Grilling advice

[JustJon]

Welcome to the new Now I'm Starvin' forum... To christen it, a grilling question...

The company I work for has employees cook for the company every other Friday. I came up with the idea of grilling, then noticed July 4 would have been one of those Fridays, if we weren't closed, so volunteered to cook Thursday the 3rd.

So next week, I am grilling lunch for my company (hopefully it'll be a rooftop bbq) and I ask you rf.netters, any grilling advice for my big July 4 company bbq? Any foods I should do? Any necessary sides that need to be served?

So far the menu is hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the grill. I plan to do apple pie and ice cream for dessert (part of the meal).

[RAAMONE]

burgers, dogs, chips, and potato/macaroni salad, soda and water

cant go wrong with this...and simple

edit: and dont forget plenty of mayo

[Hottub]

Oh man. This forum is going to be GREAT!!
You'll see.

Jon, as for grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.
If you need advise on that, hand the spatula over to somebody else.:wink:

Here you go. Don't burn them. Have ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, lettuce, tomato salt, pepper, potato salad (Homemade) Mac salad (also homemade) and watermelon.

[bobsnin]

Veggies in foil(Red/yellow/green peppers, squash, beans, onions, tomatoes).
Kababs(pineapple, Red/yellow/green peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes).
Chicken breast.
Salmon.

Thats my usual grilling.

[A.J.]

Have ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, lettuce, tomato salt, pepper, potato salad (Homemade) Mac salad (also homemade) and watermelon.

I applaud you for not including filthy mayo.

[jauble]

Peppers, onions, zucchini, celery, etc with Italian dressing wrapped in tin foil...great side. How many people are you cooking for?

[ANC]

If you want to add something a little different to the menu I suggest:

- Grilled Pizza

- Pineapple coated in cinnamon, put on skewers and grill 'em up real nice.

[Hottub]

Peppers, onions, zucchini, celery, etc with Italian dressing wrapped in tin foil...great side. How many people are you cooking for?

Eggplant, zucchini, red peppers and portobellos grill really well. Slice them the long way. kind of thin. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt pepper and garlic powder.
Mmmm.

[GarageGriller]

Welcome to the new Now I'm Starvin' forum... To christen it, a grilling question...

The company I work for has employees cook for the company every other Friday. I came up with the idea of grilling, then noticed July 4 would have been one of those Fridays, if we weren't closed, so volunteered to cook Thursday the 3rd.

So next week, I am grilling lunch for my company (hopefully it'll be a rooftop bbq) and I ask you rf.netters, any grilling advice for my big July 4 company bbq? Any foods I should do? Any necessary sides that need to be served?

So far the menu is hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the grill. I plan to do apple pie and ice cream for dessert (part of the meal).

Food always tastes better if you cook it on a grill inside.

[ANC]

Food always tastes better if you cook it on a grill inside.

Brad Delp is that you?

[jauble]

Another good veggie thing is a slice of tomato with some good cheese on top of it. that you gotta pay attention to it though. Also I love this forum idea if you need someone to moderate it well 'cough' Im sure there is someone out there.

[Freakshow]

so... uh... Who gets to moderate this forum????


If you wanted to grill desert you can grill peaches. A little bourbon makes them extra good.

[BoondockSaint]

Get some sausages or brats.

[jauble]

On a side note I think Im gonna do some brisket this saturday.

[Hottub]

I applaud you for not including filthy mayo.

There's mayo in the pot. and mac.

Sorry.

[Jujubees2]

Food always tastes better if you cook it on a grill inside.

Yeah but the problem is that you can't eat it until you get out of your carbon monoxide-induced coma.

[Gritty]

Welcome to the new Now I'm Starvin' forum... To christen it, a grilling question...

The company I work for has employees cook for the company every other Friday. I came up with the idea of grilling, then noticed July 4 would have been one of those Fridays, if we weren't closed, so volunteered to cook Thursday the 3rd.

So next week, I am grilling lunch for my company (hopefully it'll be a rooftop bbq) and I ask you rf.netters, any grilling advice for my big July 4 company bbq? Any foods I should do? Any necessary sides that need to be served?

So far the menu is hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the grill. I plan to do apple pie and ice cream for dessert (part of the meal).

Lobster tails are always great on the grill, easy and quick. I just did it this past Sunday (along with Filet Mignon for a nice grilled surf & turf)


* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon fresh dill
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise down the underside, exposing flesh. Combine remaining ingredients in small mixing bowl. Brush mixture onto flesh side of lobster tails. Place lobster onto grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the lobster tail. Make sure to turn once during cooking process. Remove from heat and serve.

mmmMMMMMMmmmmmm

[ANC]

so... uh... Who gets to moderate this forum????


If you wanted to grill desert you can grill peaches. A little bourbon makes them extra good.

