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French Onion Soup

SciAggie
SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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I picked up some crocks for French Onion Soup at an estate sale recently. Today was a nice day to try them out. 
I started with almost five pounds of yellow onions. They spent the afternoon on a slow and gentle trajectory toward sweet browned goodness. I thawed some homemade beef and chicken stock. Homemade sourdough for the crouts. 
Appetizers were bacon wrapped dates and cream cheese stuffed sweet peppers. Washed down with adult beverages. 





Life is good my friends. 
Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                      YukonRon
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I don't know why I read your posts. I always feel so inadequate! Excellent work!

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Over the top just like I expected!  Great cook @SciAggie.  

    -----------------------------------------

    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @Carolina Q Thanks. Don’t sell yourself short my friend, you know this is just onions broth and lots of time...
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Bayou_Buzzard
    Bayou_Buzzard Posts: 111
    That looks great. Well done. 
    From the shores of Lake Michigan.  Grand Haven.
    Unsalted and Shark Free
    XL.  Woo Adjustable Rig Combo.  Flame Boss 300.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @Mattman3969 Thanks. It’s fun to take simple ingredients and let then shine. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Bayou_Buzzard said:
    That looks great. Well done. 
    Thanks. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    SciAggie said:
    @Carolina Q Thanks. Don’t sell yourself short my friend, you know this is just onions broth and lots of time...
    Yeah, and a loaf of crusty bread and the appetizers

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • vb4677
    vb4677 Posts: 687
    <drools on keyboard>

    Kansas City: Too Much City for One State - Missouri side
    2 Large BGE's, Instant Pot, Anova Sous Vide, and a gas smoker...
    Barbeque, Homebrew and Blues...
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Brilliant
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @vb4677 @NPHuskerFL Thanks. Nothing like having good soup to dunk your sourdough into.  
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,435
    Carolina Q said:
    I don't know why I read your posts. I always feel so inadequate! Excellent work!
    I definitely subscribe to and endorse the above.  Great cook as always. Congrats.  But I will always read your posts-just to see what can be done.  
    And the pics are magazine quality across the board. 

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @lousubcap Thanks. I went outside the norm tonight and had margaritas on the rocks as opposed to the brown water. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,160
    Holy crap that looks so good. I am a French Onion Soup Junkie
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,435
    @SciAggie  you've gotta do what you've gotta do.  I'm guessing the temperature in your locale is much more conducive to margaritas than brown water right now, especially working around that oven ;)
    A place for every thing.  For the record, I will enjoy a healthy shot-glass (straight up) of Don Julio 1942 every week or so just for equilibrium.  Balance is a key to life  =)

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,125
    Now I know why Louie Armstrong recorded "What a Wonderful World".
    He knew then what I know now.
    Great post, beautiful cook.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Holy crap that looks so good. I am a French Onion Soup Junkie
    Thanks. I’m always surprised at how filling and satisfying this soup is. The crocks in the WFO are just a plus. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @YukonRon Thank you kindly my friend. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,855
    Love French onion soup and that looks fantastic. The rest of it looks tremendous as well.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    My hate for you continues to grow....  French Onion is my absolutely favorite and yours looks absolutely awesome... I am going to track you down one day just to watch and taste your magic....
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @JohnnyTarheel If you’re ever in this part of the world I’ll gladly cook for you. Thanks for the kind words. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Alright @SciAggie. Enough with the joking. We will all foot the grocery bill and sleep in tents on the back 40. 

    When are we having SciAggie camp? 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,064
    Bravo, Gary! Bravo!

    Forget the appetizers. Soup and bread is all I want. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Budaman5000
    Budaman5000 Posts: 87
    Looks amazing..
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @Killit_and_Grillit Lol, uhm - I guess any time. I have plenty of room for tents. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @caliking Yeah, soup and bread is good enough. I have to confess though that I’m a big fan of those bacon wrapped dates. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Budaman5000 said:
    Looks amazing..
    Thank you kindly. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    Ridiculous
    Wow
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,172
    Shaking my head. Gawjus!
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @westernbbq @northGAcock I appreciate the kind words. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Fantastic.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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