What should I cook for a Barbeque contest?
I’m having a Barbeque contest on the 4th of July between 3 of my freinds and myself. What should I make? I’m thinking some type of beef because I would like to have something with very good flavor. I’ll be cooking with coal and redwood chips. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated?
Thank you,
Maurice
6 Responses
here_comes_troub
31 Aug 2010
Raien
31 Aug 2010
Steak burger or a Chili burger. yum
armyvet
31 Aug 2010
marinated beef brisket, smoked with coal and redwood chips would be excellent!
willa
31 Aug 2010
Grilled Gaucho Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
3 red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
3 pounds skirt steak
Chili Water, recipe follows
8 fresh pita breads
4 vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 pound blue cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon Chimichurri Sauce, recipe follows
Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.
Lightly brush the onion slices with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and reserve. Place the steaks on the grill. Baste a couple of times with Chili Water and cook until done, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter.
Lightly brush the pita bread with olive oil and grill for 1 minute to heat through.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices and then cut the slices in half. Lay out the pita bread on 2 sheet pans and crumble the blue cheese on top. Transfer to the oven to keep warm. Slice the meat lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices and put into a bowl. Toss the meat with 1/2 cup Chimichurri Sauce. Remove the pita from the oven and divide the meat between them. Place the sliced tomatoes on the side of the meat and top all with rings of grilled onion. Spoon the remaining 1 teaspoon of Chimichurri Sauce over top and serve.
Chili Water:
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup warm water
Mix all ingredients together.
Chimichurri Sauce:
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place the parsley, bay leaves, garlic, paprika, oregano, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Put the sauce in a glass or plastic container, using as needed. Chimichurri will last for up to 1 month, refrigerated. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
beertendernick
31 Aug 2010
If your going to slow cook for a long period of time, why not go for a trio of meats? You can do a beef brisket, a pork butt, and a bundle of chicken breasts and shred them in sauce after the fact.
I will probably be cooking up a big batch of ribs for the 4th. I start by doing a boil/brine of salt, chili pepper, peppercorn, cumin and coriander with some beer, for about an hour to an hour and a half. Then I give them a spice rub, and grill them for about an hour and put the sauce on for the last 15 minutes or so.
Nicki
31 Aug 2010
Barbeque Shrimp is king or the usual
beef brisket
beef brisket……….