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A little mother's day treat.

Started by HankB, May 12, 2013, 04:50:40 PM

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HankB

Both sons are out of town so it's just me and the missus. I had planned to pack a picnic so we could ride our motos out to the country and enjoy ourselves. Then SWMBO pointed out that the plates on my bike expired in March.  :o <smack forehead> Instead I did a dry run and used my CGA to cook our dinner at home. (On the plus side, I could enjoy some wine with dinner.  :D ) This is my inaugural cook on this cooker. Truth be told, I had never planned to cook on it in the first place. I had bought it for the wood handles but it has started to grow on me. And it looks like a perfect fit on the tail rack on my bike.  ;D

I picked up some New Zealand lamb from Sam's. I also got a rosemary plant - cheaper than fresh rosemary and once planted in the garden, it will keep giving. I also seasoned the lamb with garlic, fresh thyme and S&P with some EVOO.  The spuds got EVOO with S&P and the sprouts got some garlic in addition. The onions - which are the first real harvest from this year's garden - got oil and salt.



Time to light up.



Spuds went on first and then the lamb went on the safety zone for a reverse sear. With the spuds partly done the sprouts went on.



Sprouts and spuds done and lamb and onions over the heat. I also threw a briquette size chunk of hickory in for some additional flavor.



It all fits on one plate (to serve.)



And SWMBO is pleased.



I don't do many plated pix but did pause a moment for this one.



I have to say it was as good as it looks. I think I hit the limit on the CGA this time. I had to be careful about how I arranged the veggies when I put the meat on the fire otherwise the lid would not close! It was certainly up to the task. I'll be using this again.
kettles, smokers...

1buckie



Ok......How many college students can you fit in a phone booth ?



Grate Cookup, on a very small space !!!

This is priceless ~~~>




Happy Mom's Day !!!!
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
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