Suggestions for barbecue grilling.

[lovemydog]

I just got a bbq grill. It's not very large, has a couple of burners. I'm pretty excited about it because I've never done this before.

So far I've made hamburgers, shish kebobs, chicken and corn on the cob. They are all yummy and scrumptious.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Both real helpful suggestions and absurd funny ones are welcome.

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. Two big missing pieces to the puzzle - grilled salmon, and grilled shrimp!

and grilled Tuna too! and lots of grilled veggies - eggplant, squash, peppers, onions, tomatoes - toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, skewer them - yum!

[lovemydog]

3. Yum.

I I will try tuna with all those veggies.

And I'll remember to toss with olive oil salt & pepper.

Thanks NRaleighLiberal!

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. If you do salmon, it sounds odd, but marinating in bar b q sauce for a few hours

makes it amazing - salmon can stand up to it - outside gets a crunchy crust, inside nice and moist.

On tuna we like a teriyaki marinate (Trader Joe has an island teriyaki that is great)

[lovemydog]

7. Cool. I'll try that island teriyaki

from Trader Joe. Love Trader Joe. Not a huge salmon fan but if someone else cooks it my grill I most certainly won't turn it down.

[Major Nikon]

17. Pineapple is also excellent grilled

I like buying whole pineapples and slicing them vertically, skewering them, then grill over direct heat until just browned.

[femmocrat]

2. Quick and easy...

Grilled ham steaks with grilled pineapple rings.
Grilled boneless pork chops brushed with olive oil and soy sauce and a sprinkle of ginger.
Italian sausage with onions and peppers.

[lovemydog]

4. My mouth is watering!

Thanks femmocrat.

The food is so much better and I'm saving a lot of money too.

So much less expensive and better tasting than spending moolah at a restaurant!

[femmocrat]

6. Bon appetit!

We grill all year round except when the grill is covered with snow. LOL

[lovemydog]

8. I'm pretty sure we're going to do that too!

I have a friend in a little casita (guest house) next to my house and he loves barbequing. That's what stimulated me to get the grill. Best purchase I've made in years. Only around 120 bucks and in just a few weeks I've been eating much better and saved more than that on restaurant bills!

[trof]

9. Not to be too pedantic, but they are two different things. Grilled shrimp recipe:

Grilling is what you're doing.
Barbecue is a whole different thing.

BBQ is low and slow and involves smoke and takes a long time.

You are GRILLING! and grilling is great!

Try shrimp if they're available.
DO use a grill basket.
Turning over one shrimp at a time on the grill will drive you nuts and overcook most of the shrimp.

Marinate some shrimp in Italian salad dressing.
Bottled stuff is fine (Newman's Own?) , or make your own.

Not too long. Couple of hours in a big baggie is fine.
Tails on is best, but whatever.

Lay them spoon style in the basket to get as many as possible in.
2 to 3 minutes a side.
Pink is done.

Happy grilling.

[lovemydog]

11. Oh yes. Grilling.

Thanks for the recipe!

I'm going to try that.

[surrealAmerican]

10. Plantains.

As a side dish, either green or yellowish plantains grill up very quickly, and are awesome.

[lovemydog]

12. I learn something new every day.

Especially when I ask.

Thanks surrealAmerican.

That sounds awesome and I will try it!

[lovemydog]

13. Oh. Do I just stick them on the grill

or peel them first and put them on aluminum foil?

[surrealAmerican]

15. No need to peel them first.

I cut them in half the long way, and brush some melted butter on the cut side. Start them skin side down, flip after a few minutes.

After they're done the skin comes off easily.

[betsuni]

14. Potatoes!

Parboil them, slice while hot and pour pickle juice or mild vinegar (like rice vinegar) over them. Allow them to cool and add oil and whatever spice combination you like. Mine is sea salt, onion and garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, cayenne. Shiitake mushrooms are good grilled.

Flatbread. I like to add seeds to the dough: fennel, dill, sesame, black pepper, serve warm with hummus or a spread of some kind. Potato flatbread is excellent with smoked salmon spread. Grilled pizza is popular, but it seems stressful to have to quickly put on the toppings and maneuver them off the grill. A round of camembert covered in pesto warmed on the grill with French bread and a plate of tomatoes just seems easier -- or split the bread and put everything in, wrap in foil, throw on grill.

Homemade flour tortillas. Much cheaper to make than buy. Grill and fill with grilled vegetables, meat or seafood, or make quesadillas. That Mexican hot flaming cheese dish with tortilla chips for starters, like deconstructed nachos.

Squid marinated in olive oil, white wine, lemon, fresh basil. Clams steamed in white wine and butter, herbs -- warm bread to dip in juices. Grilled oysters. Brining shrimp for 30 minutes in salt/sugar/water brine keeps them from drying out while grilling (keep shell on).

