looks as good as anything I have seen:thumb:
Redhot is a great cook mate

[Diesel Dave]

That looks amazing!

:hungry:

[deguerre]

Lamb climbed to 135 and stayed there. :thumb: Peppers are cooked. We're about to plate.

[deguerre]

Here are a few pics of the stir fry while we plate and eat... :becky:

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/stirfry_zps9f2b76f6.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/stirfry1_zps2d0e695c.jpg

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/stirfry2_zpsd8588d94.jpg

[ssv3]

Oh man!!! I'm shaking like a crackhead. Did I say I love lamb??

[plakers]

I read through three pages, must see plated lamb, looks awesome, likes the seasoning, no way its not great

[buccaneer]

Wow, love the rice, that looks perfectly done too.
I echo the others, that lamb making me drool!
That nanna pudding looks like some gorgeous lump of '60's magic and I've never seen it before.
PM me the recipe please Michele, I need to try to make that thing!!
Lottsa love from me and TFO and The Shiv on your birthday, Guerrey mate!
Bon Apetite!

[cowgirl]

What a great feast! Happy Birthday Guerry!

[deguerre]

Woo! I'm stuffed. Saved room for nanner puddin though. :becky:

We both cleaned our plates. I think it's the best lamb I've ever made, for myself.

Redhot's plate...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/plate_zpsaa34fbeb.jpg

And mine...

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/plate1_zps97b7120f.jpg

Thanks for looking folks!

[deguerre]

Wow, love the rice, that looks perfectly done too.
I echo the others, that lamb making me drool!
That nanna pudding looks like some gorgeous lump of '60's magic and I've never seen it before.
PM me the recipe please Michele, I need to try to make that thing!!
Lottsa love from me and TFO and The Shiv on your birthday, Guerrey mate!
Bon Apetite!

Oooooo...never, ever ever? It's the BEST. I think nanner puddin is my favorite dersert. I'll let Redhot know!

[SmokinAussie]

Happy Birthday Guerry!

Here's my gift to you!

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae78/SmokinAussie/Misc/ALFTickofApproval.gif


Cheers!

Bill

[deguerre]

What a great feast! Happy Birthday Guerry!

Thanks Jeanie!

[code3rrt]

WOW! What a spread, that is magical. A big happy birthday to ya too.

That nanna pudding really looks fantastic, would love to see that recipe.

KC

[deguerre]

Happy Birthday Guerry!

Here's my gift to you!

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae78/SmokinAussie/Misc/ALFTickofApproval.gif


Cheers!

Bill

Do you have any idea how farking cool that is to me? :becky: 'Preciate ya!

[deguerre]

Puddin inna bowl with vanilla ice cream.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/puddin_zps0b661b91.jpg

[peeps]

Looks great, Guerry and Redhot! Happy birthday, Guerry! Looks like it was a spectacular day!

[deguerre]

:shock:, psst, it's me, redhot...i'm having an identity crisis.

[deguerre]

You seriously think they're gonna buy that one? :shock:

[Redhot]

Whew, that's much better. Felt a little weird for a minute there :wacko:. As I was going to say, that's only the second time I've made pudding from scratch and my first attempt at meringue. Turned out pretty darn good! :bow:

[Shagdog]

Happy Birthday, Guerry! Looks like quite a feast. The lamb looks sensational, and Redhot knocked it out of the park with the nanner puddin'. AND you got the Aussie Lamb seal of approval. :thumb:

Oh, and congrats on the mixer! You'll wonder how you ever got by without it. They're fantastic!

[Randy3269]

Puddin inna bowl with vanilla ice cream.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/puddin_zps0b661b91.jpg
Man that looks great! Happy B-Day.

[AaronPo]

How about the recipe for the pudding?

[Diesel Dave]

Well that sure turned out to be one great Bday dinner :heh:



but I didn't expect anything less from you two

[Garrett]

Happy late B-Day Cuz!! Great looking meal!!





I'm glad Redhot got you that stand mixer so she can make you desserts now. That puddin looks like something Mamaw would make!!!

[floydo]

Puddin inna bowl with vanilla ice cream.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/puddin_zps0b661b91.jpg

now ..........that picture was just mean...............
said he sitting here eatin' his store bought cookies.

For future reference, I assume you added the ice cream just to cut the sweetness of the pudding ? :becky:

awesome cook! looks like it was a happy birthday.

[Big George's BBQ]

That is a Farking OUTSTANDING Meal Lamb looks perfect Michelle that Nanner Pudding looked like you have ben making it all of your life How long did the lamb take That was a wonderful way to celebrate your B Day

[chicagokp]

Happy B Day! It looks like you nailed the lamb, but it all looks really great!

[chambersuac]

Very well done. Happy birthday, again!

