Friday 30 August 2013

The BBQ Den is ALIVE

After a long wait , the BBQ den is now open for business. We have new inventory in the showroom.


We have in Stock:

Basques Hardwood Charcoal
Cherry Wood Chips
Apple Wood Chips
Whiskey Wood Chips
Chimney Starters
Skewers
Basting brushes
Flippers
BBQ brushes
Pizza Stones
Smoker Boxes
Aprons
Spice Rubs
Thermometers
Jalapeno Pepper holders
Grill cleaner
BBQ Gloves

Weber 22.5" kettles
Weber Kettle Side table
Weber Rotisserie attachment
Weber Smoky Mountain 18.5"
Weber Smoky Mountain 22.5"

We are located at 535 Notre Dame St. in Belle River. Inside the NAPA Auto Parts store. E-mail us for more details:  info@thebbqden.com



Thursday 22 August 2013

Breakfast on the Kettle

What better way to start a Sunday morning than with a smoked BBQ Pea meal breakfast. Well that's just what I did . Got a couple chunks of pea meal out of the freezer , prepped them and put them on the spit over Basque hardwood charcoal.

First thing , Go lite the Kettle grill , smoker or gas BBQ. Go find your spit rod and place the Pea meal chunk on it.

Must start with a glaze. I use yellow mustard and what ever kind of jam I can find in the fridge. Mix equal parts and cover the Pea meal with it.

Glaze

On the spit over a bed of hot coals

Keep the temp at about 325 F . After 1 hour check the temp for doneness. You are looking for a minimum of 165 F internal temp. This one went about 1-1/2 hours. Once it reaches desired temperature ,remove and foil for 10-15 minutes. it's now ready to slice and enjoy



 If there's any leftovers they make a great sandwich for lunch the next day

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Spit Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Boneless Leg of Lamb spit roasted over a bed of Hardwood Charcoal....

First we need to start with a marinade.

Marinade :
 1/2 cup White Wine
1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. garlic salt
2 Tsp. white sugar
1 Tsp. black  pepper
1/2 extra virgin olive oil

In a large bowl mix together the White wine , red wine vinegar , garlic salt , sugar and black pepper . Slowly add the olive oil, beating with a whisk to create an emulsion . In a large glass dish or Zip Lock bag , place the leg of lamb in side and pour in the marinade .Refrigerate for 4-24 hours.

Dry Rub Recipe:
1 Tbs. onion powder
2 Tsp. dried rosemary ( crushed)
2 Tsp. Dried marjoram
1/2 Tsp. garlic powder
1/2 Tsp. black pepper

In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together. Place in an airtight container until needed.

Remove leg of Lamb from marinade , pat dry . Smear a  light coating of yellow mustard on the inside of the leg and sprinkle some of the rub .Truss the meat and coat the outside with the mustard and sprinkle the rub on the outside. 



Prepare Fire :
If you are using charcoal grill  , light up a chimney full of charcoal , it should be ready to go in 20 minutes. Set grill to 350 F . If using a gas grill prepare your rotisserie and temp to 325 F. Place drip pan under the roast to catch all the dripping. They can be used for gravy . 




Smoke or Grill the leg for 1-1/2 hours and check for doneness. Med. would be 145 F. If you want to add a little more flavour add a smoke pouch with Cheery wood or mesquite. Remove the leg from the grill or smoker and tent it and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.









Friday 9 August 2013

Lamb Sliders

Well the 3 weeks of Lamb classes at the LCBO have ended. So now I will post all the pictures and recipes of what we have done. Starting with the Lamb-Feta Sliders

Lamb-Feta Sliders
Ingredients:
1 tbs Roasted garlic
1-1/4 lbs Ground Lamb
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¾ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper


Directions:
Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; mix to combine. Divide into 8 portions. Form a small ball, pat with fingertips to flatten. Refrigerate
Prep the Grill of your choice with a hot fire on one side of the grill , add the sliders , cover and cook turning only once until done. About 4 to 5 minutes per side for a medium well burger or 145F

Cooked on a louisiana Pellet Smoker With Cherry wood pellets
Cooked on a weber Kettle with Basque Hardwood Charcoal
Grilled to Perfection


Ready To Eat

Tasty