ABTs and Moink Balls

[IrondeQuer]

Did appetizers this weekend instead of the main course. First time ABTs and moink balls on the Performer.









They didn't last long!

[1911Ron]

I can see why they wouldn't, they look good!

[1buckie]

Yeah !!!

Nice all weather meal.....breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I say !!!!

looks great.....makes me want to roll some up right now  !!!!!!

Did you notice that you HAVE TO make more next time?

[IrondeQuer]

LOL! Yeah, I did notice that buckie. And I made two batches! This was just the first!

[Tim in PA]

Is a moink ball just a meatball wrapped in bacon? Looks delicious!

[1buckie]

You bet, Tim......I think the original ones werre just thawed from frozen, from what I've found on the history....
One of my favorites to use are these "buffalo chicken flavored" 1/2oz. size, par-thawed, takes about 1/3 strip of bacon, wraps quick & slick, cook 'till bacon's how you'd like, maybe sauce near the end, or set 'em in a foil pan & layer some sauce over & let them steam a bit in the sauce......

Chicken ~~~> Ch. ~~  Bacon ~~~>oink......Choink Balls

Beef ~~~> Moo ~~ Bacon ~~~> oink......Moink Balls

PS: sometimes I get 1 oz. size, cut them in half so there's a flat side to sit on the grate.....some folks also put 4~6, or so, at a time on a small skewer, for ease in moving them on & off the grill or while cooking......Fun Stuff !!!!

You can roll up your own w/ ground beef, some folks add a little block of cheese in the middle for good luck........usually takes a bit more bacon to do your own, just 'cause it's a bit harder to roll up small ones...........


*******Don't know if there's a Smart 'n' Final stores near you, but that's where I find the "Buffalo" one's.....I think it's "Rosarita" brand.....if I got some in the freezer, i'll confirm....

[IrondeQuer]

Yes, Tim. And they're pre-made. These were frozen Italian meatballs, thawed and wrapped in a half-strip of bacon. I ran the Performer hot, about 350 or so, to crisp up the bacon.

It doesn't get much easier or fool-proof than that!

[IrondeQuer]

Hey buckie! Buffalo chicken flavored? Wow, that sounds good. I'll have to keep any eye out for them.

[1buckie]

Ironde.....see up above about the Buffalo, saw your post while still writing....^^^^

Here's a thing I did about 'Turd wrapping a bit ago, may help in the ongoing quest for the ever more tightly wrapped 'Turd !!!

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/'turd-wrapping/

[IrondeQuer]

Damn, buckie! Those look great! I'll try that next time as I wasn't too pleased with how half-slice of bacon pulled back from pepper.

Thanks!!

[1buckie]

don't have too much patience for them falling apart.....usually just eat those ones that do while cooking.....

[Duke]

Tasty!

[Craig]

I finally dabbled in moink balls and they are tasty but now it's time  to try my hand at ABT's.

[1buckie]

Minimum 25% more than you think you'll need....IT's THE LAW !!!!


....or, to put it another way....no dabbling....wade right in up to the hips !!!!