Grilling stuff

Various grilling techniques for Ribs, Cornish Hens, Turkey, Steak

RIBS

  • 1 strip of back ribs for each guest
  • choice of barbeque sauces and dry seasonings
  • Steam the ribs in a large kettle for about 45 minutes.
  • Drain and place immediately on pre-heated grill.
  • Sprinkle with choice of seasoning and grill about 3-4 minutes on each side.

CORNISH HENS

  • 1 hen for every 2 guests
  • dry seasoning
  • Remove the grills from the BBQ and place a drip pan partly full of water in position. Preheat the BBQ.
  • Rinse the hens and pat dry.
  • Place on rotisserie stick and tie the legs and wings to prevent them from flopping around during cooking.
  • Place the stick in the rotisserie motor and sprinkle on dry seasoning.
  • Lower the lid. Keep and eye on the temperature, it should be around 325 degrees.
  • Cook for 1 to 1-1.5 hours.
  • If you choose to use liquid BBQ sauce don’t put in on until the last 10 minutes otherwise it will carmelize and burn.

SMOKED WHOLE TURKEY or TURKEY BREAST

  • Use either gas BBQ or Webber Kettle and oven thermometer.
  • Pre-soak wood chips for about 1 hour before use.
  • Remove one side of gas grill in order to place wood chips directly on coals.
  • Pre-heat BBQ on grill-free side on high until really hot.
  • Place turkey or breast on remaining grill and close lid.
  • Adjust heat until inside temperature is about 325 degrees.
  • Place perforated pan with wet wood chips directly on hot coals.
  • Sprinkle turkey with dry seasonings.
  • Cook until inside temperature is appropriate for fowl on meat thermometer.
  • (Breasts take about 3 hours, turkey, about 5 hours)

STEAK

  • Marinate steak at room temperature for several hours. Pre-heat BBQ.
  • Place steak on hot grill and allow to flare for two minutes.
  • Turn and repeat. Turn down heat.
  • Turn again and cook for 5 minutes per inch on each side.
  • Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.