The Best Appetizer That You Will Ever Eat.

TCT

SGH, Do you need to use the Pyrex dish or would RRP's "meatloaf basket" work too?

SGH

TCT said:

SGH, Do you need to use the Pyrex dish or would RRP's "meatloaf basket" work too?

Brother I'm not sure what the meatloaf basket is. But on that note, a solid dish is preferred. Examples- Pyrex, cast iron, etc, etc. The key to this being so good is it soaking in the grease. That's why I don't recommend forming a loaf and sitting it on the grid without a pan. Use a solid pan of some sort for optimum results my friend. 

Hotch

Pork fat, it's all about the pork fat, right Scottie?

Zmokin

SGH said:

Zmokin said:
our evil step-mom would put them in almost everything she made.

You know, don't much anger or make me mad. But fukking with my food will set me off every time. I would have broke her from that $hit. Whatever it took. Especially if she was doing it just for meanness. 

Uh, yeah, I'm not sure how well that works for a little kid dealing with a mom.

Grillmagic

Pulled the trigger, DAMN.....

SGH

Grillmagic said:

Pulled the trigger, DAMN.....

Looks awesome brother magic. Glad that you enjoyed it my friend. 

mgillia

SGH, no tater tot recipe?  Thought you were going to share brother?

Thatgrimguy

mgillia

Looks great, but a tease without the recipe brother.

mgillia

Wait a minute, that's not a tater tot.  Geesh!

Thatgrimguy

mgillia said:

Wait a minute, that's not a tater tot.  Geesh!

He's waiting to make sure he gets all the goodness out of this thread before dropping that badassery on us.

mgillia

Right Arm!

SGH

Thatgrimguy said:

He's waiting to make sure he gets all the goodness out of this thread before dropping that badassery on us.

I'm going to post it before the weekend is out. I shot the pics for one the other night. However I'm experimenting with another one and want to get it just right before I post it. Want to offer two ways of doing them that are equally good. I have been real busy as of late fellows. Been having to run back and forth to Auburn about three times a week and it's a 5 hour ride one way. Don't give up on me though. It's coming. 

mgillia

10-4 SGH.  Standing by.  Thanks brother!

jonnymack

Well looks like my healthy 2016 will just have to wait. I have some hot and mild deer sausage at home just looking for some usage. This seems perfect.

Cashfan

I just read through 5 1/2 pages of this thread looking for the Tater Tot Casserole recipe. LOL

Please post it, I need a good recipe for Tater Tots. 

Will definitely be trying the appetizer soon. Have a brisket on that will need to eaten up first though.

KiterTodd

Okay, you guys are killing me here.  7 pages on Jimmy Dean sausage and Ritz crackers?  You've broke me down.  I'm making it this weekend... 

So, as I'm not having a party and don't have a true opportunity for appetizers, what has been everyone's favorite way of serving it?

Should I slice and then grill the slices?   Make it an egg sandwich?
Just cube and have with a pile of eggs?
Or as described, on a plate with toothpicks for all to enjoy as a snack?

I think SWMBO'd would really like this, as it fits into the comfort food category she embraces (more than my smoked meats, unfortunately). 

SGH

@KiterTodd
Simply make the loaf in a pan as described and serve it sliced like a traditional meatloaf. More often than not, when making it for myself I just slice it.  

slovelad

Budgeezer

Making this as one of our apps for our Wildcard weekend party tomorrow.

brimee

KiterTodd said:

Okay, you guys are killing me here.  7 pages on Jimmy Dean sausage and Ritz crackers?  You've broke me down.  I'm making it this weekend... 

So, as I'm not having a party and don't have a true opportunity for appetizers, what has been everyone's favorite way of serving it?

Should I slice and then grill the slices?   Make it an egg sandwich?
Just cube and have with a pile of eggs?
Or as described, on a plate with toothpicks for all to enjoy as a snack?

I think SWMBO'd would really like this, as it fits into the comfort food category she embraces (more than my smoked meats, unfortunately). 

It was just me eating it and occasionally my wife would have some so;
1. just sliced and snacked on it.
2. great nacho topping
3. great in breakfast burritos - just added eggs, cheese and salsa.
I'm sure it would be good any other way also.

Durangler

After the initial appetizer, I made sandwiches with what was leftover, for my lunches this last week.  Tossed a hatch chili on it also! 

bgebrent

Durangler said:

After the initial appetizer, I made sandwiches with what was leftover, for my lunches this last week.  Tossed a hatch chili on it also! 

That sounds like an awesome lunch for sure!  Nice repurpose.

Budgeezer

YukonRon

Sadly, still no Tots.

Thatgrimguy

I prepped a @fergi version. Not to be cooked till Monday morning. Bringing it to work.

And had some leftover... So I made me a mini loaf.



I added some Vidalia onions this time. And I finished it under the broiler in my oven to brown the top.

Thatgrimguy

That didn't take long... 


And poof. Gone

rifrench

Here is my addition to the thread- it was delicious!

DeltaNu1142

Thanks for the inspiration! I just started a thread about this cook & using a controller for it.

I substituted bread crumbs for Ritz, ground beef for hot sausage (wife is sensitive to spicy stuff), and a red shepherd pepper for the bell pepper. Also added around 2-3 tsp of rub to the mix.





My sous-chef today:



He's not very helpful, but at least he doesn't eat much.

Biggreenpharmacist

Alright, I'm finally gonna give it a shot, sort of. Two packs of homemade sausage from a couple wild pigs with ritz and cheese. NO peppers and didnt have onions. Sprinkled a little honey hog on top. Covered with plastic wrap ready to cook tomorrow.