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Provoleta ala Parilla via a MiniMax

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thetrim
thetrim Posts: 11,357
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I've been traveling to Miami a lot and am quite a fan of the many Argentinean places around here.  This is my take on my favorite appetizer.  
First buy a 3/4" to 1" think piece of provolone cheese from your favorite deli counter.  
Coat it w your favorite olive oil and add some oregano and back pepper.  
Grill for just 30-60 sec per side

Placed in a 5" square Lodge cast iron skillet and returned to the 300-350 degree MiniMax until melted through.  Maybe 10 mins tops.  Top w some roasted red pepper slices.  You can also add Carmelized onions, basil, etc. 
Serve w some sliced French banquette or other early crunchy bread.  
Enjoy!

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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    I like it!
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Looks great. That's make a killer appetizer. I used to have that same skillet. Lost it somewhere along the way, now that I see yours, I miss it. I used to make grilled cheese sandwiches on it all the time.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

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  • Sardonicus
    Sardonicus Posts: 1,700
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    Damn.  That looks good enough to try!
    Thanks.

    "Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and barbecuing."      - George Burns

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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
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    Looks great.  Will have to try that one.
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • BBQBuddy
    BBQBuddy Posts: 275
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    Glad you're enjoying visiting Miami.  I'm a native.  What Argentinean restaurant here is your favorite??
    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • Ima_good_egg
    Ima_good_egg Posts: 590
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    What a great idea!  
    Wisconsin, lbge, MM, kab, pig tail flippers, bear claws, and more rubs than I will admit to.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    BBQBuddy said:
    Glad you're enjoying visiting Miami.  I'm a native.  What Argentinean restaurant here is your favorite??
    I stay in downtown/Brickell so I'm partial to Novocento.  Go there every other week.   What area are you in?
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • BBQBuddy
    BBQBuddy Posts: 275
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    Coral Gables.  Try this downtown restaurant, if you haven't already: http://ilgabbianomia.com/contact.html
    That provolone looks great!
    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,088
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    Wowee.  Fantastic!  And looks super simple to make and delicious. 

    Have you found a "preferred" brand of cheese?  What about sharp? Extra sharp?  Imported make a positive/negative difference?  I am so going to do this....
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • mikeinccfl
    mikeinccfl Posts: 119
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    Looks great and easy too! Great for a planned dish or in-the-moment diversion. Added to my list, thanks!
    L BGE, XL appetite
    Cape Coral, FL
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Francis Mallmann has a Provoleta that I've always wanted to try, but haven't. I found it right before I had to start watching my sodium and sat fat intake. Anyway, here's his if you're interested...

    http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/provoleta-oregano-and-tomatoes

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    Sea2Ski said:
    Wowee.  Fantastic!  And looks super simple to make and delicious. 

    Have you found a "preferred" brand of cheese?  What about sharp? Extra sharp?  Imported make a positive/negative difference?  I am so going to do this....
    Thanks, ski.   No, I haven't.  This was my first try at it and just went with the regular deli provolone from the Winn Dixie counter.  Good idea and I'll be makin this again soon, so I'll see if I can try a different one and report back. 
    Thanks again for your comments.  
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Hans61
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    Will bring this to next party we go to!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Just because I happened to remember it, if you're into cheese appetizers, here's another great looking one from Chris Bianco's Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. Called Spiedini, it's fontina on a skewer, wrapped in prosciutto, heated in a wood fired oven. Served on arugula with a vinaigrette. Looks delicious!!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • HurricaneEddie1
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    BBQBuddy said:
    Coral Gables.  Try this downtown restaurant, if you haven't already: http://ilgabbianomia.com/contact.html
    That provolone looks great!

    I enjoy Graziano's. They have a market and sell the provoleta ready to grill.
    Cooking on a LBGE and MM down in Miami, FL.
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  • thetrim
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    BBQBuddy said:
    Coral Gables.  Try this downtown restaurant, if you haven't already: http://ilgabbianomia.com/contact.html
    That provolone looks great!
    I've been to Vero downtown but haven't tried this place.  Thanks for the recommendation.  BTW, Vero has several dishes the spend some time in the SV. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • BBQBuddy
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    Carolina Q said:
    Just because I happened to remember it, if you're into cheese appetizers, here's another great looking one from Chris Bianco's Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. Called Spiedini, it's fontina on a skewer, wrapped in prosciutto, heated in a wood fired oven. Served on arugula with a vinaigrette. Looks delicious!!


    That is a must try.
    I have made this one from Ina Garten...Baked Fontina.  It's outrageous http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/baked-fontina-recipe.html
    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • thetrim
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    BBQBuddy said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Just because I happened to remember it, if you're into cheese appetizers, here's another great looking one from Chris Bianco's Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. Called Spiedini, it's fontina on a skewer, wrapped in prosciutto, heated in a wood fired oven. Served on arugula with a vinaigrette. Looks delicious!!


    That is a must try.
    I have made this one from Ina Garten...Baked Fontina.  It's outrageous http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/baked-fontina-recipe.html
    Wow, those recipes sounds great!  Thanks for sharing!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Cm23
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    Made a small portion of a version of this, came out great, will do a larger portion next time.
    XL, 2 Large, Mini  -- Shenandoah, TX  Now BulletGrillHouse
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  • thetrim
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    Cm23 said:
    Made a small portion of a version of this, came out great, will do a larger portion next time.
    Nice job!    What size skillet did you use?  I used a square 5" for mine and it seems like a pretty small size but it goes a long way.   I'd be interested to see what size you're thinking of.   
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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