Hot Off The Grill !

[HowardRoark]

When in Canada, it’s about 12 minutes because of the exchange rate

[mraynrand]

As for chicken, not cleaning before cooking is the easiest way to court disaster. The next is undercooking your meats. Poultry needs to reach a minimum of 165* F to kill off potential bad food poisoning toxins.

I always wash my chicken with a power wash with a number 3 nozzle. Just put it on an old screen window so it doesn't blow down the street.

If you clean the old fashioned way, remember to wear your jewelry

[Patler]

Great info. Thanks much Patler. I'll give it a try sometime and report back.

Ditto on that Patler.

I'll be interested in getting your impressions.

The guy from Ballistic BBQ has done a lot of Youtube videos on using the Umai Dry bags. He is very thorough on the recommended techniques to ensure success. He did bone-in and boneless prime ribs, 30 and 60 day briskets and others. He shows and explains different techniques to use if you don't have a vacuum sealer, if you have cryovac packaged meat or "dry" open meat from a butcher counter, covering bone ends so they don't puncture the bag, etc. He explains everything quite thoroughly from initial prep through final cooking.

[Patler]

If you clean the old fashioned way, remember to wear your jewelry

She sure doesn't seem too concerned about cross-contamination. I'm sure nothing hangs out in that ring of hers!

I always wash my chicken with a power wash with a number 3 nozzle. Just put it on an old screen window so it doesn't blow down the street.

Rather than using your power washer, may I suggest using the top rack of your dishwasher, or your clothes washing machine on gentle cycle? Not as much setup as the power washer and window screen.

[mraynrand]

Rather than using your power washer, may I suggest using the top rack of your dishwasher, or your clothes washing machine on gentle cycle? Not as much setup as the power washer and window screen.

that's how I cook my turkey. safer than a boiling oil bath.

[call_me_ishmael]

Had to clean the grill today. Used a pressure washer to clean all of the cast iron grates. Would highly recommend. Looks like a brand new freaking grill.

[Radagast]

Had to clean the grill today. Used a pressure washer to clean all of the cast iron grates. Would highly recommend. Looks like a brand new freaking grill.

Good work!
Was that intended for immediate use or are you wisely getting prepared for the 4th of July?

Looking for some burger ideas. Mixing minced onion/and or finely chopped Bell Pepper is great with salt/pepper, but does anyone do a special burger that we may not all know. Moose Burgers or Deer Burgers or perhaps some exotic ingredient that mixes well with high quality Ground Beef, all good ideas are most welcome.

[Patler]

Looking for some burger ideas. Mixing minced onion/and or finely chopped Bell Pepper is great with salt/pepper, but does anyone do a special burger that we may not all know. Moose Burgers or Deer Burgers or perhaps some exotic ingredient that mixes well with high quality Ground Beef, all good ideas are most welcome.

When I want something better for burgers, I grind my own. As for additives, most often I keep it simple: salt & pepper always, garlic powder most of the time, fresh minced garlic and chopped jalapenos only for those who want it when I feel like "special orders". Occasionally, I sprinkle in some Worcester sauce or soy sauce. I work more on getting the meat I want than what I add to it.

Years ago, I would add a lot of things to the meat mixture, like onion, egg, bread crumbs, a dash ketchup, etc. Then, I realized I was basically making a meatloaf burger, and decided to emphasize more the meat flavor itself. Now I just provide lots of options for guests to put things on their burgers, rather than putting things into everyones' burgers..

[Zool]

50/50 burger. Half ground beef, half ground bacon. Thank me later.

[Radagast]

Love that Bacon !

Here's a time tested and proven winner.

Add 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix to 1 or 2 lbs of your favorite hamburger. Mix thoroughly before you prepare your hamburger patties. Salt/pepper as you desire and cook as normal. Melt on cheese if desired before they leave the grill. Along with your standard condiments, supply bacon for those that like it (and most will). The dry soup mix adds a wonderful flavor. Also, you could have a few unseasoned patties for those that prefer it that way.

For such a feast I like Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit Salad, Lays Potato Chips, and lots of assorted beverages. A desert might be Ice Cream or a Cream Pie or perhaps a freshly baked Cake.

[call_me_ishmael]

Grilling up some marinated flank steak from Costco tonight. It is so damn good. If you're a fajita person, you'll love it.

[Radagast]

Grilling up some marinated flank steak from Costco tonight. It is so damn good. If you're a fajita person, you'll love it.

Sounds great. Do you make or buy your marinate? If you buy it ready bottled, what do you purchase? If you make your own, would you be willing to share your recipe?


Had a great 4th of July with my Brother and his family. I arrived with beer, ice cream, a cherry pie, and a watermelon. I was expecting burgers, but was surprised to find find that my brother had been slow smoking Ribs sense early that morning. Wow, they were fantastic! Baked Beans and Corn on the Cob were also served. It was a fine gathering and enjoyed by all.

[Upnorth]

Currently have some sirloin steack marinating in a steak reccado, which is 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic lightly browned in 1/4 cup canola oil. tehn after cooling add 2 tblsp oregeno, 3 tbsp parsley, 2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1/8th tsp ground cloves, 1/4 cup vinager, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 tsp of something i cant remember right now... sorry.
doing a black bean, with mushroom peppers corn carrots peas cabbage side salad (im finishing the beans with zesty italian so doesn't need any more sauce) and then rice belive it or not...

[Radagast]

Currently have some sirloin steack marinating in a steak reccado, which is 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic lightly browned in 1/4 cup canola oil. tehn after cooling add 2 tblsp oregeno, 3 tbsp parsley, 2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1/8th tsp ground cloves, 1/4 cup vinager, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 tsp of something i cant remember right now... sorry.
doing a black bean, with mushroom peppers corn carrots peas cabbage side salad (im finishing the beans with zesty italian so doesn't need any more sauce) and then rice belive it or not...

Wow !!! What time is Dinner?

[Upnorth]

Im stuck here for another 1 1/2 hrs, then drive to my place, a short 30 hr commute if you live in Virginia. It might get cold, sorry.