Grilling/Smoking

[Kchurchill5]

Absolutely.
- Check and/or refill your propane, or get new wood and charcoal
- For me, I always do a good washing of my grill ... I use my pressure washer - works great
- In FL, it is year round. But, every month, I do a good cleaning of my grill. I always re-stock my wood chips, and wood for my smoker; and, I get fresh charcoal for my other grill.
- And, every time I grill, especially with gas ... I leave the grill on 5 minutes after I remove what I grilled to burn off any excess on the grill. Then, clean with my brush, and season.

This keeps your grill healthy and happy. I keep my grill clean, just like my stove. And, in FL, I keep mine covered. Summer rains can really do a number on the grill. The cover does help. But ... if you are NOT an avid griller ...Take Note. A cover is good, but you do need to remove it now and then to dry out. The cover just protects it from getting soaked daily.

Charcoal grills are a bit different, but still need TLC; and I keep mine covered as well.

For smoking ... I just picked up some nice dried hickory and oak; and a new bag of mesquite, hickory, and apple wood. Great for smoking this summer.

[Shadows1]

OK folks I know you all are grilling already this year how about putting some of your recipes and photos here. I really would like to see some pictures of you using charcoal or wood expecially. Happy grillin!

[Shadows1]

Grilling Instructions for Whole Birds: Place whole chicken or turkey, breast side up, in center of the cooking grate. Grill by indirect heat for the time given in the chart or until registers 180°. When checking for doneness with a meat thermometer, insert in the center of the inside thigh muscle, making sure the thermometer probe does not touch the bone.

Type Thickness/Weight Medium (170º) Well (180º)
Broiler-fryer chicken, halves 1½-2 lbs. 1-1¼ hrs.
Broiler-fryer chicken, whole 3-4 lbs. 1¼-1¾ hrs.
Chicken breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks From 3-4 pound bird.
Adjust slightly for larger bird. 35-45 min.
Cornish game hens, halves ½-¾ lb. ea. 40-50 min.
Cornish game hens, whole 1-1½ lbs. ea. 45-60 min.
Turkey, boneless, whole 2½-3½ lbs. 1¾-2¼ hrs.
Turkey, *unstuffed, whole 6-8 lbs. 1¼-2 hrs.
Turkey breasts, half 3-4 lbs. 1½-2 hrs.
Turkey breasts, whole 4-6 lbs. 1½-2¼ hrs.
Turkey drumsticks ½-1½ lbs. ea. ¾-1¼ hrs.
Turkey hindquarters 2-4 lbs. ea. 1-1½ hrs.
Turkey tenderloin, whole 1 in. thick 14-15 min.
Turkey thigh 1-1½ lbs. 50-60 min.
*Be sure to fully defrost turkey before grilling. When defrosting turkey in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours for every 5 lbs.

Taken from "Grilling Times"

[Shadows1]

Saturday dinner:

Real coal grilled chicken that was marinaded in My #recipe9782 , #recipe6250 , and a varient of Engrossed's #recipe4987( we ran out of portabellas and the wife added a VT. Maple mustard to the dressing ).

On the grill:







Plated:

[Dissie]

Love to see that chicken cooking. Made me lick my lips. Your completed plate sure looks like a wonderful plate of goodness. I like the last pic the best for lighting on the plate shots.

[QueenBea]

Here is a tasty grilled "burger" for all you vegetarians. My meat loving hubby enjoyed this

http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/portabella-burger-9996 (just posted)

[QueenBea]

Here's another grilled portabella recipe. I love pouring the juices from these over my steak!!

http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/grille ... ellas-9767

[QueenBea]

I am smoking a whole farm raised chicken this weekend, will have to post how it turns out here

[Shadows1]

Thanks Bea! Lookes good.

[Kchurchill5]

Delicious looking!