Food and Drink Grilling questions....... - Page 2

Kylo Ren · 06-15-2008, 07:50 PM

I've been doing more grilling lately. I enjoy it, but don't have much experience. For years, all I've done is burgers, dogs, brats, steaks, chicken and such. But, lately, I've been trying to do more things, like mushrooms, peppers, pineaple and other things.

Sorry if these are stupid or simplistic questions for some of you master grillers........ But, I'm really enjoying learning new cooking methods and new foods, even if they are simple. As I learn, I'll start cooking more complex foods and using more complex methods.

How should I grill red potatoes? Do I boil them first, then finish them on the grill? Or, do I just skewer them raw and grill them without any pre-cooking?

How should I grill corn on the cob? I was just going to wrap each cob in foil with some butter. Then, as I grill, I'll keep turning them, which will baste them in the butter. I know there are better methods, but that is where I was going to start.

For now, as I'm learning techniques, I'm grilling with gas. I know that charcoal is better. But, I'm not buying a new grill right now. When I progress to another grilling level, I'll buy a charcoal grill and maybe a smoker. But, I don't know that I'll ever be a smoker, because I am not that patient. I can't spend hours cooking. Grilling is probably all that I'll enjoy doing.

Anyway, please give me some pointers, tips, techniques and recepies.

Thanks!!

stlchiefs · 06-15-2008, 10:22 PM

What's on the bottom rack?

Hammock Parties · 06-15-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

What's on the bottom rack?

Zucchini and sweet taters I think.

Kylo Ren · 06-15-2008, 10:25 PM

Anyone grill bananas?

stlchiefs · 06-15-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Zucchini and sweet taters I think.

Almost looked like a plantain. I've never seen veggies cut and grilled like that. I'm assuming you could do the same with squash?

**cdcox** · 06-15-2008, 10:32 PM

I feel like I've stumbled upon a vegan board. I'm going to go eat some veal raised on pesticides and steroids just to feel right again.

stlchiefs · 06-15-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

I feel like I've stumbled upon a vegan board. I'm going to go eat some veal raised on pesticides and steroids just to feel right again.

It's Clayton's fault.

Hammock Parties · 06-15-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

It's Clayton's fault.

Heh. In truth, I'm eating very little meat these days. I get most of my protein from shakes.

stlchiefs · 06-15-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Heh. In truth, I'm eating very little meat these days. I get most of my protein from shakes.

So many directions to go with this. I'm feeling nice after the Bronco POS has been around. So, Congrats Clayton. Your body thanks you for eating healthier, watching your weight and working out. Keep up the good work.

06-15-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

Almost looked like a plantain. I've never seen veggies cut and grilled like that. I'm assuming you could do the same with squash?

It's not plantain. It's clearly sweet potato. I've seen them overcooked like that many times.

Yes, you can do the same with squash.

tooge · 06-16-2008, 09:30 AM

I would say to try and grill anything. Fish is great on the grill. Use whole fish. Score the sides 3 or 4 times and rub down with olive oil. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill on each side about 5 minutes. It will blow you away. Try grilling more forgiving meats first, like chicken and pork. Also, add a few wood chips wrapped in foil with holes poked in it to your coals or briquets for some nice smoked flavor without having to smoke all day. The BBQ Bible will pretty much tell you whatever you need to know. The basic rule to follow however is to hold your hand about 5 inches over the grate and it should be hot enough that you cant hold it there for more than 4 or 5 seconds. That is perfect temp for grilling.

Kylo Ren · 06-16-2008, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the tips. I'll try a few of these.

Extra Point · 06-16-2008, 09:48 AM

Keeping the coals in the middle, placing 4-5 corn ears straight out of the fridge along the inner edge of the kettle on the coal grate, works. There's enough moisture in the husk, silk, and ear to fend off being burnt. Usually 15-20 mins is fine. No turning required, just keep the lid on, and the keep coals from directly contacting the corn ears. You can usually cook brats in equal time: sear them, then use indirect heat. The juices from the brats get on to the husks, some of the husks may burn, but so what? There's enough insulation that keeps the ear from burning. Good eats!

Kylo Ren · 06-16-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

I feel like I've stumbled upon a vegan board. I'm going to go eat some veal raised on pesticides and steroids just to feel right again.

OK. To make you haappy, here are a couple of meat questions.

