The Grill and BBQ thread

[Boca Vol]

Lamb Porterhouses with Spinach Arugula Couscous Salad

Now you're just showing off!

 

[Big Orange Jeff]

Thanks, guys, but it's hard to screw these up. It's all about product quality. Costco in Houston has these lamb chops 10 to a pack, usually in the low $20s, and they're about 2" thick. About the only way to mess them up is to overcook them.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks, guys, but it's hard to screw these up. It's all about product quality. Costco in Houston has these lamb chops 10 to a pack, usually in the low $20s, and they're about 2" thick. About the only way to mess them up is to overcook them.

Those Costco lamb chops are an incredible deal, and I love to cook them. Your picture looks amazing.

 

[cali_vol]

Thanks, guys, but it's hard to screw these up. It's all about product quality. Costco in Houston has these lamb chops 10 to a pack, usually in the low $20s, and they're about 2" thick. About the only way to mess them up is to overcook them.

Well someone still has to cook it and come up with that salad to serve it with. I never would have thought of that (but you can bet your ass you'll be seeing it again). Lol

 

[Big Orange Jeff]

Well someone still has to cook it and come up with that salad to serve it with. I never would have thought of that (but you can bet your ass you'll be seeing it again). Lol

The salad is the sneaky star of the show. I usually put some feta in it, but I mixed it up with some bleu crumbles this time. Turned out great.

 

[kiddiedoc]

The salad is the sneaky star of the show. I usually put some feta in it, but I mixed it up with some bleu crumbles this time. Turned out great.

What kind of dressing do you use? I might be able to sub gluten free orzo for my wife. I actually have a rack of lamb I might cut into double lollipops and serve them this way.

 

[Big Orange Jeff]

What kind of dressing do you use? I might be able to sub gluten free orzo for my wife. I actually have a rack of lamb I might cut into double lollipops and serve them this way.

Paprika Vinaigrette, but any vinaigrette will do. Orzo will work well, but leave it al dente. You want it to be kind of firm.

Toss the couscous/orzo, tomatoes, toasted almond slivers, cheese, and any herbs you like (parsley, cilantro, mint) with the dressing, and let it stand for a couple of minutes. Then toss with the greens right before you serve.

 

[cali_vol]

Time for a snack. Caribbean Jerk beef Jerky with dried and crushed habaneros and cayenne peppers from the garden. That'll do in a pinch! Who else is a chili-head around here?

 

[kiddiedoc]

Paprika Vinaigrette, but any vinaigrette will do. Orzo will work well, but leave it al dente. You want it to be kind of firm.

Toss the couscous/orzo, tomatoes, toasted almond slivers, cheese, and any herbs you like (parsley, cilantro, mint) with the dressing, and let it stand for a couple of minutes. Then toss with the greens right before you serve.

Excellent, will report back

 

[kiddiedoc]

Time for a snack. Caribbean Jerk beef Jerky with dried and crushed habaneros and cayenne peppers from the garden. That'll do in a pinch! Who else is a chili-head around here?

Holy moly, that looks incredible. I've got some dried Ghosts my brother sent me that might challenge your tolerance...

Did you make the jerky? I've always wanted to try that.

 

[volinbham]

Holy moly, that looks incredible. I've got some dried Ghosts my brother sent me that might challenge your tolerance...

Did you make the jerky? I've always wanted to try that.

I've made it a handful of times - not too difficult but if you don't have a meat slicer or a butcher who'll do it for you it can be a pita.

Problem is that you end up eating a ton of jerky cuz it's so dang good. Just doesn't last very long.

 

[theutvolunteers]

Time for a snack. Caribbean Jerk beef Jerky with dried and crushed habaneros and cayenne peppers from the garden. That'll do in a pinch! Who else is a chili-head around here?

A friend of my Father in Law has been sending out samples of peppers he grows, smokes, grinds, and then puts in small shaker containers.

I have put some in all kinds of things. We got jalapeño, pablano, habanero, Carolina reaper, and ghost.

Haven't tried the reaper or ghost yet.

