Grilling Advice Needed

oliegirl · 10-01-2005, 04:47 PM

OK - I got radii a new charcoal grill and smoker for his b'day...we've never owned one and although we both love grilled food, neither of us has any grilling experience.

Tonight we have some steak and baked potatoes - I think we have the steak covered, it's marinating right now, but on the potatoes - how long does it take to cook 2 average sized potatoes on the grill? We have the upper warming rack so I know that is where we put them, but other than that I am clueless.

Help???

cartman · 10-01-2005, 04:58 PM

It takes about 45 minutes to an hour for the taters to be cooked through, so they should go on way before the steaks.

JimboJ · 10-01-2005, 05:01 PM

Potatoes usually take a while to cook on the grill. If you keep the grill covered, they will take about as long as they do in the oven (around an hour).

What we do is slice them up into thin slices, put them in aluminum foil with a little butter and garlic powder, wrap them up tight with the foil, and grill them like that. They cook faster that way, maybe 30-40 minutes. You can mix in a little cheddar cheese with them too if you like.

DaddyTorgo · 10-01-2005, 05:01 PM

you can chop up the taters and toss on some garlic and oregano and other spices you enjoy and wrap them in tinfoil and cook them on the bottom. That's yummy too

Schmidty · 10-01-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

you can chop up the taters and toss on some garlic and oregano and other spices you enjoy and wrap them in tinfoil and cook them on the bottom. That's yummy too

If you choose to do that, I'd throw some EVOO in there too.

DaddyTorgo · 10-01-2005, 05:28 PM

whoops. yeah. forgot to add that in there. you need some kinda liquid to get em all good and glazed and moist. EVOO or butter

Chas in Cinti · 10-01-2005, 05:57 PM

be sure to wrap them in aluminum foil, with a pat of butter in the wrapping to make sure when they cook, they cook tenderly...

-Chas

maximus · 10-01-2005, 06:13 PM

If you put a whole potato inot the grill with tin foil around it, remember to poke hole with a fork into the potatos.

oliegirl · 10-01-2005, 06:13 PM

Wow - I am super impressed....radii just fired up the grill, I'll dig through the spice cabinet, I know I am out of garlic powder

But I am sure I can find something yummy to throw on there. Thanks for all the ideas! I'll let you know how it all turns out

oliegirl · 10-01-2005, 06:25 PM

One last question - how long if the potatoes are cut up in foil pouches?

DaddyTorgo · 10-01-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JimboJ

What we do is slice them up into thin slices, put them in aluminum foil with a little butter and garlic powder, wrap them up tight with the foil, and grill them like that. They cook faster that way, maybe 30-40 minutes. You can mix in a little cheddar cheese with them too if you like.

there ya go

Raiders Army · 10-01-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oliegirl

Wow - I am super impressed....radii just fired up the grill, I'll dig through the spice cabinet, I know I am out of garlic powder

But I am sure I can find something yummy to throw on there. Thanks for all the ideas! I'll let you know how it all turns out

Seasoned salt or garlic salt is good too. Ground pepper is yummy.

oliegirl · 10-01-2005, 07:58 PM

Dinner was awesome! Radii did great on the steaks, and the potatoes were SO yummy!!!! We have decided we love grilling and plan on grilling a couple times a week...this week will probably be burgers and porkchops - and maybe some chicken

Any other new ideas for veggies or sauces/marinades would be great!!!

Thanks guys!!!!

Raiders Army · 10-01-2005, 11:20 PM

grilled corn on the cob is pretty good. we put butter and garlic salt on it while it cooks.

Airhog · 10-02-2005, 12:30 AM

I love corn on the cob on the grill. Leave on most of the husk, and add some butter, but remove all of those little stringy pieces. Cover in foil and put on the coals for the same amount of time as the corn.

flere-imsaho · 10-02-2005, 09:10 AM

This is after the fact, but I highly recommend this book. It covers all the bases of grilling, and is great for someone who's beginning as well as someone who just needs a reference.

cartman · 10-02-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

This is after the fact, but I highly recommend this book. It covers all the bases of grilling, and is great for someone who's beginning as well as someone who just needs a reference.

I 2nd this. Raichlen writes some good books on BBQ.

Chas in Cinti · 10-02-2005, 07:56 PM

If you're making burgers from ground beef, put a teaspoon or so of Worcestershire Sauce in each of the patties while you're forming them... also a bit of onion powder... don't overcook! (Easy to do with burgers on the grill)

As far as veggies, your local store should have some veggie kebabs at the meat counter, or you can get chicken or beef kebabs. Another EXCELLENT meal choice...

-Chas

Tasan · 10-02-2005, 08:10 PM

For marinades, I usually randomly pick some spices and liquid bases. Tonight I was testing some marinades for my company cookoff, so we were a little more directed. Tried a lime based one and a pineapple based one. The pineapple was a little too much, but I think if we find something to tone down that taste a bit, it could be real good.

Samdari · 10-02-2005, 08:18 PM

To be honest, olliegirl, those potato skins are pretty imprevious things. There is little benefit to cooking potatoes on the grill, especially if you are going to keep them intact. Charcoal fire won't be hot enough for long enough to cook them, so you have to add charcoal, which makes it hard to tell when the fire is at its hottest (which is when the steaks go on). Just do them in the oven, and concentrate getting the steaks perfect on the grill.

jbmagic · 10-02-2005, 09:33 PM

and when you grill steak, dont cut it to check if its done.

you will lose all the flavor inside.

it has to settle 3-5 minutes after it comes off the grill before you cut the steak.

