OK, what we do is our own "Iron Chef" competition. I will have a list of "secret ingredients." They consist of one meat and two "other" ingredients. My wife does a blind drawing of one meat and two mystery ingredients. I post said ingredients and yall have two weeks to come up with a dish. It must be primarily cooked outside on grills, smokers, car engines, etc.... There is usually a two week period for creativity and fitting in everyone's schedule. Once the two week period is over a thread opens up for entries and you have to post pics of the process and a final plated dish. A poll will be created and we vote. It's pretty fun and some of the dishes will be incredible!! It's just a way to get the creative juices flowing and get out of a rut and maybe cook something you've never tried!! We will have a "smack talk" thread going. All 3 ingredients must be used in the one dish.
Basic Iron Chef rules:
Be creative on your recipes.
It can be as simple as a new ABT or a recipe that would take a snooty waiter in a fancy-schmancy restaurant 10 minutes to describe.
At least 80% of the cook time must be done in the Bradley Smoker. Up to 20% of the cook time can be done on the stove, oven, grill or other cooking method.
Use any spices or pre-made BBQ sauces, or other goodies as you wish.
The recipe is not limited to just the 3 main ingredients. Your pantry is open and anything is fair game to be used in your recipe. As long as the meat and two other ingredients are in one dish. ie...one bite gets all three ingredients.
It can be breakfast, brunch, lunch, or supper, or midnight snack.
Voting will be done in the form of a poll. You will only have to pick your favorite and vote for that one.
Do not post any entries until the turn-in date. That date will be Example:Monday, February 11. Entries may be posted beginning at 5pm on that date with a cutoff time of 5pm Tuesday evening. Hopefully that will take into account everyone's working schedule.
You have two weeks to prepare.
This thread will be locked once posted and then opened just for entries after two weeks. There will be a comments/discussion thread.
I am currently putting together the meats list and an others list any and all suggestions will be added to the lists once we have enough items for the lists I will do the drawing and post the lists. What are your thoughts on this contest?
sounds 8)!
don't know that i have what it takes to compete but it would be great fun to try!
are you allowed to get help or is this an all original, at home only deal.
my friends brother in law is a chef......would that be cheating? ::)
What - no tasting? :D
Quote from: Up In Smoke on April 14, 2009, 03:23:03 PM
sounds 8)!
don't know that i have what it takes to compete but it would be great fun to try!
are you allowed to get help or is this an all original, at home only deal.
my friends brother in law is a chef......would that be cheating? ::)
You would be all on your own with a significant other if you have one. As long as it looks good in the picture you can do it UIS!!! It's all about having fun with your food and being creative.
See it didn't take long for you to find something to do with that 4 extra hours you have at home each week. ;D
I'm in.
How about a small entrance fee (like $5) and the winner gets a few boxes of Bisquettes or something that adds up to the total, after all you said competition.
It would still be fun for bragging rights to with no entrance fee.
I'm totally in this!!! It would be helpful if you don't make the meat anything that we can't all get please? I live in a desert...if you make it lizards...I'm fine!!!! ;D Or cactus...good too...uh...well...I could go on...but I won't!!! :D
Absolutely awesome idea 10.5!
Two thumbs up! 8)
Mike
Sounds good here also!
I will be sending one of those High Speed Black BRADLEY Towels to the winner. Like I said send in your ideas for ingredients.
Meat- Briskit, Pork Chop (reg or Boneless), Ribs (Baby Back or Spare), Shrimp, PLEASE SEND more Suggestion to get a good POOL to draw From. NO ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS!!!!
Others: Asparagus, Mushrooms (fresh), Bag Hashbrowns Get the idea send suggestions to get a good pool to make this interesting.\
Like LQ said the items suggested should be something that everyone has at their grocery store.
Quote from: Roadking on April 14, 2009, 04:19:24 PM
See it didn't take long for you to find something to do with that 4 extra hours you have at home each week. ;D
Not 4 hours but more like 12 hours, I would rather be working its easier than the "Honey Do" List. Almost had to do dishes tonight, but lucked out and had to go show some Boy Scouts how to make Brats for their camp out next month.
I'm good with the above...maybe throw in some pots or as I read we can do that on our own? Is it a full meal? Like 3 courses? A veg, a meat, and a veg?
Quote from: La Quinta on April 14, 2009, 07:45:31 PM
I'm good with the above...maybe throw in some pots or as I read we can do that on our own? Is it a full meal? Like 3 courses? A veg, a meat, and a veg?
LQ That would be toooooo easy!!! Its a one dish meal. Must taste all three items in the same bite!! Makes it, MORE FUN!!!