 

[cali_vol]

Holy moly, that looks incredible. I've got some dried Ghosts my brother sent me that might challenge your tolerance...

Did you make the jerky? I've always wanted to try that.

I've got some ghosts and scorpions growing as we speak! Can't wait. Maybe we could come up with a trade?

Yes, I made it. Kinda last minute as my wife came home with the steaks 1/2 off and already sliced. I was scrounging around trying to figure out what to do with it. I had a store bought jerk marinade and had already made the rub and dried the peppers. It turned out to be a perfect combo for jerky.

 

[cali_vol]

A friend of my Father in Law has been sending out samples of peppers he grows, smokes, grinds, and then puts in small shaker containers.

I have put some in all kinds of things. We got jalapeño, pablano, habanero, Carolina reaper, and ghost.

Haven't tried the reaper or ghost yet.

Nice. I've yet to try the reaper. Definitely on the agenda.

 

[cali_vol]

A friend of my Father in Law has been sending out samples of peppers he grows, smokes, grinds, and then puts in small shaker containers.

I have put some in all kinds of things. We got jalapeño, pablano, habanero, Carolina reaper, and ghost.

Haven't tried the reaper or ghost yet.

Add that ghost or reaper to BBQ sauce. That'll light you up!

 

[kiddiedoc]

I've got some ghosts and scorpions growing as we speak! Can't wait. Maybe we could come up with a trade?

Yes, I made it. Kinda last minute as my wife came home with the steaks 1/2 off and already sliced. I was scrounging around trying to figure out what to do with it. I had a store bought jerk marinade and had already made the rub and dried the peppers. It turned out to be a perfect combo for jerky.

Did you do the jerky in the oven or smoker?

 

[kiddiedoc]

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Haven't tried the reaper or ghost yet.

Tread lightly!

 

[cali_vol]

Did you do the jerky in the oven or smoker?

Cheap $30 electric dehydrator from amazon. I used to smoke them but it was too much work and this works just fine.

 

[volinbham]

Cheap $30 electric dehydrator from amazon. I used to smoke them but it was too much work and this works just fine.

Same here - works great; trays go in the dishwasher. Plug and go.

Haven't done it in a while (too long) but I made some great zucchini chips and even better onion rings in the thing.

 

[NEVolFan]

I've made it a handful of times - not too difficult but if you don't have a meat slicer or a butcher who'll do it for you it can be a pita.

Problem is that you end up eating a ton of jerky cuz it's so dang good. Just doesn't last very long.

If you freeze the meat and then when it is still somewhat frozen (not rock hard)... it will allow you to slice nice thin strips easily with a good kitchen knife. And yes, home make jerky beats the stuffing out of anything store bought jerky.

 

[Behr]

I've got some ghosts and scorpions growing as we speak! Can't wait.

Did you grow these from seed? If so, where did you get them? I'm about to order some and if you're having good luck with yours, I might just want to try the same.

 

[Boca Vol]

Cheap $30 electric dehydrator from amazon. I used to smoke them but it was too much work and this works just fine.

That's how I've made it as well. I find a piece of beef on sale, freeze a little so it will slice thin, marinate, and put in the food dehydrator.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Cheap $30 electric dehydrator from amazon. I used to smoke them but it was too much work and this works just fine.

They have a few at the $30 dollar mark. A certain brand you recommend?

 

[kiddiedoc]

Did you grow these from seed? If so, where did you get them? I'm about to order some and if you're having good luck with yours, I might just want to try the same.

I believe my brother uses a warming mat to get the seeds to sprout. Apparently the hotter peppers like hotter temps.

 

[Behr]

I believe my brother uses a warming mat to get the seeds to sprout. Apparently the hotter peppers like hotter temps.

Yea, I found that out after I had already bought 2 Ghost pepper plants. I read they won't produce if the temp gets below 70. Two days after I brought them home it fell down to 47. They're growing nice and healthy, but the flowers die and fall off.

Anyway, I just wondered where Cali got his seeds. Do you know where your brother got his? I've found several places on the Internet, but I'd like to get a good referral or some advice.