Let me take a moment to share with Moonbase Central a Summertime labor of love. Barbecue!
This time consuming process is totally worth the fuss and bother when you sit down to eat with family and friends.
The chicken parts and pork ribs are first marinated in a brine of salt,sugar,Worcestershire sauce and Apple cider vinegar.
Then,the dried pieces are rubbed with a mixture of paprika, garlic,mustard, pepper and thyme.
After a long slow grilling over charcoal and oak chips,they are triple glazed with a sweet and spicy tomato based Barbecue sauce and cooked til the sauce bubbles.
Then,a glaze of honey and a final benediction of crushed Montreal peppercorns for the chicken, and chives for the ribs.
Some New Jersey fresh corn is grilled on cob next to the meat.I would usually serve baked beans and cold potato salad on the side,and finish up with a local farm fresh Watermelon.
Sound good?
The dinner bell is ringing!
BrianF
NJ USA.
Darn! You made me hungry... at 09:15 AM!!! :-DDD
ReplyDeleteBBQ is tasty any time of day or night.I speak from experience ;)
DeleteHope there's plenty to go around... we're on our way with the cold beers, Brian :)
ReplyDeleteBeer is a perfect beverage for BBQ Tony.Iced tea is a good alternative .
DeleteGentlemen,I was curious,is this kind of sauce available where you are or is this an American thing?Just for the record,the meat is just as good without the sauce.I just like the extra layer of sweetness and spice.
ReplyDeleteNot sure Bri. BBQing is not something I'm used to. I can count it one one hand the number of times I've cooked on an outdoor grill so the sauces are an advanced form I know nothing about I'm afraid. Looks damn fine all round!
ReplyDeleteCommercial sauces are convenient,but truth be told,you can make your own by combining ketchup with brown sugar,a little Worcestershire sauce,and some powdered spices like onion, garlic, and paprika.Those are the basics.There are many variations.
ReplyDeleteYour'e a Jersey Devil in the kitchen Bri! I so wish we were neighbours! ha ha
DeleteBTW: The fact that the plate disposition resemble a "MoonBuggy" is coincidental??? :-D
ReplyDeleteIn this scenario...yes.But remember,beauty(and moon buggies) are in the eye of the beholder.
Deletesounds very good! i love bbq sauce! :) ew
ReplyDeleteI eat barbecue year 'round EW,But it always tastes best in summer,preferably outdoors at sundown.
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