Subby · 10-02-2005, 09:50 PM

Zippo · 10-03-2005, 12:44 AM

is that a rabbit?

JeeberD · 10-04-2005, 09:50 AM

EVOO???

flere-imsaho · 10-04-2005, 09:54 AM

EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

MizzouRah · 10-04-2005, 10:01 AM

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What we do is slice them up into thin slices, put them in aluminum foil with a little butter and garlic powder, wrap them up tight with the foil, and grill them like that. They cook faster that way, maybe 30-40 minutes. You can mix in a little cheddar cheese with them too if you like.

Amen. This is similar to what we do. We slice them a tad bigger than french fries, add dehydrated onions, garlic salt, and pepper, along with 4 tablespoons of butter and wrap it in foil. Yummy on the grill or in the oven.

Radii · 10-04-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

This is after the fact, but I highly recommend this book. It covers all the bases of grilling, and is great for someone who's beginning as well as someone who just needs a reference.

That's officially on the Christmas list. Thanks.

JeeberD · 10-04-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Gotcha, thanks...

KevinNU7 · 10-04-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oliegirl

Dinner was awesome! Radii did great on the steaks, and the potatoes were SO yummy!!!! We have decided we love grilling and plan on grilling a couple times a week...this week will probably be burgers and porkchops - and maybe some chicken

Any other new ideas for veggies or sauces/marinades would be great!!!

Thanks guys!!!!

Purchase a skillet, and can put them right on the grill and then you can pretty much do whatever you want for vegatables

cartman · 10-04-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

Purchase a skillet, and can put them right on the grill and then you can pretty much do whatever you want for vegatables

Cast iron cooking is a whole other branch of outdoor cooking to explore. Whenever we go camping, we always have several skillets, as well as a few dutch ovens.

oliegirl · 10-04-2005, 06:27 PM

Any one have advice on grilling pork chops? We rubbed them with some seasoning bought at the grocery store, but we have no idea how long to cook them...

henry296 · 10-04-2005, 06:39 PM

Depends on how thick and are the boneless?

The ones that I buy are boneless and about 1/2" thick. They probably take about 12-15 minutes total.

oliegirl · 10-04-2005, 06:47 PM

No - they have a bone and are about 1 inch thick...maybe 3/4 of an inch...

10-01-2005, 04:58 PM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	It takes about 45 minutes to an hour for the taters to be cooked through, so they should go on way before the steaks. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-01-2005, 05:57 PM	#7
Chas in Cinti High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH	be sure to wrap them in aluminum foil, with a pat of butter in the wrapping to make sure when they cook, they cook tenderly... -Chas __________________ Email: [email protected]

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Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I love corn on the cob on the grill. Leave on most of the husk, and add some butter, but remove all of those little stringy pieces. Cover in foil and put on the coals for the same amount of time as the corn. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-02-2005, 07:56 PM	#18
Chas in Cinti High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH	If you're making burgers from ground beef, put a teaspoon or so of Worcestershire Sauce in each of the patties while you're forming them... also a bit of onion powder... don't overcook! (Easy to do with burgers on the grill) As far as veggies, your local store should have some veggie kebabs at the meat counter, or you can get chicken or beef kebabs. Another EXCELLENT meal choice... -Chas __________________ Email: [email protected]

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Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	For marinades, I usually randomly pick some spices and liquid bases. Tonight I was testing some marinades for my company cookoff, so we were a little more directed. Tried a lime based one and a pineapple based one. The pineapple was a little too much, but I think if we find something to tone down that taste a bit, it could be real good. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-01-2005, 05:01 PM	#3
JimboJ High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2003	Potatoes usually take a while to cook on the grill. If you keep the grill covered, they will take about as long as they do in the oven (around an hour). What we do is slice them up into thin slices, put them in aluminum foil with a little butter and garlic powder, wrap them up tight with the foil, and grill them like that. They cook faster that way, maybe 30-40 minutes. You can mix in a little cheddar cheese with them too if you like.

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	you can chop up the taters and toss on some garlic and oregano and other spices you enjoy and wrap them in tinfoil and cook them on the bottom. That's yummy too

10-01-2005, 05:28 PM	#6
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	whoops. yeah. forgot to add that in there. you need some kinda liquid to get em all good and glazed and moist. EVOO or butter

10-01-2005, 06:13 PM	#8
maximus Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Where the system is screwed	If you put a whole potato inot the grill with tin foil around it, remember to poke hole with a fork into the potatos.

10-01-2005, 11:20 PM	#14
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	grilled corn on the cob is pretty good. we put butter and garlic salt on it while it cooks.

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flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	This is after the fact, but I highly recommend this book. It covers all the bases of grilling, and is great for someone who's beginning as well as someone who just needs a reference.

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Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	To be honest, olliegirl, those potato skins are pretty imprevious things. There is little benefit to cooking potatoes on the grill, especially if you are going to keep them intact. Charcoal fire won't be hot enough for long enough to cook them, so you have to add charcoal, which makes it hard to tell when the fire is at its hottest (which is when the steaks go on). Just do them in the oven, and concentrate getting the steaks perfect on the grill. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

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jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	and when you grill steak, dont cut it to check if its done. you will lose all the flavor inside. it has to settle 3-5 minutes after it comes off the grill before you cut the steak.

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Zippo High School JV Join Date: Jan 2004	is that a rabbit?

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	EVOO??? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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henry296 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Depends on how thick and are the boneless? The ones that I buy are boneless and about 1/2" thick. They probably take about 12-15 minutes total. __________________ "It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson

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