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OT Just some simple steaks

Griffin
Griffin Posts: 8,200
This post gets the OT due to the Weber Kettle getting the nod that night.

So two weeks back....God, has it been that long already?.... I lost my cousin in a sky diving accident. He was ex Army Ranger, a sky dive instructor and part of a sky dive team. They had done a formation and coming into the landing, somebody was out of place. My cousin had the last minute choice to hit that guy and they possibly both died or to make a last minute turn. He turned, but didn't make it. 

Since that happened, I've been doing a lot of soul searching. One of the things I decided was that I want to be closer to my brother. He lives just 25 minutes away, but we never see each other. Life is just to "busy". I decided that needed to change, so I invited him over for dinner Saturday night so we could hang out.

Went and picked up 2 1 3/4" ribeyes from Hirsch's Meat Market in Plano since this was a special occasion. Didn't mean to/ know it was going to cost that much, but it came out to $75!! Much nicer steaks than I get at my local grocery store.



Decided these needed to be done right, so I broke out the Sous Vide and these guys got a 2 hour bath at 134.


Wasn't sure if I was going to use the Egg of the Weber for the cook, but after going through my inventory I discovered I had way more Kingsford charcoal than lump. Need to get rid of it just for storage space so the kettle got the nod.



Couple minutes per side and then a 10 minute rest of so while we waited for Mrs. G to finish up the sides





Sides were garlic mashed cauli and some green beans.



The steaks did not suck. I think I did them justice and it was good getting to hang out with my brother. We're going to try and make it at least a monthly thing and do a better job staying in touch. Thanks for listening to me ramble and get that off my chest.

Rowlett, Texas

Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

 

Comments

  • bubbajack
    bubbajack Posts: 1,132
    Very nice! Now I am hungry.
    I drink cheap beer so I can afford good bourbon.

    Salisbury, NC...... XL,Lx3,Mx2,S, MM, Mini BGE, FireDisc x2. Blackstone 22", Offset smoker, weber kettle 22"


  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Looks delicious.  I initially thought simple steaks came from low-IQ cows.  I am obviously a defective person.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,872
    Your brother may come over more often, if you’re dishing up grub like that :)



    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,859
    Those are some impressive steaks and you did them up right.  Congrats.  
    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.
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,852
    Looks great Griffin. Sorry to hear about your cousin. I need to spend more time with brother too but he’s 1000 miles away and has been for our entire adult life. 

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,604
    superb cook... time is short.. enjoy
    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"
  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,060
    Nice.  Looks delicious.
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Very nice! My kettles been neglected as of late. Will have to fire it up soon! I have a similar situation where I have probably 10+ bags of competition kingsford from the Costco two packs (buy them when they go on sale for 15$) anyway, nice steak! 
    “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
  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,654
    Sorry about your cousin!  Great to honor him (and your brother) by making a great life change, re-connecting with your brother.  Very cool.

    And wow -- what fantastic looking steaks!  Wonderful!
  • Tak
    Tak Posts: 145
    Great looking cook!!.....and great words of wisdom!!

  • gmanrva
    gmanrva Posts: 424
    Great looking steaks and sides. Sorry to hear about your cousin. I lost my brother when I was 16, he was 25. You never know what life will bring your way. Cherish every moment you can.
    LGE Mechanicsville Va, XLGE Wake Va., LGE Duck NC.
    Formely Gman2 before password debacle 
  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    Yes. Sir.

    Living life right, buddy!  

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Nice cook Grif 

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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,375
    Simple? Simply awesome!
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