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Flying Solo tonight/tomorrow

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robnybbq
robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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Family went away for the week and I am left home alone.

Planning to stop off at the supermarket on the way home (too late for the butcher) to get something to Egg.  Now what to cook?  needs to be a quick cook as it will be dinner for tonight and possibly leftovers (dare I say it or try them as I hate leftovers).

The last few steaks I got at the supermarket have been been mediocre to fail at best.



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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,237
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    Chicken wings or thighs. 80/20 burgers. Pizza.
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • evie1370
    evie1370 Posts: 506
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    Meatloaf. Done in an hour and a half, which is not bad in my opinion. And it is great for leftovers.

     

    Medium BGE in Cincinnati OH.

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    "I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me. " Duke of Wellington, Battle of Waterloo.
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Do you make the meatloaf normally in a pan that shapes the meatloaf (just the top exposed) or just on the grill?

    I made it once and hated it - too much smoke flavor.

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  • DonWW
    DonWW Posts: 424
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    Spatchcock a chicken.  Split it, salt and pepper/rub, 350 direct, +/-60 minutes.  Dinner and leftovers.
    XL and Medium.  Dallas, Texas.
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    Pizza and Wings

    Tomorrow you can have Wings and Pizza
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    No chicken - blah

    Meatloaf or maybe some fish if they have anything that looks fresh.  No leftovers but a thought.



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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,764
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    fish, steamed lobster, shrimp, scollops, hard to get quicker than scollops
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    Hmmmm...what meal best pairs with adult pay-per-view???  Just kiddin.

    Is there something your family doesn't like that you don't cook often?  For me that is lamb- so I might go with that.  Although it may not be something you want to get at the grocery store if you are not crazy about their meat department.  

    Fresh brats is another one that comes to mind.  My wife only likes the pre-cooked hot-dog-like brats, so I might cook up a pack of fresh brats.  Have them as leftovers with some eggs for breakfast! 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    lets see that the store has. 

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    SmokeyPitt said:
    Hmmmm...what meal best pairs with adult pay-per-view???  Just kiddin.

    Is there something your family doesn't like that you don't cook often?  For me that is lamb- so I might go with that.  Although it may not be something you want to get at the grocery store if you are not crazy about their meat department.  

    Fresh brats is another one that comes to mind.  My wife only likes the pre-cooked hot-dog-like brats, so I might cook up a pack of fresh brats.  Have them as leftovers with some eggs for breakfast! 

    I was going to suggest lamb as well.
    NOLA
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
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    Ya mon, wings.  I'm on a wings kick though so that is clouding my judgment.
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Normally fish - so I will look for that first.  If its no good then off to the meat section and hope something looks good. 

    Dont eat lamb that much.  Just dont.

    Brats are awesome - I usually cook them in a beer bath first (APL recipe) that takes a while to cook but they are awesome that way

    Maybe a turkey meatloaf - healthy maybe?.



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  • robnybbq
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    I am not a fan of chicken but I do love buffalo wings.  I have yet to make them good on the Egg where they come out great.  I guess I like the fried version better even though its no good to eat them fried.

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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,657
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    I'm doing meatloaf tonight. You can't go wrong with that. Plus I haven't done one in awhile.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • llrickman
    llrickman Posts: 654
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    Same for me The wife is in vegas with her sister, mom  and niece. Took the niece to get moved into her dorm at UNLV

    So its a baked tater and a Prime 1'' or so thick ribeye and a salad tonight 
    2 LBGE
    Digi Q
    green Thermapen
    AR

    Albuquerque, NM
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,657
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    Meatballs are also quick and easy. Especially if you buy premade ones.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,764
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    shrimp lejon is a quick cook if they have big shrimp, just stuff with gtated horshradish, wfap with bacon or proscutto and cook, dip in shrimp cocktail sauce or peter lugers steak sauce
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    Stuffed Peppers.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,237
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    robnybbq said:
    I am not a fan of chicken but I do love buffalo wings.  I have yet to make them good on the Egg where they come out great.  I guess I like the fried version better even though its no good to eat them fried.
    Raised-direct at 400 degrees. Make sure to add a little corn starch to your dry rub to help crisp them up. Sauce towards the end and put them back on the grill after you've sauced them for a few minutes.
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    What dry rub would you use for a "Buffalo Wing"?

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Garlic, Cayenne, salt, pepper, Dry mustard, chili powder... Any rub with that kind of stuffworks. IIt's the sauce that makes buffalo wings. Rub is just another layer of flavor.
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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
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    1 1/2 inch thick ribeyes, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

    Come on man you have got to get the steaks right, keep trying! Go to a butcher shop and get a great steak, you will love it.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Meatloaf it is hopefully. Went and got 2lb mix of veal, beef and pork. Chopped up an onion. Mixed it together with 2 eggs, garlic powder, worcheschire sauce, parsley.

    Also minced up and sautéed some baby Bella mushrooms and stuffed the meatloaf with the shrooms and shredded cheddar cheese.

    Also prepped some eastern potatoes by chopping them up into 1 inch chunks, mixed with garlic powder, basil and dill. Wrapped in foil packets with butter.

    Egg is being a pita as took 45 min to get clear smoke and I am using Rockwood. Egg to 325-350.

    Loaf went on at 8. I am hoping it's done in an hour (doubt it) or I will nuke something else and eat this tomorrow of it comes out good.

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Meted. If I had time to get to a butcher that would have been my choice. Gettin home after 7 limits options

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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    1 hour 10 min in and internal temp is 130. Going to be a while

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    What temp are you cookin at??

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    350-375 now

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    It should move along quickly now @ those temps. Get us some pics when you are done!!

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Finally a cook I am proud of. Came out very good an moist.

    Took 1 1/2 hours.

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  • Mattman3969
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    That looks very good Robin!! Congrats on a excellent solo meal.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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