Finally got the Blackstone out .

[MJB05615]

All looks excellent, Rich. Great work all around. I haven't used mine that much since I got it in October. Gotta get back to it, and you've inspired me! Your post wasn't too long, it was just right, and it made me hungry, so it served it's purpose, lol.

 

[TNJAKE]

Thanks Jake ! Yeah , wasn't planning on posting any of it until I saw the name change on the forum section . Figured why not .
Heading for some Tennessee mountain air next Saturday .


Dan it was so good . Never used to eat that stuff , but the kids got me hooked on it . Thanks for the comments .

Sweet hope y'all have a great time. We try to get to the Smokies atleast once a year. We love it there. Btw my house is on the way

 

[chef jimmyj]

Food looks good. Sounds like you son knows his way around the kitchen. We have three dogs the 2 older boys know to be patient and they will get a treat. The baby girl? She is learning but can't control herself some times. I left a slice of buttered bread on the edge of the table and turned away for a Split Second...GONE! She will learn.☺...JJ

 

[chopsaw]

Food looks good. Sounds like you son knows his way around the kitchen

Thank you .
He does . He's good with sauces and flavors . Been asking for cooking gear for Birthdays and Christmas since he was really young . I always included him and his Sister in the meals when they were young .
I get pretty serious about dog behavior . Spend 90 % of my days with that one .
She gets her rewards , but never off the table .

On another note , I think it was you posted one time about making the rice ahead and letting it dry overnight . That's key right there .

 

[chef jimmyj]

Yep. If you forget to make the rice a day ahead, and desperate, you can spread the freshly cooked on a sheet pan and cool to room temp. Then FREEZE it a couple hours. The cold and No Frost freezer environment firms and Quick Dries the rice. You can go right from freezer to Wok or Flat Top...JJ

 

[chopsaw]

All looks excellent, Rich. Great work all around.

Thanks Mike . I didn't know you had one . I did frozen 1/3 pound burger patties the other day . They come out great , but a 1/4 pound beef frank on there is fantastic . Just like at the Cards game .
Is yours the 22 " ?

 

[motocrash]

You didn't get it out. You busted it out!

 

[chopsaw]

You didn't get it out. You busted it out!

Lol . There ya go . Thanks for lookin .

 

[PPG1]

I definitely have to get one of those. I believe that may get my wife into outdoor cooking

 

[chopsaw]

I definitely have to get one of those. I believe that may get my wife into outdoor cooking

That's the older Blackstone model . It's a 28 " with the front grease drain .
The newer ones have the drain in the back . Couple of different options out there for size and make and model .
They're nice . Keeps the kitchen clean .

 

[MJB05615]

Thanks Mike . I didn't know you had one . I did frozen 1/3 pound burger patties the other day . They come out great , but a 1/4 pound beef frank on there is fantastic . Just like at the Cards game .
Is yours the 22 " ?

The 1/4 pound beef franks sound intriguing , may try that. I have the 28" with side shelf. I looked for about 8 months then pulled the trigger in October. Then 3 weeks later, Wallyworld had the upgraded 28" with fancy hardtop and canvas cover for $24 more! It was too late by then, but OH! Those sliders remind me of White Castle back in NJ. Those were much smaller though.

 

[chopsaw]

The 1/4 pound beef franks sound intriguing , may try that. I have the 28" with side shelf. I looked for about 8 months then pulled the trigger in October. Then 3 weeks later, Wallyworld had the upgraded 28" with fancy hardtop and canvas cover for $24 more! It was too late by then, but OH! Those sliders remind me of White Castle back in NJ. Those were much smaller though.

Yours has the front drain ?
That's what mine is the 28 . I'm thinking I might do some dogs on there tonight .
White Castle is a staple here . Love 'em . I usually mix in the dried minced onions with these . That gives the White castle taste to them and normally don't brown them . Bed of onions then the burgers on top of those so they steam cook .
Like in this older thread .

Sliders

After seeing @SmokinVOLfan using his new flattop , I had to dust mine off . Not sure how many have had White Castle Hamburgers , but this is my take on them and I got it pretty darn close . The burgers get steamed over onions . I use raw to create the steam and some water . If you are looking...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[MJB05615]

Yours has the front drain ?
That's what mine is the 28 . I'm thinking I might do some dogs on there tonight .
White Castle is a staple here . Love 'em . I usually mix in the dried minced onions with these . That gives the White castle taste to them and normally don't brown them . Bed of onions then the burgers on top of those so they steam cook .
Like in this older thread .

Sliders

After seeing @SmokinVOLfan using his new flattop , I had to dust mine off . Not sure how many have had White Castle Hamburgers , but this is my take on them and I got it pretty darn close . The burgers get steamed over onions . I use raw to create the steam and some water . If you are looking...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Mine has the rear drain. I can imagine what a PITA the front drain is. When we moved to Ga in 1992, all they had was Krystal, instead of White Castle. No comparison at all. They try, been around the south almost as long as WC. The Mrs. refuses to eat them. We tried the frozen WC in the grocery store, but not as good.
When we go up North to visit, we always get WC 1-2 times in as many days. Gotta try your method in the older thread in the next week or 2. Definitely doing the Dogs first though.

 

[chopsaw]

Gotta try your method in the older thread in the next week or 2.

Get some minced onions if you don't have any . Raw for steam , minced for the flavor

 

[Brokenhandle]

It all looks great! Hell you could've made it longer and kept my attention! Would love to get a Blackstone, not the cost that has stopped me, would just hate to buy one then not use it much. But keep on posting and twisting my arm! Lol

Ryan

 

[MJB05615]

Get some minced onions if you don't have any . Raw for steam , minced for the flavor

I saw a reply on the older post that was using Lipton Onion Soup mix, would that work as well? Or just straight minced dried onions?

 

[chopsaw]

straight minced dried onions?

I use just the minced . Put them on the grill , not mixed in the meat . Have some moisture on the grill before you add them .

 

[chopsaw]

It all looks great! Hell you could've made it longer and kept my attention! Would love to get a Blackstone, not the cost that has stopped me, would just hate to buy one then not use it much. But keep on posting and twisting my arm! Lol

Thanks Ryan .
One breakfast cook and you would be hooked .

 

[uncle eddie]

wow...you can “feed the troops” with that thing!

looks like a great time and a great meal

 

[chopsaw]

looks like a great time and a great meal

Thanks Eddie . Really mkes some great food .