Your definition of "In the rotation"-

lousubcap

Recovery night -Curious as to your definition of "In the rotation" especially regarding the implied calendar deal as I have never subscribed to that dynamic.  Readily admit that certain cooks pop up on the menu more frequently than others but not calendar tracked.  Insights appreciated.
Happy New Year.

buzd504

'in the rotation' usually equals at least once every month or two.  But generally, if I can cook it without a recipe, it's in the rotation.

Gulfcoastguy

yep, If I always have the ingredients on hand and can do it in my sleep.

4TheGrillOfIt

I think of in the rotation items as easy cooks that are weekly or bi-weekly like salmon and chicken…

ColbyLang

Varies regionally I’m sure, but as others have said…no recipe and over 50% of the ingredients on hand, it’s in the rotation 

Botch

It's sitting on my turntable.  

sumoconnell

 Mexican martinis are in the rotation. 

Actually, all we have is rotation meals right now. Need to get out of the rotation, or get some new stuff in the rotation. We added a great pork pastor recipe this summer, and now it's rotation. That's one meal man. I need like 10. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Botch said:

It's sitting on my turntable.  

I believe they are discussing food, however, I appreciate your sentiment.  I do not have a turntable, but I have various playlists for my cloud based music services.

lkapigian

Can’t even remember the last time I cooked for us lol……Linda is simple though, butter noodles or bologna and cheese sandwich , either one and she’s a happy camper 

TechsasJim

“in the rotation”, I seem to bat 4th because I end up cooking and doing “clean up” work.   

ha, Happy New Year all!!

gonepostal

"In the rotation" for me ends up being cooks that I might only do 3-4 times a year.  If that.  Meals like meatloaf, fried pork chops or chicken, a fish fry, shrimp boils, etc.  Things that I might not cook until I'm craving them. But I consider them in my rotation. 

My true rotation or rut centers around firing up the Large and cooking burgers, steak, or pork chops. Baked potatoes or frozen fries and green beans. 

Legume

I think just things we go back to periodically when we get the itch or are wondering what to make which typically are dishes we can riff on so they’re not the same every time.  I’d say 6x/year is probably the floor for us.

loco_engr

No rotation here . . . but pretty extensive "List" 

Langner91

I probably have three different rotations.  I would say pizza, brisket, butt, and ribs are not in my rotation.  Those take planning, thought, and are more special.

The first one is, of course, a BGE rotation of burgers, brats, steaks, chicken, pork loin.  The simple things that I can get cooked after work.  These require some form of pre-planning to thaw or shop.

My other rotation is things that I really like and can make with items on hand, and often using some of the leftovers from the first rotation.  Pork Fried Rice, for example with the leftover pork loin. 

Finally, there are a number of things that I keep in the cupboard  and freezer for those nights when I don't grill and don't have anything to make an item on the second rotation.  Those would be items like manwich, tacos, red beans and rice (boxed), pizza rolls, etc.

TL DR: I have a lot of stuff in my rotations.

lousubcap

Thanks for the responses to date.  Great and insightful across the board.  
I will never look at "in the rotation" the same.
Keep 'em coming. 

RRP

I know what you mean about rotation, but my approach is trying to avoid rotation. Let me explain...for at least the last 20 years we have planned both our lunch and supper meals on Sunday for the next 7 days. And they are then written on a monthly calendar. That way it prevents us - UNLESS intentional - to not repeat a meal for at least one a month at best. This planning has worked so well for us providing variety but also not getting into a rut nor not having a clue "what to have for supper" especially back when we were both working stiffs!

Langner91

That's a great idea, @RRP.  There is nothing worse than the "What are you hungry for?" / "I don't care, what are you hungry for?" back and forth.

I have that with myself every other night, it seems.  Maybe I should make a calendar!

Ozzie_Isaac

Langner91 said:

That's a great idea, @RRP.  There is nothing worse than the "What are you hungry for?" / "I don't care, what are you hungry for?" back and forth.

I have that with myself every other night, it seems.  Maybe I should make a calendar!

That is perhaps one of the most aggravating conversations I have.  I have it roughly 3x a day.  I will say, I am glad I am not worried if I will find food.

xfire_ATX

Weekly Rotation for us are Burgers, Sausages and Chicken (all sorts)- one or two of these get the egg lit every week- we make enough for days of leftovers.

Monthly/ bi-weekly - Pizza, Spatchcock Chicken

Special occasion rotation- Pork Butt/ Carnitas, OTT Chili, Pork Loin, Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Not really in rotation is a brisket that is an out of the blue cook for sure.

Tspud1

Thinking about adding this to rotation

Ozzie_Isaac

Tspud1 said:

Thinking about adding this to rotation

That would end my rotation.

nolaegghead

I would be in an entirely new rotation that is also a colloquial legal term.

fishlessman

place near me started making birria tacos on fridays. birria taco grease comas are on the friday rotation

JohnInCarolina

Tspud1 said:

Thinking about adding this to rotation

I am pretty sure I can't afford to purchase any of that, on several levels.  

fishlessman

JohnInCarolina said:

Tspud1 said:

Thinking about adding this to rotation

I am pretty sure I can't afford to purchase any of that, on several levels.  

.......but all she wants is an A

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Tspud1 said:

Thinking about adding this to rotation

I am pretty sure I can't afford to purchase any of that, on several levels.  

.......but all she wants is an A

Hahaha. 

Ozzie_Isaac

fishlessman said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Tspud1 said:

Thinking about adding this to rotation

I am pretty sure I can't afford to purchase any of that, on several levels.  

.......but all she wants is an A

I just spit out my food.

nolaegghead

Math can be hard. The angle of the dangle is proportional to the bootie of the cutie and the heat of the meat.

Tspud1

so what else is in my rotation?