It’s not every day that someone gets to ask her husband this question, “it’s done when it catches on fire …. right? I couldn’t resist asking if the chicken thighs I was barbequing were supposed to be on fire. After all they were burning away like little chicken lanterns.
A few of the things on our list of dreams we had before we moved up here was having a house of our own, a cat, and a BBQ. We had the cat, we now have the house, and a few days ago we got the BBQ. We were not allowed to have BBQ’s in our condo down in White Rock, and now I understand why.
Seduced by smoking wafts of delicious scents, and perfectly grilled food cooked for us by friends we figured how hard could it be to cook on a grill, after all if they could do it so could we.
It’s not that hard, but you do have to pay attention, and maybe the heat was a little too high. How did I determine that? The smoke billowing across the backyard, and the flames that were trying desperately to escape through the lid.
I guess that you can’t juggle trying to cook dinner in the kitchen, and a BBQ out on the deck, since my chicken seemed to catch on fire rather quickly. Good thing I looked up when I did, and guess who’s getting a fire extinguisher?
Flare up’s are so pretty when the sun is going down, kind of like having your very own mini lanterns, or those fire pits that are all the rage out here.
Regardless of how charbroiled, every blackened morsel of our first BBQ’d chicken was absolutely delicious.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
...and worth every terrifying moment, I'm sure. lol At least your little wooded area is still standing?
ReplyDeleteHahahaha....that is the glorious thing about BBQ, you really need to char it in order to ruin it...usually a good blackening just adds more flavor!!! Good thing you have all spring and summer to practice. Bet you´re pros by fall! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL! It cooks a lot faster that way Jen. LOL! Hey, unless the smoke is bellowing so high from behind the house that the Sheriff stops to see if your house is on fire you are not doing too bad. LOL! I have had people stop twice when I was grilling to see if the house was on fire. I had to tell them "no, I am just burning supper". So embarrassing, but at least they did stop to check. I suppose if the house does catch on fire they will not stop and just suppose " Lona must be cooking supper again". LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am laughing! Yes it takes some practice to get that grilling thing down pat! You will do it! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteTwo words of advice for you guys when cooking chicken Jen.
ReplyDeleteIndirect heat.
Jen, we were given "Man Grates" for our grill and they have taken care of those flare-ups. Everything turns out just right since we have been using them. Look online if you are interested. Ann
ReplyDeleteYou are so FUNNY! I love your post! I am so glad that you had a good time BBQing. You made me laugh out loud. Even Tanner (corgi) came to see what I'm laughing about!
ReplyDeleteSMILE Nothing like cooking on an open fire! In a few months you may just start having a bonfire... but wait till embers go low then add your potaotes wrapped in tinfoil - nothing beats the taste.
ReplyDeleteLove Leanne
Oh dear Jen! Do be careful. Down here grilling is mostly the husband's job!
ReplyDeleteOh that's funny Jen! We sometimes keep a plastic sprayer bottle with water handy for flareups. My son-in-law taught us that :). The first bbq of the season is always the best! Have fun with yours. And don't put the bbq next to the siding or decking, if you have either, as it will melt or scorch it! (my son learned that one the hard way!) lol
ReplyDeleteWe love to grill and have learned to grill just about everything. Last night my hubby grilled bacon. You REALLY have to watch bacon! heehee! But he grilled enough for us to have BLTs today for lunch...oh my! That was good! Enjoy your new life!
ReplyDeleteGreat story Jen, I have had a few experiences like that too, now I leave the BBQing to hubby.
ReplyDeleteEasy does it! I am so glad you finally get to grill. Put some potatoes in the microwave cook them like baked potatoes. Take them out slice them and then put them on tin foil with a little butter and some seasoned salt.. wrap them up in the foil and toss it on the grill while you are grilling some pork chops.. yummy:)
ReplyDeleteI'm still laughing! :) I'm sure it was still delicious! You will get the hang of it. :)
ReplyDeleteJen girl you need a water spritzing bottle for flare ups ..
ReplyDeleteI don't BBQ .. "Mr. Chef" does and he has it down to a science .. if you have any questions I can get his "sage" advice for all the many years he has done it .. nothing like your first burger of the season .. I am not a big meat eater .. but sometimes it is very tasty !
I bet those flames were pretty ?LOL .. the funny thing we have to do to realize one of my dreams .. is get a very cheap charcoal BBQ so I can roast marshmallows .. now how hilarious is that ?
Joy
Boy, have I been there and done that. I try to leave the barbecuing to others. I bet you get the hang of it really fast, though :)
ReplyDeletetoo funny...learning to BBQ was interesting I remember...when we moved to our house here we leaned how everyone loves those firepits too...
ReplyDeleteI believe practice makes perfect in the realm of BBQ-itry. Methinks you'll be dazzling your friends in no time.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat meat, but your photos are delicious!
ReplyDeletethat's my method of BBQ too! which is why I generally leave it to hubby. Have you got a burner on the side of your BBQ? Our old one used to have that and it was great to be able to cook something in a pot on the side so you didn't have to go back into the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the barbed wire.
ReplyDeleteWe BBQ chicken a lot and the fire comes from the melting fat, so it's a good sign, in my opinion. The Frenchman's in charge of that department and I love the flavour so much!
ReplyDeleteOk....so I didn't get very far being silent. I can't believe you weren't allowed a BBQ and that you lived so long without a clothesline. Hello!! Two of the best things in the world! As for the Barbie flares - I thought that is why my DH had to have a cold brew handy while he grilled....No? Water does equally well?? Well, I'll be... ;o) Smiles & Smokey Hugs ~ Robin
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