The 15 or so minute poll delay had me a little worried. I always click the meh button, do the poll, then go to bed. The delay had me worried i wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.
I’ll have the smoker going, so won’t exactly be slaving over the grill, but combo of grill and kitchen making sides. I have 3 racks of ribs and a new flame boss to try out.
@djslack
Ok, so the flame boss is great, the operator is an idiot. I went to put the foil over the ribs for steaming and the lid didn’t want to shut. The barrel handle then proceeded to pop off, and it took me about 7-8 min to fix it. Somewhere in there, I took the pit probe out of the smoker. I forgot to put it back in. Now, it was about 115 degrees on the deck, but the poor flame boss was blowing and blowing trying to get that pit probe up to 225. When I checked on it again in 30 min, the FB said 115, the BGE temp said 360! I was freaking out. Luckily, this happened while the ribs were foiled and steaming, so they really didn’t dry out much, but the coals went completely out trying to bring it back down to temp so it sat at about 160-170 until I finally took everything out and relit it. Then it came back to temp and held beautifully for the rest of the cook. So, for it’s maiden voyage, the flame boss was great. And I’ll never forget to check where the pit probe is again! If you do get one of the WiFi models, follow the instructions on the website for set up, not the instructions in the package.
I am the default grill master of the family. Grandpa handed down the title to my uncle, but he never had kids, and the next uncle’s only son went to prison for a week, so we can’t trust him with the grill, and while my dad screwed up big his one chance, I was given a chance, and did fine. No one old wants to do the work, and no one young is trusted by them, so the tongs and flipper are in my hands. This isn’t to say the old guard never “offer advice,” but I haven’t burnt down any structures that required a permit to build, so I am still the best there has ever been. Probably just jinxed myself. I’ll let you know tomorrow.
@Zebra The flame level may be appropriate depending on the dish being prepared, but keep in mind you’re always shooting for thin blue smoke. Black smoke is going to create too strong a flavor profile and overpower most meats, save for skunk and maybe beaver.
The woman makes a salad, prepares vegetables, and makes dessert.
The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces and brings them to the table.
After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
Everyone PRAISES THE MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her night off and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleasing her.
@callow Possibly the woman needs to have bought one of the many knives meh has sold and then used it on the fresh, beer marinated meat lounging in the chair?
I do all the grilling at home but I have a Traeger wood pellet grill, so it doesn’t require constant tending to get excellent results. Unfortunately, since I am known amongst the family as one who produces delicious grill results, I usually get ‘volunteered’ to do the grilling at extended-family outings, usually with gas or charcoal equipment which takes much more work and attention. Of course, the expectation is that the results on this less familiar/capable hardware will compare with what I prepare on my Traeger at home. Too much pressure!
Does beer pong fit under the category of ‘lawn games’ if it’s played on a lawn? As for today, I’m sitting at home quietly enjoying doing absolutely nothing. Think I might wander off to see Deadpool 2 a little later.
Thanks for bringing up the fact that I’m stuck at work for every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
@RiotDemon You and me, both. They even adjust our schedules, so we don’t getting an extra day off, for Xmas and Thanksgiving.
I don’t have a July 4th BBQ.
Then again, the poll doesn’t exactly say that we’re talking about a July 4th BBQ.
The 15 or so minute poll delay had me a little worried. I always click the meh button, do the poll, then go to bed. The delay had me worried i wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.
In the kitchen making all the side dishes.
I’ll have the smoker going, so won’t exactly be slaving over the grill, but combo of grill and kitchen making sides. I have 3 racks of ribs and a new flame boss to try out.
@mtb002 let us know how the flame boss works!
@djslack
Ok, so the flame boss is great, the operator is an idiot. I went to put the foil over the ribs for steaming and the lid didn’t want to shut. The barrel handle then proceeded to pop off, and it took me about 7-8 min to fix it. Somewhere in there, I took the pit probe out of the smoker. I forgot to put it back in. Now, it was about 115 degrees on the deck, but the poor flame boss was blowing and blowing trying to get that pit probe up to 225. When I checked on it again in 30 min, the FB said 115, the BGE temp said 360! I was freaking out. Luckily, this happened while the ribs were foiled and steaming, so they really didn’t dry out much, but the coals went completely out trying to bring it back down to temp so it sat at about 160-170 until I finally took everything out and relit it. Then it came back to temp and held beautifully for the rest of the cook. So, for it’s maiden voyage, the flame boss was great. And I’ll never forget to check where the pit probe is again! If you do get one of the WiFi models, follow the instructions on the website for set up, not the instructions in the package.
In the pool!
@medz Yes, the pool! All. Damn. Day.
@medz in the pool, yes! And with a beer in hand.
I am the default grill master of the family. Grandpa handed down the title to my uncle, but he never had kids, and the next uncle’s only son went to prison for a week, so we can’t trust him with the grill, and while my dad screwed up big his one chance, I was given a chance, and did fine. No one old wants to do the work, and no one young is trusted by them, so the tongs and flipper are in my hands. This isn’t to say the old guard never “offer advice,” but I haven’t burnt down any structures that required a permit to build, so I am still the best there has ever been. Probably just jinxed myself. I’ll let you know tomorrow.
@simplersimon
Here is another guy who “screwed up his one chance” as grill master…![only chance]
@Zebra The flame level may be appropriate depending on the dish being prepared, but keep in mind you’re always shooting for thin blue smoke. Black smoke is going to create too strong a flavor profile and overpower most meats, save for skunk and maybe beaver.
Just moved to Michigan so I’m going to have dinner over at my roommate parents so IDK where I’ll be roaming. Maybe on the couch?
I grill the white meat (chicken, pork chops) and my husband grills the reds. He can’t figure out how to make non-rubberized chicken.
Don’t mind me. I’ll just be watching your cookout from a safe distance.
Cook out = over the fire. The fire tender…thus holding sticks and catching the ends of them on fire and poking the rest of the fire with them.
@Kidsandliz That was always my favorite job.
@InnocuousFarmer 'specially if there was a marshmallow at the end of the stick and chocolate and graham crackers sitting near by.
The woman buys the food.
The woman makes a salad, prepares vegetables, and makes dessert.
The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces and brings them to the table.
After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
Everyone PRAISES THE MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her night off and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleasing her.
@callow Possibly the woman needs to have bought one of the many knives meh has sold and then used it on the fresh, beer marinated meat lounging in the chair?
@callow
Perhaps your list is true for older couples, but it is a stereotypical and false depiction of what actually occurs with many modern couples.
Prepping the whole meal today. My wife works.
I do all the grilling at home but I have a Traeger wood pellet grill, so it doesn’t require constant tending to get excellent results. Unfortunately, since I am known amongst the family as one who produces delicious grill results, I usually get ‘volunteered’ to do the grilling at extended-family outings, usually with gas or charcoal equipment which takes much more work and attention. Of course, the expectation is that the results on this less familiar/capable hardware will compare with what I prepare on my Traeger at home. Too much pressure!
At the bar nursing a bourbon
@llangley root beer old fashioned
Does beer pong fit under the category of ‘lawn games’ if it’s played on a lawn? As for today, I’m sitting at home quietly enjoying doing absolutely nothing. Think I might wander off to see Deadpool 2 a little later.
You let out watching the ball game.
@cranky1950
/youtube SNL my hungry guys
@cranky1950 @medz
LOL!