1. When cooking bratwurst, a friend of mine boils them first. Why? Do you recommend this?

2. I know that some people simmer their brats in beer. Do I simmer them in beer and onions before I grill them or grill them then simmer in beer?

Kylo Ren · 06-16-2008, 09:54 AM

I might have to get a copy of this Grilling Bible that some of you have spoken of. However, in my experience, whenever I look at grilling cookbooks, they are usually featuring really complex recepies. It's stuff that I could never cook, wouldn't want to cook and/or wouldn't want to eat. I want something that teaches you the basics.

R&GHomer · 06-16-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Heh. In truth, I'm eating very little meat these days. I get most of my protein from shakes.

Ummm, roomer has it. Nah, just ****in with ya.

06-15-2008, 07:50 PM
Kylo Ren Grandson of Darth Vader Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Starkiller Base Casino cash: $10015175	Grilling questions....... I've been doing more grilling lately. I enjoy it, but don't have much experience. For years, all I've done is burgers, dogs, brats, steaks, chicken and such. But, lately, I've been trying to do more things, like mushrooms, peppers, pineaple and other things. Sorry if these are stupid or simplistic questions for some of you master grillers........ But, I'm really enjoying learning new cooking methods and new foods, even if they are simple. As I learn, I'll start cooking more complex foods and using more complex methods. How should I grill red potatoes? Do I boil them first, then finish them on the grill? Or, do I just skewer them raw and grill them without any pre-cooking? How should I grill corn on the cob? I was just going to wrap each cob in foil with some butter. Then, as I grill, I'll keep turning them, which will baste them in the butter. I know there are better methods, but that is where I was going to start. For now, as I'm learning techniques, I'm grilling with gas. I know that charcoal is better. But, I'm not buying a new grill right now. When I progress to another grilling level, I'll buy a charcoal grill and maybe a smoker. But, I don't know that I'll ever be a smoker, because I am not that patient. I can't spend hours cooking. Grilling is probably all that I'll enjoy doing. Anyway, please give me some pointers, tips, techniques and recepies. Thanks!!
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06-16-2008, 09:30 AM	#25
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3634112	I would say to try and grill anything. Fish is great on the grill. Use whole fish. Score the sides 3 or 4 times and rub down with olive oil. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill on each side about 5 minutes. It will blow you away. Try grilling more forgiving meats first, like chicken and pork. Also, add a few wood chips wrapped in foil with holes poked in it to your coals or briquets for some nice smoked flavor without having to smoke all day. The BBQ Bible will pretty much tell you whatever you need to know. The basic rule to follow however is to hold your hand about 5 inches over the grate and it should be hot enough that you cant hold it there for more than 4 or 5 seconds. That is perfect temp for grilling.
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06-16-2008, 09:34 AM	#26
Kylo Ren Grandson of Darth Vader Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Starkiller Base Casino cash: $10015175	Thanks for the tips. I'll try a few of these. __________________ Forgive me. I feel it again... the call from light. Supreme Leader senses it. Show me again the power of the darkness, and I'll let nothing stand in our way. Show me, grandfather, and I will finish what you started. I will fulfill our destiny.
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06-16-2008, 09:48 AM	#27
Extra Point MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prairie Village, KS Casino cash: $10004900	Keeping the coals in the middle, placing 4-5 corn ears straight out of the fridge along the inner edge of the kettle on the coal grate, works. There's enough moisture in the husk, silk, and ear to fend off being burnt. Usually 15-20 mins is fine. No turning required, just keep the lid on, and the keep coals from directly contacting the corn ears. You can usually cook brats in equal time: sear them, then use indirect heat. The juices from the brats get on to the husks, some of the husks may burn, but so what? There's enough insulation that keeps the ear from burning. Good eats! __________________ "Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits." --Satchel Paige
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06-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#29
Kylo Ren Grandson of Darth Vader Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Starkiller Base Casino cash: $10015175	I might have to get a copy of this Grilling Bible that some of you have spoken of. However, in my experience, whenever I look at grilling cookbooks, they are usually featuring really complex recepies. It's stuff that I could never cook, wouldn't want to cook and/or wouldn't want to eat. I want something that teaches you the basics. __________________ Forgive me. I feel it again... the call from light. Supreme Leader senses it. Show me again the power of the darkness, and I'll let nothing stand in our way. Show me, grandfather, and I will finish what you started. I will fulfill our destiny.
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