Random Thoughts of Grilling

I do not consider myself a GRILL MASTER but my skills are far from Amateur night at the Apollo. Grills should not just be used for hamburgers, hot dogs and the sort. So many food items can be prepared on the grill. 

However I find it comical when someone has a barbecue and professes to be the shyte on grates 1 & 2. Yes I am particular about my food and how it is prepared.  Who isn't? Don't answer that.  I've seen what a lot of you put into your mouths...food wise. Not Impressed. 

For some of you I understand the need for your food to be well done.  However a hamburger should not be as dry as the Sahara, the consistency of a charcoal briquette, nor look like one. Furthermore it should fit on the bun or at least extend a bit outside of the bun. And of course seasoned well. Moist and flavorful. Get creative with your beef.  Make it stand out...tee hee. Even the worst cut of beef can be a jaw dropper with the proper affection.

Ribs prepared properly are a work of art. Sliding off the bone & flavor that sends you into an orgasmic frenzy. You need to take your time with them and add some thyme should your taste buds desire such. They cannot be rushed, nor can they just be thrown on the grill without skill and love.  

Chicken alone is boring.  Spice it up! Not just with barbecue sauce.  Chicken breasts can be stuffed, packed solid however you want to cook them.  Stuffed with herb cheese, prosciutto, or even seafood.  Again you just need to add a little spice.  And for those that think Old Bay  and season salt is good for everything......let it go.  We have a plethora of spices at your disposal...be creative!

Grilled/ roasted veggies.  Amazing!!! Sometimes just a bit of sea salt, fresh ground pepper, a hint of lemon juice and olive oil can enhance the natural flavors found in so many vegetables.

Now I'm a charcoal user and will grill in rain, sleet, snow or hail. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall! But everyone can't seem to control the rhythm of the flame.  Thus the food goes up in smoke or at best tastes like ash and lighter fluid.

Grilling is an art form!  Oh and in this case size doesn't matter.  

Words to remember, It's not the size of the grill, but the skill.  

~~~Skin I'm In~~~