Grilled Peaches, Boubon, and topped with Mascarpone Cheese that has a little honey mixed in. Good stuff made it the other week.

[booster11373]

Heres the best way to make simple cheeseburgers if you like onion.

Make the burgers like normal but also take a slice of onion with maybe a bit of olive oil on it and put it directly on the grill grill it on both sides before you add the chesse to the burger take the grilled onion slice and put on burger then add chesse, allow chese to melt and.........a tasty burger you will have

[ANC]

Heres the best way to make simple cheeseburgers if you like onion.

Make the burgers like normal but also take a slice of onion with maybe a bit of olive oil on it and put it directly on the grill grill it on both sides before you add the chesse to the burger take the grilled onion slice and put on burger then add chesse, allow chese to melt and.........a tasty burger you will have

Sounds fantastic. So simple, yet genius. I'm doing this tommorrow. :thumbup:

[joethebartender]

Marinade some cubes of pineapple & chuck steak or london broil in Bacardi O and coke overnight. Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes, skewer and grill.

If you're doing burgers I recommend making them like "meatball" portion sized. add salt, pepper, and onion powder. And serve the small burgers on these dinner rolls. (big crowd pleaser) Martin's party rolls:

http://www.potatoroll.com/products/images/partyroll_tn.jpg

[EddieMoscone]

And serve the small burgers on these dinner rolls. (big crowd pleaser) Martin's party rolls:

http://www.potatoroll.com/products/images/partyroll_tn.jpg

Potato Rolls are the best.

Large company? Are hand made burgers out of the question here?

You can also get a huge cut of cheap meat, then ask the butcher to thin slice it so you can hook up some steak sandwiches quick.

I like to throw whole garlic cloves in a tin foil packet with sesame oil on the grill. Once that's cooked nice people can eat 'em as is or spread on bread/sandwiches.

[realmenhatelife]

I'm a huge fan of grilled asparagus. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper then grill (easier in a pretty cheap grilling bowl, which looks like a small wok with holes in it) until they are a little charred.

Delicious and you can enjoy the smell of your pee the next day.

[JustJon]

Jon, as for grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.
If you need advise on that, hand the spatula over to somebody else.:wink:


Well, it was to start a grill topic and to look for ideas to serve to my coworkers, not that I can't grill a burger or dog :tongue:

[K.C.]

nevermind...can't believe I didn't notice this yet.

[Sinestro]

http://www.expressfire.co.uk/images/fire_extinguisher_foam_6l.jpg

Remember safety first. Only you can prevent a rooftop fire. Only you.

[Hottub]

You can't go wrong with some nice Italian sausage. Start on the flame, turning as needed, then move up to the top rack to finish cooking through.

You can also get a pork loin. Slice it, throw it in a ziplock bag with BBQ sauce overnight. You want to cook that the same way as the sausage.

The above 2 are not so good if you work with a lot of Muslims and/or Jews.

Skewer some scallops and veggies. Salt and lemon. These cook pretty quickly.

[silks]

Not much beats a nice sausage on the grill. You can never go wrong with the skewered veggies either... foolproof.

[epo]

Peppers, onions, zucchini, celery, etc with Italian dressing wrapped in tin foil...great side. How many people are you cooking for?

My midwestern friend with the real question. Any grilling question is impossible to answer without knowing the size of the crowd.

[DiabloSammich]

My midwestern friend with the real question. Any grilling question is impossible to answer without knowing the size of the crowd.



Easy, Wisconsin. If we're talking brats, feel free to join the conversation.

[DiabloSammich]

I'm a huge fan of grilled asparagus. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper then grill (easier in a pretty cheap grilling bowl, which looks like a small wok with holes in it) until they are a little charred.

Delicious and you can enjoy the smell of your pee the next day.


This man speaks the gospel, and I don't even use garlic powder. And I don't use a bowl, just directly on the grill. Just make sure they don't fall in. This is the easiest and tastiest veggie I've had on the grill.

[epo]

Easy, Wisconsin. If we're talking brats, feel free to join the conversation.

Hey Delaware, if I'm looking for Fisher's Popcorn, I'll give you a call!

[DiabloSammich]

Hey Delaware, if I'm looking for Fisher's Popcorn, I'll give you a call!


Damn, you can't even face me right.

Delaware = Dolle's Popcorn

Ocean City Maryland = Fisher's Popcorn



Rookie.

[epo]

Damn, you can't even face me right.

Delaware = Dolle's Popcorn

Ocean City Maryland = Fisher's Popcorn

Rookie.

I'll never trust WikiAnswers again. Fuck them.

By the way, Jicama is freaking outstanding on the grill. So is grilled pineapple.

[DiabloSammich]

I'll never trust WikiAnswers again. Fuck them.

