Best Friday Night Dinner

[over the mountain]

man a broil on those coals? thats asking for trouble. i didnt know about them either and figured id give it a go. im a kingsford man.

i would have seared it, done some in-direct heat cooking with maybe a tin pan on the bottom next to the coals with some beer or water/vinegar mix. but, until you cook with them coals, you dont know what your dealing with.

funny, i had to close the vents to try and slow down the heat/fire too which i didnt mind b/c i had hickory chips in there. but i was cooking 2 filets, etc, not a freakin broil!

and charcoal starters? man that stuff is for single moms.

you should try those natural charcoal chunks i grilled with last weekend. ALOT OF FUN if you like playing with the grill like me. they have some french writing on them so that kinda sucks right there. takes a good 30 mins or more to get it going, needs constant supervision but burns like a champ and you can always add more as your going so you can bbq all day, not just a one time window like with briquets.

those competition briquets are for straight steak cooking. burns hot and hard so you get a great sear to it, grill marks.

[firstdown]

Well the broil came out great but I was just caught off guard by the new kingsford coals. I don't buy real big London Broils because I think the smaller ones are more tender and marinate better.I use natural hardwood coals called cowboy charcoal Cowboy Charcoal Co. which is also a hot coal which is good for steaks. I think the problem I had with the kingsford is that I let them get too hot from the start. I know now not to leave the grill open while they finish lighting or to cover them for a few minutes before throwing on stuff like chicken.

[FRPLG]

I rarely use briquettes. If I do I use hardwood. If its a steak/burger/chicken/fish I use just hardwood charcoal and if it's a longer cooking I'll use combo of the charcoal and the hardwood briquettes.

I guess I use Kingsford for hot dogs when tailgating.

[mredskins]

I use propane it does the trick and fast!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I use propane it does the trick and fast!

If you see mine and over the mountains post its more about getting out in the yard drinking a few drinks and cooking out. I have a gas grill which I use but I enjoy grilling out and playing around fire, food, and booze.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

If you see mine and over the mountains post its more about getting out in the yard drinking a few drinks and cooking out. I have a gas grill which I use but I enjoy grilling out and playing around fire, food, and booze.

I hear you. I do the same thing with yard work less the fire. I putz around out there, it is my alone time.

[saden1]

Love propane grills...if you want wood flavors buy barbecue wood chips.

[BDBohnzie]

A few of my groomsmen got me the Weber Performer as a wedding gift 5 years ago, and it has many many uses on it. Only problem is I need to fix the propane starter.

I use Cowboy Charcoal (or regular Kingsford if I don't have time for a run to the hardware store) in the chimney starter and have a beer or 2 while the coals get ready. Did burgers and dogs the Sunday before last, but it won't be long until the grill see some marinated flank steak or some kebabs, or some nice smoked chicken thighs.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

A few of my groomsmen got me the Weber Performer as a wedding gift 5 years ago, and it has many many uses on it. Only problem is I need to fix the propane starter.

I use Cowboy Charcoal (or regular Kingsford if I don't have time for a run to the hardware store) in the chimney starter and have a beer or 2 while the coals get ready. Did burgers and dogs the Sunday before last, but it won't be long until the grill see some marinated flank steak or some kebabs, or some nice smoked chicken thighs.

I had seen those Weber Perfomers and thought it was pretty cool. I thought that the propane starter might become and issue and from what you say it is. I found a meat that I like better then flank steak by accident. It is called Flat Iron Steak and I find it at Food Lion in the meat section. It lloks like flank steak but its not as flat and is a little more round in shape. I think if you marinate it for 6 to 8 hours it is some of the best meat to marinate. Here check this out about flat iron steak.

The Flat Iron Steak - Is it really the best cut of Beef?

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I had seen those Weber Perfomers and thought it was pretty cool. I thought that the propane starter might become and issue and from what you say it is. I found a meat that I like better then flank steak by accident. It is called Flat Iron Steak and I find it at Food Lion in the meat section. It lloks like flank steak but its not as flat and is a little more round in shape. I think if you marinate it for 6 to 8 hours it is some of the best meat to marinate. Here check this out about flat iron steak.

The Flat Iron Steak - Is it really the best cut of Beef?

When the starter worked, it was awesome. Throw the coals over top the line, turn the gas on, ignite gas, let it run for 5 minutes, shut the gas off and after a while, gray coals to work with. I need to stop being lazy, take it apart and figure out what it's not working.

I'll have to check that out. I usually grab my flank steaks at Costco, and marinate with all kinds of things. My fave lately has been Newman's Own Mesquite with Lime marinade, but sometimes just some salt and pepper does the trick.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

When the starter worked, it was awesome. Throw the coals over top the line, turn the gas on, ignite gas, let it run for 5 minutes, shut the gas off and after a while, gray coals to work with. I need to stop being lazy, take it apart and figure out what it's not working.

I'll have to check that out. I usually grab my flank steaks at Costco, and marinate with all kinds of things. My fave lately has been Newman's Own Mesquite with Lime marinade, but sometimes just some salt and pepper does the trick.

If you like Flank steak you really need to try and find a place that sells the Flat Iron Steak. My wife uses about a 1/4 cup of olive oil & balsamic vinegar dry mustard, dash of salt and pepper, and some Worcestershire sauce. Lets marinate all day.

[MTK]

YouTube - Out to the Shed w/ Pit Boss Mike Hedrick

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

YouTube - Out to the Shed w/ Pit Boss Mike Hedrick

He is a character.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

YouTube - Out to the Shed w/ Pit Boss Mike Hedrick

What did you do Matty to chase him off. I think I gained like 10 pounds when he was a member because he would post those cooking videos around 11:30 and after watching one I'd go eat twice as much as a normal lunch.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

What did you do Matty to chase him off. I think I gained like 10 pounds when he was a member because he would post those cooking videos around 11:30 and after watching one I'd go eat twice as much as a normal lunch.

I was getting hungry just watching some of the links from the one Matty posted.

Remember when Hess went to visit him at some fair or BBQ competition. good times.