Sorry I said veg 2x...ok...so just a main that contains a meat and veg? Sorry if I'm being anal...I do this with my friends...what about a lovely little side of dessert? (Just asking?) ;D
My first inclination is to start with "raw" meats and veggies as the basic ingredients - no existing enhancements like already fried, breaded, smoked, or whatever. You could add processed foods but the 3 main ingredients probably ought to be au naturel.
What about commercial rubs and sauces?
I'd probably stay with "basic" meats with potential for various interpretations. Shouldn't chicken and/or turkey be in in the hat? Parts or whole? Not sure about shrimp as the "main ingredient" but what do I know?
Come to think of it, why have specific cuts at all? Why not just say, "Make something out of pig (or cow or chicken) and celery and peanuts?"
To give you a better Idea of what will be expected to win. Here is the link to the turn in pictures for the Iron Chef contest #4, That I did not participate in. This is from another forum that I also am a member of, and where I got the Idea for this contest. This is one was just for braggin rights!!
Iron Chef #4 = Whole Chicken, Mushrooms, and Bag Hash Browns.
http://addictedtobbq.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=6072&page=1
Sounds good to me ;D
Quote from: Ka Honu on April 14, 2009, 08:08:41 PM
My first inclination is to start with "raw" meats and veggies as the basic ingredients - no existing enhancements like already fried, breaded, smoked, or whatever. You could add processed foods but the 3 main ingredients probably ought to be au naturel.
What about commercial rubs and sauces?
I'd probably stay with "basic" meats with potential for various interpretations. Shouldn't chicken and/or turkey be in in the hat? Parts or whole? Not sure about shrimp as the "main ingredient" but what do I know?
Come to think of it, why have specific cuts at all? Why not just say, "Make something out of pig (or cow or chicken) and celery and peanuts?"
Yes all meats will start as Raw
Chicken and Turkey will be in the mix probably turkey breasticles to make it easier to obtain.
Great idea! Can't wait to see how this works out...
Great idea. This will be fun!
This sounds like fun. Good idea.
A la cuisine!!!
I'm in.
Possible ingredients - raw, but interesting, imagination - available at all stores - Rats!! leaves out a lot of fun stuff, but still can be quite a list. (not already mentioned in previous posts)
Beef
Short ribs
Skirt steak
Chuck
Bottom Round
Stew meat
Oxtail
Cubed steak
Meatballs
Round Steak
Pork
Butt
Ham
Loin
Tenderloin
Country Style ribs
Bacon
C*cktail sausages
Vienna sausages
Breakfast sausage
chitterlings - (just kidding)
Fowl
Thighs
Boneless Tenders
Wingettes
Ground Chicken
Cornish hens
Duck
Vegs/fruit
Tater Tots
Jalapenos
Poblano or Anaheims
Pumpkin
Turnip
Beets
Beans (anything with bean in the name)
Pineapple
Okra
Cilantro
Spinach
Green Onion
Cabbage
Lettuce
Orange
Lemon/Lime
Pear
Avocado
Zucchini
Blackeyes
Artichokes/hearts or quarters
Artichoke Bottoms
Red Potatoes
Other
Sharp Cheese
Blue Cheese
Cream Cheese
Velveeta
Cottage Cheese
Feta
Heavy Whipped Cream
Pizza Crust
Pita
Biscuits
English Muffin/Bagel
Wonton Wrapper
Red Wine Vinegar
Maple Syrup
Pickle
Olives
Oysters
Scallop
Portabello mushroom
Catfish
Salmon
Tuna
Crab
Tilapia
Grits
Cornmeal
Boca Burger
Eggs
String Cheese
Chorizo
Coffee
Pomegranite juice
Cranberry juice
Apricot Nectar
Cocoa
Coconut
Lemon Curd
Pecans
Almonds
Cashews
Peanuts
Dark Chocolate
Pine nuts
Cornbread stuffing mix
Mac & cheese
Mannicotti
Lasagne Noodles
Orzo
Polenta
Honey
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat
Lamb chops
Thank-You Caney saved me a lot of typing. I have added some and removed some from the list that Caney Suggested. Removed Nuts from the list to prevent any harmful allergies. If I missed one and it is drawn it will be redrawn. Here is the Final List that will be drawn from. The drawing will be Saturday Morning the 18th of April after I get home from work. you will have 2 weeks to compile your recipe. A Picture Turn IN Thread will be opened on Saturday May 2nd and CLOSED Monday Morning the 4th at which time there will be a Voting Poll for all contestants that entered pictures. The Winner will be the person with the most votes at 8 AM CST Friday the 8th of May.
THE LIST: THERE WILL BE ONE ITEM DRAWN FROM THE MEAT LIST AND TWO FROM THE OTHER LIST.
