Long Weekend

[SeanB]

So what is on the menu for the long weekend?

I know that I am cooking half a brisket, probably a chicken, and maybe some turkey tenderloins. I noticed last night that my wife picked up some peaches, so I am thinking some kind of grilled peach dessert or chutney...maybe some turkey tenderlions with a grilled peach chuntey.




Is it Friday yet?

[sharky]

I'm starting early! Tonight it is chicken (maybe beer can or spatchcocked). Turkey Tenderloins sound good, I might have to pick one of those up.

I was thinking of making some fajitas this weekend as well!

[St. Louis Griller]

St. Louis is having a Rib Festival this weekend, where I hear some vendors from across the country come in to showcase their stuff.

Other than that, I plan on doing up some ribs, pork steaks, and chicken. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

Call me crazy, but I've never heard of spatchcocked chicken?? I tried looking it up on the web, but still really didn't get a good explanation. So, what is that all about? Is that something I should try? I'd appreciate any help.

[SeanB]

Call me crazy, but I've never heard of spatchcocked chicken?? I tried looking it up on the web, but still really didn't get a good explanation. So, what is that all about? Is that something I should try? I'd appreciate any help.


Spatchcock Chicken (http://www.nakedwhiz.com/spatch.htm)

[StPeteBBQ]

Spatchcocked is just another word for butterflying. IMHO the chickens cook much more evenly with this method. Not as fancy as the Beer Can chickens, but sure tasty. Easier to rub, too...

Here is a link to a movie I swiped on how to butterfly a chicken (http://66.15.249.224/enrolldr/images/butterflychicken.wmv).

[StPeteBBQ]

hehehe, Sean... great minds think alike... LOL

[sharky]

Ribs sound good too!

I'm a last minute kind of guy. I'll shop for the food the day I cook it.

[JW™]

I tend to do that as well. Whatever looks good that day (plus I hate freezing and then thawing meat).

[sharky]

I am not big on freezing meat either. It just doesn't taste as good!

[St. Louis Griller]

That spatchcock chicken looks good, I'm going to give that sucker a try!

Can I do that on a 22" weber? Direct or indirect heat?

[StPeteBBQ]

You can do it direct. Not too heavy on the coals...

[sharky]

Tonight we had Ribeye's, again. I just can't seem to get away from them - They taste so good!

The wives had chicken marinated in crushed garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper. They used Tzaziki (sp?) sauce for dipping. It tasted pretty good as well.

[sharky]

OK. I am ready to roll for the weekend! It's going to be non-stop grilling all weekend!

I'll be working in the yard, swimming in the pool and throwing something dead on the grill!

It's been a while since I have just had burgers, I think I'll have that one day. Maybe some Babybacks on Monday.

[sharky]

Well everyone -- What's on your grill?

[SeanB]

I got up at 6:30 this morning and put half a brisket on. It should take about 8-10 hours at right around 200*.

Right now I am trying to decide what to do with the chicken that is in the fridge...I am seriously thinking about trying the Tandori recipe that St. Pete posted.

[StPeteBBQ]

You won't regret that choice, Sean. :)

[sharky]

I'm going beer brats today!
I'm just in that kind of mood!

I might try some of those ABT's as well!

[StPeteBBQ]

I'm on my way to the store for the Jalapenos now... :)

[sharky]

No ABT's last night, our company wasn't into Jalapeno's. I'll be trying them tonight:-)

[SeanB]

So the brisket was good...not perfect, I need to work on it a little. I still have the other half in the freezer...so I can try again in a couple of weeks.

The tandoori chicken was really good! There where only one or two of the spices that we did not have, and no saphron. The worst part was cutting up the chicken. I quartered it, but cutting it into 8 pieces would have been a little better. I got the grill up to 500* and let it hold there for about 15-20 minutes, then cooked the chicken for about 20 minutes with quite a bit of flipping. I can see where flare ups could be a big problem with cooking chicken this way.

Next on the menu, some lobster tails and scallops.

[sharky]

Well, Tony Fatso came over last night and we grilled up some Teriyaki chicken and veggies -- Just like Arigato Steakhouse!

It turned out pretty good, I only wish I got pics!

Today I am going to cook some Brats, and maybe a few chicken qtrs.

[sharky]

What a great relaxing weekend!

I'm well rested and ready to get back to work! I will be grilling more this week though!