Grill Recipes?

rc_ziggy84 · Post by **rc_ziggy84** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:07 pm

With my tax refund now in hand, I'm going to be purchasing a new 18" Weber charcoal grill next weekend. Anyone have a good creative recipe to break it in?

Rightupinthere · Post by **Rightupinthere** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:14 pm

The best intro of a sputnik is a brisket. You will also need a starter chimney and lump charcoal.

Salt and pepper the brisket and lay it down until medium rare. If you're feeling it, you could dust it with some additional spices such as cumin or a ground chile. Slice on a bias. Serve with a crusty bread, smashed redskins, and something green (peas, brussel sprouts, or fresh green beans.)

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:40 am

I'll respectfully disagree. Anything that requires additional hardware can't be the best way to break in something.

Keep it simple- fire up a great steak.

Work your way up to a starter chimney.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:17 am

1987alum wrote:I'll respectfully disagree. Anything that requires additional hardware can't be the best way to break in something.

Keep it simple- fire up a great steak.

Work your way up to a starter chimney.

Sorry 87, must disagree. Keep it simple, yes. I agree a steak or burgers is probably the easiest way to break in your grill.

However, a Charcoal Chimney is ESSENTIAL if you're grilling with charcoal. In fact, they should come packaged with the grill, IMO. The Chimney will only run you like $15, and it will quickly pay for itself when you're not buying lighter fluid. More importantly, your food will be cooked over coals with no lighter fluid having ever been used.

It is the #1 recommendation I give to anybody who is going to be using Charcoal for the first time. Lighter fluid is the devil, I don't want the awful taste it can put into food to make somebody get a bad taste in their mouth (pun not intended) for charcoal grilling.

rc_ziggy84 · Post by **rc_ziggy84** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:56 pm

Thanks for the advice.. I had the day off work, so I made the purchase today. I broke it in with some simple, but tasty cheeseburgers. I seasoned em with fresh black pepper, lawry's & a dash of garlic powder. Would have used worchestershire sauce, but didn't have any. A slice of muenster cheese topped them off nicely.

I think I'll give that brisket a try this weekend RUIT, it sounds great.

Also, I got the charcoal chimney as well. As was mentioned this is a must for charcoal grillers. I've had one in the past and it's a wonderful thing. Neither lighter fluid nor Matchlight charcoal should ever be used imo.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:00 am

rc_ziggy84 wrote:Thanks for the advice.. I had the day off work, so I made the purchase today. I broke it in with some simple, but tasty cheeseburgers. I seasoned em with fresh black pepper, lawry's & a dash of garlic powder. Would have used worchestershire sauce, but didn't have any. A slice of muenster cheese topped them off nicely.

I think I'll give that brisket a try this weekend RUIT, it sounds great.

Also, I got the charcoal chimney as well. As was mentioned this is a must for charcoal grillers. I've had one in the past and it's a wonderful thing. Neither lighter fluid nor Matchlight charcoal should ever be used imo.

Sounds great man. You cannot go wrong with a good burger to try out a new grill, AFAIC. You also cannot go wrong with the Weber Kettle. It is the single most versatile cooking appliance one can own, IMO.

Good call with the chimney. It's a key component to great grilling.

SicSic80 · Post by **SicSic80** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:23 pm

rc_ziggy84 wrote:Thanks for the advice.. I had the day off work, so I made the purchase today. I broke it in with some simple, but tasty cheeseburgers. I seasoned em with fresh black pepper, lawry's & a dash of garlic powder. Would have used worchestershire sauce, but didn't have any. A slice of muenster cheese topped them off nicely.

I think I'll give that brisket a try this weekend RUIT, it sounds great.

Also, I got the charcoal chimney as well. As was mentioned this is a must for charcoal grillers. I've had one in the past and it's a wonderful thing. Neither lighter fluid nor Matchlight charcoal should ever be used imo.

Well done young man - who got you started on Webers, by the way?

My recommendation for your next grilling experience would be the infamous "no peek". EVOO, a pinch of garlic powder, and a touch of sea salt and one hour later using the indirect method - voila - chicken to die for.

Keep up the good work!