MEAT
Ribs
Skirt steak
Bottom Round
Stew meat
Oxtail
Cubed steak
Meatballs
Round Steak
Tri Tip
Chuck Roast
Pork Butt
Ham
Loin
Tenderloin
Country Style ribs
Bacon
Little Smokey's sausages
Vienna sausages
Sausage Bulk
Sausage in Casing
Chicken Thighs
Boneless Tenders
Wingettes
Whole Chicken
Cornish hens
Duck
Turkey Breast
Scallop
Catfish
Salmon
Tuna
Crab
Tilapia
Shrimp
Lamb chops
OTHERS
Beer
Roma Tomato
Tomato any
Radish
Dates
Raisin
Hash Browns
Tater Tots
Pumpkin
Turnip
Beets
Beans (anything with bean in the name)
Pineapple
Okra
Cilantro
Spinach
Green Onion
Cabbage
Lettuce
Orange
Lemon/Lime
Pear
Avocado
Zucchini
Blackeyes
Artichokes/hearts or quarters
Artichoke Bottoms
Potatoes
Cauliflower
Cucumber
Apple
Onion choice
Asparagus
Mushroom
Dates
Radish
Bell Pepper
Chocolate
Cheese your choice
Sharp Cheese
Blue Cheese
Cream Cheese
Velveeta
Cottage Cheese
Feta
Heavy Whipped Cream
Pizza Crust
Pita
Biscuits
English Muffin/Bagel
Wonton Wrapper
Red Wine Vinegar
Maple Syrup
Pickle
Olives
Portabello mushroom
Cornmeal
Boca Burger
Eggs
String Cheese
Chorizo
Coffee
Juice
Apricot Nectar
Tortilla shells
Cocoa
Coconut
Dark Chocolate
Pine nuts
Cornbread stuffing mix
Mac & cheese
Mannicotti
Lasagne Noodles
Orzo
Polenta
Honey
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat
Pretty comprehensive list. Some thoughts ...
We don't see much decent catfish here - maybe a bit too regional.
Tri-tip may be a problem for some as I recall from another thread.
Sausage may cut out a bunch of folks who don't make their own.
Already made sausage-like foods (Vienna, Smokies, etc.) are already pretty much worked over & may not leave room for much creativity.
Tilapia - not considered food here - we grow them in sewers and canals (that word was supposed to be c*a*n*a*l*s but the automated Curse Cop struck again - *** ****l!).
Hash browns & Tater Tots should be consolidated into "Potatoes."
Fresh okra not available everywhere.
Pine nuts - way expensive (at least they are here)
Boca Burgers - You're kidding, right?
How about lamb (generic) or some other cuts? I think leg/boneless leg is pretty much available everywhere.
When listing meats, why not consider just using the major cut instead of being more specific? For example, beef categories might be chuck, rib, loin, round, shank/brisket, short plate & flank. Pork could be shoulder butt, picnic shoulder, loin, side, & leg. That would give people more flexibility and opportunities to be creative.
Okay - I'll quit now.
If we have to start with raw meat; looking at the list Little Smokey's sausages, Vienna sausages may be difficult for many to participate. Usually if you buy these commercially they are already cooked, and many don't make their own sausage. Maybe those sausages should be moved to the "Others" category. The same argument can be made with ham, if it is not fresh.
Also for oxtails, they are difficult for me to find, and often when I do find them they are not worth buying.
Quote from: Ka Honu on April 15, 2009, 12:37:27 PMORIGINAL VERSION - ...sewers and c0s (that word was supposed to be c*a*n*a*l*s but the automated Curse Cop struck again - how 0!)
Brian - Thanks for changing the list yet again to allow the post to be read as written. I took out the last two words now that they've become offensive.
A small step for Bradley; a large step on my quest to find a legitimate use for every censored word.
grovels... grovels... reads the post again.... kicks the hotel.... reads the post again.... grovels somemore.... kicks city hall... if I hade my place id be in with at least 3 ideas already and compleate meals as well..... oh yeah get to taste all 3 flavors in one bite.
Am thinking shreaded pork, shreaded beef with some smoked italian sausage mixed in... all that mixed with scrambled eggs wrapped in a flower totillia and salsa.
Lets just do this...there are so many meats...I think it's very fair...and for those who can't get a meat...the list is big enough? I like the idea a lot!!! Think of the very kool recipes that can come out of this!!! I have no idea what I will make but am really jazzed about what other people do!!! Bragging rights aside...it's great for the forum...IMHO...
But ya have to use only mesquite! ;D
C
I am a Lipton shareholder...don't mess with me Mesquite boy!!!! :D
I still like the idea of Ten.5's wife doing a blind drawing the ingredients to be use, and everyone has the same ingredients to work with. But with my luck she will draw oxtails :). If the foods that are not readily available to all members are removed from the drawing then there in no chance of that food being drawn.