New Contest "Iron Chef"

[Tenpoint5]

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

[pfowl01]

Sounds good to me ;D

[Tenpoint5]

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.

[aces-n-eights]

Great idea! Can't wait to see how this works out...

[Habanero Smoker]

Great idea. This will be fun!

[FLBentRider]

This sounds like fun. Good idea.

[Caneyscud]

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

[Tenpoint5]

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

[Ka Honu]

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.

[Habanero Smoker]

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.

[Ka Honu]

ORIGINAL 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.

[beefmann]

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.

[La Quinta]

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...

[westexasmoker]

But ya have to use only mesquite!   ;D

C

[La Quinta]

I am a Lipton shareholder...don't mess with me Mesquite boy!!!!  :D