Barbecue Smoker

Barbecue Smoker

Healthy Steamed Vegetables On The Barbecue Grill

BBQ salads are the easy accompaniment to an outdoor cookout and do work really well but sometimes I like my barbecue menu ideas to be a little different. In fact, not just different, something that can become a bit of a talking point too.

My inspiration comes from cooking corn cobs. When doing them on the barbecue grill it's important to soak the husks for a good 30 minutes in water so that when heat is applied the leaves steam and cook the kernels. Having tried the corn over charcoal idea a couple of times, sparks of inspiration started to fly in all directions as I thought about how we might steam other vegetables on the outdoor barbecue grill. No sooner had I tried the base concept and the menu ideas came thick and fast.

Essentially were going to steam the vegetables in foil packs and the real beauty of cooking this way is that you can put the foil packs on the grill while the charcoal is still settling down and because of the foil protection there's no chance to burn the food. By the time the vegetables are cooked, the charcoal is ready for the meat, do the remainder of the cookout and while the meat is resting for five minutes simply slap the foil parcels back on to warm through.

Let's take carrots as an example. Take a rectangular piece of foil, chop the carrots finely and place them in one half of the foil rectangle. Season with salt and pepper and fold the foil over and "scrunch" the sides together just leaving a hole at one point where we can add water. Pour in half a cup full of water and make the final scrunch to seal the package. Slap it on the grill and 15 minutes later you've got beautifully delicious steamed carrots. A knob of butter and "Bob's your uncle!"

The same logic can be applied to many vegetables so why not experiment? The only thing to remember is to slice the vegetables thinly so that there's a good surface area for the steam to work on.

For an easy variation on the theme, rather than water, why not try a little dry white wine? It adds and certain "je ne sais quoi" to the recipes and sure makes for some interesting questions when your guests see you filling foil parcels from a wine bottle. They really know that they're in for a treat!

Alternatively how about potatoes? Again, slice them thinly, place them on one half of the foil and season, now add a tablespoon of crème fraiche and start the scrunching. Finish off by pouring a good lug of white wine before sealing the parcel and then it's onto the barbecue grill. You'll need to be a little more careful with this barbeque menu idea because too much heat can burn the cream so be a little gentler with the cooking and go for about 30 minutes cooking time.

One last tip - it's also great to make individual packages so that everyone can rip into their own parcel and enjoy. It also makes it easy because all we have to do as the chef is throw a foil parcel onto each plate - how's that for presentation? Healthy and tasty outdoor barbecue recipes

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How to make a barbecue smoker?

I have 3 55-gallon drums I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not it'll work if I put the hot box in the middle and the 2 other drums on each side, one horizontally and one vertically, if the smoke will distribute evenly. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks

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Building your Meat Smoker:

Step 1Use the trash can as the body of your smoker. The body is responsible for holding in the smoke and heat, and keeping the heat even throughout. Homemade smokers have been made with cardboard, coolers, and the hardcore swear by heavy-gauge steel.

Step 2Add heat. Take the lid off the trashcan, and put off to the side. Place the hot plate inside, on the bottom, and in the center of the trashcan. As close to the bottom as you can from the outside, drill a hole in the side of the trashcan to run the electric cord out of the trashcan enabling you to plug it in. Ensure the edges of the hole aren't so sharp they will cut the cord. Smooth them out with a file if you need to before pulling the cord through. Use the extension cord, if necessary, to reach the nearest outlet. The single burner electric hot plate will providing a reliable, steady source of heat that will require little to no maintenance.

Step 3Add smoke. Fill your wood chip box with wood chips, and place it on top of the electric hot plate. Wood chip boxes are inexpensive and hold more wood chips than the other options enabling you to cook longer without having to add more. If a wood chip box isn't readily available, anything which will hold a few good handfuls of chips and can sustain the heat from the hot plate and chips can be used.

Step 4Add the grating. Often times the round grating will fit right down into your trashcan and hold steady from the trashcan's own design. If your grating will not hold firm and steady, drill four 1/4 inch holes evenly spaced around the trashcan about 1/3 of the way down from the top. Slide one of your 1/4 inch steel rods through one of the holes and through the hole opposite the first. Slide your second 1/4 steel rod through one of the remaining open holes and through the other side, creating a cross for your grating to rest on. Place your grating on your steel rods.

Step 5Add ventilation and temperature control. Drill three to four 1/4 inch holes in the lid of the trashcan spacing the holes apart from each other. Place your temperature gauge through one of the holes enabling you to monitor the temperature of your smoker.

Step 6Test your smoker. Plug in your electric hot plate and turn it onto medium heat. Ensure your wood chip box is full of your favorite smelling wood chips. Ensure the grating is secure in its place inside the trashcan and place the meat of your choice upon the grating. Close the lid and as your meat is cooking, monitor the heat of the cooker to determine if you need to adjust the temperature of your electric hot plate. You will want to keep your smoker between 220°F and 230°F for optimal slow cooking. Open the lid once an hour or so to determine if more chips are needed. Cook the meat to the proper internal meat temperature or per the instructions of your recipe for smoked meat.

Step 7Experiment with different types of wood chips from hickory to apple wood. Try different meats or different rubs and sauces on the meats in your smoker. Enjoy the product of your skill and patience for perfection.
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