Summer BBQ Thread

GcDiaz · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:12 PM

It's almost here, and anyway Spring is always a good excuse.

One of you knows that I moved to a new apartment this month. None of you know that the prior occupant left behind his grill. He also left his sofa bed but that's another story. I tried using the grill earlier this week but lacked the proper tools. Yesterday I got it all, and grilled my first animal. The grill was in pretty bad shape, so I had to bring it inside for a good scrubbin'. Once that was done, the process started. There is a little space my back door leads into where everything's located, facing the backyard. The plastic bench needs some cleaning of its own, but there's no place to connect a hose. Might have to drag it into the bathroom to rinse it off. Also, the backyard itself could use some TLC, so maybe I'll wait till Summer to host any actual parties. Anyway, I'm happy to announce that GcDiaz's First Inaugural Beef-Off was a rousing success!

Absolutely delicious.

Black Dragon · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:27 PM

what's up with the chapstick?

Blacktop_Prefect · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:30 PM

omgwtfbbq

chapstick pwns. 'specially the black one.
That food looks yummy.

GcDiaz · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:37 PM

Best steak I've had in a long while. I'm really a n00b at grilling, so it was more medium well than medium rare. Practice makes perfect, eh?

Think I'll try chicken tonight.

**Asleep** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:43 PM

dont avoid the question, yo.
whats up with the chappy stick?
oh yeah, you said "beef off..."

GcDiaz · #6 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 11:50 PM

Har dee fuggin HAR! The plate was on my computer desk, which is where I also keep everything I normally put in my pockets. My base of operations, if you will.

You people are supposed to post your own BBQ stories/plans/recipes. Stop worrying about my lips; Shandi and Katia do enough of that already.

geoff94alty · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 12:02 AM

I cook on an open flame grill every night I work. It's lost it's magic to me...

Poke the meat, that helps give an indication as to how well it's cooked. If it's still giggly it's probably mediumish. And with burgers, once the blood comes through, flip it, toss some cheese on there and when the cheese is melted it'll be med-rare to med-well depending on how much blood you let come to the top.

gtcompscientist · #8 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 12:16 AM

I love grilling. At my office we actually grill out every Friday. It's tons of fun, and yeah, practice makes perfect! I've been grilling a long time and the basic gist of medium-rare is something you have to kind of learn along the way, but once you know, it's second nature.

GcDiaz · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:02 AM

OK, here's the latest:

This may just be the healthiest meal I've ever eaten. No oil, nothing besides the meat's own juices and hot fire. I don't think I'll ever broil, bake or fry again.

**Asleep** · #10 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:02 AM

hmmm, how about i go to your house and put my meat on your grill and let it baste in its own juices?

GcDiaz · #11 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:07 AM

You're really missing Licia, huh? Hand not enough? Go chat up one of those Air Farce chicks, I hear they're easy and Licia doesn't have to know.

Blacktop_Prefect · #12 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:08 AM

Black Dragon · #13 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GcDiaz

I don't think I'll ever broil, bake or fry again.

broiling and baking can be healthy too, just depends on what you add to the meat/chicken/fish.

and also:
Safer Grilling Guidelines: Is It Harmful, Is It Healthy?

**Asleep** · #14 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GcDiaz

You're really missing Licia, huh? Hand not enough? Go chat up one of those Air Farce chicks, I hear they're easy and Licia doesn't have to know.

lol, its just too easy with a bbq thread. everythings about meat and a grill, lol.

Altima NEO · #15 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:38 AM

^dont forget the meat needs a good "rub" and proper "sauces"

lawl

I need to buy a grill. Our old gas one broke down, piece of crap. Im thinking of just getting a regular little Webber grill. We used to have one way back in the day, and I remember the steaks always tasting way better.