The Outdoor Cooking Thread ...

[CountryGent]

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Well, spring is underway and summer will be soon upon us. How's about a thread devoted to all things outdoor cooking?

You know: grilling, BBQ, smoking, solar cooking, Dutch oven cooking, Hibachi, et al. Could share recipes / techniques for favorite dishes: beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veggies, etc. And discussion of best equipment, sauces, marinades, seasonings, sides, BBQ guns, etc. Or whatever suits your fancy.

Enjoy.

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[bionic knees]

Mothers day tri-tip just put on the pit boss. It is my first tri-tip, wish me luck!

 

[Tlock]

Mothers day tri-tip just put on the pit boss. It is my first tri-tip, wish me luck!

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Seriously? You always have to be first?

 

[Tlock]

mother's day tri-tip....not my first. Been doing these for years. Did a 100# of them years ago for a friends wedding. This is a traditional cook, like a brisket is good too

 

[Stomper]

Seriously? You always have to be first?

Of course, he's bionic!

 

[Member 45541]

Seriously? You always have to be first?

If you're wearing the "Kiss the Cook" apron, you're always going to be second due to delays!

 

[bionic knees]

Seriously? You always have to be first?

Same thing the wife says to me?????

 

[CO136]

Gotta follow this one...

 

[North Plains]

I cook a pig for our company picnic every year. This is last year's.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Hunting camp coffee

• Andy54Hawken
• Jan 11, 2025

I usually bring this firebox out with me when hunting or shooting.
Fun to make coffee or lunch. when out and about.
Also use it when camping.
Andy

 

[FourTeeFive]

I didn't use my big smoker at all last summer, and barely used my smaller one. I'm bound and determined to change that this year. Stay tuned!

 

[FourTeeFive]

P.S. - I got one of these last year; it's a discada or comal or whatever you want to call it. Also got a gas burner for it. Going to have to fire it up and do some taco nights.

 

[FourTeeFive]

I cook a pig for our company picnic every year. This is last year's.

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How does the skin get crispy but the head stayed furry?

 

[North Plains]

The head gets covered with tin foil. I leave the head on and put the apple in for effect.

How does the skin get crispy but the head stayed furry?

 

[Stomper]

I cook a pig for our company picnic every year. This is last year's.

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How does the skin get crispy but the head stayed furry?

The head gets covered with tin foil. I leave the head on and put the apple in for effect.

That looks satanic!!

 

[CountryGent]

On the topic: anyone have a outdoor grill they really like? (I'll likely replace a real basic one we have on hand.)

 

[FourTeeFive]

On the topic: anyone have a outdoor grill they really like? (I'll likely replace a real basic one we have on hand.)

Gas or coal?

 

[CountryGent]

Gas or coal?

Probably going gas with this one.

 

[FourTeeFive]

Probably going gas with this one.

I have an old TEC that I love, but they're kind of insanely priced now. Although I paid around $1800 for the basic not-all-stainless patio model in 2000, so maybe the prices aren't that crazy. They can get really hot so you can sear steaks like nothing else. Still made in the USA.

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[FourTeeFive]

I've still got the TEC grill 25 years later, so it was a good investment. Parts are pretty expensive but a few years ago I found one on Craigslist that wasn't used much and bought it for parts. Only things that really go bad are the infrared burners and the grill grates. But takes about ten years before you need to think about that.

Thinking back on it, when I moved back to the PNW after being away 10 years, I was single and just bought a new place. I went out and bought an expensive mattress and an expensive grill. Rest of the place was eventually furnished, but my big purchases were the bed and grill. Priorities!