|
Winter
May 6, 2014 23:55:01 GMT 10
Post by smokey on May 6, 2014 23:55:01 GMT 10
As the warm season starts to cool off and the blood of the average Cue'r starts to thicken and go into hibernating. I see opportunity. Time to take some things indoors while using the cold outside to your advantage. I ts a time of cold smoking, Baking bread in the warm house, Classic soups, Crock pot and hot roasts. All very important things to keep the eye in and discover new recipes and techniques. Some things I'd like to challenge myself is German speck, cold smoked bacon, perfect pork knuckle with home made sour kraut, Get the kids to build a fire and bake the camp ovens, Heaps of smoked salmon, fondu. Anything that can be done outdoors that keeps the family warm around the table so the weber go anywhere hibachi will need dusting off and placed at centre stage What are you going to do to in the so called slow season ? Remember, this forum is not restricted to outdoor cooking only, you have free range
|
|
|
Winter
May 7, 2014 12:28:49 GMT 10
Post by bill44 on May 7, 2014 12:28:49 GMT 10
Well in the so called slow season I'm going to keep on Qing the same as I do for the rest of the year. Having a roofed over back patio the full width of the house helps with this.
|
|
|
Winter
May 7, 2014 12:54:44 GMT 10
Post by chrisg on May 7, 2014 12:54:44 GMT 10
Heh, Having been mostly restricted to gas by fire bans or prospect of them thru summer rather looking forward to using the kettle regularly again It is supposed to rain the next few days so last night decided to use the slow cooker, especially as I had to go out for a couple of hours. Did a simple chicken casserole that came out rather well, especially as we were rather liberal with the chili Cheers
|
|
|
Winter
May 7, 2014 13:31:14 GMT 10
Post by Gus65 on May 7, 2014 13:31:14 GMT 10
Morrocan Goat stew on the table tonight, made earlier and kept for the days in the week when we both work. No photos though because it wasn't cue.
Wood fire already on even though the normal rule is "Never before Mothers Day and never after the October long weekend"
Hearty stick to your ribs food time and the odd drunken bonfire party.
|
|
|
Winter
May 11, 2014 10:20:25 GMT 10
Post by Bentley on May 11, 2014 10:20:25 GMT 10
Cold smoking is pretty much over here...Judged in Fredericksburg, Virginia today...very average BBQ at best across the board in all meats, 2 outstanding ribs! Do a competition in about 2 months in Gettysburg, PA! Looking forward to it as it will probably be the only contest I get to cook this year!
Will be using the pellet pits quite a bit during the summer to keep the kitchen cool!
|
|