Grilled "Bone-in" Celery Ribs

[Pyrotech]

I started off with the finest free range celery, not sure how true that free range statement was since there was not USDA label for it, but I was in a rush and did not want to go to whole foods or central market.

The celery got a trimmed and the stalk broke down to the ribs, where they then got a light coating of avocado oil, and a light dusting of rub.

They went onto the grill indirect heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, I was going for that sweet spot of tender, with a bit of a crisp bite.

They took on a slight char, which I later rubbed off the charred skin just like when you do peppers.

Since this was an experimental cook, I used two different cheese spreads, one was a garlic parmesan and the other a sharp cheddar

This was then topped with Bacon bits. and some of the crispy scallion and shallots from when I recently made a batch for scallion oil

sliced scallions and shallot frying in peanut oil to make home made scallion oil. the crispy bits where later used for this meal too. this could be a whole new post in of itself

Everything was "assembled" and plated...

I left the strings attached instead of peeling them. This made them a bit tough to eat as a whole "rib", however once I cut them into about 1" pieces they where easy to bite through, perhaps they cooled enough for the fibers to loosen back up? but either way they where far better than I would have expected.

What started off as a bit of a joke, ended up actually having, a pretty good flavor. the celery ribs with the garlic parmesan filling I thought tasted the best overall.

 

[Jim_C]

Interesting. I like the concept. I like the flavor profile. I like the idea of the BBQ char on a stick of celery. I may have been inclined to remove the strings. But I like the idea and would have loved to have been there to try them. Thinking outside the box. Great idea.

 

[cpaysonc]

Interesting. I like the concept. I like the flavor profile. I like the idea of the BBQ char on a stick of celery. I may have been inclined to remove the strings. But I like the idea and would have loved to have been there to try them. Thinking outside the box. Great idea.

Agree 100%, great idea.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Boy they look good.

 

[mike243]

Looks like a interesting side, only time I ever remove strings is if I want to fill with cheese or peanut butter , my mom about had a heart attack when I told her I never took them out when making soup or anything cooked .

 

[sandyut]

As stated, seems weird but look and sounds good.