Title: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: Derrick on December 28, 2015, 07:15:52 PM
Post by: Derrick on December 28, 2015, 07:15:52 PM
Last night, my girlfriend and I tried yakitori (chicken legs) and yakiniku (sirloin steak) using our Weber Performer and Vortex.
Chicken legs (5) ran us about $3.50 and the steak was around $4.00 at our local Publix.
I used Weber Style skewers and two fire bricks to set up our cook. I turned the Vortex wide side up and about 3/4 full of Royal Oak lump charcoal. I turned the skewers 1/4 turn every 5 mins until I got the color I was looking for and finished them off with KC Masterpiece teriyaki sauce.
Total amount of time from start-to-finish was about an hour and that included food prep and lighting the fire.
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Chicken legs (5) ran us about $3.50 and the steak was around $4.00 at our local Publix.
I used Weber Style skewers and two fire bricks to set up our cook. I turned the Vortex wide side up and about 3/4 full of Royal Oak lump charcoal. I turned the skewers 1/4 turn every 5 mins until I got the color I was looking for and finished them off with KC Masterpiece teriyaki sauce.
Total amount of time from start-to-finish was about an hour and that included food prep and lighting the fire.
https://vimeo.com/150224400 (https://vimeo.com/150224400)
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Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: mrbill on December 28, 2015, 07:49:15 PM
Post by: mrbill on December 28, 2015, 07:49:15 PM
when I lived in Georgia, I used to love going to this little Japanese place that served yakiniku. it was awesome. when I moved to texas, I went to more Japanese joints than I can remember. only one even knew what I was talking about, although they didn't serve it. so, it's been years since I had any and yours looks great. I have found a reasonable approximation at Ghengis Grill(Mongolian grill place where you pick what you want and thy cook it up) using their sliced beef and steamed rice with equal parts sambal oelek and honey soy sauces. it's not the same, but it's the closest I've managed to find in almost 15yrs.
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: jcnaz on December 28, 2015, 08:23:22 PM
Post by: jcnaz on December 28, 2015, 08:23:22 PM
This looks awesome, and is another great way to use the Vortex.
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: pbe gummi bear on December 28, 2015, 09:41:42 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on December 28, 2015, 09:41:42 PM
My favorite! I really like your setup. Good job.
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: SmokenJoe on December 28, 2015, 09:52:22 PM
Post by: SmokenJoe on December 28, 2015, 09:52:22 PM
Great use of the Vortex !!! The skewers look fantastic. Would go really well with BBQ'd Pork fried rice and stir-fried Broccoli. Course then you might need another kettle or two :) SJ
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: Big Dawg on December 29, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
Post by: Big Dawg on December 29, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
I'm looking forward to breaking in a new set skewers this week. Thanks for the suggestion ! ! !
BD
BD
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: WNC on December 29, 2015, 09:46:03 AM
Post by: WNC on December 29, 2015, 09:46:03 AM
Man, that looks great!
Great new use for the vortex too
Great new use for the vortex too
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: THUNDERDOME on December 29, 2015, 12:47:19 PM
Post by: THUNDERDOME on December 29, 2015, 12:47:19 PM
Awesome cook and excellent pics! Love the new method
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on December 29, 2015, 03:34:49 PM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on December 29, 2015, 03:34:49 PM
I like it! I like it a lot!!!! Looks like some fire bricks are going on my hardware store shopping list!
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: austin87 on December 30, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Post by: austin87 on December 30, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Killer cook! Love the creativity!
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: Josh G on December 30, 2015, 10:39:49 AM
Post by: Josh G on December 30, 2015, 10:39:49 AM
That looks fantastic. Great Job!!!
Title: Re: Vortex for Yakitori & Yakiniku
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 30, 2015, 03:38:55 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 30, 2015, 03:38:55 PM
Awesome photo's, thanks for sharing 