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Daughters first solo cook she's 8!!!!

ryantt
ryantt Posts: 2,558
in EggHead Forum
today my little girl wanted to use the grill all by herself, with mom in full panic mode we went out to start the cooking process.  We setup for basic chicken cook running 1/2 indirect raised at 350. She wanted to use rockwood, one piece of hickory and one piece of cherry.  She prepped the chicke thighs by cutting off all the extra fat and rubbing it down with her own blend.  She used salt pepper honey powder and a little of the dizzy pig ghost pepper(her favorite).  She seasoned them while the kamado came up to temp.  She set them on the raiser indirect side of the grill until the temp was 155, she then moved them over to the other side to get a little crispy.  

I have to tell you guys that I'm so so proud of her. Not because she was able to do it but because my little Norah Grace wanted to cook lunch for her mom and dad.  What a kind hearted child, I know we dont deserve it, she's a true joy and blessing.  



XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,697
    That's what it's all about. Enjoy the eats!
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Looks like you have some small shoes to fill. Great looking grub. Kudos to you and yours. 
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Great stuff there... the next egger and what a memory!!
    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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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @pgprescott you hit the nail on the head, little shoes to fill.  Hope to be able to be the father she needs and deserves.  


    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    That's wonderful to let her do that for you. What a great way to reinforce her desire to do something like that. 
    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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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @JohnnyTarheel she's certain she's going to win this local comp in may, and has the prize money spent.  She's got a medium in her future, with a woo from @tjv.  I hope we do well but she's a wonderful kid and is going to get a grill in the near future anyway. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @SciAggie it's such a joy having her help us in the kitchen and outside that I couldn't help but let her have a go, under watchful eye, but it was her ballgame today. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Enjoy the ride @ryantt ! It's over in a flash. Sound cliche, but it's true. 
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Props to you and your daughter 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    That's awesome. 

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

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,809
    Great interaction right there.  And an eggcellent outcome.  Not only the shoes to fill but the challenge of maintaining or growing the interest-Regardless of the future, enjoy today.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Looks awesome!
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    Tampa Bay, FL
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    That was a great story, thanks for sharing.  

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • yljkt
    yljkt Posts: 799
    My wife's got her by 40 years and makes no attempt to grill anything. Good for you. 
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Awesome thing to do with your daughter. Looks like she has learned well. That looked delicious. Thighs are my favorite part of the chicken.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    That's awesome, but my devious mind is trying to figure out how to get this misconstrued to some state agency as "they make their daughter do dangerous things with fire" - so she can become my foster child and cook for me.  :)

    She needs to get to an eggfest.

    Great parenting.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    Congrats you must be a proud papa!  Her chicken looks amazing!! She really has a grasp on cooking on the egg and obviously is very smart. 
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  • victor1
    victor1 Posts: 225
    Good for her and you, looks great.  When you start your BGE catering service, you'll have a great partner!!
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @Foghorn funny you mention an egg fest, we have one on may 20th to cook at.  First place is $600 and I have a feeling she's got a chance to win.  

    She needed some help today with the lid, it's a little heavy for her but otherwise it was all Norah.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Norah Grace, your chicken looks every bit as good as any I have ever seen on this forum. Congratulations on your first Big Green Egg cook. We're all looking forward to seeing your next one. =)

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    edited April 2017
    Congrats. Ive still got some more years Before my daughter is there, but the small is waiting for her. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @Carolina Q she says she has Mother's Day meal all planned out. Something about grilled corn a brisket flat and cast-iron potatoes. she's so excited to be cooking "all by herself". I will continue to monitor from a safe distance and provide some tips where I can, but I feel like she made better chicken then I do!!!!!
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Outstanding Norah Grace. You did as well as any of the adults. 
    Whats your next cook?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Very very cool! Hope my littles catch the BBQ bug as well!
    “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
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Congrats, that's awesome right there. Way to raise 'em up right.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited April 2017
    Good stuff.
    My guy was 8 here, still a little afraid of the heat at 5 hundo, and a couple of years of low and slows.  He refers to my small as "his" grill.
    It gets really interesting when you put a scary sharp 9" Shun in his hand.  Have fun with her.  :)

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    That looks  better than a lot of the chicken I've made. Strong work young egger. The force is strong with this one.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,680
    That is awesome!  Regardless of age, those chicken thighs are a cook to be proud of.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    @Ozzie_Isaac I was impressed with her knowledge and intuitiveness.  She gave me her outline and dang if it wasn't spot on.  These were some of the best thighs I've ever had.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Love it brother.  She's learned through example.  Congrats.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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