[deguerre]

Thanks everybody! Redhot's going to look for and post the recipe and link she found for the puddin. She sifted through a bunch before deciding on one, as the last time she had made pudding from scratch was a few years ago. Banana pudding is basically a vanilla pudding though, but you've got to have ripe bananas so buy them several days in advance if they're shiny yellow. The ones I got Thursday had just started browning just a tad on the skins so they'd be ready by Saturday. Use the good Nilla brand wafers too, or your favorite if you have a good local brand. Makes a difference. The pudding takes a while to make on the stove top, and it seemed like she had to watch and stir it with the whisk just almost constantly. Kinda like risotto in a way: it's right when it's right. Watching Michele make the meringue was fun though. All in all, I think she put more effort in that one dessert than I did for the rest of the entire meal. It was gooooooooooooood. It will be even better today.

[Bob Wiley]

Fadeaway jumper from midcourt, all net. Game winner.

[Bob Wiley]

Is your recipe similar to this one. You got me interested.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/banana-pudding.html

[1911Ron]

Happy Birthday Guerre! The lamb and the 'nanner puddin' look fantastic!

[Bob Wiley]

Glad you had a great birthday.

Thx for letting us share it with you.

[deguerre]

Thanks Bob! That recipe is close, really most banana pudding recipes are similar, but it was the folding in of the meringue that intrigued her. She'll post it in a bit when she gets back from an errand she had to run. :thumb:

[deguerre]

That is a Farking OUTSTANDING Meal Lamb looks perfect Michelle that Nanner Pudding looked like you have ben making it all of your life How long did the lamb take That was a wonderful way to celebrate your B Day

Forgot to answer George. Total time on the grill was about 2~2 1/2 hours at the temps I cooked for the 7 1/4 lbs it weighed. Since it finished around 300 pit temp, I pulled it at 122 IT by the time pics were taken on the grill. It climbed an additional 14 degrees as it continued cooking during the rest. It stayed at 135 for about ten when I posted, but crept up just one more degree before we sliced and plated.

[Redhot]

How about the recipe for the pudding?

Sorry I didn't post the banana pudding recipe I used last night, it was pretty late last night when Guerry posted the pic.

Here's the link to the recipe I used. The recipe's history is a neat little read too. I never got a recipe from my mom or granny so thought I'd try this one. It is a bit time consuming, but well worth it. Very easy, rich and fantastic! I WILL be making this one again...and again!

http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2013/07/homemade-banana-pudding-recipe.html

FYI: I did not use pasteurized eggs. Yes, I did put half the meringue in the pudding though the eggs were not pasteurized, that's what made it sooooo incredibly yummy I'm sure! I used real brand name Nilla Wafers. And I did not use a double broiler (as deguerre suggested), you don't need one as the use of corn starch instead of flour not only makes for a much smoother pudding, it also doesn't scorch as easily :thumb:!

My only regret? I didn't make a double batch! :doh:

[deguerre]

EASY she says. :roll: :wink:

[104timberwolf]

Great looking birthday lunch. Happy Birthday!

[buccaneer]

We eat raw eggs.
I'll be incorporating them too!!

Thanks Michelle and Guerry, I'll try this one as it looks really good!

[Redhot]

We eat raw eggs.
I'll be incorporating them too!!

Thanks Michelle and Guerry, I'll try this one as it looks really good!

Pssst...Buccs, it's Michele - with one 'L' :wink:

And, I got him some of these too :becky:!

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/bunny_zpse37bd620.jpg

[buccaneer]

Pssst...Buccs, it's Michele - with one 'L' :wink:

And, I got him some of these too :becky:!

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/bunny_zpse37bd620.jpg

Oops, I 'pologise Michele.
It's 3:45 am here...sorry.
:pound:
Enough!
I'll have nightymares!!!:laugh:

[deguerre]

It was a hand me down! I swear!

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/WTF_zps17d5cb29.jpg

[buccaneer]

:laugh:

It's sweet you let Michele play with it Guerre, sharing is good!!!
:heh:

[Smoke Dawg]

That was a fantastic cook. I'm glad I was not here yesterday and have to wait on the suspense!

I have to go wash my eyes now :shock:

[Moose]

Wow, Guerry and Redhot, what a fantastic birthday feast all the way around! :clap2:

With a little cropping and size reduction, this will make one FINE avatar:

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/bunny_zpse37bd620.jpg

:twisted:

[deguerre]

With a little cropping and size reduction, this will make one FINE avatar:

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b414/redhot696/Guerrys/bunny_zpse37bd620.jpg

:twisted:


:thumb:

[Moose]

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae286/Pashn8one/BBQ%20Brethren%20TD%20and%20%20Stuff/audienceAppaluseBampW_zps3c4b22d6.gif

[Bonewagon]

Nicely done on the whole meal, but that lamb looks farkin' terrific!

[Big George's BBQ]

Michelle those ears look better on Guerry- hate to say it I think you found the real Easter Bunny Never heard of pasturized eggs Thanks for the recipe

[Kathy]

MmmmmmMmmmmm. That is one delicious looking meal!

[buccaneer]

MmmmmmMmmmmm. That is one delicious looking meal!

Look, while Guerr does look a treat in those bunny ears, I think that is going a bit far...

[deguerre]

MmmmmmMmmmmm. That is one delicious looking meal!

Thanks Sis! Glad you could have a look! Go introduce yourself over in Cattle Call!