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First cook posting-Cajun style

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jeffwit
jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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I've had my XL BGE for about 4 years now. I can do the staples pretty well (steak, chicken, ribs, butts), but was kind of getting in a rut with my cooking. 
I joined this forum a couple of months ago and have been astounded by the diversity of cooks that you all are doing on your eggs. Astounded and inspired. I've probably bookmarked 20 or more cooks found on here. I've done a couple of them. They turned out well, but I don't have photo evidence. (So we all know that means they didn't happen.)
Today I decided to somewhat document my cook. Pictures aren't the best, and I think I need to get a diamond-shaped brown plate, but here they are. 
The meal was centered around red beans and rice. I saw the post by @cookinbob and mostly followed the recipe he linked in his post. 
I wanted some seafood to partner with the beans, so I used cedar planks to cook up blackened tilapia (I know, but the family just won't eat salmon). Made some skewers of blackened shrimp, too. 
For veggies, I tossed some squash and zucchini in a little olive oil, added bacon, and grilled them until done. 

Jefferson, GA
XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
“Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    In review, the red beans and rice were incredible! Tons of flavor and a hit with the family. Wish I would have used more andouille, though. Blackened shrimp and the veggies were pretty good, could have used more flavor. The tilapia was, well, tilapia. That was my first time using a plank, and I liked the flavor that it gave the fish. But I'll do something other than tilapia next time. 
    All in all, a fun cook that was liked by my family. That's the important thing. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • Hook_emHornsfan_74
    Hook_emHornsfan_74 Posts: 1,350
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    Looks like some good eats. 
    Midland, TX XLBGE
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    Welcome! Great post
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Sookie
    Sookie Posts: 335
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    Nice.  You never know what your next favorite will be until you mix it up a bit.

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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Solid cooks
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    First off welcome aboard. I see you have 12 post so I may have missed the welcoming committee. Can't wait to see more of your cooks because this one looks really good. 

    As for the brown diamond shaped plate I believe I have the only set known to mankind. Lol!! 

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
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    Looking good!!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • bgebrent
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    Welcome!  Great job!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    Thanks, y'all. The presentation pics of my cooks will always be lacking, I'm afraid. 3 hungry kids, and I get mocked if I pull the camera out before we eat.
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • Acorn
    Acorn Posts: 163
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    Nicely done, you are with the right group now. They won't let you down. Keep it up!
    Atlanta, GA  - LBGE -
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,378
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    Welcome aboard and it is clear you are enjoying the journey.  Great cook post right there.  Don't sweat the food porn-family needs to be kept happy.  Bottom-line is to have fun and enjoy the cook and eats.
    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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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Nice meal. Many here seek the brown diamond plate. It is rare and elusive. 
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,732
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    Welcome!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    welcome!  very nice cook, looks delicious!  i think it's hysterical that you mention a plate and i know exactly who has it, even if i've never met the guy
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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