Table and 1st cook

BeerBQ · July 2008

Finally able to post completed table with 1st Rib cook. Had some difficulty with the temp, but will learn in time. Ribs turned out ok. They were a little dry and not "fall off the bone." Looking forward to the next cook. Thanks to all those who responded with guidance.

Big'un · July 2008

Well, they look good. Next ones will be better!

snoqualmiesmoker · July 2008

Some say "fall off the bone" is overcooked. Some think it should have some pull as it comes off, but the bone should be clean.

In any case, those look darn good.

WileECoyote · July 2008

Nice table. Ribs look great. Maybe more time in the foil with apple juice before finishing them with sauce will make them more tender.

On your table: you might want to read this article and check under your egg just to be safe.

East Cobb Eggy · July 2008

They definitely look nice.

Greg

Cpt'n Cook · July 2008

A nice new egg + a nice new table= NICE

dls2122 · July 2008

Ribs look great. I wish I had chose to get the table instead of the nest and "wings". Penny wise - pound foolish! That's a great looking set up.

Don

BeerBQ · July 2008

Thanks for the replies. Any suggestions for a 2nd cook? Something relatively painless to work out the kinks. As far as the stone underneath, I used granite. I realize it should be raised a bit higher, but I will monitor it during cooks and adjust to a larger paver stone if necessary.

WileECoyote · July 2008

Second cook: chicken legs on a vertical roasting rack, grilled chicken breasts, ABTs, or cedar planked salmon.

Third cook: T-rex steaks, pulled pork, or pizza.

BeerBQ · July 2008

WileECoyote - ABT's look pretty appetizing. Are those things not scorching hot? I love hot food and eat jalepeno slices often, but a half a jalepeno in one bite? I think I may go the appetizer route.

WileECoyote · July 2008

Surprisingly the jalapenos lose most of their heat when you strip the seeds and cores out, then grill them. They come out tasting similar to a stuffed green pepper, very mild. I actually have to add some spices and hot pepper cheese to mine to give them a little kick.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
10-20 jalapeno peppers about 3” long (would also work with pablano peppers but won’t be as tasty in my opinion)
1 lb. of ground sirloin 90% lean 10% fat (can use ground beef, chicken, or shrimp if you prefer)
3 ounces of smoked hot pepper cheese (can use cheddar, cream cheese, or similar but the hard nacho style cheese is best)
1 lb. of bacon (thin or normal slices, not thick cut and preferably not smoked, might need 2 packages if you are using larger pablano peppers)

Prep:
Cut the stems off of the peppers and then slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and white cores from the pepper halves and rinse clean (this will prevent them from being too hot). Brown the ground sirloin in a skillet and add some mild spices. I used Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy but you can use taco seasoning or something similar. Slice the cheese into thin sticks which are about ¼” thick and as long as the peppers. Fill each pepper halve with meat, top with a piece of cheese, and wrap it up in a spiral from end to end with a strip of bacon. Put a toothpick through the pepper to hold the bacon in place if needed but I didn’t need to do this.

Cooking:
Light the egg and stabilize it at 350 degrees. Add a few scoops of hickory wood chips. Insert a plate setter, then a drip pan with 1” of water, then the steel grill. Put the poppers on the grill aligned over the drip pan. Close the egg and cook at 350 for 60-90 minutes or until bacon is browned and crispy.

Remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes then enjoy. These are awesome and will disappear fast at a party so make a bunch. You can vary the taste by using different spices or cheeses.

BeerBQ · July 2008

WileECoyote - Should I get the jalapeño's with or without Salmonella?

Thanks for the recipe.

WileECoyote · July 2008

Personally I recommend without the salmonella. I save the harmful stuff for my friends with gassers... :woohoo:

I updated the recipe with cook time of 60-90 minutes since I usually go a bit longer to crisp up the bacon.

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