Memorial Day and Wife's Birthday Cookout

ArnieM · May 30, 2010, 07:08:25 PM

First up, sorry for no food pics. I was kinda busy watching the ET-73 while having a few bev, bev, beverages.

Had #1 daughter & hubby, # 2 daughter & significant other and Debbie's friend Julie over.

I was going to do brisket but ended up with an 11 pound tenderloin. Probably about 9 pounds after trimming it and had to cut it in half. It went in to the OBS for two hours of Oak, cook to 125, FTC.

The girls made up some HUGE shrimp, marinated and then wrapped them in prosciutto, put 'em on skewers on the grill along with some sweet Italian peppers I had.

German warm potato salad made with the last of my smoked bacon, corn on the cob and green salad.

The tenderloin went into a 400 degree oven to finish it off, and then some fresh horseradish sauce on the side. Everything came out good.

Just a few fun pics -

Debbie (left) and friend Julie. Julie likes to work the sausage stuffer.

Deb and her cake. She would not allow me to mention her age.

# 2 daughter. The skinny little thing used to model in DC.

I hope y'all had a good weekend!

Gizmo · May 30, 2010, 07:11:25 PM

Looks good Arnie. Glad you kept Deb's age a secret. ;D We know how the ladies can be with that sort of thing.

FLBentRider · May 30, 2010, 07:12:43 PM

Looks like a great time Arnie.

classicrockgriller · May 30, 2010, 07:25:40 PM

If I had a few bev, bev, beverages, I'd forget to take pics too. ;D

Food sounds seriously good.

Happy Birthday Deb!

Tenpoint5 · May 30, 2010, 07:27:31 PM

Happy Birthday Miss Debbie!!

KevinG · May 31, 2010, 05:14:53 AM

Happy Birthday Debbie!

BuyLowSellHigh · May 31, 2010, 06:15:51 AM

Happy Birthday, Debbie !

DTAggie · May 31, 2010, 02:54:16 PM

Happy Birthday Debbie. Had my 43rd on Saturday. Wont mention the smoke since no pics to prove it.

ArnieM · May 31, 2010, 03:23:11 PM

I figured I owed y'all some pics just to show I actually did something. :D Sorry, mostly leftovers.

Did some ABTs and CATs (like that term) this afternoon.

The stuffing was cilantro, deli sliced ham and pineapple chunks, in the food processor. Mixed that into cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar.

Had plenty of stuffing and a couple of Italian frying peppers around. That's where the CATs came from.

Ready to go in.

One hour of hickory and then cook until done.

Damn, those Jals were hot!

Here's dinner. Gently warmed the tenderloin with horseradish cream sauce (thanks to BuyLowSellHigh for the recipe), warm German potato salad, a CAT and watermelon salad. The latter is just cubed watermelon with a good quality Balsamic vinegar on it.

I'd also like to thank you all for your birthday wishes.

BuyLowSellHigh · May 31, 2010, 03:31:03 PM

Lookin' good ! Now I'm hungry again.

OU812 · June 01, 2010, 08:37:39 AM

Happy Belated Birthday Deb.

Your dinner looks GREAT!

Great job on the tenderloin Arnie.

NePaSmoKer · June 01, 2010, 08:56:05 AM

Happy Birthday Debbie

Arnie the vittles look great too ;D

Caneyscud · June 01, 2010, 10:04:38 AM

Happy Birthday, Debbie! You need to hang on to an old coot who can cook like that!

classicrockgriller · June 01, 2010, 10:22:15 AM

Quote from: Caneyscud on June 01, 2010, 10:04:38 AM
Happy Birthday, Debbie! You need to hang on to an old coot who can cook like that!

I agree!

That just looks like a Cooks Illustrated photo!

Know you guys had a fun day.

DarqMan · June 01, 2010, 10:50:46 AM

Arnie, the food and the ladies look lovely. Happy Birthday to Debbie.

Memorial Day and Wife's Birthday Cookout

NePaSmoKer