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Nothing & Everything => Open Discussion => Food and Naked Yodeling => Topic started by: Jake on July 07, 2012, 12:57:28 PM

Title: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 07, 2012, 12:57:28 PM
we're having a Pool/BBQ get together tomorrow.

Here is what I'm making:
-BBQ ribs - 3 slabs
-chicken/veggie skewers
-veggie skewers
-shrimp skewers (I'll try not to over cook them this time :p )
-Hot wings
-baked brie with pear and apple slices
-strawberry cheesecake bites (check out picture below! they are awesome too bad I can only have one...)
-shit load of fruit
-shit load of beer

You're all invited - except for RoD ;)

BTW - the picture is not mine its from a friend on my FB feed who posted the recipe, I made a test batch for the kids yesterday and will make more tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 07, 2012, 03:36:58 PM
Very nice.

A shit load is 11.  You probably mean a shit ton. 
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 07, 2012, 03:52:15 PM
:(
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Govtcheez on July 07, 2012, 03:57:37 PM
You can have my invite
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 07, 2012, 04:03:12 PM
he said i can't go cuz he was afraid i would show lol
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 08, 2012, 01:24:13 PM
Got the skewers all ready to go

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/256593_10100478541226669_639945874_o.jpg)

also added a couple of things to the menu:
-fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato salad
-I had some of the strawberry cheese filling left so I added blueberries to it, and now it is a dip for graham crackers.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 08, 2012, 01:26:06 PM
Very nice.

A shit load is 11.  You probably mean a shit ton. 

you are correct kind sir. :D
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 08, 2012, 01:26:39 PM
he said i can't go cuz he was afraid i would show lol

No. I didn't invite you because I don't like you RoD.

;)

Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 08, 2012, 01:27:38 PM
oh yeah, also made puke dip for corn chips. I think I posted the recipe before...if anyone is interested let me know -- it is killer!!!!!
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 08, 2012, 02:52:11 PM
he said i can't go cuz he was afraid i would show lol

No. I didn't invite you because I don't like you RoD.

;)



oh :(

oh yeah, also made puke dip for corn chips. I think I posted the recipe before...if anyone is interested let me know -- it is killer!!!!!

doesn't ring a bell
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 08, 2012, 07:50:45 PM
They aren't cooked, they are marinated.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 08, 2012, 10:12:29 PM
do you cook the chicken before you put them on the skewer?

nope. They get grilled...

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/457043_10100478715647129_831566033_o.jpg)
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: ober on July 08, 2012, 11:17:52 PM
Interesting.  I never lay my skewers directly on the grates.  I have a rack that the ends of the skewers sit on that holds them just above it.  Probably doesn't really make a difference though.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 08, 2012, 11:53:46 PM
Interesting.  I never lay my skewers directly on the grates.  I have a rack that the ends of the skewers sit on that holds them just above it.  Probably doesn't really make a difference though.

Actually, it does but it depends on the type of grill. Typically with most grills when you lay them directly on the grate you need to spray the grate to prevent sticking. They make flavorless cooking spray, but if you are using a propane grill the taste tends to be pretty different anytime you cook them in the grate with some type of anti sticking product. When cooked on propane from the risers like what you have the favor tends to be completely natural and usually, better. It also allows the excess marinade to run off easier during cooking then directly on the grates, and cooks them more evenly.

When using charcoal or wood like I do there is not a whole lot of difference because the anti stick products are not detectable because of the smoke.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Steve on July 09, 2012, 01:29:40 AM
But isn't the cook time between chicken and vegetables so different that the veggies cook too long

Nope. You cut the meat small for skewers so it cooks faster than normal. It tends to go the other way honestly, if they are on too long the veggies get too soft.
Title: Re: BBQ party - you're all invited
Post by: Jake on July 09, 2012, 09:41:45 PM
But isn't the cook time between chicken and vegetables so different that the veggies cook too long

I seared the entire skewer first on the bottom grate - about a minute and a half per side, lowered the heat and placed it on the top grate to finish cooking. I think it took about 15-20 minutes.

Also, this time the shrimp came out perfect...I took them off as soon as they turned pink.