MrsSTC's kids asked that I make them some chicken drumsticks like I did for last year's class.
The weather has been marginal, so I took the lazy route.. Cut open 15 pounds of drumsticks, dusted one side with Jan's Rub, dumped on the MAK, dusted the other side with Jan's Rub, jammed some Maverick probes in, shut the lid, set the controller at 245° and went inside.
2.5 hours later I pulled them at 165-170°.
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Seriously, I didn't nothing but coat them with Jan's Rub and toss in the smoker.
She took them in today (along with a Sam's veggie tray) for lunch. I filled my big 8 quart slow cooker w/ drumsticks, and sent along 1/2 of a gallon bag with the ones that didn't fit.
They had a field trip this morning, and got back to school late and missed the 'scheduled' lunch hour + recess time. Of course, they started to complain about missing recess, but they all settled down as she started serving up plates of drumsticks.
[silence]
[silence]
[silence]
[Hands shoot up]
MrsC, this is *better* than recess...........
And there you have it!
;D That Funny!
Nice going STC.
You probably picked up a few young admirers after that meal.
You do realize you just started an annual thing in Mrs C's classroom. The Mr. C's chicken day after the field trip. I really don't think it will bother you any. It's great the support you give the school Squirt.
Now that would have been a sight to see.
All them little people and.......silence. :o
Now thats a NICE job
betcha a few kids will have MAK on their Christmas lists this year ;D
I'd miss recess too for a couple of those Squirt!! Great job ...
hmm Mrs. Aggie is a teacher in 2nd grade. I am afraid if I do that then I would have even more of the neighborhood begging to smoke for them..Great job STC
What's a MAK?
Quote from: steve-o on January 27, 2011, 01:21:54 AM
What's a MAK?
A wood pellet smoker/grill
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I love a good scientific study, especially one involving kids, drumsticks and recess. Nice results! ;D
Now they want chili one day, as I'm not in the school's Chili Cookoff this year..
Anybody have a favorite White Chili recipe?
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 27, 2011, 06:02:39 AM
Now they want chili one day, as I'm not in the school's Chili Cookoff this year..
Anybody have a favorite White Chili recipe?
Thats in the secret folder :D
I have this one from Emeril Lagasse. Feel free to make it your own by adding or omitting ingredients. Comes with a great south west seasoning recipe too.
Turkey and White Bean Chili Recipe
* 1/2 pound dried navy beans, picked over
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cups chopped yellow onion
* 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
* 2 tablespoons Emeril's Southwest Essence, recipe follows
* 1 2/3 tablespoons chili powder
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
* 1 bay leaf
* 3 tablespoons cornmeal
* 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
* 2 (10-ounce) cans Ro'tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles (original), undrained
* 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, undrained
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
* 1/4 cup heavy cream
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
* Sour cream, for serving
* Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
* Chopped green onions, for serving
Directions
In a large kettle, soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches overnight. Drain beans in a colander and return to kettle with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Cook beans at a bare simmer until just tender, about 1 hour, and drain in a colander.
In a skillet, heat the oil and saute the onion and jalapeno until soft and beginning to caramelize, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey, Southwest Essence, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned and cooked through, 6 minutes. Add the cornmeal and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, canned tomatoes, canned chiles, and cilantro stems and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. After it has cooked for 30 minutes, add the cooked beans. Add the heavy cream and cilantro leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer.
Serve the chili in deep bowls, garnished with dollops of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and green onions to taste.
Emeril's Southwest Seasoning:
* 2 tablespoons chili powder
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 2 tablespoons paprika
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 tablespoon ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 tablespoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Great story STC. As has been mentioned before. - you do know you have an annual duty now!
White chili - what the heck is that!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Leave it to an elementary schoolteacher(Jan) to come up with a Rub that elementary students would like and an elementary schoolteacher's(Rachel) husband to smoke up some legs for them :D
As for that Turkey and White Chili recipe. That sounds really good. I did think of one thing though. Rather than ground turkey, how 'bout some of STC's world famous smoked turkey put in there? I'm thinking YUM!!
Good thinkin' KyNola!!
That's what I was thinking too... Smoked turkey + chicken. Maybe sneak some cubed cured pork tenderloin in. (it's white meat - kinda)
Pork...the other white meat. ;D
good work STC. I would have been glad to cram into one of those little chairs and helped the little buggers out. You are on the hook for now on.
kc
Squirt -
This is kind of green :D but is it what you are looking for?
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I have also done just regular red chili but substituted smoked pulled chicken for the beef.
Deb
Dem legs look like they wouldn't have lasted long ANYWHERE!
Hmmmm....
Chili day for the kiddies....
You want I should drop in and help mix the Kool-Aid? ;D
Quote from: deb415611 on January 27, 2011, 02:21:59 PM
Squirt -
This is kind of green :D but is it what you are looking for?
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I have also done just regular red chili but substituted smoked pulled chicken for the beef.
Deb
Green Chili!
I'd be interested in your recipe for that - if anything - just for personal consumption. (gotta be careful with heat + colors for the little kids)
Quote from: hal4uk on January 27, 2011, 05:02:31 PM
Dem legs look like they wouldn't have lasted long ANYWHERE!
Hmmmm....
Chili day for the kiddies....
You want I should drop in and help mix the Kool-Aid? ;D
Last year's bunch demolished a crock pot of 15 bean pulled pork chili - and there were only 10 of them!
I might do a batch of each this time.
This was really good but it was spicy -mediumish but would be too much for the kids. I made it to bring to the office and couldn't keep my son out of it, not much made it to work. Someone at work suggested adding white beans to the recipe which I think would be good.
4 roasted good size poblanos
2 roasted jalapenos
1 roasted Serrano
About 15 roasted tomatillos
Couple onions & 5 -6 garlic gloves roasted in foil til soft & mushy
Handful cilantro
Mexican oregano
above in Food processor, then simmer for awhile till thickens some
Add chicken (smoked about 8lbs bone in chic thighs and then pulled for this) ,
Simmer for about an hour with chicken in it (or if doing for school you could just crock pot til lunch time)
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Thanks!