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Chops n Apples

Mattman3969
Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
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Seared sone thick chops in the cast iron then roasted indirect till 145 on the large. No pic of the CI sear. WTF is wrong with me?


Moved the CI over to the sideburner on the gasser for the onions and Granny Smith Apples 


Plated up. 


The apples and onions went crazy good with the pork.   Thanks for looking. 

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analyze adapt overcome

2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    Interesting combo. Looks great!
    Snellville, GA


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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Nice comeback!
    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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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Lol @sciaggie - it truly was better than the junk ass ribeye I made last.  Thank you. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @Mattman3969 In a few weeks I'll be cooking in my new wood fired oven. I'm sure I'll have plenty of burnt offerings to post as I figure it out. Y'all will get a kick out of 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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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Exactly...WTF?! No pics of the CI sear!? You're losing your touch :disappointed:
    But, your diamond plating saved your @$$ :grin:
    Looks damn good buddy. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,900
    Looks great-I'm sure the entire experience was enhanced by that diamond plate =).  Seriously, always a winner.  Simple and a banquet-about as good as it gets.
    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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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    @nphuskerfl - sometimes you just involved in the cook.  Lol. I know you understand what I'm sayin.  Aight. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,434
    I like the apples and onions idea.  I might steal that. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Nice Matt!  Especially on the crooked plate.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    kl8ton said:
    I like the apples and onions idea.  I might steal that. 
    I was totally surprised by the taste but it was incredible.  Try it, I bet you'll like it.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458

    bgebrent said:
    Nice Matt!  Especially on the crooked plate.
    I keep trying to adjust the plate to non crooked. I guess I'm either cross eyed or crooked eyed.   Either way the Vittledge was good.  

    Thsnks Brent.   

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Nice looking meal, at least you take pics, I'm all thumbs when it comes to photography. One of our favourites is pork (loin, tenderloin, chops) with apples and onions and some apple butter BBQ sauce. Never thought of turning my square plate to make it a diamond, turns a $5 meal into a $10 meal, like putting a candle on the table. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Mattman3969 said:

    bgebrent said:
    Nice Matt!  Especially on the crooked plate.
    I keep trying to adjust the plate to non crooked. I guess I'm either cross eyed or crooked eyed.   Either way the Vittledge was good.  

    Thsnks Brent.   
    I agree.  Your plate looks fine brother as always.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Bet that was


    “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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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Skiddymarker said:
    Nice looking meal, at least you take pics, I'm all thumbs when it comes to photography. One of our favourites is pork (loin, tenderloin, chops) with apples and onions and some apple butter BBQ sauce. Never thought of turning my square plate to make it a diamond, turns a $5 meal into a $10 meal, like putting a candle on the table. 
    Thank you sir !!   Telll me more about this apple butter BBQ sauce, please.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,900
    edited May 2017
    @Skiddymarker - You can't just "turn the plate".  You have get certification from @Mattman3969 regarding the proper procedure as every plate responds differently.  He may offer you the "secret hand-shake" or not.  
    Kinda like a diamond plate whisperer pedigree...  You may or not be so blessed.
    And it's only Tuesday...
    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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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    LMAO at you @lousubcap. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    edited May 2017
    Matt: discovered this after the grandkids turned away from unsweetened applesauce. Lots of choices, but Motts came in the small container. This recipe is for the two of us. Last batch I used JD Fire and left out the cinnamon. 

    104ml applesauce 

    50ml organic tomato sauce 

    130ml unpacked brown sugar (65ml Turbinado, 65ml cane)

    12.5ml lemon juice 

    12.5ml JD Tennessee Honey (optional)

    25ml apple cider vinegar

    1.25ml salt

    1.25ml ground black pepper

    1.25ml cayenne 

    1.25ml smoked paprika 

    1.25ml Ancho Chili Powder

    1.25ml garlic powder 

    1.25ml onion powder

    1.25ml ground cinnamon

    Using immersion blender or whisk, mix everything until applesauce is liquified. Dump into a sauce pan, bring to a boil, let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring so does not burn. Cool completely before use or store in fridge. Will thickens as it cools. 

    Yields 200ml. 

    For a rich shiny glaze, add 30ml butter to the saucepan. If using right away, add the butter to the saucepan, sauté the onions, add the apples and the rest of the sauce, let simmer while you empty the rest of the Bourbon bottle. 

    This is very good with sautéd onions, apple slices and served over sliced BBQ pork roast or tenderloin or chops. 


    @lousubcap- I knew this diamond plate thing was complex, I just had no idea how complex - maybe that's why I plate on a plain Jane Corelle round plate - every side is up, or maybe down!


    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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