By the way, Jicama is freaking outstanding on the grill. So is grilled pineapple.



You're so white.

edit. nah, you're right. Grilled pineapple is amazing.

[epo]

You're so white.

And you aren't?

[DiabloSammich]

And you aren't?


My tan is AMAZING.

[Tall_James]

Make a platter of fresh tomato slices, fresh basil and mozzarella. Alternate the 3 ingredients and season with kosher salt and balsamic vinegar. This is a great side dish at any BBQ.

YUM!

[epo]

My tan is AMAZING.

As amazing as grilled corn, dipped in melted butter, with seasoned salt & sprinkled with fresh lime juice?

Oh yea...you do landscaping...I bet it's dreamy!

[K.C.]

You can't go wrong with some nice Italian sausage.

Or some beer-basted brats.

Make a brat-tub of either beer & onion or beer & kraut...do a nice low pre-warming on the stove in the brat tub (but don't let it boil).

Then shift to to the grill to cook.

Then place in the brat-tub (which can warm on the edge of the grill kind of off the coals) after cooking to keep flavorful for eating.

[K.C.]

Or some beer-basted brats.

Make a brat-tub of either beer & onion or beer & kraut...do a nice low pre-warming on the stove in the brat tub (but don't let it boil).

Then shift to to the grill to cook.

Then place in the brat-tub (which can warm on the edge of the grill kind of off the coals) after cooking to keep flavorful for eating.


Just grilled some up today....de-lish!


The brat is truly a gift from god...and Milwaukee must be heaven.

[NickyL0885]

I recommend the following:

Try making your own burgers. This is your chance to show people and impress them. Get a bunch of ground beef, lean id say. and make the burger patties your self. maybe stuff some onions in a few for added flavor. Season with some salt, kosher preferrable. For Dessert, Grilled Peaches. Yes, i said Grilled Peaches. Take a Peach, cut it in half. take out the pit. grill them, fruit side down first. then flip them.In the middle, since there is a hole from the pit, put some Riccata cheese. Then a little bit of Honey and pistachio nuts. There ya go. you can put as much as you want between the cheese and honey. its all about taste. Id also say check out a Bobby Flay book, since all he does is grill. Dont make the boring burgers and hot dogs. spice it up a bit. make something non traditional. blow these people away.

[TjM]

Sounds fantastic. So simple, yet genius. I'm doing this tommorrow. :thumbup:

Saw Rachel Ray do this on TV the other day. Looked effing fantastic

http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/rachael-rays-best-burger-recipes-bacon-bit-burgers-with-smoked-gouda-and-steak-housesmothered-onions/article28574.html

[Freitag]

Has anyone cooked bacon on a grill? I was thinking about bringing some center-cut bacon to a party I'm going to on Friday.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Is it gonna rain today? I'm gonna try that onion trick.

[Freitag]

Brad Delp is that you?

I didn't see this til just now, and holy crap, that's awesome. You'd be my favorite new poster if you weren't from that awful area of New Jersey

[TjM]

Has anyone cooked bacon on a grill? I was thinking about bringing some center-cut bacon to a party I'm going to on Friday.

From Beeradvocate.com

Now that grilling season is right around the corner....

I've been cooking my bacon on my gas grill for several years now. Not on a skillet but right on the grates.

Two important facets of this cooking style are a good grill (I have a weber) with even heating and a beer for flameups.

Preheat the grill to about 500F and scrape down the grates.

Turn the grill down to low leat. COOK WITH THE LID OPEN!

Place the bacon directly on the grates. It will stick at first. Don't worry have some beer. As the bacon crisps up it will come off the grates. Don't try to immediately get it off as you will end up butchering the bacon.

Slow cook the bacon on low heat with the LIP OPEN turning every so often.

If you have an even heating grill, you're set. If not, you need to jockey the bacon on and off of the hot spot. Even on low heat the bacon grease may cause flameups. Use beer to put out the flameups. BACON GREASE WILL CATCH FIRE. Low heat will help minimize this. Don't try this unless you have a fire extinguisher at home and available just in case.

Anyhow, the bacon takes about 20-30 minutes on low. Most of the grease drips away leaving behind crisp and light bacon. I always like to drizzle some beer on the bacon as it crisps. Depending on the beer you can get some mild carmelization.

Cheers and do be careful not to catch the grill on fire.

Also be careful the next time you use preheat the grill.

One more thing, the grease does a good job seasoning the grates.

[ANC]

I didn't see this til just now, and holy crap, that's awesome. You'd be my favorite new poster if you weren't from that awful area of New Jersey

:lol: Awww thanks buddy, I'm glad someone acknowledged it. I posted it, followed by the ever frantic F5, F5, F5, F5....damn nobody caught that one!

Does it help, I'm from NY and just been living in NJ for 3 years? :laugh: