Good thing about being a newbie

Paolo

..is that every cook is an exciting first.

First spatchcock chicken. Well at leat it was supposed to be a spatchcock, but I'm afraid I cut the wrong side of the bird. Will do better next time!
375 F raised direct for 1 1/2  hours on the top grate of a multilevel rack, dripping on a pan of potatoes.



First full slab of ribs (actually 3) First time I get my hands on what was advertised as a "Saint Louis cut". No way to have it locally so had to order on-line. Does it look fine?



And the cook before foiling


First try with "focaccia", just plain simple with EVO, salt and origano. Stone raised on the top grate of the multilevel at 700 F for 3 minutes.
This is great with "proscutto crudo", cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, makes a great summer alternative to pizza.



One that I'll try as soon as I get the right piece of meat is pork butt. Believe it or not I have never tried (eaten) pulled pork!

GrateEggspectations

Turn the narrative around on that spatchcock and you are an “innovator”. 

Looking good on all fronts. You’re circling the bases right quick here. 

When will we see a good polpette on the Egg?

Paolo

@GrateEggspectations polpette, thats a great idea! The local version of polpette in Milan is called "Mondeghili". Leftover meat of any kind, leftover hard bread softened in milk, eggs, spices finished with bread crumb, cooked in hoven or pan. Seems perfect for the EGG

loco_engr

IMHO . . . you are off to a good start!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

All looks fantastic. Those look like St. Louis style ribs to me so looks like you found the right place to order. 

We will just call that “the reverse Spatchcock” and call it a win haha. 

GrateEggspectations

Paolo said:

@GrateEggspectations polpette, thats a great idea! The local version of polpette in Milan is called "Mondeghili". Leftover meat of any kind, leftover hard bread softened in milk, eggs, spices finished with bread crumb, cooked in hoven or pan. Seems perfect for the EGG

It came to mind because we made it while staying in Pergine Valdarno, Tuscany. A great meal procured from ingredients from the local macelleria. We also made fresh gnocchi with the homeowners.

if you make it on the Egg, please tag me. No pressure. 😉

Canugghead

Looking at all your cooks, it's hard to believe you're a newbie.
Another fun variation of spatchcock chicken is 'leaping frog' chicken, google it!
I believe you re pulled pork, before I made the 1st one in my BGE I never even heard of it

Botch

Paolo said:

First spatchcock chicken. Well at leat it was supposed to be a spatchcock, but I'm afraid I cut the wrong side of the bird. Will do better next time!

This made me chuckle, but we've all been there!  Bird looks beautiful, how were the breasts?  
 
One thing I've noticed on over half the "spatchcock chicken" videos I've watched, is that the poster chops directly thru the "oyster", whether they're using scissors, knives or light-sabres.  Yours are sitting right there at the top, perfectly cooked!  

lousubcap

These is a hidden talent on display here.  A natural in the midst.  Great cooks-keep 'em coming.  

Paolo

@TheCen-TexSmoker Great that I found a good provider and they also sell butts and brisket! Then I'll call it "reverse spatchcock", sounds nice!

@GrateEggspectations never heard of Pergine Valdarno. I looked it up and seems like a nice place for a relaxed week end. Great that you had the opportinity to visit such a place out of the way from the usual tourist crowds. Will let you know if I try Mondeghili..it will be another first

@CanuggheadThanks for the tip. I had a gas bbq before, but I've been sticking to fast italian style direct cooks and have been wondering for a long time what the cover stood for..

@Botch I went for 180 F in the thighs but the breast wasn't cooked enough in my view. Had to trow it back for another 15 minutes

Having great fun so far, thank you all guys for the nice comments!

abpgwolf

Congratulations! Everything looks great!

johnmitchell

Welcome and everything looks spectacular 😋

fence0407

Bravo friend!