I mostly prefer dry brining, especially salmon. Sea salt and brown sugar, rinse, dry uncovered in the fridge until it is dry -- it will absorb smoke better and stay moist. My favorite wet brine is apple cider or juice -- add salt,rosemary, black pepper, mustard, bay leaves. A BBQ sauce can be made by reducing apple cider/juice, then adding cider vinegar, salt and flavorings. I'll often smoke apple-brined chicken wings before grilling (stovetop smoking in a wok which doesn't cook them all the way). One thing about dry brining meat is the 45 minute rule. That's the minimum amount of time for the brine to work. If you salt and season pork or beef and grill it fifteen minutes later, it's going to be tough. Either season immediately before cooking, or wait 45 minutes.

Popcorn.

Baked apples in coals -- I've wanted to try this for a long time and September is the perfect month.

If I lived somewhere I could have a grill, I think I would grill EVERYTHING.

[lovemydog]

24. Excellent.

Thanks betsuni!

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

16. NY Strip Steak

http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-new-york-strip-steak-385111

Directions

Trim all excess fat off steaks to prevent flare ups.
Preheat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Approximatley 400 degrees.
Place Steaks over direct heat for 1 1/2 minutes then turn 90 degrees -- do not turn the steaks over yet.
After 1 1/2 minutes turn the steaks over and let cook for another 1 1/2 minutes, turn 90 degrees let cook for a final 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove from grill, let rest for 3 to 5 minutes and serve.

Please add directions to your place and what time are you firing up the grill?

[lovemydog]

27. Wowza.

Yum.

[Major Nikon]

18. Grilled pork chops

I like to get center cut pork chops and have the butcher slice them 2" thick. Then I brine them in a 7% salt solution(7% salt by weight dissolved in water) with a tablespoon of whole peppercorns for about 3 hours. Dry the chops completely with paper towels and remove the peppercorns. Then I take about 1/2 cup of light olive oil and run it through the blender or food processor with 2-3 large sprigs of rosemary. Coat the chops with the olive oil mixture and let them sit out covered on the counter for about an hour to come up closer to room temperature. Grill each side over direct heat for about 3 minutes to brown, then move to indirect heat and cook till the internal temperature reaches 140F. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

While the pork chops are brining, I chop 3-4 sweet apples into 3/4" chunks and simmer them in a large saucepan with a 1/4 cup water for about 20 minutes or so till the apples are soft. Then I use an immersion blender to turn it into applesauce and chill in the fridge till the chops are done. Grilled asparagus also makes for a nice side dish.

[BarbaRosa]

19. Amazing ribs has a lot of info about grilling, bbq and smoking.

http://amazingribs.com/

[lovemydog]

25. Muchas gracias

BarbaRosa.

[a la izquierda]

20. Portobella mushroom caps...

marinate them in some olive oil and a little sea salt. Yum.

[lovemydog]

29. I will try that.

Many thanks a la izquierda.

[NV Whino]

21. Lamb chops

I grill them over freshly cut and washed rosemary.

On the chops put olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh garlic from a press. Wash the sprigs of rose may, and roll in paper towels to dry. Lay Rosemary on the fire and place chops on top. Cook with closed lid, and be aware when you raise the lid to turn the chops, the oxygen will promote flames on the rosemary.

I also cook new potatoes wile the grill is heating up.

Wash, then place in foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap up foil and place on warming rack while grill is heating. Grill your main dish, and by the time you're finished, so are the potatoes.

And you know those zucchini that suddenly become footballs when your back is turned? Slice them thick, drizzle with olive oil and grill. Add other spices as you see fit, but just the olive oil makes them sweet and succulent.

[uriel1972]

22. Why would you want to grill a BBQ?... runs and hides

[lovemydog]

26. First, prepare the food.

Put on a bbq for 20 minutes. Then grill the food and bbq for a half hour. Optional: deep fry the food, grill and bbq. Enjoy.

To clean, run it all through a car wash.

[uriel1972]

28. Heh I fold... nt

[A HERETIC I AM]

23. Garlic cloves.

Trust me on this one.

Take a whole head of garlic and separate the cloves, removing the EXCESS paper but don't peel the individual cloves. Just use the larger ones.

Aluminum foil. Olive oil. Place the cloves on the foil, drizzle Olive oil liberally and then fold up the foil to make a mostly tight container.
(Throw in a couple fresh basil leaves for added adventure)

Put them on the grill while you are doing whatever else you're cooking.

When done, the garlic will squeeze out of the remaining paper like butter. Spread on bread (French, Italian, whatever) and sop up a bit of the oil with.

Chef's side or share, but totally yum.

OH....Oysters in the shell done on the grill are completely delicious also.

Check out Alton Brown's "Good Eats" series on YouTube. Has a couple vids on grilling that are pretty good;

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=good+eats+grill

[lovemydog]

30. Oh sweet.

That grilled cheese sandwich looks tasty!